26QA272 Amend 0001 SF30.pdf

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This is Amendment 0001 to Request for Quotation (RFQ) FA462026QA272, issued by the 92nd Contracting Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, effective September 1, 2026. The amendment extends the RFQ response deadline to September 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT and provides clarifications to address 22 contractor questions, corrects erroneous line-item numbering and quantities, and implements CLIN re-numbering across revised solicitation documents.

The solicitation seeks Arctic survival kits comprising 41 line items organized into two Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): CLIN 0001 covering items 0001–0029 and CLIN 0002 covering items 0030–0041. Key kit components include survival gear such as straw water filters, coolers, folding knives, cooking systems, sleeping pads, hammocks, traction devices, aviation-approved boots, shirts, gloves, watches with body monitoring capability (Garmin Fenix product line specified), and trauma kits. Contractors must provide pricing for all line items per kit and rolled into the two LOT CLINs; partial quotes will not be considered. The Government intends to make one award covering all listed items. Gloves and boots are quoted as pairs per EA. The Government requires black or tan colored coolers and trauma kit carrying cases. Named products in the sizing attachment take precedence over conflicting salient characteristics in Attachment 1. The Buy American Act applies; the Berry Amendment does not. Revised documents include 26QA272 COMBO Survival Kits, Attach 1 (Salient Characteristics and Pricing Schedule), and Attach 3 (Sizing Chart 36RQS Survival Kits), all revised to September 1, 2026. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment and fill out blocks 15a, 15b, and 15c of the SF Form 30 with their proposal.

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

PAGE OF PAGES

CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

Previous edition unusable

TSgt Francisco Lopez, Contracting Officer

SEE SUMMARY OF CHANGES

6. ISSUED BY

92nd Contracting Sq/PKA 110 W Ent St., Suite 200 S Fairchild AFB, WA 99011 Attn: francisco.lopez.11@us.af.mil

All Offerors

SAME AS BLOCK 6

FA462026QA272

FA462026QA272

09/01/2026

07/30/2026

LOPEZ.FRANCISC

O.RAY.1156270837

Digitally signed by

LOPEZ.FRANCISCO.RAY.1156270

Date: 2026.09.02 16:22:06 -07'00'

FA462026QA272

Amendment 0001 Page 2

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The purpose of this amendment is to:

provide responses to questions submitted by prospective contractors make administrative changes to Attach 1- 26QA272 Salient Characteristics and Pricing Schedule (18 August 2026), 26QA272 COMBO Survival Kits and Attach 3 - 26QA272 Sizing Chart 36RQS Survival Kits to correct erroneous quantities, typographical errors, and line item numbering.

Provide revised documents for 26QA272 COMBO Survival Kits, Attach 1- 26QA272 Salient Characteristics and Pricing Schedule (18 August 2026), and Attach 3 - 26QA272 Sizing Chart 36RQS Survival Kits due to CLIN re-numbering.

Responses to Contractor Questions

Line-item numbering. Item number "0017" appears twice: once for the Straw Water Filter and the correct, unique list of line items so that every line can be priced as required.

The CLIN numbering has been corrected, and the remaining CLINs have been adjusted accordingly. Numbering in CLIN 0002 (0029-0041) in the combo, and the sizing chart has

-numbering.

note states "Require 4," and the sizing chart lists a size for each of the six members. Please

The description for CLIN 0038 (Ultralight Short Sleeve Tee), re-numbered CLIN 0039, has been adjusted to six to align with the quantity and sizing chart.

CLIN structure vs. pricing schedule. The RFQ lists two LOT CLINs (0001 = items 0001–0029; 0002 = items 0030–

CLINs.

Please complete attachment 1 with the pricing per item

Is the end user aware that our winter-

The members were given the option of a small size but required medium and larger sizes. The gloves should be summer weight hoist gloves.

Quoting Requirements / Partial Quotes

Amendment 0001 Page 3

a. Is a vendor required to provide pricing for every requested line item, or may a vendor Please provide pricing for every requested line item and roll into CLINS 0001 and 0002 in the combo. Partial quotes will not be considered at this time

b. Will the Government consider partial quotations/partial awards, or does the Government Currently, The

Government intends to make one award to cover all the listed items.

c.

Partial quotes will not be considered at this time.

6.

a. Gloves and boots are to be quoted as a pair when quoting 1 EA.

7. – Ultra 100X fabric with waterproof taped advise whether this product, or an equivalent meeting the stated characteristics would be acceptable.

a. The Government will consider items that meet the stated salient characteristics.

8. The specified cooler is available in a variety of seasonal and core colors. Does the Government require a specific color, or may the contractor provide any currently available standard/core

a. The Government requires a black or tan colored cooler.

9. Line Item 19 –

a. The Government requires a black or tan colored carrying case.

b.

components specifically identified in the solicitation. Contractors can provide additional items, however the kit must include the mandatory contents and meet the salient characteristics listed.

10. Would the Garmin Foretrex 901 Ballistic Edition be considered an acceptable alternative/equal equivalent, please advise whether there are any specific performance characteristics or features that must be matched.

a. The Garmin Foretrex 901 would not be considered an acceptable alternative/equal to the Garmin Fenix product. The Fenix product line features an integrated wrist-based optical heart rate and pulse ox sensor suite alongside native health/body monitoring software (all-day heart rate tracking. Body battery, sleep monitoring, HRV status, and respiration tracking). The Foretrex 901 is purely a tactical navigation and ballistics unit that does not have the built-in biometric sensors or native body monitoring software that the Fenix product line has.

Amendment 0001 Page 4

The requirement references a itself is identified as approximately measurement refers to the required suspension/hanging distance, the distance between

The hammock itself is approximately 9’6” in length. The hanging/suspension distance refers to the operational span between anchor/attachment points, which must accommodate a spread between 10’ and 15’ using the specified XL suspension system on line item 0024. Any hanging distance reference of 9’2” +/- 10” is superseded by the required 10’-15’ hanging spread identified in the salient characteristics for line item 0023.

the manufacturer has introduced a replacement/new item: NEMO Equipment Tensor™ Trail Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad

Could you please confirm whether the current-generation NEMO Tensor™ Trail Ultralight

The current-generation NEMO insulated sleeping pad is acceptable.

If an equivalent product is permitted, please also confirm whether the Government will consider an equivalent sleeping pad meeting or exceeding the required specification

The Government will consider items that meet the stated salient characteristics.

Does the Government permit the successful contractor to have items drop-shipped directly from the manufacturer or authorized distributor to the Government receiving location, provided that:

the products meet all solicitation requirements; the products are new and conforming; all contractor remains responsible for delivery, quality, and contract performan The the items together as assembled kits.

Item 0017 – Duplicate line number whether these are two separate required items and provide the correct line-item number for the Cooler.

Please refer to question 1.

Item 0008 – -tip blade and an overall open length of 8.33 inches. These requirement controls: the blunt-tip blade or the exact 8.33-inch open length

The open length of 8.33 inches is the preferred requirement control.

Item 0039 – Shirt quantity The pricing schedule lists a quantity of six Ultra-required for each member.

Amendment 0001 Page 5

a. Please refer to question 2.

17. Item 0020 – -system boil time intended maximum boil time is 100 seconds per 0.5 liter.

a.

18. Item 0021 – Wrist-watch requirement The navigation characteristics appear consistent with a Garmin Foretrex 801 wrist-mounted GPS,

a. Please refer to question 10.

19. Item 0029 – Aviation-approved boots require USAF Safe-to- -retardant construction. The LOWA model does not appear on the current USAARL aviation- be listed as aviation

a. -to- -retardant construction.

20. Item 0031 – Traction-device construction ion.

a. The Yaktrax pro is an acceptable product.

21. Do the Berry Amendment, Buy American Act (BAA), and Trade Agreements Act (TAA)

a. The Berry Amendment is not applicable. The Buy American Act is applicable. The Trade Agreements Act does not apply.

22.

a. The named product takes precedence.

Revised Salient Characteristics

1. 26QA272 COMBO Survival Kits is hereby replaced with 26QA272 COMBO Survival Kits (REV 1 – 1 September 2026)

Amendment 0001 Page 6

2. Attach 1- 26QA272 Salient Characteristics and Pricing Schedule (18 August 2026) is hereby replaced with Attach 1- 26QA272 Salient Characteristics and Pricing Schedule (REV 1- 1 September 2026).

3. Attach 3 - 26QA272 Sizing Chart 36RQS Survival Kits is hereby replaced with Attach 3 - 26QA272 Sizing Chart 36RQS Survival Kits (REV1- 1 September 2026)

Fill out blocks 15a, 15b, and 15c and provide a copy with your proposal.

END SUMMARY OF CHANGES

List of Attachments

26QA272 COMBO Survival Kits (REV 1- 1 September 2026).

Attach 1- 26QA272 Salient Characteristics and Pricing Schedule (REV 1- 1 September 2026).

Attach 3 - 26QA272 Sizing Chart 36RQS Survival Kits (REV1- 1 September 2026)

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