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This is a combined solicitation/contract form for commercial products issued by the U.S. Air Force on a sole-source basis under FAR 6.3021 and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). The acquisition is for digitizer and impedance card sets to be installed in Advance Radar and Electronic Warfare Test Stations (ARTS) operated by the 402nd Software Engineering Group's 581st Software Engineering Squadron at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The intended sole-source awardee is Ametek Programmable Power, Inc. (CAGE: 25965, NAICS: 335999, Size Standard: 600 employees).

The solicitation requires three line items: (1) five units of VM9000-S-11280A digitizer cards with model VM9000 and VM2601 components (P/N: 70-0054-388); (2) five units of SMP1200-S-11267 4-Channel Attenuator-MUX cards (P/N: 70-0142-002); and (3) estimated ground shipping with insurance to Robins AFB, Georgia on an FOB Destination basis. The offer due date is April 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time. Delivery is required within 18 weeks from the date of award receipt. All supplies must comply with an attached Equipment List dated March 18, 2026, and no foreign participation is permitted. Offerors must provide two or three financial capability indicators to support the Government's responsibility determination. The solicitation incorporates standard FAR and DFARS clauses including those addressing telecommunications equipment prohibitions, item unique identification, payment procedures via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and various representation and certification requirements.

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30. 1. REQUISITION NUMBER

F3QCBJ6077A001

PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

FA857926Q0017

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME Marci Ross

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (no collect calls) 1-730-327-5053

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

22 Apr 2026

12:00 PM

9. ISSUED BY CODE: FA8579

FA8579 SOFTWARE SPRT AFSC PZIM

BLDG 255 CP 478 926 7509, 235 PERRY ST

ROBINS AFB, GA 31098-1672

UNITED STATES

Marci Ross, Email: marci.ross.1@us.af.mil Telephone: 1-730-327-5053 Valerie Evans, Email: valerie.evans.1@us.af.mil Telephone: 478-397-1056

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

335999

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED WOMEN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

SIZE STANDARD:

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (SDVOSB)

8(A)

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a.THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM-DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID (IFB)

REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL (RFP)

15. DELIVER TO CODE:

See Schedule

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE:

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFERER

CODE FACILITY

CODE:

TELEPHONE NUMBER

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT

PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

See Schedule (Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

See Section G - Contract Administration Data

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR

52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN COPIES TO

ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH

OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER DATED . YOUR

OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR

CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS: See Schedule

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

31c. DATE SIGNED

COMPUTER GENERATED STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

Created On:

17 Apr 2026, 10:19 AM Central Daylight Time

Solicitation/Contract Form 15155 PRI 24354 Ditigitizer and Impendance Cards PZIMB

Digitizer and Impedance Card sets to be installed in Advance Radar and Electronic Warfare Test Stations (ARTS).

Product Service Code: 5970

FA857926Q0017

Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs Additional Information/Notes

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation and notice of intent to award sole source. This is a Firm Fixed Price commercial supply acquisition that will be awarded under the authority of FAR 6.3021 and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The intended sole source awardee is:

Ametek Programmable Power, Inc.

CAGE: 25965

NAICS: 335999

Size Standard: 600 employees

All supplies are to be provided in accordance with (IAW) the attached Equipment List, dated 18 March 2026.

No foreign participation is permitted.

Offerors are advised to review Section L for instructions regarding the submission of limited financial responsibility information. Offerors shall provide any two (2) or three

(3) of the financial capability indicators listed in Section L to support the Government's responsibility determination in accordance with FAR 9.1041.

Item Supplies / Services Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

VM9000-S-11280A, VM9000, VM2601,

VM2601 P/N: 70-0054-388

Product Service Code: 5970 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

5 Each

SMP1200-S-11267 4-Channel Attenuator - MUX Card P/N:

70-0142-002

Product Service Code: 5970 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

5 Each

Estimated Shipping. Ground, FOB Destination, with insurance, To Robins

AFB, GA

VMIP for each box SMIP for each box

Product Service Code: 5970 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

Description/Specifications/Statement of Work The 402nd Software Engineering Group's (SWEG) 581st Software Engineering Squadron (SWES) is purchasing new Digitizer and Impedance Card sets that will be installed in their Advance Radar and Electronic Warfare Test Stations (ARTS). The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of these parts is Ametek Programmable Power. The cards will be custom built for SWEG's ARTS stations as a fixed set which will ensure the complete calibrated set has total functionality.

Packaging and Marking

Inspection and Acceptance Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: See Contract Terms and Conditions for Inspection and Acceptance criteria.

DoDAAC: FY2072 CountryCode: USA

FY2072 569 EMXS MXDXA

CP 478 327 5164, 635 TECH RD BLDG 639

ROBINS AFB, GA 31098

UNITED STATES

Kevin Dallesasse Email: kevin.dallesasse@us.af.mil Telephone: 4784973542

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: See Contract Terms and Conditions for Inspection and Acceptance criteria.

DoDAAC: FY2072 CountryCode: USA

FY2072 569 EMXS MXDXA

CP 478 327 5164, 635 TECH RD BLDG 639

ROBINS AFB, GA 31098

UNITED STATES

Kevin Dallesasse Email: kevin.dallesasse@us.af.mil Telephone: 4784973542

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: See Contract Terms and Conditions for Inspection and Acceptance criteria.

DoDAAC: FY2072 CountryCode: USA

FY2072 569 EMXS MXDXA

CP 478 327 5164, 635 TECH RD BLDG 639

ROBINS AFB, GA 31098

UNITED STATES

Kevin Dallesasse Email: kevin.dallesasse@us.af.mil Telephone: 4784973542

Deliveries or Performance

Line Item Delivery Schedule Quantity Address and POC Special Handling/Notes

Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to delivery 18 Weeks Date of Award Receipt

5 Each Ship To DoDAAC: FY2072 CountryCode: USA

FY2072 569 EMXS MXDXA

CP 478 327 5164, 635 TECH RD BLDG 639

ROBINS AFB, GA 31098

UNITED STATES

Kevin Dallesasse Email: kevin.dallesasse@us.af.mil

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to delivery 18 Weeks Date of Award Receipt

5 Each Ship To DoDAAC: FY2072 CountryCode: USA

FY2072 569 EMXS MXDXA

CP 478 327 5164, 635 TECH RD BLDG 639

ROBINS AFB, GA 31098

UNITED STATES

Kevin Dallesasse Email: kevin.dallesasse@us.af.mil

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to delivery 18 Weeks Date of Award Receipt

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: FY2072 CountryCode: USA

FY2072 569 EMXS MXDXA

CP 478 327 5164, 635 TECH RD BLDG 639

ROBINS AFB, GA 31098

UNITED STATES

Kevin Dallesasse Email: kevin.dallesasse@us.af.mil

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions. (Jan 2023)

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) As used in this clause- Definitions.

"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) The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Electronic invoicing.

Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

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

(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) The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before WAWF training.

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

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

or task or delivery order:

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

(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.

Combo

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)

(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.

(Contracting Officer: Insert either "Invoice 2in1" or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)

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

requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

Pay Official DoDAAC F03000

Issue By DoDAAC FA8571

Admin DoDAAC FA8571

Inspect By DoDAAC FY2072

Ship To Code FY2072

Ship From Code 25965

Mark For Code ____

Service Approver (DoDAAC) ____

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) ____

Accept at Other DoDAAC ____

LPO DoDAAC ____

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC ____

Other DoDAAC(s) ____

(*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert "See Schedule" or "Not applicable.")

(**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the Payment request.

payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

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

(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.

WAWF Acceptor Primary: Jen Chapple Evans, jennifer.evans.19@us.af.mil, 801-586-3865 WAWF Acceptor Alternate: Greg Hernandez, gregory.hernandez@us.af.mil, 801- 775-6701

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or "Not applicable.")

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

(End of clause)

Special Contract Requirements

Contract Clauses

252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout.

As prescribed in , use the following clause: 204.804-70

Expediting Contract Closeout (MAY 2021)

(a) At the conclusion of all applicable closeout requirements of Federal Acquisition Regulation 4.804, the Government and Contractor shall mutually agree on the residual dollar amount remaining on the contract. Both the Government and Contractor agree to waive payment of any residual dollar amount of $1,000 or less to which either party may be entitled at the time of contract closeout.

(b) A residual dollar amount includes all money owed to either party at the end of the contract and as a result of the contract, excluding amounts connected in any way with taxation or a violation of law or regulation.

(c) For purposes of determining residual dollar amounts, offsets (e.g., across multiple contracts or orders) may be considered only to the extent permitted by law.

(End of clause)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

As prescribed in , insert the following provision: (a)4.2105

Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)

The not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the has represented that it Offeror shall Offeror

"does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered or services to the products

Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at , Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of 52.204-26 the provision at , Representations and Certifications- or . The 52.212-3 Offeror Commercial Products Commercial Services

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"does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at , or in paragraph (v) 52.204-26 (2)(ii) of the provision at . 52.212-3

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause , 52.204-25 Prohibition on for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. Contracting

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) National Defense prohibits the head of an on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or executive agency renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential of any system, or as critical technology as part of any component system. Nothing in the prohibition be construed to-- shall

(i) Prohibit the head of an from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities executive agency of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) National Defense prohibits the head of an on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or executive agency renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential of any system, or as critical technology as part of any component system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition be construed to-- shall

(i) Prohibit the head of an from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities executive agency of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The review the list of excluded parties in the ) ( Offeror shall System for Award Management (SAM https:// ) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or www.sam.gov services".

(d) Representation. The represents that-- Offeror

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(1) It will, will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this . The provide the additional solicitation Offeror shall disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this Offeror section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the represents that-- Offeror

It does, does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The provide the additional disclosure information Offeror shall required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section. Offeror

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the has responded "will" in the Offeror representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the provide the following information as part of the : Offeror shall offer

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, , unique entity identifier CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the has responded "does" in the Offeror representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the provide the following information as part of the : Offeror shall offer

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, , unique entity identifier CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

As prescribed in , insert the following clause: (b)4.2105

Prohibition on for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) Contracting

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network ( , connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., e.g.

microwave) or wired ( , fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).e.g.

Covered foreign country means The People's Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means-

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

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(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered

.foreign country

Critical technology means-

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in United States

Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled-

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and , materials, software, and technology components covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (

50 U.S.C. 4817).

Interconnection arrangements means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another's network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered ( , connection of a customer of telephone e.g.

provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.

Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity's possession about the identity of the producer or provider of used by the entity that excludes the need covered telecommunications equipment or services to include an internal or third-party audit.

Roaming means cellular communications services ( , voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable e.g.

to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.

Substantial or essential component means any necessary for the proper function or performance of a piece of component equipment, system, or service.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) National Defense prohibits the head of an on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or executive agency renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications as a of any system, or as as part of any equipment or services substantial or essential component critical technology system. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government any equipment, system, or service that uses as a of any system, or ascovered telecommunications equipment or services substantial or essential component critical as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered technology telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR . 4.2104

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) National Defense prohibits the head of an on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract, or extending or executive agency renewing a contract, with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications as a of any system, or as as part of any equipment or services substantial or essential component critical technology system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR . This prohibition applies to the use of 4.2104 covered

, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal telecommunications equipment or services contract.

(c) Exceptions. This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing--

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(d) Reporting requirement.

(1) In the event the Contractor identifies used as a covered telecommunications equipment or services substantial or of any system, or as as part of any system, during contract performance, or the essential component critical technology

Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor report the shall information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the , unless elsewhere in this contract are established Contracting Officer procedures for reporting the information; in the case of the Department of Defense, the Contractor report to the shall website at . For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor report to the for https://dibnet.dod.mil shall Contracting Officer the indefinite delivery contract and the (s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Contracting Officer Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil

(2) The Contractor report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of this clause shall

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https://www.acquisition.gov/far/4.2104#FAR_4_2104 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/4.2104#FAR_4_2104 https://dibnet.dod.mil/ https://dibnet.dod.mil/

(i) Within one business from the date of such identification or notification: the contract number; the order number(s), if day applicable; supplier name; supplier (if known); supplier unique entity identifier Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler code number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause: any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor describe the efforts it shall undertook to prevent use or submission of , and any additional efforts covered telecommunications equipment or services that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of . covered telecommunications equipment or services

(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e) and excluding shall paragraph (b)(2), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the of acquisition or .commercial products commercial services

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FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. Jan 2017 52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Deviation) Feb 2026

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. May 2024 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. Oct 2018 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Mar 2023 52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation) Feb 2026

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2011 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. Dec 2022 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. May 2024 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services. Jan 2023 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. Nov 2023 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. Jan 2023 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. Feb 2024 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. (Alternate II) Feb 2024 Alternate II Feb 2024 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. Jan 2023 252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Jun 2023 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006 252.240-7997 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. (DEVIATION 2026-O0025) Feb 2026 Deviation 2026-O0025 Feb 2026 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Oct 2024

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation. (Jan 2023)

ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Automatic identification device" means a device, such as a reader or interrogator, used to retrieve data encoded on machine-readable media.

"Concatenated unique item identifier" means-

(1) For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code, enterprise identifier, and unique serial number within the enterprise identifier; or

(2) For items that are serialized within the original part, lot, or batch number, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code;

enterprise identifier; original part, lot, or batch number; and serial number within the original part, lot, or batch number.

"Data matrix" means a two-dimensional matrix symbology, which is made up of square or, in some cases, round modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern and uses the Error Checking and Correction 200 (ECC200) specification found within International Standards Organization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission

(IEC) 16022.

"Data qualifier" means a specified character (or string of characters) that immediately precedes a data field that defines the general category or intended use of the data that follows.

"DoD recognized unique identification equivalent" means a unique identification method that is in commercial use and has been recognized by DoD. All DoD recognized unique identification equivalents are listed at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html.

"DoD item unique identification" means a system of marking items delivered to DoD with unique item identifiers that have machine-readable data elements to distinguish an item from all other like and unlike items. For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier and a unique serial number. For items that are serialized within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier; the original part, lot, or batch number; and the serial number.

" Enterprise " means the entity (e.g., a manufacturer or vendor) responsible for assigning unique item identifiers to items.

" Enterprise identifier" means a code that is uniquely assigned to an enterprise by an issuing agency.

"Government's unit acquisition cost" means-

(1) For fixed-price type line, subline, or exhibit line items, the unit price identified in the contract at the time of delivery;

(2) For cost-type or undefinitized line, subline, or exhibit line items, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery; and

(3) For items produced under a time-and-materials contract, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery.

"Issuing agency" means an organization responsible for assigning a globally unique identifier to an enterprise, as indicated in the Register of Issuing Agency Codes for ISO/ IEC 15459, located at http://www.aimglobal.org/?Reg_Authority15459.

"Issuing agency code" means a code that designates the registration (or controlling) authority for the enterprise identifier.

"Item" means a single hardware article or a single unit formed by a grouping of subassemblies, components, or constituent parts.

" Lot or batch number" means an identifying number assigned by the enterprise to a designated group of items, usually referred to as either a lot or a batch, all of which were manufactured under identical conditions.

"Machine-readable" means an automatic identification technology media, such as bar codes, contact memory buttons, radio frequency identification, or optical memory cards.

"Original part number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise at item creation to a class of items with the same form, fit, function, and interface.

"Parent item" means the item assembly, intermediate component, or subassembly that has an embedded item with a unique item identifier or DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

"Serial number within the enterprise identifier" means a combination of numbers, letters, or symbols assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like and unlike item and is never used again within the enterprise.

"Serial number within the part, lot, or batch number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like item within a part, lot, or batch number assignment.

"Serialization within the enterprise identifier" means each item produced is assigned a serial number that is unique among all the tangible items produced by the enterprise and is never used again. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the enterprise identifier.

"Serialization within the part, lot, or batch number" means each item of a particular part, lot, or batch number is assigned a unique serial number within that part, lot, or batch number assignment. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier.

"Type designation" means a combination of letters and numerals assigned by the Government to a major end item, assembly or subassembly, as appropriate, to provide a convenient means of differentiating between items having the same basic name and to indicate modifications and changes thereto.

"Unique item identifier" means a set of data elements marked on items that is globally unique and unambiguous. The term includes a concatenated unique item identifier or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

"Unique item identifier type" means a designator to indicate which method of uniquely identifying a part has been used. The current list of accepted unique item identifier types is maintained at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html.

(b) The Contractor shall deliver all items under a contract line, subline, or exhibit line item.

(c) Unique item identifier.

(1) The Contractor shall provide a unique item identifier for the following:

(i) Delivered items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more, except for the following line items:

Contract Line, Subline, or

Exhibit Line Item Number Item Description

(ii) Items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is less than $5,000 that are identified in the Schedule or the following table:

Contract Line, Subline, or

Exhibit Line Item Number Item Description

(If items are identified in the Schedule, insert "See Schedule in this table.)

(iii) Subassemblies, components, and parts embedded within delivered items, items with warranty requirements, DoD serially managed reparables and DoD serially managed nonreparables as specified in Attachment Number ____.

(iv) Any item of special tooling or special test equipment as defined in FAR 2.101 that have been designated for preservation and storage for a Major Defense Acquisition Program as specified in Attachment Number ____.

(v) Any item not included in (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) for which the contractor creates and marks a unique item identifier for traceability.

(2) The unique item identifier assignment and its component data element combination shall not be duplicated on any other item marked or registered in the DoD Item Unique Identification Registry by the contractor.

(3) The unique item identifier component data elements shall be marked on an item using two dimensional data matrix symbology that complies with ISO/IEC International Standard 16022, Information technology - International symbology specification - Data matrix; ECC200 data matrix specification.

(4) Data syntax and semantics of unique item identifiers. The Contractor shall ensure that-

(i) The data elements (except issuing agency code) of the unique item identifier are encoded within the data matrix symbol that is marked on the item using one of the following three types of data qualifiers, as determined by the Contractor:

(A) Application Identifiers (AIs) (Format Indicator 05 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology - EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard.

(B) Data Identifiers (DIs) (Format Indicator 06 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology

- EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard.

(C) Text Element Identifiers (TEIs) (Format Indicator 12 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with the Air Transport Association Common Support Data Dictionary; and

(ii) The encoded data elements of the unique item identifier conform to the transfer structure, syntax, and coding of messages and data formats specified for Format Indicators 05, 06, and 12 in ISO/IEC International Standard 15434, Information Technology - Transfer Syntax for High Capacity Automatic Data Capture Media.

(5) Unique item identifier.

(i) The Contractor shall-

(A) Determine whether to-

(1) Serialize within the enterprise identifier;

(2) Serialize within the part, lot, or batch number; or

(3) Use a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent (e.g. Vehicle Identification Number); and

(B) Place the data elements of the unique item identifier (enterprise identifier; serial number; DoD recognized unique identification equivalent; and for serialization within the part, lot, or batch number only: original part, lot, or batch number) on items requiring marking by paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, based on the criteria provided in MIL- STD-130, Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property, latest version;

(C) Label shipments, storage containers and packages that contain uniquely identified items in accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-129, Military Marking for Shipment and Storage, latest version; and

(D) Verify that the marks on items and labels on shipments, storage containers, and packages are machine readable and conform to the applicable standards. The contractor shall use an automatic identification technology device for this verification that has been programmed to the requirements of Appendix A, MIL-STD-130, latest version.

(ii) The issuing agency code-

(A) Shall not be placed on the item; and

(B) Shall be derived from the data qualifier for the enterprise identifier.

(d) For each item that requires item unique identification under paragraph (c)(1)(i), (ii), or (iv) of this clause or when item unique identification is provided under paragraph (c)(1)(v), in addition to the information provided as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall report at the time of delivery, as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report, the following information:

(1) Unique item identifier.

(2) Unique item identifier type.

(3) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(4) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(5) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number).

(6) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number).

(7) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number).

(8) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used).

(9) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(10) Government's unit acquisition cost.

(11) Unit of measure.

(12) Type designation of the item as specified in the contract schedule, if any.

(13) Whether the item is an item of Special Tooling or Special Test Equipment.

(14) Whether the item is covered by a warranty.

(e) For embedded subassemblies, components, and parts that require DoD item unique identification under paragraph (c)(1)(iii) of this clause or when item unique identification is provided under paragraph (c)(1)(v), the Contractor shall report as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the following information:

(1) Unique item identifier of the parent item under paragraph (c)(1) of this clause that contains the embedded subassembly, component, or part.

(2) Unique item identifier of the embedded subassembly, component, or part.

(3) Unique item identifier type.**

(4) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(5) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(6) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number).**

(7) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number).**

(8) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number).**

(9) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used).**

(10) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(11) Description.

** Once per item.

(f) The Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraphs (d) and (e) of this clause as follows:

(1) End items shall be reported using the receiving report capability in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) in accordance with the clause at 252.232-7003. If WAWF is not required by this contract, and the contractor is not using WAWF, follow the procedures at http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/.

(2) Embedded items shall be reported by one of the following methods-

(i) Use of the embedded items capability in WAWF;

(ii) Direct data submission to the IUID Registry following the procedures and formats at http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/; or

(iii) Via WAWF as a deliverable attachment for exhibit line item number (fill in) ____, Unique Item Identifier Report for Embedded Items, Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423.

(g) Subcontracts. If the Contractor acquires by subcontract, any item(s) for which item unique identification is required in accordance with paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, the Contractor shall include this clause, including this paragraph (g), in the applicable subcontract(s), including subcontracts for commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

Supplemental Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

5352.201-9101 AFSC-ROBINS Ombudsman (Jul 2023)

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Ms. , AFSC/PK, 480 Richard Ray Nicole R Furlough Boulevard Robins AFB, GA 31098, Phone: (730) 326-6576, . Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be nicole.

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