FA940126Q0045 - Q and A.pdf
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This is a Memorandum for Record (MFR) documenting contractor questions and official responses for Air Force solicitation FA9401-26-Q-0045, issued by the Department of the Air Force Headquarters Air Force Global Strike Command on September 25, 2026.
The solicitation involves procurement of 27 line items of military apparel and equipment for delivery to Kirtland AFB, NM within 30 days of award. Key items include LOWA Zephyr MK2 GTX Mid boots (CLINs 0001-0003), LBT G3 Plate Carriers, G4 Hot Weather apparel, SI Ball M Frame Alpha eye protection, Balboa Short Sleeve Shirts with 351 SWTS Logo markings in tan/coyote color, and base/PT apparel. The government will consider Berry Amendment-compliant "or equal" alternatives for footwear only, though the clause reflects government preference for domestic commodities. "Or equal" items may be quoted for footwear and base/PT apparel but not for plate carriers or eye protection without prior written approval. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis for all 27 line items; partial quotes are not acceptable. Offerors must match specific manufacturer part numbers detailed in an updated Statement of Need and are responsible for identifying supply order details before proposing. For boots, the original LOWA GTX version (not the newer "NEW GTX" version) is required, or an equal brand may be substituted. Partial or staggered deliveries are acceptable within the proposed delivery window, with the specific delivery address to be provided upon award.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Statement of Need (Updated- 09222026).pdf | ||
| Statement of Need (Redacted).pdf | ||
| Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf |
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND
25 September, 2026
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
FROM: 377 MSG/PKB
8500 Gibson Blvd. SE Kirtland AFB NM 87117
SUBJECT: MFR for addressing all formally submitted questions from contractors for Combined Synopsis/Solicitation FA9401-26-Q-0045.
1. Berry Amendment / DFARS 252.225-7012: The solicitation includes DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. Does the Government consider this clause applicable to the footwear (CLINs 0001-0003)? The LOWA Zephyr MK2 GTX Mid is manufactured outside the United States. If the clause applies, will the Government consider a Berry-compliant equal for the boots?
a. We will consider a Berry Amendment compliant “or equal” for the boots. Please also note, the Clause provides for the Government’s preference.
2. Brand Name or Equal (FAR 52.211-6): Section 7 of the Statement of Need bars substitutions for the LBT G3 Plate Carriers, G4 Hot Weather apparel, and SI Ball M Frame Alpha eye protection without prior written approval. It does not list the footwear or the base/PT apparel.
Please confirm whether "or equal" items may be quoted for those lines, and what salient characteristics or documentation an equal must meet.
a. “Or equal items” may be quoted for footwear or the base/PT apparel. Salient characteristics can be found when searching for the preferred items.
b. Submit “Or Equals” and if reviewed (LPTA does not require review of all proposals) will determined on a case by case.
3. Partial quotes: Will the Government accept a quote for fewer than all 27 line items, or must an offeror quote all lines? Will award be made on an all-or-none basis or by line item?
a. An award will be made on an all-or-none basis.
4. Manufacturer part numbers: Section 5 of the Statement of Need requires items to match specific manufacturer part numbers, but the redacted SON does not list them. Please provide the required part numbers or confirm that the product names and sizes in the schedule of supplies are controlling.
a. Please see updated SoN for P/Ns.
5. CLIN 0006, Balboa Short Sleeve Shirts (TAN-CRO TRAINEE-M) and CLIN 0007 (TRAINEE-L): Please confirm the exact product, color, and any required markings or specifications, and whether these items are standard catalog items or special order.
a. Color is in the part #. Offeror is responsible for identifying details of a their supply order before proposing.
6.Product: DFND made / Color: Tan (Coyote) / Front of Shirt: 351 SWTS Logo, Back of Shirt:
“TRAINEE” or “CRO TRAINEE”/ Special Order.
7. LOWA Zephyr MK2 GTX Mid (Coyote): The manufacturer currently offers both the original GTX version and a newer "NEW GTX" version. Please confirm which version is required.
a. The original GTX version, or an Equal Brand.
8. Delivery: Please confirm the delivery address, receiving hours, and whether partial or staggered deliveries are acceptable within the 30-day window.
a. The delivery address will be provided upon award. Until then, all deliveries should be made out to Kirtland AFB, NM 87117. Partial or staggered deliveries are acceptable within the proposed delivery window.
KELLY SCOTT, CIV, USAF
Contracting Officer
| 2026-09-25T14:36:07-0600 | |
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