Solicitation-FA930126Q0009.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

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

FA930126Q00090001

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

18 Feb 2026

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME Elsa Ortiz Aguilar

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (no collect calls) 527-9554

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

17 Mar 2026

11:00 AM

9. ISSUED BY CODE: FA9301

FA9301 AFTC PZIO

5 S WOLFE AVE BLDG 2800, CP 760 277 8213

EDWARDS AFB, CA 93524-1104

UNITED STATES

Elsa Ortiz Aguilar, Email: elsa.ortiz_aguilar@us.af.mil Telephone: 527-9554 SUZANNA KUSSMAN, Email: suzanna.kussman@us.af.mil Telephone: 527-1993

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR: 100

SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

221210

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 ALL 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 FAR52.212-4. FAR52.212-5 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:

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

Solicitation/Contract Form Propane Delivery BPA

Product Service Code: 6830

FA930126Q00090001

Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

PREPRICED BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Propane Delivery for Edwards AFB, Air Force Research Lab (Edwards AFB), and Air Force Plant 42

1. NEGOTIATION AUTHORITY: The issuance of individual calls under this blanket purchase agreement will be made under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (g).

2. DESCRIPTION OF AGREEMENT: This agreement is established for the delivery of Propane to resupply Propane tanks ranging in size up to 20,000 gallons. The storage tanks subject to resupply are located at multiple facilities throughout Edwards Air force Base (EAFB), the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), and Air Force Plant 42 of Palmdale, CA. Propane deliveries are initiated by a call {order) placed by the Contracting Officer or designated representative during the delivery period specified. The price list submitted by the contractor in response to this solicitation will serve as the basis for pricing. The contractor shall provide all management, personnel, tools, vehicles, supplies, materials, equipment, and labor necessary for delivery of Propane in accordance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. The contractor shall comply with government and commercial standards for the transport and delivery of Propane. The contractor shall also provide repairs on an as needed basis, not to exceed $2,500, to be paid by Government Purchase Card (GPC). These services shall include repairs necessary to maintain safe working condition of all Propane tanks that are resupplied by the contractor. Applicable repairs are considered minor in nature and include repairing leaks of gauges, relief valves, pressure regulators, vent valves, fill check valves and associated pipe fittings. If replacement of these devices and fittings become necessary; proper size, volume requirements and tank nomenclature will be applied. Bum-off of Propane to repair or replace devices/fittings shall be considered part of the repair service. If Propane bum-off becomes necessary, an approved AF Form 592 (Welding, Cutting and Brazing Permit) must be accomplished before burn-off is initiated. Civil Engineer HVAC Section will submit the permit for approval. Escort to each Propane tank location for deliveries and repairs will be facilitated by Civil Engineer HVAC personnel.

(a) This Agreement, including Paragraphs a and b hereof, maybe modified or may be canceled in its entirety by either party upon thirty (30)days written notice to the other party, except that this Agreement may be canceled by the US Government at any time if the parties fail to agree upon any deletion, amendment or addition to this Agreement which is required by statute, Executive Order, the FAR and/or this Supplement. No deletion, modification, addition to, or cancellation of this Agreement shall affect any contracts therefore entered into between the parties in which this Agreement or portion thereof has been incorporated by reference.

(b) This Agreement shall be reviewed, as a minimum, annually before the anniversary of its effective date, and revised to conform within all requirements of statues, Executive Orders, or the FAR and this Supplement. This revision shall be evidenced by an agreement modifying this BPA or by the issuance of a superseding BPA.

3. EXTENT OF OBLIGATION: The US Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized calls actually placed against this blanket purchase agreement and shall not be liable in any manner in the event no calls are made.

4. PRICING: The Contractor hereby warrants that the prices to the US Government shall be as low as or lower than those charged to the Contractor's most favored customer, in addition to any discounts for prompt payment. Calls will be made for only the items that appear on the APPROVED PRICE LIST. Negotiation or solicitation for prices and additional requirements will be conducted by the Contracting Officer only. Due to fluctuations in the market price of Propane, BPA holders may submit revised Price Lists prior to the annual review, subject to Contracting Officer review and approval.

5. PURCHASE (CALL) LIMITATION: No individual purchase (call) placed against this agreement shall exceed $25,000.00. BPA Master Dollar Limit: $1,000,000.00.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 01 June 2026 through 31 May 2031

7. NOTICE OF INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED TO PLACE CALLS: A list of individuals authorized to place calls under this agreement, identified by office and phone number, will be furnished to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer by separate letter. Calls received by the Contractor from personnel not found on this list will not be honored.

8. DELIVERY TICKETS: All shipments or deliveries under this agreement will be accompanied by one Delivery Ticket or Sales Slip which shall contain the following minimum information:

(1) Name of Supplier

(2) Blanket Purchase Agreement Number and Call Number. The last four digits represent the call number. (ex: FA9301-26-A-XXXX-0001)

(3) Date of Purchase (Call).

(4) Itemized list of Supplies or Services Furnished including Quantity and Unit Price

(5) Date of Completion

(6) Name of Individual Placing Call

(7) Submit invoices to: Program Manager and Contracting Officer. Contact information to be provided at time of award

9. INVOICES: A summary invoice shall be submitted at least monthly or upon expiration of this Blanket Purchase Agreement, whichever occurs first, for all deliveries made during a billing period; identifying the delivery tickets covered therein, stating their total dollar value, and supported by receipted copies of the delivery tickets.

10. CALLS: Calls (purchases) will be made orally or by informal correspondence by a Designated Representative or the Contracting Officer. Contractor personnel receiving such calls verbally should assure themselves that sufficient information is obtained to prepare the delivery ticket as required by Paragraph 8, of this Agreement.

11. DELIVERIES: The contractor has two (2) business days after the call to schedule and make delivery.

12. RESPONSIBILITY: Only the Contracting Officer(s) or the designated representative(s) is/are authorized to request supplies under this agreement.

13. DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: The person(s) designated on the list furnished by the Contracting Officer (see paragraph 7 of this agreement) is/are the representative(s) of the Contracting officer for the purpose of technical supervision, inspection and acceptance under this Blanket Purchase Agreement.

14. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

a. AGREEMENT: This agreement incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make the full text available IAW FAR 52.107(b).

b. CONTRACT MANAGER: The Contractor shall provide a Contract Manager or Point of Contact (POC), who shall be responsible for the overall management and coordination of Propane deliveries requested under this BPA. The name of this person and alternate(s) shall be designated in writing to the PM and CO at the BPA start date. The POC or alternate(s) as designated by the Contractor shall be available by phone during normal business hours. The POC and alternate(s) must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

c. EMPLOYEES: Contractor employees shall be U.S. citizens or have the legal right to live and work in the U.S. Foreign born employees will be required to show proof of citizenship or proof of the right to work in the U.S. The contractor shall not employ persons who are identified to the contractor by the CO as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the U.S.

Government if such employment presents a conflict of interest per DoD Directive 5500.7; applies to both military and civilians. The onsite contract employees must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance. Contractor personnel shall be easily recognizable while present on the installations pertinent to the contract. This requirement shall be accomplished through the wearing of distinctive clothing bearing the company name or logo thereby ensuring Contractor personnel are easily and quickly identified for reasons of security, safety and personal protection.

d. VEHICLES: The Contractor shall provide and maintain all vehicles necessary to perform the requirements of this contract. Contractor vehicles shall have the company name prominently displayed on both sides of the vehicle and each vehicle shall be maintained to present a neat, professional appearance. All Contractor vehicles shall be properly registered, licensed and insured. The Government may inspect the contractor's vehicles at any time and direct the removal of any unsafe or unusable vehicle from the installation. Contractor vehicles shall be used solely for the intended purpose of delivering Propane and performing minor repair services identified in this BPA. Vehicle failure shall not alleviate the contractor from performing any requirement contained in this agreement.

e. EQUIPMENT: The Contractor shall provide and maintain all equipment necessary to perform the requirements of this BPA. Equipment found to be unsafe or unable to function as designed, shall not be used in performance of this BPA. The Government may inspect the contractor's equipment at any time and direct the removal of any unsafe or unusable equipment from the installation. The contractor shall provide adequate numbers of equipment items to effectively fulfill the scope of this BPA.

Equipment failure shall not alleviate the contractor from performing any requirement contained in this BPA.

f. HOURS OF OPERATION: The contractor shall deliver Propane between the hours of 0700 and 1700 Monday through Friday, except for federal holidays. Occasionally, work may be required outside of normal duty hours, i.e. evenings and weekends. Any work outside of normal duty hours will be identified prior to issuing a call.

g. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: (1) The contractor shall comply with all base security regulations. These regulations are available for review from the CO. Security and base access requirements are contained in clause DAFFARS 5352.242-9000 "Contractor Access to Air Force Installations." Contractor employees will be required to obtain and display identification badges at all times. Anticipate delays in getting commercial vehicles on base and allow time for commercial vehicles to reach their destination by driving designated routes at posted speed limits. Procedures for commercial vehicles to access the base are subject to change without prior notice. Contractor management shall ensure each employee obtains all applicable pass and identification items for contractor personnel and non-government owned vehicles. Failure to obtain necessary items could result in denying the employee/vehicle entry to the base. (2) The Civil Engineer security manager will require each Contractor employee to provide an official state identification card with photo or driver license; the employee's social security number, date of birth and birth location in order to process employee approval for base access. The government reserves the right to request additional information if necessary.

h. REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS: The contractor shall comply with all Edwards AFB, AFRL, and Air Force Plant 42 safety standards in addition to all applicable OSHA standards. Resolution of citations for violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Work Health and Safety Act is the Contractor's responsibility.

Contractor personnel functioning as drivers are to have in their possession a California Driver License with endorsements to signify the driver is authorized to transport Hazardous Materials or Fuels and to signify compliance with certifications mandated by the State of California. Delivery drivers must have 40-hour HazMat Training Certificates dated within 5-years and must have current HazMat Certification for compliance with applicable Local, State and Federal agencies in the transport and dispensing of Propane into authorized tanks or receptacles.

i. QUALITY ASSURANCE: The Government will evaluate Contractor performance through on-site inspections of Contractor personnel engaged in the delivery of Propane and/or while performing minor repairs. Contractor Employees are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable statutes and directives governing the safe handling and dispensing of Propane. Violations of any safety laws or regulations noted during an inspection will result in halting the operation in progress until the unsafe condition can be corrected or mitigated. The Contractor shall report to Government personnel discrepancies with any Propane tank and/or associated devices discovered while performing deliveries of Propane. The Government PM or authorized representative shall determine the course of action to fix discrepancies prior to continuation of Propane deliveries.

j. CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS: The PM will receive and investigate customer complaints regarding Contractor performance. The PM shall perform an initial validation of each customer complaint prior to review by the Contracting Officer (CO). Also, the CO shall make the final determination of the validity of the complaint in instances of disagreement between the PM and the Contractor. Validated complaints shall be handled as appropriate to ensure the discrepancy is corrected and future deliveries of Propane are conducted in a safe manner.

k. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SERVICES: The Government will furnish electricity, water and sewage service as necessary for accomplishment of work on this BPA. The Contractor shall furnish all transportation, equipment, material and labor necessary to utilize the utility services as necessary from existing systems/outlets.

l. UTILITY CONSERVATION: The Contractor shall adhere to all base level utility conservation practices or requirements. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that prevent waste of utilities.

Requirements Propane Delivery

Packaging and Marking

Inspection and Acceptance

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed-Price. Aug 1996 52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies. Apr 1984

Deliveries or Performance

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. Jan 1991

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 252.232-7009 Mandatory Payment by Governmentwide Commercial Purchase Card. May 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) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"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) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

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

(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) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before 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) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

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

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

(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.

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

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC ____ Issue By DoDAAC ____ Admin DoDAAC ____ Inspect By DoDAAC ____ Ship To Code ____ Ship From Code ____ 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) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

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

(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.

(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

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-3 Gratuities. Apr 1984 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. Jun 2020 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. (Alternate I) Jun 2020 Alternate I Nov 2021 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. Jan 2017 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. Dec 2014 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. (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 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. May 2024 52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. May 2024 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements. Feb 2021 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. Oct 2018 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party. (Deviation) Feb 2026 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. Jun 2013 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 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors. Jan 2023 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support. Jan 2023 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. Jan 2023 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. Feb 2024 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. Mar 2022 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. Apr 2022 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. Jun 2013 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 252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small

Business Concerns. Jan 2023 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment. Dec 2022 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Oct 2024

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. (Deviation) (Feb 2026)

Limitations on Subcontracting (Feb 2026) (Deviation)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Definition. Similarly situated entity, as used in this clause, means a first-tier subcontractor, including an independent contractor, that-

(1) Has the same small business program status as that which qualified the prime contractor for the award (e.g., for a small business set-aside contract, any small business concern, without regard to its socioeconomic status); and

(2) Is considered small for the size standard under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code the prime contractor assigned to the subcontract.

(c) Applicability. This clause applies only to-

(1) Contracts that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(3) Contracts that have been awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with sections 19.105, 19.106, 19.107, and 19.108;

(4) Orders expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and that are set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.4 and 16.5;

(5) Orders, regardless of dollar value, that are set aside in accordance with sections 19.105, 19.106, 19.107, and 19.108 under multiple-award contracts, as described in

8.4 and 16.5; and

(6) Contracts using the HUBZone price evaluation preference to award to a HUBZone small business concern unless the concern waived the evaluation preference.

(d) Independent contractors. An independent contractor shall be considered a subcontractor.

(e) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of a contract assigned a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for-

(1) Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract;

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract;

(3) General construction, it will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded; or

(4) Construction by special trade contractors, it will not pay more than 75 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 75 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

(f) The Contractor shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

(1) For contracts, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(1), (2), (3) and (6) of this clause-

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

[ ] By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or

[ ] By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(2) For orders, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(4) and (5) of this clause, by the end of the performance period for the order.

(g) A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (e) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(1) In a joint venture comprised of a small business protégé and its mentor approved by the Small Business Administration, the small business protégé shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the small business protégé in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(2) In an 8(a) joint venture, the 8(a) participant(s) shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the 8(a) participants in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(End of clause)

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (Deviation) (Feb 2026)

Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Feb 2026) (Deviation)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern-

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern, a small disadvantaged business concern, or a joint venture that was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts-

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https:// www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards.

(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

(1) Was set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Used the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Was an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting officer in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

(1) The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern under ____NAICS Code assigned to ____contract number.

(2) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (g)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1001.

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __ .]

(5) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(6) HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program.[ Complete only if the offeror is a HUBZone small business concern. ] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that It [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: .] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern. [____Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title.]

(End of clause)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998)

Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.acquisition.gov

(End of clause)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. (Nov 2020)

Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any D (48 CFR ) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition efense Federal Acquisition Regulation Chapter 2 of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

Supplemental Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

5352.201-9101 AFTC 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, AFTC Vice Commander 1 S Rosamond Blvd Edwards AFB CA 93524

COMM: (661) 277-2810

aftc.workflow@us.af.mil

Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the contracting officer.

(End of clause)

5352.223-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations (Jul 2023)

(a) In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall:

(1) Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and

(2) Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes.

(b) The contracting officer may, by written order, direct Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards and/or health/safety standards as may be required in the performance of this contract and any adjustments resulting from such direction will be in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract.

(c) Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the contracting officer, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract.

(End of clause)

5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (Jun 2024)

(a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Department of the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation.

(b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or Security Forces for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, and <<1> >to obtain a vehicle pass.

(c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

(d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with citing the appropriate paragraphs as <<2>> applicable.

(e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.

(f) The contractor shall provide an after-hours contact number or after-hours email in the Emergency Mass Notification System (EMNS) for each of their personnel, whose normal place of duty is on a DoD installation or within a DoD facility. The contractor shall comply with any additional requirements in DAFMAN 10-206 for emergency operational reporting. Foreign Nationals may participate and may remove themselves from the Emergency Mass Notification System at any time. To update information, personnel can access the globe icon on their system desktop screens and choose the "Access Self-Service" option.

( ) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.g

(End of clause)

List of Attachments

Representations, Certification, & Other Statements

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (Deviation) Feb 2026

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2022 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. May 2022 252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region-Representation. Jun 2023

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. (Deviation) (Feb 2026)

Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Feb 2026) (Deviation)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Administrative proceeding means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000 means-

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

Principal means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager;

plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror [ ] has [ ] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in-

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award…