FA286026Q4014 Apparatus Performance Testing Combo.pdf

Department of the Air Force 316th Contracting Squadron - Joint Base Andrews, MD

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Requirement Title: Apparatus Performance Testing

Solicitation Number: FA286026Q4014

Solicitation Issue Date: As listed on SAM.gov

Response Deadline: As listed on SAM.gov

Contract Specialist: 2d Lt Cory Zielinski / cory.zielinski@us.af.mil / (240) 612-5646

Contracting Officer: Darrell Gonzalez-McFadden/ darrell.gonzalez_mcfadden.5@us.af.mil / (240) 612-5687

1. This is a combined pre-solicitation/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO 12.202 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; this is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and a written solicitation will not be issued.

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

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

Revolutionary FAR Overhaul

4. This acquisition is full & open competition.

The North American Industry Size Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this requirement is 811111.

The Small Business Size Standard associated with this NAICS is $9 million.

Description:

The purpose of this contract is to establish a structured testing process to verify the reliability and mechanical integrity of firefighting vehicles. Testing will be conducted in alignment with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1911 and other applicable standards, including manufacturer guidelines and local regulations. The results will inform maintenance and repair actions to sustain fleet readiness and ensure continued operational effectiveness. See Performance Work Statement (PWS) for more details.

Service Characteristics:

All work shall be performed by employees properly trained and certified to provide the services described herein. Services shall include, but not limited to, inspecting and testing per the fire apparatus manufacturer’s instructions and in accordance with NFPA 1911 Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Emergency Vehicles. See Performance Work Statement (PWS) for more details.

Place of Delivery/Performance/Acceptance/FOB Point:

Performance, inspection, and acceptance shall be to:

TSgt Pedro Muina 1500 West Perimeter Road Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762

Requirement Information

General Information

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

All instructions, templates, and formats contained herein shall explicitly be adhered to; otherwise, a quote is determined to be incomplete and shall not be considered for award.

If you are the apparent awardee, the Government will notify you by sending a copy of the contract for your signature. The signed contract shall be returned to the Government within 48 hours of receipt. If you do not meet the required deadline, the Government reserves the right to award to the next technically acceptable offeror.

RFO provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. As prescribed in RFO 12.205(a)(1), the following addendum is provided for this solicitation and hereby amends any language therein:

1. Quotes in response to this solicitation must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer listed above no later than the response deadline listed above and must be valid for 90 days.

2. Questions must be entered on Attachment 5 “RFI Listing – Apparatus Performance Testing” and emailed to the Contracting Specialist and Contacting Officer by 1200 EST on Friday, July 31st, 2026. Responses will be posted via an amendment to this solicitation. Offerors will have an opportunity to review the responses to RFIs prior to submitting their quotes. Do not contact anyone other than the Points of Contact provided in regard to this solicitation.

3. Complete the below contractor identification information.

Company Name:

Address:

Discount Terms:

SAM Registered: Yes/No

CAGE #:

UEI #:

Small Business: Yes/No

Woman-Owned: Yes/No

Veteran-Owned: Yes/No

Point of Contact:

Telephone Number:

Printed Name:

Date:

Signature:

Estimated Period of Performance/Delivery

4. Submit a statement acknowledging contractor has the technical capabilities to perform the requirements as stated in the Performance

Work Statement and at least 1 (but no more than 5) examples of relevant previous work done in order to determine technical acceptability. This statement will be used to evaluate for technical acceptability.

5. Price – Fill in attached Vendor Quote Sheet Excel document and return with the submittal.

6. Check the appropriate boxes in “Attachment 4 Clauses and Provisions”, specifically clauses 252.204-7017 & 252.204-7016, return the completed form with your offer.

Instructions to Quoters

RFO Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. As prescribed in RFO 12.205(a)(2), 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 offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

- Price o See Instructions to Offerors, number 6, Price

- Technical acceptability o See Instructions to Offerors, number 5 for what information is necessary to be determined technically acceptable.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that a quote is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced.

Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

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

Attachment 1: Performance Work Statement Attachment 2: Wage Determination Attachment 3: Vendor Quote Sheet Attachment 4: Clauses and Provisions Attachment 5: RFI Listing – Apparatus Performance Testing Attachment 6: Apparatus Performance Testing Vehicle Information

Evaluation Criteria

Attachments