20260625 W50S7726QA001 Underground Electrical (FWJH262710).pdf

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR

INFORMATION CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

CODE

6. PROJECT NUMBER

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

local time containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES

CODE AT

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements

F6S3CE6127A001Instrument Name:

Replace the failed underground primary electrical service between the existing tap box and transformer supplying power to the mobile shooting range at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, Houston, TX. This project is required to restore reliable electrical service to the mobile shooting range and return the facility to full operational capability in support of training and mission readiness. Project No. FWJH262710 Requiring Activity: Texas Air National Guard 147th Attack Wing Period of Performance: 60 days after Notice to Proceed This solicitation is issued as a 100% small business set-aside. Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000 NAICS: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors Project Magnitude: $25,000.00 - $50,000.00 Site Visit: See Section 00 21 00 for instructions Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote conforms to the Request for Quotation and is most advantageous to the government considering only price and price related factors. The solicitation and all information notice and amendments for this solicitation will be posted at https://SAM.gov This is a commercial construction acquisition utilizing Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12 to the fullest extent possible. In accordance with RFO FAR 28.102(b)(1) and NGB procurement guidance, a payment bond may be required. If determined that a payment bond is required, these instructions will be incorporated into this solicitation by amendment.

Product Service Code : N061

W50S7726QA001

Section 00 01 15 - List of Drawing Sheets

The attachments listed in this Section are incorporated by reference and made part of this solicitation/contract with the same force and effect as if included in full text.

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Identifier Document Name

Document Description

Reference Identifier

Date Line Item

Page Numbers

Document Type

Provided Under Separate Cover

0001 20260401 S

OW

Undergr ound Elect rical (FWJ H262710)

Statement of Work 01 Apr

12 Attachment No

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule

Additional Information/Notes

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Synopsis/Solicitation Number W50S77-26-Q-A001 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for the replacement of the failed underground primary electrical service between the existing tap box and transformer supplying power to the mobile shooting range at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, Houston, TX. This project is required to restore reliable electrical service to the mobile shooting range and return the facility to full operational capability in support of training and mission readiness.

This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. Clauses and provisions from the currently effective Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul and supplements thereto are incorporated in this document by reference and in full text. Those incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

1. For security reasons, all potential vendors, plan rooms, and printing companies are required to be registered in the GSA System for Award Management (SAM) database. Firms can register via the SAM website (https://sam.gov/entity-registration). Vendors are required to submit their representations and certifications at the same site.

2. A complete quote must contain the following:

a. Section 00 10 00, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule. All CLINs must include a "unit price" and "amount".

b. In accordance with RFO FAR 28.102(b)(1) and National Guard Bureau procurement guidance, a payment bond may be required. If it is determined that a payment bond is required, instructions will be provided by an amendment to this RFQ and will be posted to SAM.gov.

c. Section 00 45 00, Representations and Certifications: The vendor must complete the certifications in this section and submit them along with their quote. In addition, the vendor must have entered current and complete data within the past year in Online Representations and Certifications at https://SAM.gov.

d. Any amendments to this RFQ must be acknowledged in writing.

3. Joint Venture Requirements: Parties wishing to propose as a joint venture must submit, with the Pro Forma documents, an executed copy of the joint venture agreement. The joint venture agreement shall be executed in accordance with RFO FAR 4.207(d). Each joint venture partner shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Contracting Officer that its Board of Directors has approved its participation in the joint venture or by an instrument of similarly binding character in the case of an unincorporated entity. Quoters are reminded that to obtain an award the awardee, to include a joint venture, must be registered at https://sam.gov/. Applicable to set-aside solicitations: Joint Venturers must meet applicable size standards (see RFO FAR Subpart 19.1).

Submit with the offer any size determination for the Joint Venture entity received from the Small Business Administration. A Joint Venture wherein one party is not a small business may be referred to the Small Business Administration (SBA) to determine eligibility. All questions regarding Joint Ventures must be directed to the SBA and not the Contracting Officer.

A small business joint venture offeror must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of solicitation provision RFO FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations, in accordance with RFO FAR 52.204-7(c) for the following categories:

a. Small business;

b. Service-disabled veteran-owned small business;

c. Women-owned small business (WOSB under the WOSB program;

d. Economically disadvantaged WOSB under the WOSB program; or

e. Historically underutilized business zone small business.

4. NOTICE TO VENDORS: USE OF REVOLUTIONARY FAR OVERHAUL (RFO) VERSIONS: All FAR and DFARS citations in this solicitation and any resulting contract refer to the RFO versions of these regulations. Offerors shall rely on the RFO text -not the legacy versions available on standard public acquisition websites.

The current RFO FAR and DFARS versions are available at:

RFO FAR: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide

5. In accordance with RFO FAR 36.101-4, the following information is provided:

a. The National Guard has no agency-specific policies or procedures applicable to definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts other than those described at RFO FAR 43.304, RFO DFARS 243.304 and RFO AFARS 5143.304.

b. Data for the prior 3 fiscal years regarding the time required to definitize equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts for the National Guard is currently not available but will be compiled and provided in future announcements.

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Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price

Amount

0001 The contractor shall furnish all labor, parts, tools, plant, equipment, appliances, transportation, materials, and supervision necessary to replace the failed underground primary electrical service between the existing tap box and transformer supplying power to the mobile shooting range at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, Houston, TX as specified in the attached Statement of Work.

Product Service Code: N061 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

1. You are invited to submit a quote in response to this RFQ titled FY26 Installation of New 3- Phase Primary Underground Electrical Service, Project Number FWJH262710, at Ellington Field, Houston, Texas.

2. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order resulting from this synopsis/solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the synopsis/solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government.

3. This synopsis/solicitation is set-aside 100% for small businesses.

4. Notice of Pre-Quote Conference and Site Visit:

4.1. The RFO FAR clauses 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any purchase order awarded from this synopsis/solicitation. Accordingly, interested vendors are highly encouraged to attend the pre-quote conference and site visit to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

4.2. To accommodate quoter schedules, we are offering two sessions of the pre-quote conference and site visit. The purpose of the conference is to provide a brief project overview and safety discussions. A site visit will be held immediately following each conference to familiarize contractors with existing site conditions, access requirements, project constraints, and the overall scope of work. The location, date, and time for each pre-quote conference/site visit is as follows:

Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 9:30am CDT Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 9:30am CDT

Meeting Location (same for each session):

147th Civil Engineering Squadron Conference Room

Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base

14657 Sneider Street

Houston, TX 77034

4.3. Directions to Ellington Field: For navigation purposes, contractors may use the following landmark: Lone Star Flight Museum, 11551 Aerospace Avenue, Houston, TX 77034. Once the Lone Star Flight Museum is visible on the right side of Aerospace Avenue, continue straight toward the military installation entrance. Upon arrival, turn right into the Visitor Control Center (VCC) parking lot and notify Mr. Cory Vincent for site visit coordination and escort procedures.

4.4. Government Points of Contact:

Project Manager: Mr. Cory Vincent, cory.vincent@us.af.mil, (225) 276-8891.

Base Civil Engineer: Maj Alyson White, Alyson.white@us.af.mil.

Contracting Officer, Carrie McKay, carrie.a.mckay2.civ@army.mil, (586) 904-7174

Contract Specialist, David Best, david.m.best.civ@army.mil

4.5. Base Access Requirements:

4.5.1. Interested parties wishing to attend the pre-quote conference/site visit shall provide the names of all attendees by email to carrie.a.mckay2.civ@army.mil, david.m.best.civ@army.mil, alyson.white@us.af.mil and cory.vincent@us.af.mil by the date and time indicated below.

July 1, 2026: Names of attendees are due by 4:00pm CDT on Monday, June 29, 2026.

July 8, 2026: Names of attendees are due by 4:00pm CDT on Monday, July 6, 2026.

4.5.2. Even if you have access to the location already, you must register to ensure adequate seating.

4.5.3. Attendees will be met at the VCC and escorted to the conference/site visit. Please limit parties to 2 - 3 total per company due to low escorting manning.

4.5.4. All attendees must possess a valid government-issued photo identification and comply with all installation access requirements. Firearms, weapons, controlled substances, and other prohibited items are not permitted on the installation.

4.6. Photography: Photography, video recording, or drone operations during the site visit are prohibited unless specifically authorized in advance in writing by the Government Project Manager.

4.7. Information provided at this conference or site visit shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the synopsis/solicitation and specifications. By submitting a quote, the vendor acknowledges its responsibility to have investigated and satisfied itself as to all conditions affecting the work, including the nature and location of the work, local conditions, and all matters which can affect the work or its cost. Terms of the synopsis/solicitation and specifications remain unchanged unless the synopsis/solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply.

4.8. A record of the conference will be made and furnished to all vendors via a posting at https://sam.gov.

4.9. Questions during the conference: Contractors shall submit all requests for information (RFIs) and technical questions in writing to the Contracting Officer, Carrie McKay, and Contract Specialist, David Best. Verbal responses provided during the site visit shall not be considered binding. Any clarification or modification to this RFQ will be issued through an official amendment.

See paragraph 5 below for instructions for submitting RFIs and questions.

5. Formal Communication, Vendor Explanations:

5.1. Submit all questions in the format shown below by email to the Contracting Office at the addresses shown below. Do NOT contact Government engineering personnel directly. Doing so will only delay your answer. All questions must come through the Contracting Office.

Subject Line: Synopsis/Solicitation W50S77-26-Q-A001

Email: carrie.a.mckay2.civ@army.mil and david.m.best.civ@army.mil

Date of Inquiry:

From:

Company Name:

Address:

Phone Number:

Email address:

Quote Inquiry: (Please clearly state your question) (If sent via an attachment, word docs are preferred to facilitate posting of answers to the master Q&A document.)

5.2. Any explanation desired by a vendor regarding the meaning or interpretation of the synopsis /solicitation, or quotes, drawings, specifications, etc. must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach interested vendors before the submission of their quote.

5.3. All questions and requests for information (RFI) must be received NOT LATER THAN 4:00p.m CDT on JULY 9, 2026. VENDORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS EARLY IN THIS PROCESS. The Government will provide responses by 5:00p.m. CDT on July 10, 2026.

5.4. Any changes to the drawings, specifications, etc. will be issued in the form of an amendment.

However, any answers that clarify or provide an interpretation to the drawings, specifications, etc.

will NOT be posted via amendment but rather as a response to the RFI at https://sam.gov.

5.5. Amendments must be acknowledged with the quote in writing by the time set for receipt of quotes.

5.6. All technical and engineering data related to this solicitation will be distributed using the Contract Opportunities (SAM.gov) system.

5.7. Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to https://sam.gov for electronic downloading. This will be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the vendor's responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. Websites are occasionally inaccessible for various reasons.

6. Submission of Quote:

6.1. Interested vendors shall submit their quotes electronically, as described below and by the date and time indicated in block 13 on page 1 of this RFQ (Standard Form 1442). The quote shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in quotes is prohibited.

6.1.1. Interested vendors shall submit quotes in response to this solicitation via email to carrie.a.

mckay2.civ@army.mil and david.m.best.civ@army.mil. TRANSMISSION BY FACSIMILE, REGULAR MAIL, HAND CARRIED, ETC. WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

6.1.2. Email Subject Line: Synopsis/Solicitation W50S77-26-Q-A001

6.1.3. Email Attachments: All email attachments shall be submitted in PDF format.

6.1.4. For purposes of verifying the date and time of receipt of a quote, the verification method will solely rely on the date and time as shown on the email received by government personnel as indicated above.

6.1.5. The Government will not be responsible for quotes delivered to any location or by any method other than stated above. Vendors are responsible for submitting quotes in sufficient time to be received by the Government in accordance with the instructions provided.

7. Wage Determination: Construction Wage Rates are applicable to this project. See Section 00 73 00 for the applicable Wage Determination.

8. Quote Preparation Expenses and Pre-Contract Costs: This synopsis/solicitation does not commit the Government to pay costs incurred in preparation and submission of quotes or for other costs incurred prior to award of a formal contract.

9. Clauses: Clauses and provisions from the currently effective Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul and supplements thereto are incorporated in this document by reference and in full text. Those incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

10. Disposition of Unsuccessful Quotes: The Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful quotes including the bid bond (if applicable).

11. Vendor Qualifications: To establish responsibility in accordance with FAR 9.104, the most advantageous quoter may be requested by the Government per FAR 9.105-1 to submit information regarding their previous experience in performing comparable work, business and technical organization, financial and bonding resources and plant available to be used in performing the work. This action may be requested to determine if the contractor is responsible.

12. Protesting:

12.1. NG Agency Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns with the National Guard (NG) as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or other external forum.

Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods as if filed at the GAO. The NG protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from filing. An agency protest may be filed with either the Contracting Officer or the NG Agency's Protest Decision Authority, but not both, in accordance with NG protest procedures. To be timely, the protests must be filed with the periods specified in FAR 33.104. To file a protest under the NG Agency Protest Program, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sent to the address below:

National Guard Bureau Office of the Director of Acquisitions/Head of Contracting Activity

ATTN: NGB-AQ-O

111 S. George Mason Dr.

Arlington, VA 22204

Email: ng.ncr.ngb-arng.mbx.ngb-task-order-ombudsman@army.mil

12.2. All other agency-level protests should be sent to the Contracting Officer for resolution at the address in the solicitation. See RFO FAR 52.233-2. NG Public-facing, general Protest information is found at: https://www.nationalguard.mil/Leadership/Joint-Staff/Special-Staff/Director-of- Acquisitions/.

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FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-7 System for Award Management- Registration. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the 1991-04

English Language.

52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S.

Currency.

1991-04

52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of the Work. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials.

2014-05

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System.

2023-03

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors.

2023-01

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.216-1 Type of Contract. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

Type of Contract (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

The Government contemplates award of a contract resulting from this Firm Fixed Price solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

1998-02

Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide

(End of provision)

52.252-3 Alterations in Solicitation. 1984-04

Alterations in Solicitation (Apr 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

n/a

(End of clause)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions.

2020-11

Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) (a) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

The use in this solicitation of any (b) RFO Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision)

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements- Representation.

2017-01

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2022-09

252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls.

2016-10

252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime.

2022-05

252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region- Representation.

2023-06

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-2 Certificate of Independent Price Determination.

1985-04

Certificate of Independent Price Determination (Apr 1985)

(a) The offeror certifies that-

(1) The prices in this offer have been arrived at independently, without, for the purpose of restricting competition, any consultation, communication, or agreement with any other offeror or competitor relating to-

(i) Those prices;

(ii) The intention to submit an offer; or

(iii) The methods or factors used to calculate the prices offered.

(2) The prices in this offer have not been and will not be knowingly disclosed by the offeror, directly or indirectly, to any other offeror or competitor before bid opening (in the case of a sealed bid solicitation) or contract award (in the case of a negotiated solicitation) unless otherwise required by law; and

(3) No attempt has been made or will be made by the offeror to induce any other concern to submit or not to submit an offer for the purpose of restricting competition.

(b) Each signature on the offer is considered to be a certification by the signatory that the signatory-

(1) Is the person in the offeror's organization responsible for determining the prices being offered in this bid or proposal, and that the signatory has not participated and will not participate in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this provision; or

(2)

(i) Has been authorized, in writing, to act as agent for the following principals in certifying that those principals have not participated, and will not participate in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this provision ____[insert full name of person(s) in the offeror's organization responsible for determining the prices offered in this bid or proposal, and the title of his or her position in the offeror's organization];

(ii) As an authorized agent, does certify that the principals named in subdivision (b)(2)(i) of this provision have not participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)

(1) through (a)(3) of this provision; and

(iii) As an agent, has not personally participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this provision.

(c) If the offeror deletes or modifies subparagraph (a)(2) above, the offeror must furnish with its offer a signed statement setting forth in detail the circumstances of the disclosure.

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

Small Business Program Representations (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program.

HUBZone small business concern means a small business concern that meets the requirements described in 13 CFR 126.200, is certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and designated by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Small Business Search (SBS) ( 13 CFR 126.103).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300.

Small business concern-

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (b) of this provision.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern means a small business concern that-

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by one or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States, and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals who meet the criteria in paragraph (1) of this definition.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127) means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

(b)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is ____ [insert NAICS code].

(2) The small business size standard is ____[insert size standard].

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce (i.e., nonmanufacturer), is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(c) Representations.

(1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that-

(i) it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern; or

(ii) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [____________The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)

(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a women-owned small disadvantage business concern.

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ ____The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ ____The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(5) SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror is certified as a SDVOSB concern]. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [____The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture:__.]

(6) HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program. [Complete only if the offeror is a HUBZone small business concern.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [ ____The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern.

(d) Notice. Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm's status as a business concern that is small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned small, economically disadvantaged women-owned small, or women-owned small eligible under the WOSB Program in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8, 9, 15, 31, and 36 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, will be-

(1) Punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;

(2) Subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and

(3) Ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.

2019-12

COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-

REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered defense telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered defense telecommunications equipment or services".

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.

2021-05

PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS

EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (MAY 2021)

The Offeror is not required to complete the representation in this provision if the Offeror has represented in the provision at 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, that it "does not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument."

(a) Definitions. "Covered defense telecommunications equipment or services," "covered mission," "critical technology," and "substantial or essential component," as used in this provision, have the meanings given in the 252.204-7018 clause, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services, of this solicitation.

(b) Prohibition. Section 1656 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91) prohibits agencies from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service to carry out covered missions that uses covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov for entities that are excluded when providing any equipment, system, or service to carry out covered missions that uses covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless a waiver is granted.

(d) Representation. If in its annual representations and certifications in SAM the Offeror has represented in paragraph (c) of the provision at 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, that it "does" provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument, then the Offeror shall complete the following additional representation:

The Offeror represents that it [ ] will [ ] will not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to DoD in the performance of any award resulting from this solicitation.

(e) Disclosures. If the Offeror has represented in paragraph (d) of this provision that it "will provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services," the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(1) A description of all covered defense telecommunications equipment and services offered (include brand or manufacturer; product, such as model number, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable).

(2) An explanation of the proposed use of covered defense telecommunications equipment and services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition referenced in paragraph (b) of this provision.

(3) For services, the entity providing the covered defense telecommunications services (include entity name, unique entity identifier, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if known).

(4) For equipment, the entity that produced or provided the covered defense telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known).

Section 00 70 00 - Conditions of the Contract

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7004 DoD Progress Payment Rates

(DEVIATION 2020-O0010)

2014-10 Deviation 2020- O0010

2020-03

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title Effective Alternate Variation

Date Deviation Effective Date

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting

(DEVIATION 2021-O0008)

2026-02 Deviation 2021- O0008

2023-02

LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (FEB 2023) (DEVIATION 2021-O0008)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) , as used in this clause, means a first-tier Definition. Similarly situated entity subcontractor, including an independent contractor, that--

(1) Has the same small business program status as that which qualified the prime contractor for the award (e.g., for a small business set-aside contract, any small business concern, without regard to its socioeconomic status); and

(2) Is considered small for the size standard under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code the prime contractor assigned to the subcontract.

(c) This clause applies only to--Applicability.

(1) Contracts that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(3) Contracts that have been awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, and 19.15;

(4) Orders expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and that are--

(i) Set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F); or

(ii) Issued directly to small business concerns under multiple-award contracts as described in 19.504(c)(1)(ii);

(5) Orders, regardless of dollar value, that are--

(i) Set aside in accordance with subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, or 19.15 under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F); or

(ii) Issued directly to concerns that qualify for the programs described in subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, or 19.15 under multiple-award contracts, as described in 19.504(c)(1)(ii); and

(6) Contracts using the HUBZone price evaluation preference to award to a HUBZone small business concern unless the concern waived the evaluation preference.

(d) An independent contractor shall be considered a subcontractor.Independent contractors.

(e) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Limitations on subcontracting.

Contractor agrees that in performance of a contract assigned a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for--

(1) Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding certain other direct costs and certain work performed outside the United States (see paragraph (e)(1)(i)), to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract. The following services may be excluded from the 50 percent limitation:

(i) Other direct costs, to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service. Examples include airline travel, work performed by a transportation or disposal entity under a contract assigned the environmental remediation NAICS code 562910), cloud computing services, or mass media purchases.

(ii) Work performed outside the United States on awards made pursuant to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, or work performed outside the United States required to be performed by a local contractor.

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract;

(3) General construction, it will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded; or

(4) Construction by special trade contractors, it will not pay more than 75 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 75 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

(f) The Contractor shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

(1) For contracts, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(1), (2), (3) and (6) of this clause--

By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or

By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(2) For orders, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(4) and (5) of this clause, by the end of the performance period for the order.

(g) A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (e) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(1) In a joint venture comprised of a small business protege and its mentor approved by the Small Business Administration, the small business protege shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the small business protege in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(2) In an 8(a) joint venture, the 8(a) participant(s) shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the 8(a) participants in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(End of clause)

Section 00 72 00 - General Conditions

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

2017-01

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.

2011-01

52.204-13 System for Award Management- Maintenance. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

2014-12

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards).

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment. 2014-05

52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations.

2014-05

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. 2014-05

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.

(Deviation 2026-O0040, Revision 1)

2026-04

52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving.

2024-05

52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment. 2002-02

52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts.

2017-01

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management.

2018-10

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations.

2013-06

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

2023-03

52.233-1 Disputes. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.233-3 Protest…