Atch 5_FA700026Q0008 RFIs_Amendment 1.docx

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FY26 USAFA Military Uniform Accessories Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
FA700026Q0008
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Department of the Air Force Headquarters Air Force Academy

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This document is an Amendment 1 Request for Information (RFI) for a military uniform accessories solicitation issued by the Department of the Air Force Academy. The solicitation (FA700026Q0008) seeks quotes for various military uniform items, including OCP ranks, insignias, and a blue bow tie, with specific clarifications on manufacturing requirements. Key details include the Buy American Act's applicability, confirmation that the contract is not subject to the Berry Amendment, and clarifications on specific item specifications such as velcro backing, jacket ranks, and bow tie configurations.

The solicitation requires quotes to be submitted by 17 December 2025 at 10:00 AM Mountain Standard Time, with questions due by 15 December 2025. Vendors must email quotes and questions to danielle.hyde.2@us.af.mil and melinda.lingley@us.af.mil. The amendment includes answers to vendor questions about product details, manufacturing origin, and specific uniform accessory characteristics, emphasizing the need for vendors to quote based on the amended documents and submit a written statement acknowledging all solicitation amendments.

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FA700026Q0008 RFIs

1. Is this contract subject to the Berry Amendment? No, this acquisition is not subject to the Berry Amendment. However, the Buy American Act does apply. Atch 3_ DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American – Balance of Payments Program Certificate, must be completed and submitted with the quote. Foreign offers will be evaluated per DFARS 225.502 when comparing domestic and foreign offers. This requirement is for commercial items; therefore, the manufacturing country of origin will determine if the quoted product is foreign or domestic.

2. Is there a materials list for what the items need to be made out of? No – standard military items/materials.

3. Item 0012. Air Force, Blue Bow Tie (with band) — are you wanting just the blue bow tie with band (as shown in our attached) picture, or are you wanting the bow tie and cummerbund together (as pictured on your guidance)? Just the bowtie. (picture corrected)

4. Item 0004. Insignia, 2nd Lt, subdued, OCP, sew-on — on the listed description it says “sew-on”, but on the guidance sheet with the photos it says “with hook” (which normally refers to Velcro applied). Can you clarify if these should or should not have Velcro? Hook Back Rank w/velcro

5. CLIN 0003 (is listed) as OCP velcro rank but the image attached in specifications shows that it is an OCP Gortex loop. Also, CLIN 0004 is listed as 0004 INSIGNIA, 2ND LT, SUBUED,OCP, SEW-ON 800 Each but the picture, in the specifications, is the Velcro rank. Can you confirm which to quote on each of these lines? Gortex OCP Loop Jacket Rank

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