Questions and Answers.docx
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- Solicitation number
- FA481926Q0063
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Department of the Air Force
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This is a Questions and Answers document addressing clarifications for solicitation FA481926Q0063, a 100 percent small business set-aside for Expeditionary Airfield Lighting System C-Model (EALS-C) replacement components. The Government corrected critical discrepancies between the original SF1449 form and SAM.gov posting, establishing August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time as the controlling quote submission deadline, with NAICS code 335132 (Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing) and a small business size standard of 200 employees. The procurement is for the provision and delivery of specified EALS-C components only, with no installation or maintenance services included, requiring delivery within 120 calendar days from the date of award. The Government clarified that FAR 52.219-33 (Nonmanufacturer Rule) does not apply to this manufacturing set-aside, and quotations will be evaluated on two factors: technical capability to meet Government requirements and price, with award likely on an all-or-none basis for the single lot requirement.
Contractors must demonstrate technical capability through evidence of their ability to meet or exceed requirements, though the Government did not prescribe specific submission requirements such as part-number crosswalks or OEM technical literature. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST, with all questions and responses posted as amendments to SAM.gov. Quotations should be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer with the subject line "FA481926Q0063 - Quote."
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation FA481926Q00630001.pdf | ||
| Questions and Answers.docx | DOCX document | |
| Solicitation Amendment FA481926Q00630001 SF 30.pdf | ||
| Solicitation - FA481926Q0063.pdf | ||
| Statement of Work.pdf | ||
| Brand Name Justification.pdf |
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Questions & Answers
1. Due date and NAICS conflict; The SF1449 Block 8 lists July 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., and Block 10 lists NAICS 423610. The current SAM.gov posting lists August 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central and NAICS 335132. Please confirm that the current SAM.gov date, time, and NAICS control and that an amendment or corrected SF1449 will be issued.
A: Valid Discrepancy, date and NAICS adjusted.
2. Nonmanufacturer Rule; Because this is a total small-business set-aside for exact proprietary SEALITE USA / AVLITE / SPX components under a manufacturing NAICS, please confirm whether FAR 52.219-33 applies, whether a class or individual waiver exists, and what manufacturer-size documentation the offeror must submit.
This procurement is under the SAT. Pursuant to FAR 19.104-3(e)(1), orders set aside to small business concerns must be assigned a manufacturing or supply NAICS code, AND, must be expected to exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($350,000.00). FAR 52.219-33 does not apply.
3. Required delivery; The SOW requires freight and delivery but does not identify the required delivery date or maximum lead time. Please provide the required delivery date or state the evaluation standard for proposed delivery.
This is covered in the RFQ, section F says “Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to date of latest delivery 120 Calendar Days Date of Award Receipt”.
4. Technical submission; Please confirm whether a technically acceptable quotation must include a line-by-line part-number crosswalk, OEM technical literature, country-of-origin information, product-traceability evidence, warranty, and confirmation of backward compatibility.
It is the responsibility of the Contractor to evidence their Technical Capability to the best of their ability.
5. Award structure; Please confirm whether award will be all-or-none or whether partial quotations/awards by line item are permitted.
Section B Line Item 0001 clearly states, “Expeditionary Airfield Lighting System - C-Model Components & Freight in accordance with Statement of Work Attachment” and is stated as 1 Lot. It would be implied that the contractor would need to meet every requirement in this Lot to be acceptable.
6. Evaluation clause; SF1449 includes placeholder language within FAR 52.212-2, while the SAM.gov posting identifies technical capability and price. Please confirm the complete controlling evaluation factors and their relative importance.
The language is the same in both SF1449 and in SAM.gov, indicating Price and technical capability as metrics to determine best value to the Government. The SF 1449 does use place holder language but clearly states the two criteria, consistent with the SAM post. However, this language was removed in the SF1449 to mitigate confusion in the amended form.
7. Can you all please confirm if this opportunity is for supplying/furnishing material only? Or will you all need help with the installation of light fixtures, solar components, batteries, etc. as provided wtihin the SOW?
This requirement is for the provision and delivery of the listed items in the SOW. No incidental services related to installment and maintenance will be required or included in this award.
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