SUBJECT: Solicitation W91CRB-26-R-A025 FMS case AL-B-UBX Request for Proposal (RFP)

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP). This action is posted as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code: 333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing. The size standard for the NAICS Code is 1000 employees.

The Federal Supply Classification (Product Service Code, PSC) is 1240, Optical Sighting And Ranging Equipment.

In accordance with (IAW) FAR 19.0001, Concern means any business entity organized for profit (even if its ownership is in the hands of a nonprofit entity) with a place of business located in the United States or its outlying areas and that makes a significant contribution to the U.S. economy.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), an agency of the Government, has a requirement for the procurement of Thermal Imaging Devices. This procurement is a country directed requirement for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case AL-B-UBX, for the country of Albania. The Government anticipates the issuance of a commercial Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract as a result of subject synopsis/solicitation. The anticipated date of award is to be determined; but no later than 15 October 2026.

All supplies/services are requested to be proposed upon and specified by the offeror as seen below:

Item Item Description Quantity Item Requirements Para

A Vector Binoculars, Day/Night 10 3.1.1 B Thermal Monocular Sights 5 3.1.2 C Binocular Video Recorder 5 3.1.3

Please review the following required hardware specifications:

CLIN 0001: Vector Binocular, Day/Night:

1. Daytime/Nighttime Viewing Range: Not less than 10 km / Not less than 3 km

2. Laser Accuracy: Distance: + /- 1m, Azimuth: +/- 1 degrees, Inclination: +/- 0.5 degrees

3. Laser Type: Eyesafe

4. Environmental: Satisfies MILSTD-810G

5. Weight: less than 5 pounds

CLIN 0002: Thermal Monocular Sights (ruggedized for military use):

1. Detection Range: Not less than 1000 meters

2. Sensor Resolution: Not less than 640 X 480 pixels

3. Sensor Pixel Pitch: Not more than 12 micrometers

4. Battery Operating Life: Not less than 1 ½ hours, Not less than 4 hours rechargeable

5. Environmental: Satisfies MILSTD 810G

6. Weight: Not more than 600 grams

CLIN 0003: Binocular Video Recorder, Day/Night with GPS and removable memory/USB media output port:

1. Detection Range: Not less than 1800 meters

2. Thermal Resolution: Not less than 640 X 512 pixels

3. Thermal Sensor Pixel Pitch: Not more than 12 micrometers

4. Display Resolution: not less than 1920 X 1080 pixels

5. Laser Type: Eyesafe

6. Laser Accuracy: One (1) meter at 1000-meter distance

7. Memory: Not less than 64 GB removeable SD card and/or 64 GB internal memory capable of being exported using USB (A or C) port

8. Environmental: IP67 Waterproof

9. Battery Life: Not less than 8 hours

Other Information/Requirements:

1. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure that their Offer is compliant with ALL provisions of the FAR and its supplements. The Government MAY, but is not obligated to, consider an Offer that is non-compliant with any provision of the FAR and its supplements. Furthermore, the Government is NOT required to inform any Offeror that their Offer is non-compliant with the FAR or any of its supplements. Failure of an Offer to comply with any provision of the FAR and its supplements may result in the Offeror being deemed non-responsive to the solicitation.

2. The Government’s Details of Delivery Location and Inspection and Acceptance are as follows:

• Place of delivery: TBD

• Inspection and Acceptance: Origin (Source)

• FOB Origin (Source), Contractor’s Facility

• VENDORS SHALL NOT SHIP MATERIAL or include any delivery charge

• Vendor will submit Transportation Shipping Instructions Request (SIR) to DCMA for subsequent shipment instructions. The DCMA office requires 15 days notification prior to actual shipment pickup.

Cognizant DCMA will be provided at time of award.

• No partial shipments, CLINs must be shipped in entirety

• Vendor will comply with required commercial packaging standards:

MIL-STD-129P, ISPM 15 and ASTM D 3951-18 along with military standards described within the Statement of Work.

3. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered by the Contracting Officer. The offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and include the assigned Unique Entity Identification code 9UEID) with quote submission. Failure to Offeror to provide required SAM issued UEID will result in inedibility of award.

4. **Offerors SHALL include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their response.

Additionally, Offerors shall provide a completed copy of 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 with their response.** Failure of Offeror to provide required completed provisions will result in ineligibility of award.

5. **Offerors SHALL include a copy of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specification sheets for all offered products.** Failure of Offeror to provide specification sheets for offered products will result in ineligibility of award.

6. **Offerors SHALL include a copy of current CMMC certification**. Failure of Offeror to provide CMMC certification with UID will result in ineligibility of award.

7. Any questions are to be submitted in writing to Angela H. McFillin, Contract

Specialist, via email to: angela.h.mcfillin.cov@army.mil no later than 10:00AM - EST – U.S. on 15 September 2026.

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8. The offeror shall submit their quote via email to Angela H. McFillin, Contract

Specialist, to: angela.h.mcfillin.cov@army.mil ,and cc Contracting Officer Lonny Matesky at: lonny.j.matesky.civ@army.mil by 10:00AM – EST-U.S. on 29 September 2026. An email confirmation from the contract specialist must be received to be considered submitted.

Contact Information:

Angela H. McFillin Contract Specialist Army Contracting Command –Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) Email – angela.h.mcfillin.civ@army.mil

BASIS FOR AWARD:

Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203, Evaluation. A single award will be made based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach. (Note: See FAR 52.212-2 for evaluation criteria detailed herein). The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose proposal represents the best value after evaluation. Offerors shall comply with security requirements as detailed within the Statement of Work.

In accordance with FAR 52.215-1(f)(4), the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offerors initial proposal should contain the offerors best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

The Government reserves the right to ONLY evaluate the LOWEST PRICED OFFEROR for technical capability. Should the lowest price offeror be determined as unacceptable, the next lowest offeror will be evaluated for technical capability, and so forth.

Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation— Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)” in accordance with (IAW)

FAR 12.203:

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

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Factor 1 Cost/Price: Price will be evaluated based on the total proposed price for CLIN 0001.

Factor 2 Technical: Technical will be evaluated based on the technical capability of the item(s) offered to meet the Government’s requirement. Additionally, the technical element of the evaluation shall be based solely on information furnished by the vendor.

The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not provided in the proposal.

Factor 3 Past Performance: This may include reviewing performance information reported to the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System, as well as other sources of information.

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES applicable to this acquisition are as follows:

Clause Or Provision

Regulation Clause Number

Clause Title

Effective Date

Section

Clause FAR 52.247-29 F.o.b. Origin. Feb-06 F Clause FAR 52.247-30 F.o.b. Origin, Contractor's Facility.

Feb-06 F

Clause DFARS 252.232-

Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

Dec-18 G

Clause DFARS 252.232-

Assignment of Claims (Overseas).

Jun-97 G

Clause DFARS 252.232-

Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions.

Jan-23 G

Clause DFARS 252.203-

Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

Sep-11 I

Clause DFARS 252.203-

Requirement to Inform Employees of

Dec-22 I

Whistleblower Rights.

Clause DFARS 252.204-

Disclosure of Information.

Oct-16 I

Clause DFARS 252.204-

Control of Government Personnel Work Product.

Apr-92 I

Clause DFARS 252.204-

Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

Jan-23 I

Clause DFARS 252.211-

Use of Government- Assigned Serial Numbers.

Sep-10 I

Clause DFARS 252.223-

Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium.

Jan-23 I

Clause DFARS 252.225-

Exclusionary Policies and Practices of Foreign Governments.

Apr-03 I

Clause DFARS 252.225-

Correspondence in English.

Jun-97 I

Clause DFARS 252.225-

Export-Controlled Items.

Jun-13 I

Clause DFARS 252.225-

Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime.

Jan-23 I

Clause DFARS 252.232-

Levies on Contract Payments.

Dec-06 I

Clause DFARS 252.233-

Choice of Law (Overseas).

Jun-97 I

Clause DFARS 252.243-

Pricing of Contract Modifications.

Dec-91 I

Clause DFARS 252.246-

Sources of Electronic Parts.

Jan-23 I

Clause DFARS 252.247-

Transportation of Supplies by Sea.

Oct-24 I

Clause DFARS 252.203-

Agency Office of the Inspector General.

Aug-19 I

Clause DFARS 252.204-

NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.

Nov-23 I

Clause DFARS 252.225-

Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist Chinese Military Companies.

Dec-18 I

Clause DFARS 252.225-

Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

Jun-23 I

Clause DFARS 252.244-

Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services.

Nov-23 I

Clause DFARS 252.225-

Duty-Free Entry. Aug-25 I

Clause DFARS 252.204-

Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

(DEVIATION 2026-

O0025)

May-24 I

Clause DFARS 252.225-

Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems. (DEVIATION 2024-O0014)

Aug-24 I

Provision DFARS 252.240-

Prohibition on Contract Awards to Chinese Military Companies-- Representation.

(DEVIATION 2026-

O0025)

Jun-26 I

Clause DFARS 252.240-

NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.

(DEVIATION 2026-

O0025)

Feb-26 I

Clause DFARS 252.240-

Prohibition on the Procurement of Covered Semiconductor Products and Services from Companies Providing Covered Semiconductor Products and Services to Huawei.

(DEVIATION 2025-

O0007)

Sep-25 I

Clause DFARS 252.242-

Contractor Business Systems. (DEVIATION 2026-O0050)

Mar-26 I

Clause DFARS 252.204-

Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements.

Nov-25 I

Clause DFARS 252.211-

Item Unique Identification and Valuation.

Jan-23 I

Clause DFARS 252.225-

Restriction on Contingent Fees for Foreign Military Sales.

Apr-03 I

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

Jan-17 I

Clause FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management- Maintenance.

Feb-26 I

(Deviation 2026- O0038)

Clause FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

Dec-14 I

Clause FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations.

(Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb-26 I

Clause FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside.

(Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb-26 I

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

Feb-26 I

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

May-24 I

Clause FAR 52.232-25 Prompt Payment. Jan-17 I Clause FAR 52.232-33 Payment by

Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management.

Oct-18 I

Clause FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations.

Jun-13 I

Clause FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

Mar-23 I

Clause FAR 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment.

Feb-02 I

Clause FAR 52.233-1 Disputes. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

Clause FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award.

O0038)

Feb-26 I

Clause FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

Feb-26 I

Clause FAR 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

(Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb-26 I

Clause FAR 52.243-1 Changes-Fixed-Price.

(Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb-26 I

Clause FAR 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

Apr-26 I

Clause FAR 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed- Price) (Short Form).

Apr-84 I

Clause FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

Feb-26 I

Clause FAR 52.232-11 Extras. Apr-84 I Clause FAR 52.212-4 Terms and

Conditions- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

Feb-26 I

Clause FAR 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.

Nov-21 I

Clause FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded.

(Deviation 2026- O0038)

Clause FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns.

(Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb-26 I

Clause FAR 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages- Subcontracting Plan.

(Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb-26 I

Clause FAR 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

Feb-26 I

Clause FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

Feb-26 I

Clause FAR 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities.

(Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb-26 I

Clause FAR 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification.

(Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb-26 I

Clause FAR 52.224-3 Privacy Training. Jan-17 I Clause FAR 52.247-1 Commercial Bill of

Lading Notations.

Feb-06 I

Clause FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

Feb-98 I

Clause FAR 52.252-4 Alterations in Contract.

Apr-84 I

Clause FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses.

Nov-20 I

Clause FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation

(Alternate I)

Provision DFARS 252.203-

Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

Sep-22 K

Provision DFARS 252.225-

Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime.

May-22 K

Provision DFARS 252.204-

Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls.

Oct-16 K

Provision DFARS 252.225-

Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems— Representation.

(DEVIATION 2024-

O0014)

Aug-24 K

Provision DFARS 252.240-

Prohibition on the Procurement of Covered Semiconductor Products and Services from Companies Providing Covered Semiconductor Products and Services to Huawei - Representation.

(DEVIATION 2025-

O0007)

Sep-25 K

Provision DFARS 252.204-

Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or

May-21 K

Services- Representation.

Provision DFARS 252.204-

Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications.

(DEVIATION 2026-

O0043)

Feb-26 K

Provision FAR 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications.

(Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb-26 K

Provision FAR 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions.

Sep-24 K

Provision FAR 52.225-18 Place of Manufacture.

Aug-18 K

Provision FAR 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

Feb-26 K

Provision FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEVIATION 2025-O0003 and 2025-O0004)

Mar-25 K

Provision FAR 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements-Notice and Representation.

(Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb-26 K

Provision DFARS 252.204-

Notice on the Use of the Supplier

Mar-23 L

Performance Risk System.

Provision DFARS 252.215-

Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors.

Jan-23 L

Provision DFARS 252.204-

Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.

Nov-23 L

Provision DFARS 252.204-

Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements.

Nov-25 L

Provision DFARS 252.215-

Only One Offer.

(DEVIATION 2026-

O0048)

Mar-26 L

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

Jan-17 L

Provision FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management- Registration.

(Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb-26 L

Provision FAR 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language.

Apr-91 L

Provision FAR 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency.

Apr-91 L

Provision FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation

Feb-26 L

Provision FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest.

O0038)

Feb-26 L

Provision FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract.

(Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb-26 L

Provision FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

Feb-98 L

Provision FAR 52.252-3 Alterations in Solicitation.

Apr-84 L

Provision FAR 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions.

Nov-20 L

Provision FAR 52.207-4 Economic Purchase Quantity-Supplies.

Aug-87 L

Provision FAR 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns.

(Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb-26 L

Provision FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation

Feb-26 M