Combo Solicitation PECI TFSS.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

31st FIGHTER WING (USAFE)

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Requirement Title: 57 RQS – PECI Tactical Flotation Supply System

Solicitation Number: FA568226Q8005

Solicitation Issue Date: Monday, 26 January 2026

Response Deadline: Monday, 2 February 2026 no later than 1500(Central European Time)

Point(s) of Contact: Ms. Jara Zanut / jara.zanut.it@us.af.mil

Alternate POC:

Contracting Officer: Mr. Jason Haro / jason.haro.2@us.af.mil

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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.

2. This solicitation is being issued as a(n) Request For Quotation (RFQ).

3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through:

Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06 Effective 10/01/2025 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Public Notice Change Number: 11/10/2025 Effective Air Force Federal Acquisition Circular Change Number: 10/16/2024 Effective

4. This acquisition is Set-Aside 100% for Small Business concerns.

The North American Industry Size Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this requirement is 423860.

Description:

The U.S. Air anticipates awarding a single Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) Purchase Order for 60 BRAND NAME Only PECI Tactical Floatation Support System (TFSS) capable of meeting this solicitation's specifications, outlined in Attachment 2 - Salient Characteristics.

Additionally, the Government requires direct delivery and assembly to AVIANO AIR BASE, ITALY, 33081. All quotes must adhere to this solicitation in its entirety to include attachments/amendments as applicable.

Place of Delivery/Performance/Acceptance/FOB Point:

Destination: Aviano AB, Italy 33081 (exact location/address will be provided in the resulting contract).

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Item Total

BRAND NAME Only PECI Tactical Floatation

Support System

(PECIF-U1065-BL)

60 Ea.

0002 Shipping and Handling 1 Ea.

Total

Requirement Information

General Information

FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. As prescribed in FAR 12.301(b)(1), the following addendum is provided for this solicitation and hereby amends any language therein:

1. Questions may be submitted to the POCs and Contracting Officer listed above no later than 28 January 2026.

Questions submitted after this date may not be answered.

2. Quotes in response to this solicitation must be submitted via email to the POCs and Contracting Officer listed above no later than the established deadline – 2 February 2026 by 1500 Central Europe Time (CET).

3. Quotes must be valid for 90 days.

4. All price quotations must be submitted via the above table. Separate quotes on company letterhead can be provided for supplemental information, but all technical submissions must be submitted on a separate document.

5. Complete the below contractor identification information.

Company Name: Point of Contact (E-mail):

CAGE Code: Telephone Number:

Address: SAM Registered? Y/N

Small Business? Y/N: Lead Time / Period of Performance:

Socioeconomic Status: Discount Terms:

Printed Name:

Signature/Date:

FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. As prescribed in FAR 12.301(c), the following addendum is provided for this solicitation and hereby amends any language therein:

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the solicitation represents the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes, in no particular order of importance:

TECHNICAL CAPABILITY TO MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENT

PRICE

DELIVERY TERMS

PAST PERFORMANCE

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

Instructions to Offerors

Evaluation Criteria

FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with alternate I applies to this acquisition.

The offeror verifies by submission of their offer that the representation and certifications currently posted electronically in the System for Award Management have been entered or updated in the last 12 months and are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation.

The provisions and clauses listed below have been determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. All provisions and clauses are available at http://www.acquisition.gov.

The following provisions and clauses are hereby included by full text or by reference as prescribed:

See Attachment 1 – FA568226Q8005 - Clause & Provision Set

Addendum to 52.212-4(c), Changes:

Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties, except for the following actions:

1. Exercising of Options pursuant to FAR 52.217-8 and FAR 52.217-9, and incorporation of wage determinations in accordance with the Service Contract Act or the Davis Bacon Act.

2. Administrative changes such as the paying office, accounting classifications, in accordance with FAR 43.103(b).

3. Modifications to obligate or de-obligate funds for not to exceed CLINS.

4. Modifications to obligate funds at the beginning of each fiscal year and incremental funding.

AFFARS 5352.201-9101 USAFE, Ombudsman (May 2025)

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern.

The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Primary: Mr. Alex A. Hight

AFICC/KU OL-AFE, OPC 02 BOX 3, APO, AE 09094

AFICC/KU, Geb 404, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany E-mail: alex.hight@us.af.mil Tel: DSN: (314)480-2209 Fax: (49)-6371-47-2025 Alternate: Mr. Alexander L. Larsen

AFICC/KU OL-AFE, OPC 02 BOX 3, APO, AE 09094

AFICC/KU, Geb 404, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany E-mail: alexander.larsen.1@us.af.mil Tel: DSN: (314)480-5938 Fax: (49)-6371-47-5938.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements.

Such inquiries shall be directed to the contracting officer.

(End of clause)

HEALTH AND SAFETY ON GOVERNMENT INSTALLATIONS (JUL 2023)

(a) In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall:

(1) Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and

(2) Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes.

(b) The contracting officer may, by written order, direct Department of the Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH)

Clauses and Provisions http://www.acquisition.gov./ mailto:alex.hight@us.af.mil mailto:alexander.larsen.1@us.af.mil

Standards and/or health/safety standards as may be required in the performance of this contract and any adjustments resulting from such direction will be in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract.

(c) Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the contracting officer, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract.

(End of clause)

Attachment 1 – FA568226Q8005 - Clause & Provision Set Attachment 2 – Salient Characteristics

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