CSS TW-26 Bulk Potable Water.pdf

RFQ/SOLICITATION NUMBER: W912CL26QA020

TW-26 Bulk Potable Water

Date: 28 April 2026

STREAMLINED SOLICITATION

General Information

Document Type: Combined synopsis/solicitation Solicitation Number: W912CL26QA020 Posted Date: April 30th, 2026 Question Due Date: May 4th, 2026 at 10:00 CST Original Response Date: May 11th, 2026 at 10:00 CST Current Response Date: May 11th, 2026 at 10:00 CST Product or Service Code: 8960 Beverages, Nonalcoholic NAICS Code: 312112 – Bottled Water Manufacturing Contract type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

Contracting Office Address Regional Contracting Center – Americas 410th Contracting Support Brigade 4130 Stanley Road, Building 1026 JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-2726

Description:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation W912CL26QA020 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference.

The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 312111, with a size standard of 1,100 employees.

The 410th Contracting Support Brigade is seeking to obtain support to provide Disinfected bulk potable water delivery for TW 26, to Camp Crabbs and Camp Blizzard in Antigua and Barbuda.

All interested companies shall provide “quotation(s)” for the following:

Services - See CLIN Structure for TW-26 Bulk Potable Water

CLIN Description Quantity/Estimated Quantity

Unit of Measure

0001 Daily delivery of Gallons of potable water Specified in the PWS at Camp Crabbs Shower Trailer

13 Days

0002 Daily delivery of Gallons of potable water specified in the PWS at Camp Crabbs Laundry Trailers

8 Days http://www.acquisition.gov/

CLIN Description Quantity/Estimated Quantity

Unit of Measure

0003 Daily delivery of Gallons of potable water specified in the PWS at Camp Crabbs Field Feeding Site (MKT)

15 Days

0004 Daily delivery of Gallons potable water Specified in the PWS at Camp Blizzard Field Feeding Site (MKT)

15 Days

Description of requirements:

5. Specific Tasks: The contractor shall provide non-personal services to the Government with purified bulk potable water delivery services for a total of 134,200 gallons of water to Camp Crabbs and 5,200 gallons to Camp Blizzard during the period of 29 May – 16 June 2026 per the delivery table in this PWS. The contractor shall accomplish these services in coordination with the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

5.1 The contractor shall provide potable water delivery services for Camp Crabbs and Camp Blizzard:

a. STD: The Contractor shall deliver the 400 gallons of potable water from 2 – 16 June 2026 between the hours of 08:00AM-10:00AM at Camp Crabbs Field Feeding Site.

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) – 100% compliant.

b. STD: The Contractor shall deliver up to 9000 gallons of potable water from 29 May – 16 June 2026 between the hours of 08:00AM-10:00AM at Camp Crabbs Shower Site.

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) – 100% compliant.

c. STD: Contractor shall deliver up to 3000 gallons of potable water from 5 – 12 June 2026 between the hours of 08:00AM-10:00AM at Camp Crabbs Laundry Site.

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) – 100% compliant.

d. STD: The Contractor shall deliver the 400 gallons of potable water from 2 – 16 June 2026 between the hours of 08:00AM-10:00AM at Camp Blizzard Field Feeding Site.

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) – 100% compliant.

e. STD: The Contractors shall avoid spillage and must be prepared to contain spills and remove all waste from the ground immediately.

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) – 100% compliant.

5.2. The contractor shall provide potable water that meets the requirements laid out in TB MED 577:

a. STD: The Contractor shall use the physical parameters in TB MED 577 of a Turbidity not to exceed 5 NTU, a color not to exceed 15 CU, a pH of 6.5 – 8.5, and a total dissolved solids level not to exceed 1000 ppm (mg/L).

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) – 100% compliant.

b. STD: Free chlorine residual in the tank must be measured when the same batch is loaded and unloaded.

Measured chlorine must be recorded and maintained by the hauler to be made available upon request.

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) – 100% compliant.

c. STD: The water standard must be as follows:

Arsenic should be less than 0.01 mg/L (ppm)

Chromium (as Cr6+) should be less than 0.1 mg/L (ppm)

Cyanide should be less than 0.2 mg/L (ppm)

Nitrates should be less than 10 mg/L (ppm)

Nitrites should be less than 1 mg/L (ppm)

Lead should be less than 0.015 mg/L (ppm)

Mercury should be less than 0.002 mg/L (ppm)

Water should be free of Arsenic, Chromium, Cyanide, Nitrates/Nitrites, Lead, Mercury, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) – 100% compliant.

5.2. Installation Access:

a. STD: The Contractor shall coordinate directly with the installation Provost Marshal or equivalent to secure installation access passes for all employees to perform their duties. Coordination will be made in writing and passes secured not later than two (2) days prior to contract start date. The Contractor shall provide the KO and COR with a written list of names of employees to be added to the installation access roster within 24 hours of arrival to the installation.

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) – 100% compliant.

5.3. Defense Base Act (DBA) Workers' Compensation Insurance.

a. The Contractor shall acquire, by means of an insurance policy or a self-insurance program, workers’ compensation coverage required by the DBA. This applies to any contractor, either from Antigua and Barbuda or from any other country. Contractor shall submit a copy of the insurance policy to the KO upon contract award.

For further information go to website: http//www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/isdba/htm

5.2.4 Service Contract Reporting (SCR): Reserved.

Print Name: ___________________________ Signature:______________________ Date:__________________

Company Name:__________________________________ Unique Entity Identifier: ________________________

The following FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition:

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSE NO ALT NO/ DEV NO CLAUSE TITLE YEAR-MO SECTION

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative. 1991-12 SEC G 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2011-09 SEC I

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.

2022-12 SEC I

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

2022-09 SEC K

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

2023-01 SEC I

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

2023-03 SEC L

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. 2023-01 SEC I 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business

Operations with the Maduro Regime.

2022-05 SEC K

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime.

2023-01 SEC I

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

2018-12 SEC G

252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas). 1997-06 SEC G 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. 2006-12 SEC I 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas). 1997-06 SEC I 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. 2024-10 SEC I 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements- Representation.

2017-01 SEC L

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

2017-01 SEC I

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

2026-02 SEC I

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

2026-02 SEC L

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02 SEC I

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02 SEC I

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

2024-05 SEC I

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

2018-10 SEC I

CLAUSE NO ALT NO/ DEV NO CLAUSE TITLE YEAR-MO SECTION

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small

Business Subcontractors.

2023-03 SEC I

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02 SEC I

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

2026-02 SEC I

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02 SEC K

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02 SEC I

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

2026-04 SEC I

52.228-3 Workers' Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act).

2014-07 SEC I

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

2014-12 SEC I

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02 SEC L

52.228-4 Workers' Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas.

1984-04 SEC I

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

2023-01 SEC L

252.225-7041 Correspondence in English. 1997-06 SEC I 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. 1991-12 SEC I 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government.

2020-06 SEC I

52.203-6 ALT I Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. (Alternate I)

2021-11 SEC I

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.

2021-11 SEC I

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02 SEC I

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for

2026-02 SEC I

Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation 2026-O0038) 2026-02 SEC I 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with

Authorities and Remedies.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-03 SEC I

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02 SEC I

CLAUSE NO ALT NO/ DEV NO CLAUSE TITLE YEAR-MO SECTION

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with

Disabilities. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02 SEC I

52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02 SEC I

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions— Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

2023-11 SEC I

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 2015-04 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 2016-09 E.O. 11246 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign

Purchases 2021-02 E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury

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

2024-05 E.O. 13513

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

2018-10 31 U.S.C. 3332

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application

2023-06 Section 102 of Division R of Pub.

L. 117-328

Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50

Combating Trafficking in Persons 2015-03 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627

CLAUSES IN FULL TEXT

CLAUSE NO CLAUSE TITLE ALT NO/ DEV NO YEAR-MO

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).

https://www.sam.gov/

(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).

(End of provision)

252.229-7001 Tax Relief. 2020-04

TAX RELIEF-BASIC (APR 2020)

(a) Prices set forth in this contract are exclusive of all taxes and duties from which the United States Government is exempt by virtue of tax agreements between the United States Government and the Contractor's government. The following taxes or duties have been excluded from the contract price:

Name of Tax:_________________(Offeror Insert)

Rate (PERCENTAGE):_______ (Offeror Insert)

(b) Invoices submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract shall be exclusive of all taxes or duties for which relief is available. The Contractor's invoice shall list separately the gross price, amount of tax deducted, and net price charged.

(c) When items manufactured to United States Government specifications are being acquired, the Contractor shall identify the materials or components intended to be imported in order to ensure that relief from import duties is obtained. If the Contractor intends to use imported products from inventories on hand, the price of which includes a factor for import duties, the Contractor shall ensure the United States Government's exemption from these taxes. The Contractor may obtain a refund of the import duties from its government or request the duty-free import of an amount of supplies or components corresponding to that used from inventory for this contract.

(End of clause)

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions. 2023-01

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

"Payment request" and "receiving report" are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall-

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web- Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items-

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

https://wawf.eb.mil/

Invoice 2in1

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

Invoice 2in1

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) ) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF "combo" document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table* Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

Pay Official DoDAAC Issue By DoDAAC W912CL Admin DoDAAC W912CL Inspect By DoDAAC Pay Official DoDAAC Issue By DoDAAC Admin DoDAAC Inspect By DoDAAC Pay Official DoDAAC Issue By DoDAAC Admin DoDAAC Inspect By DoDAAC Pay Official DoDAAC

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

Contracting Specialist: SSG Juan Caburian at juan.p.caburian2.mil@army.mil Contracting Officer: SFC Rebecca Malpica at rebecca.a.malpica.mil@army.mil

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

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

ALT I 2026-02

Alternate I (FEB 2026) (DEVIATION 2026-O0038). As prescribed in 22.1703-2(a)(2), substitute the following paragraph in place of paragraph (c)(1)(i) of the basic clause:

(c)(1)(i)(A) The United States Government's policy prohibiting trafficking in persons described in paragraph (b) of this clause; and

(B) The following directive(s) or notice(s) applicable to employees performing work at the contract place(s) of performance as indicated below:

Document Title Document may be obtained from: Applies to performance in/at:

[Contracting Officer must insert title of directive/notice; indicate the document is attached or provide source (such as website link) for obtaining document; and, indicate the contract performance location outside the United States to which the document applies.]

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony

Conviction under any Federal Law. (Deviation 2026-O0038) 2026-02

Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (FEB

2026) (DEVIATION 2026-O0038)

(a) The Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that-

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that is it is not a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

252.225-7043 Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors Outside the United States.

2015-06

ANTITERRORISM/FORCE PROTECTION POLICY FOR DEFENSE CONTRACTORS OUTSIDE

THE UNITED STATES (JUN 2015)

(a) Definition. " United States ," as used in this clause, means, the 50 States, the District of Columbia , and outlying areas.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor and its subcontractors, if performing or traveling outside the United States under this contract, shall-

(1) Affiliate with the Overseas Security Advisory Council, if the Contractor or subcontractor is a U.S. entity;

(2) Ensure that Contractor and subcontractor personnel who are U.S. nationals and are in-country on a non-transitory basis, register with the U.S. Embassy, and that Contractor and subcontractor personnel who are third country nationals comply with any security related requirements of the Embassy of their nationality;

(3) Provide, to Contractor and subcontractor personnel, antiterrorism/force protection awareness information commensurate with that which the Department of Defense (DoD) provides to its military and civilian personnel and their families, to the extent such information can be made available prior to travel outside the United States; and

(4) Obtain and comply with the most current antiterrorism/force protection guidance for Contractor and subcontractor personnel.

(c) The requirements of this clause do not apply to any subcontractor that is-

(1) A foreign government;

(2) A representative of a foreign government; or

(3) A foreign corporation wholly owned by a foreign government.

(d) Information and guidance pertaining to DoD antiterrorism/force protection can be obtained from HQDA-AT;

telephone, DSN 222-9832 or commercial (703) 692-9832.(Contracting Officer to insert applicable information cited in PGI 225.372-1 (DFARS/PGI view)).

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.

52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038) 2026-02

Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

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

Technically acceptable: Vendor must quote products that are from an approved source Price: Lowest price that meets technical requirements

(b) Options (if applicable). 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. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer 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.

***NOTE: ALL OFFERORS SHALL COMPLY WITH RFO 52.204-7 *** RFO 52.204-7:

“The Offeror shall have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation in response to this solicitation and at the time of award. As part of the SAM registration process, the Government collects information, as described in paragraphs (b) through (d) of this provision, that is necessary to identify the Offeror and for the Offeror to be awarded Federal Government contracts. To register in SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov. Allow for processing time when registering in SAM. If the Offeror is not registered in SAM, it should register immediately after receiving this solicitation.”

System of Award Management (SAM) Registration Instructions:

1. Visit the SAM home page at https://www.sam.gov/.

2. Click “Create a User Account” button on SAM home page and follow the instructions.

3. Click “Register Entity” button on SAM home page and follow the instructions.

Vendors MUST SECURE Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance after award of contract. All DBA insurance information can be determined and acquired using the U.S. Department of Labor website. DBA is a 100% mandated requirement for all services outside of the U.S. that does not have a current waiver on file with the U.S. Department of Labor. The country of Barbados does not have a waiver for DBA insurance. DBA is essentially a form of workman’s compensation to ensure all workers are covered in case of an accident during performance of a service contract and is mandatory for all service contracts. DBA Insurance is treated as a Not-to-Exceed Line Item (CLIN), not a Fixed Price CLIN, and the associated costs are fully reimbursable at contract payment. DBA insurance is not considered in the evaluated price for each quotation. Insurance must be presented to contracting officer no later than 7 days after contract award, or the contract will be at risk of termination.” Vendors MUST submit a DBA quote with combined solicitation to be considered for award.

DBA Insurance must be from an approved source https://www.dol.gov/agencies/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier

RFO 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (APR 2026).

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

SUBMISSION OF QUOTE AND OTHER INFORMATION

a. Quoters shall electronically submit a quote (in English) to the following address:

Primary Point of Contact: SFC Rebecca Malpica, Contracting Officer, rebecca.a.malpica.mil@army.mil Secondary Point of Contact: SSG Juan Caburian, Contracting Specialist juan.p.caburian2.mil@army.mil

b. Quoters shall submit their quotations no later May 4th, 2026. The deadline/closing time for receipt of quotes will be strictly adhered to and enforced.

c. Quotations shall be in U.S. Dollars. All unit prices should be filled in as well as total prices. Pricing shall be fully inclusive of all costs and fees associated.

RFO 52.252-1 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/browse/index/far

RFO 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998).

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

RFO 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999).

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 3 days.

AMC Level Protest

If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the General Accounting Office 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 AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. Send protests (other than protests to the contracting officer) to:

Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm:

A6SE040.001

Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 Facsimile number (256)450-8840

The AMC-Level protest procedures are found at: http://www.amc.army.mil/pa/COMMANDCOUNSEL.asp

Submit all questions and quotes via email to the 410th Contracting Support Brigade, Regional Contracting Center- Americas:

SFC Rebecca Malpica, Contracting Officer, rebecca.a.malpica.mil@army.mil SSG Juan Caburian, Contracting Specialist juan.p.caburian2.mil@army.mil

Title the subject line of your email: TW-26 Bulk Potable Water mailto:rebecca.a.malpica.mil@army.mil mailto:juan.p.caburian2.mil@army.mil

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. The United States (U.S.) Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor’s employees performing the tasks herein. Such contract employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn shall be responsible to the U.S. Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform purified bulk potable delivery services as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property (GFP) and government furnished services (GFS).

The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: ExTW-26 ATG is a SOUTHCOM sponsored foreign military interaction exercise designed to develop participants interoperability, domain awareness, information sharing and counter threat capabilities.

1.3 Objectives: The Contractor provides the U.S. Government with purified bulk potable water delivery services throughout duration of the contract.

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall provide non-personal services to the Government with purified bulk potable water delivery services for a total of 134,200 gallons of water to Camp Crabbs and 5,200 gallons to Camp Blizzard during the period of 29 May – 16 June 2026 per the delivery table in this PWS. The contractor shall accomplish these services in coordination with the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1.5.Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be from 29 May – 16 June 2026.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): Reserved.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards and contract quality requirements are met. Contract quality requirements” means the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to ensure the product or service conforms to the contractual requirements. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, the performance threshold, and deductions, if applicable.

1.6.3. Recognized Holidays: The Contractor shall perform services on all holidays unless the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

May 4, 2026 Monday Labor Day

May 25, 2026 Monday Whit Monday

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 8:00AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at locations and dates specified in attachment 3. Further disclosure on the specifics of locations, times, places, and duration of support activities associated with U.S., Partner Nation(s), and supporting agencies, if applicable, will be kept close hold and will only be shared for official business with personnel who have a need-to-know.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government anticipates award of a firm-fixed price contract.

1.6.7 Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures:

1.6.7.1 FPCON: In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes of clause of contract, should the US Government Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or process in accordance with DoDI

2000.16. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, only contract services that have been deemed “mission essential” by the Government will continue. Contract services will resume when the FPCON is reduced to Bravo or lower.

1.6.7.2 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information, and property provided for contractor use. Other specific information shared to/with contractor pertaining to security measures, protocols and procedures associated to the protection of facilities, equipment and information will be closely safeguarded and only be shared with individuals who have a need to know. As part of security measures, contractors are required to report any suspicious activity or any attempts by unauthorized individuals attempting to obtain this information via social engineering or other unauthorized methods.

1.6.7.3 Escorts: The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract shall be escorted at all times by host nation security personnel or by an individual designated by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) while accessing U.S. facilities or activities, activities, or controlled spaces. Uncleared contractors will allow escorts sufficient time to announce the presence of any uncleared visitors prior to entering any controlled facility to allow staff sufficient time to safeguard sensitive, classified, or critical information against inadvertent disclosure.

1.6.7.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Reserved

1.6.7.4.1 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions including awareness and adherence to OPSEC measures meant to safeguard information highlighted in the unit’s Critical Information List to include, but not limited to, details of current/future operations, unit command and control, capabilities and limitations, threats to U.S./Partner Nations, details of physical security, force protection plans, results of damage or incidents, personal sensitive information, or itineraries of VIP or distinguished visitor. U.S. and Antigua and Barbuda government issued access badges shall not be worn outside designated facilities where visible to the general public. A prepublication review and authorization will be conducted and obtained prior to release of any sensitive or government information meant for public release. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel.

1.6.7.5 Background Checks: The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the Host Nation Police Department of their residence or the State Police Department of their U.S. residence. Security checks that have been completed as part of a personnel security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement. The successful completion of a background check by itself does not authorize the contractor access to classified information. Documentation of these checks will be made available to the KO or COR within 10 days of request. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security check reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide to the KO or COR, the following information on any contractor or subcontractor employees performing services under this contract:

• Full birth name

• Married name (if applicable)

• SSN or local equivalent (ID card number)

• Date of birth

• Place of birth (city, country)

• Home telephone number

• Cellular telephone number

• Email address

1.6.7.5.1 Background Check Notification Requirements: If a background check on any employee or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall immediately within 24 hours notify the KO and COR of that information. The Contractor shall make notification of:

(1) Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the KO or COR only if the contract is for drivers for the Government.

(2) Any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person; and

(3) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

1.6.7.5.2 Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph may result in requiring the Contractor to remove a contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract.

1.6.7.5.3 Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph in all subcontracts.

1.6.7.6 Uncleared Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Credentialing and Access Procedures:

Reserved

1.6.7.6.1 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligible Requirements: Reserved.

1.6.7.6.1.1 Federal Installation/Facility Access: Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The employees performing services under this contract shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office, or the host nation equivalent.

1.6.7.6.2¡ Contractor Non-CAC Eligible Requirements for DOW Facility and Installation Access:

Reserved.

1.6.7.7 Employment Eligibility: Reserved.

1.6.7.8 Access to Government Information Systems: Reserved.

1.6.7.9 Key Control: Reserved.

1.6.7.10 Lock Combinations: Reserved

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Contract Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, with other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the contractor of how the government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. Items that impact the unit’s ability to conduct its mission or support operations, as well as measures taken to resolve these shortcomings, will be kept close hold, and not be disseminated outside of need-to-know or publicly posted outside of official channels or without a review and/or authorization. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: ensure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance;

maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially regarding changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: The following contractor personnel are considered key personnel by the government: The Contractor shall designate in writing a Contract Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The Contract Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract and shall be available during the duration of the contract between the hours of 8:00AM and 5:00PM while services are required by the Government.

The contractor shall provide COR with a letter of instruction in writing with the name and telephone number of the Contract Manager that has the authority to resolve any issues with the services. An electronic copy of the letter of instruction will be provided to the COR ten (10) days before contract start date.

1.6.11. Special Qualifications or Certifications:

1.6.11.1. IA/IT Training Certification: Reserved.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel and shall avoid representing themselves as Government employees. This identification includes meeting attendance, answering Government telephones, email communications, and working in other situations where Contractor status is not obvious. Contractor personnel identification shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges, name tags, lanyards, etc..

1.6.12.1 Badging of Contractor Employees: If required by the Government, contract personnel and all associated subcontractor’s employees accessing U.S. facilities or activities, shall present a valid picture ID provided by the Government while accessing Government owned or contracted facilities and shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions.