ARTS_FOPR-10 August 2026.docx

Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR)

FA8533-26-R-0017

Contract Logistic Support (CLS) for the B-1B Advanced Radar/Electronic Warfare Test Stations (ARTS) Instructions to Offerors/Basis of Award

19 AUG 2026

1. Proposal Submission:

A. This is a fair opportunity selection conducted in accordance with (IAW) Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) Part 16.507-2. Orders placed under RFO 16.507-2 IDIQ contracts are not source selections and are not subject to RFO 15 Source Selection procedures. Accordingly, issuance of an order under this Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR), should an award be made, shall follow the ordering procedures outlined in FAR 16.507-2, as supplemented and as follows the stated ordering procedures within the Automated Test Systems Acquisition- I (ATSA-I) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

B. The proposal submitted in response to this FOPR must be in compliance with the terms and conditions of the ATSA-I MAC IDIQ, requirements as stated in the FOPR and attachments and Performance Work Statement (PWS). All claimed capabilities to meet the requirements shall be realistic and are subject to verification by the Government. Non-conformance with these instructions may result in rejection of the proposal, an unfavorable proposal evaluation, or being deemed ineligible for award.

C. Offerors shall clearly identify any exception to the terms and conditions and shall provide complete supporting rationale. The Government reserves the right to determine whether any such exceptions are unacceptable. Any exception determined unacceptable by the Government may result in the Offeror’s proposal being determined unacceptable and ineligible for award. This information shall be provided in the format and content of the table below within the Offerors proposal cover letter. If no exceptions are taken, include a statement stating so within the proposal cover letter.

FOPR Exceptions

FOPR

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D. The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements but, rather, shall provide convincing rationale to address how the Offeror intends to meet these requirements. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities or experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror's proposal. Discrepancies. If an Offeror believes the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing with supporting rationale as well as the remedies the Offeror is asking the CO to consider as related to the omission or error.

E. The Period of Performance (PoP) will be a one (1) year base ordering period with four (4)- one (1) year option periods. The following Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) will be utilized:

BASE Period: 12 months Period of Performance

(PESHE) Plan (A00B)

OPTION I – 12 months Period of Performance.

(PESHE) Plan (A00B)

OPTION II – 12 months Period of Performance.

(PESHE) Plan (A00B)

OPTION III – 12 months Period of Performance

(PESHE) Plan (A00B)

OPTION IV – 12 months Period of Performance

(PESHE) Plan (A00B)

F. Proposal Submission.

1. Each Offeror shall submit proposals electronically via email in a format readable by Microsoft (MS) Word, Adobe Acrobat X Pro, and MS Excel as applicable.

2. The Contractor shall submit proposals for consideration no later than 4:00pm (Eastern Standard Time), 03 September 2026. Only one (1) proposal shall be submitted, per company, in response to this requirement. Proposals received after the date/time specified will not be evaluated.

G. Offerors submitting a proposal in response to this FOPR shall submit a technical volume and price volume subject to the following guidelines:

1. Text shall be single-spaced, portrait layout with a minimum one-inch margin all around.

2. Font size for tables and figures are to be no smaller than 10 pt. Arial.

3. Pages shall be numbered consecutively within each volume. The page limits prescribed are maximum page limits for each volume. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two (2) pages. Cover pages, tables of contents, cross- reference matrix, tabs, and glossaries shall not be counted against prescribed page limits. Pages submitted in excess of these limits will not be read or considered in the Government’s evaluation of the proposal.

4. All proposal information shall be submitted in either MS Word or PDF format except for Pricing information (Volume II). Pricing information shall be submitted in MS Excel format. Pricing volume must include CLIN prices, as well as total price.

5. Each volume shall be submitted as a separately-labeled electronic file.

6. Offerors must ensure that Pricing information is only included in Volume II. Do NOT include any Pricing information in Volume I.

7. Offerors will bid to CLINS 0003AA-0003AL, including all DATA CLINS.

8. CLIN 0004 Contracted Logistics Support These ICS to CLS services includes Supply Chain Management (SCM) activities within the areas of spares management and spare procurement, failure reporting, obsolescence forecasting, and spares maintenance in support of Best Estimated Quantity (BEQ) of 24 stations and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) repair located at Robins AFB (GA), Dyess AFB (TX), and Ellsworth AFB (SD). To support the BEQ of 24 ARTS test systems at these locations, spares procurement and OEM Repairs will be required to ensure mission readiness. As a result, spares procurement will require a BEQ of 70 each and OEM Repairs will require a BEQ of 300 each.

9. The cost of the Contractor Logistic Support and the technical report/study/service (CLIN 0004 and 0004AF) will be a fixed price to be negotiated when required. Do not include in proposal cost. The offeror will include any Program Management, labor or other anticipated costs associated with the purchases of the technical report in CLIN 0001 Program Management costs.

10. Submit your proposal electronically in accordance with the table below. All electronic submissions shall reference the complete FOPR number in the subject line.

VOLUME

REFERENCE

TITLE

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PAGES

I

11. FOPR Cover Letter shall include:

· Offeror’s contact number

· Company primary and alternate points of contact with email/phone and who is authorized to contractually obligate the company;

· CAGE Code;

· A statement that the company understands the requirements specified and will meet the performance standards and requirements therein; and

· A statement that the company does or does not take exception to any of the requirements of this order.

H. The technical proposal should be specific and complete. Legibility, clarity, and coherence are very important. Your responses will be evaluated against the Technical factors defined Section 3 below. Provide as specifically as possible the actual methodology you would use for accomplishing/satisfying the factors. Address your technical solution for meeting or exceeding the government’s minimum performance or capability requirements of each technical factor. All the requirements specified in the solicitation are mandatory. By your proposal submission, you are representing that your firm will perform all the requirements specified in the solicitation. It is not necessary or desirable for you to tell us so in your proposal. Do not merely reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements specified in the solicitation.

I. The Offeror shall submit pricing information to support the completeness and reasonableness of their proposed prices for all CLINs within the Total Evaluated Price (TEP). The pricing information submitted should fully support the PWS. Requirements for each major technical element specified in the PWS. A breakdown should be provided which shows the skill mix, labor categories, labor rates and position descriptions. Information shall be segregated by the performance periods, individual performance locations, and the total price for each CLIN as specified in the solicitation. Information shall also show the consolidated total price for performance.

2. Basis of Award:

A. Award will be made in accordance with the basic contract ordering procedures, the procedures specified in the FOPR and on the basis of the lowest priced proposal meeting the acceptability standards for non-price factors. An order may be awarded to the contractor who is deemed responsible IAW RFO 9.1, as supplemented, whose proposal conforms to the FOPR’s requirements (to include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required by the FOPR instructions) and is judged, based on the evaluation factors to represent the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest reasonable price.

B. First, the Government will rank the proposals from lowest price to highest price, in order to establish an Initial Total Evaluated Price (I-TEP). The I-TEP will be calculated as the sum of the contractor’s prices submitted for the base period and all option CLINs.

Next, the Government will evaluate the technical volume of the proposal with the lowest I-TEP on an acceptable or unacceptable basis. Any factor evaluated as “Unacceptable” will render the entire proposal unacceptable and, therefore not awardable. If the proposal with the lowest I-TEP is determined technically acceptable, the Government will evaluate the contractor’s price, to include all options, for price reasonableness and balance, as described below. If the lowest priced proposal is technically acceptable and the TEP is reasonable and balanced, this contractor’s proposal represents the best value to the Government and award will be made to that contractor.

If the lowest priced proposal is not technically acceptable, the next lowest priced proposal will be evaluated for technical acceptability, followed by an analysis of their TEP to verify reasonableness and balance. Interchanges may take place as necessary or deemed appropriate by the Government. The evaluation process will continue until all proposals are evaluated.

C. The Government intends to make award based on the initial proposal submissions without conducting interchanges. Therefore, each offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to hold interchanges if, during the evaluation, it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Interchanges are fluid interaction(s) between the Contracting Officer (CO) and the contractors that may address any aspect of the proposal and may or may not be documented in real time. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct interchanges using Interchange Notices (IN). Offeror responses to INs will be considered in making the order selection decision. Interchanges may be conducted with one, some, all or none of the Offerors as the Government is not required to conduct interchanges with any or all contractors responding to this FOPR.

3. Evaluation Factors A. Responses to this FOPR will be evaluated against the following factors:

Factor 1 – Technical approach:

Supply Chain Management (SCM): The technical approach will be evaluated based on the Contractor’s proposed processes for managing the total SCM of the supported BEQ of 24 ARTS systems. This includes the Contractor’s plan to ensure that the Turn Around Time (TAT) for spares is met, with specific emphasis on the following:

· Execution of funded task orders at the beginning of each period of performance (PoP) for all CLS services.

· Adherence to the TAT for spares requests, which must be filled within one (1) business day or less from receipt of requisition.

· Management of spares repair to OEM standards, with a repair turnaround time of 15 business days from receipt of the delivery order.

· Strategies for maintaining spares inventory levels and ensuring timely repairs, with a maximum of two (2) late shipments per month.

· Handling of obsolete parts, including removal from TAT metrics until system-level ECPs are issued by the Government.

· The approach to mitigating supply chain risks in accordance with R-DFARS 252.239-7018, Supply Chain Risk.

· Procedures for requesting and documenting TAT exceptions, including criteria for approval, documentation requirements, and reporting in monthly progress and status reports.

Spare Parts Management: The technical approach will be evaluated based on the Contractor’s plan for maintaining accurate and detailed records of all part requisitions. This includes:

· Methodology for tracking requisition details such as timestamps, part numbers, descriptions, locations, requestors, shipping dates, repair dates, and return dates.

· Procedures for notifying the Government CO and PM within five (5) business days of TAT non-compliance due to GFE depletion.

· Recordkeeping processes for updating the status of requisitions each month until parts are returned and all relevant dates are captured.

· Approach to providing monthly and cumulative status reports on part requisitions, ensuring transparency and traceability throughout the PoP.

The evaluation will consider the feasibility, completeness, and robustness of the Contractor’s technical approach to SCM and spares management, including risk mitigation strategies and compliance with reporting requirements.

B. How Proposals will be evaluated:

1. Effectiveness of Supply Chain Management (SCM) The evaluators will review the proposed processes for managing the total supply chain, including the ability to meet TAT requirements for spares fulfillment and repairs. They will assess the clarity, feasibility, and robustness of the approach to ensure timely procurement, repair, and inventory management of spares. Particular attention will be given to the Contractor’s strategies for managing obsolete parts and handling supply chain risks in compliance with R-DFARS 252.239-7018.

2. Ability to Meet TAT and Maintain Inventory Levels: The evaluation will consider the Contractor’s plan to ensure that spare requests are filled within one business day and repairs are completed within 15 business days. The approach’s realism, past performance, and contingency plans for mitigating delays (e.g., long lead times, OEM failures) will be scrutinized. The proposed maximum of two late shipments per month will also be a key metric.

3. Risk Management and Exception Handling: The evaluators will review how the Contractor plans to identify, document, and manage risks that could impact TAT compliance. This includes procedures for requesting TAT exceptions, criteria for approval, and documentation methods. The clarity and adequacy of these procedures will influence the evaluation.

4. Accuracy and Completeness of Spares Management: The approach to maintaining detailed records of requisitions, repairs, and returns will be assessed for thoroughness and accuracy. The ability to provide timely notifications of TAT issues and comprehensive monthly reports will be a critical factor. The evaluators will also examine the Contractor’s capability to generate and sustain accurate, traceable records over the contract duration.

5. Reporting and Communication: The effectiveness of the Contractor’s communication plan, including timely notifications to the Government CO and PM about TAT deviations and comprehensive reporting in monthly and cumulative status reports, will be evaluated. This ensures transparency and accountability in SCM operations.

Overall: The evaluation will be based on how well the proposed technical approach demonstrates the Contractor’s capability to meet performance requirements, manage risks proactively, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with the Government. Proposals that show a clear, realistic, and comprehensive plan with proven past performance will be rated higher.

C. Ratings:

During evaluation of each proposal from the Government Technical Evaluation team, each factor will be assigned a rating as shown below. A rating of unacceptable in one or more factors will constitute an overall rating of unacceptable for the technical evaluation. The following ratings will be utilized:

TABLE A – Technical Ratings

D. Cost/Price:

1. Cost/Price proposals should support the proposed technical approach and will be evaluated for (1) Total Evaluated Price (TEP), (2) reasonableness, and (3) unbalanced pricing. Offerors whose price is determined to be incomplete or unreasonable will not be considered for award.

2. The TEP will be calculated as the sum of the contractor’s proposed prices for the CLINs extended prices including the base period and all option CLINs, Evaluation of option CLINs shall not obligate the Government to exercise such option CLINs.

3. Reasonableness. For a price to be reasonable, it must represent a price to the Government that a prudent person would pay in the conduct of competitive business. The Government will determine prices fair and reasonable through the use of one or more of the price analysis techniques at FAR 15.404-1(b)(2).

4. Unbalanced pricing. Offerors are cautioned against submitting an offer that contains unbalanced pricing. Unbalanced pricing may increase performance risk and could result in payment of unreasonably high prices. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one (1) or more contract line items is significantly over or understated. The Government shall analyze offers to determine whether they are unbalanced with respect to separately priced line items or sub-line items. An offer that is determined to be unbalanced may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

4. Responsibility Determination:

Although past performance may not be used as an evaluation factor, information obtained from other sources available to the Government such as the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) will be used as part of the responsibility determination made IAW RFO 9.104-1. The Government reserves the right to obtain information relative to present and past performance on its own.

5. Additional Provisions and Clauses

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) has been amended to implement section 889(a)(1)(B) of Title VII of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019. Paragraph (a)(1)(B) prohibits executive agencies from entering into, or extending or renewing, a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, as defined at FAR 4.2101, on or after August 13, 2020, unless an exception applies or a waiver is granted. This applies to all acquisitions, including acquisitions at or below the simplified acquisition threshold and acquisitions of commercial items, including off-the-shelf items.

To implement paragraph (a)(1)(B) of section 889, and as prescribed in FAR 4.2105(a), this section serves to incorporate provision FAR 52.204–24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment, into this FOPR.

As such, you must provide representation to the Government that your business complies with paragraph (a)(1)(B) of section 889. Until SAM is updated to enable this representation, Attachment 2 is provided for your company’s representation of compliance and must be signed by an individual who has the authority to bind the business. You must provide representation in accordance with FAR52.204-24 below to the Contracting Officer for this requirement as soon as possible but is required before the Air Force can extend or renew these contracts or issue new task or delivery orders against any vehicle such as blanket purchase agreements and indefinite delivery order contracts.

The Air Force will also use this representation for new acquisitions until such time that SAM is updated. Applicable Contracting Officers will incorporate FAR clause 52.204.25, titled Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment into the contract(s) with your entity as required through separate modification(s). This clause is included in Attachment 2 for your convenience.

Further information regarding the process for identifying exceptions as mentioned in the revised FAR 52.204-25, as well as the process for waivers as described in FAR 4.2104, is forthcoming and will be provided to you through the Contracting Officer.

6. Ombudsman

An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from Offerors, potential Offerors, and others for this acquisition. If resolution cannot be made by the CO, concerned parties may contact the following agency:

Nicole R. Furlough, Ombudsman AFSC/PK 235 Byron Street, Ste.19A Robins AFB, GA 31098 nicole.furlough@us.af.mil

7. Attachments:

a. ARTS ICS to CLS PWS Final_06-26-26

b. Contract Data Requirements Lists

c. ARTS Parts Listing

8. Contact for Proposals and Inquiries:

Proposals and all inquiries must be submitted electronically to Barry Frank at barry.frank@us.af.mil and Jordan Story at jordan.story@us.af.mil. Barry Frank serves as the Ordering Procuring Contracting Officer (OPCO) for this effort and Jordan Story is the Buyer.