Solicitation Amendment FA945325RX0020001 SF 30 20 Feb 25.pdf
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This is Amendment 0001 to solicitation FA9453-25-R-X002 for Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE), issued by Air Force Research Laboratory at Kirtland AFB. The amendment extends the proposal due date from March 3, 2025 to March 17, 2025 and updates multiple attachments including the DD254, Base Support List, SOW documents, CDRLs, Section L (Instructions to Offerors), and Section M (Basis of Award).
The amendment adds new DFARS clauses related to Ground and Flight Risk (252.228-7001) and Liability and Insurance (252.247-7007), as well as provisions prohibiting procurement of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems and Russian fossil fuel business operations. Significant technical changes include updates to contractor support requirements for AFRL research test review/approval/oversight, program test planning, flight test vehicle airworthiness, and mishap investigations. The amendment also modifies Option Line Items 1007 and 1008 to clarify requirements for customer funds related to material purchases and travel.
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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.
Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:
(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;
or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER
NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.
B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).
C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:
D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.
14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
(Signature of person authorized to sign)
15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(Signature of Contracting Officer)
16C. DATE SIGNED
Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)
6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER
9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBE
10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
CODE FACILITY CODE
Created On:
21 Feb 2025, 15:30 PM Eastern Standard Time
SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form
The following changes have been made:
INFORMATION FROM TO
Response Due Date 03 Mar 2025 17 Mar 2025
Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs
The following CLIN(s) / SLIN(s) / ELIN(s) were modified:
Option Line Item 1007
INFORMATION FROM TO
Description
OPTION 1 Customer Funds - Material purchases in support of CLIN 1005. All material purchases over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold shall be approved by the Contracting Officer in conjunction with the Government Program or Task Order Manager prior to purchase. Additionally, the Contractor shall supply three (3) quotes as proof of cost /price reasonableness to the Contracting Officer. Material purchases shall be paid on a cost reimbursable basis. See Section L for the Government-provided baselined amounts for Materials.
OPTION 1 Customer Funds - Travel. All travel shall be approved by the Government Program or Task Order Manager prior to travel. Travel shall be reimbursed on a cost reimbursement basis. See Section L for the Government-provided baselined amounts for Travel.
Option Line Item 1008
INFORMATION FROM TO
Description
OPTION 1 Customer Funds - Travel. All travel shall be approved by the Government Program or Task Order Manager prior to travel. Travel shall be reimbursed on a cost reimbursement basis. See Section L for the Government-provided baselined amounts for Travel.
OPTION 1 Customer Funds - Material purchases in support of CLIN 1005. All material purchases over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold shall be approved by the Contracting Officer in conjunction with the Government Program or Task Order Manager prior to purchase. Additionally, the Contractor shall supply three (3) quotes as proof of cost /price reasonableness to the Contracting Officer. Material purchases shall be paid on a cost reimbursable basis. See Section L for the Government-provided baselined amounts for Materials.
Section H - Special Contract Requirements
Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:
Contractor Support for AFRL Research Test Review, Approval and Oversight: The contractor shall comply with Air Force Research Laboratory Instruction (AFRLI) 61-103, AFRL Research Test Review, Approval and Oversight, which establishes policy for how AFRL reviews, approves, and oversees research test activities. AFRLI 61-103 paragraph 1.2 defines "test" to include laboratory and field tests, experiments and demonstrations and that this guidance applies to all AFRL test activities that involve AFRL assets (full or part ownership) or AFRL personnel (government civilian, military, and support contractors), and tests executed by organizations under contract to AFRL where AFRL holds either mishap investigative responsibility or has more than a minimal risk of liability. Paragraph 1.2.3 further defines which tests are "ground tests" and paragraph 1.3 clarifies which activities are "out of scope" for this instruction. Paragraph 2.10 describes the roles and responsibilities of program managers, scientists and engineers conducting applicable government and contractor test activities.
Contractor Support to Program Test Planning and Design Reviews: The contractor shall support test planning meetings and (a) design review(s) during the course of the program. The review(s), the(ir) timing, and the topics to be covered will be determined jointly among the contractor, the AFRL PM, the PM's division technical advisor (if desired), and AFRL/DO (as applicable). The contractor shall submit the review agenda to the government for review and approval at least 15 days prior to the desired review date. Review topics shall include at a minimum technical objectives and success criteria, test article description, vehicle modifications, safety systems, airworthiness of vehicle(s) and subsystems, preliminary test plans and schedules, and instrumentation system requirements. [Reference AFRLI 61-103 (Parent and Volume 1), AFRLI 61-601] Contractor Test Plan and Support to the AFRL Technical Review Boards (TRBs) and Safety Review Boards (SRBs): The contractor shall develop a flight test plan and secure AFRL approval of it prior to flight testing, to include high-speed taxi tests. The contractor will submit the draft test plan (using contractor or AFRL-specified format) to the government for review and approval at least eight (8) weeks prior to testing and the final test plan at least six
(6) weeks prior to testing. The contractor shall support safety and technical reviews, either through in-person attendance or participation via
FA945325RX0020001
telecommunication means. The nature and scope of contractor support to the reviews will be made by the PM and government technical and safety review board chairs. The contractor shall complete any post-TRB or post-SRB actions generated by those reviews. [Reference AFRLI 61-103 (Parent and Volume 1), AFRLI 61-601] Contractor Support to Air Force Mishap Investigations:
In accordance with AFI 91-204 and AFRLI 61-103 Vol 1, the Contractor shall cooperate with any safety investigation in the event of a mishap (defined as an unplanned event, or a series of events, that result in damage to DoD property, occupational illness to DoD military or civilian personnel, injury to DoD military personnel on- or off-duty, injury to on-duty civilian personnel; damage to public or private property or injury and illness to non-DoD personnel caused by DoD operations). If requested by the PCO, the contractor shall immediately secure the mishap scene and /or damaged property and applicable records until released by the investigating Safety Office. If the Government investigates the mishap, the contractor and subcontractors shall cooperate fully and assist the Government personnel until the investigation is completed. If requested by the cognizant contracting officer, the contracting officer's representative, and/or the cognizant program manager, the contractor shall immediately secure the mishap scene/damaged property and impound pertinent maintenance and training records until released by the investigating safety office. This includes, but is not limited to, providing the government immediate access to all test data, test-related documents, and vehicle documentation including, but not limited to, video, pictures, witness statements, onboard recorded data, telemetered data, vehicle systems checks, and vehicle or system squawk sheets.
In accordance with AFI 91-204, paragraph 2.12, the contractor shall report mishaps involving injury or damage to USAF personnel or property. If an AFRL representative is not present during the mishap, the contractor shall notify the AFRL PM or AFRL/DO of the mishap as soon as practicable after the mishap has been debriefed at the test location, but not later than eight (8) hours immediately following the mishap. If the AFRL PM or AFRL/DO cannot be reached in person, the contractor shall execute the alternate notification procedures as specified on the AFRL Unexpected Event Worksheet. In the event of a mishap, the data and information collected must be protected in accordance with guidance provided by a cognizant government representative. It is recommended that the contractor have an established safety representative made known to the government through whom communication will occur and the data and information collected will be transmitted. [Reference AFRLI 61-103 Volume 1, AFI 91-204]
Contractor-Identified Lessons Learned: At the completion of the program the contractor shall provide lessons learned to the government using AFRL Form 20, Lessons Learned. Insights gained during the formulation, conduct, and reporting of flight test activities to include system under test design and development shall be included. However, in the case of a lesson learned that is safety related, the contractor shall notify the government immediately.
[Reference AFI 91-202 AFRL Supplement] Flight Test Vehicle Airworthiness: The contractor shall provide sufficient technical documentation and detail of the vehicle and modifications, of operator experience, safety and mishap history of the air vehicle, and design/procedural safety precautions to support the government independent airworthiness assessment and associated issuance of a Civil/Public Air Operations (CAO or PAO) Letter or Military Flight Release (MFR) whichever is applicable. The contractor shall support government reviews conducted in the course of the airworthiness assessment process. The contractor shall support Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance and Operations (M&O) on-site inspections or remote interviews conducted by the government (as applicable) [Reference AFRLI 61-601; Airworthiness Bulletins (AWB) issued by the Air Force Airworthiness Office as current and applicable] Liability and insurance: The Contractor shall be responsible for, and hold the Government harmless from, loss of or damage to non-government property.
The Contractor shall be responsible for, and hold the Government harmless from, bodily injury and death of persons, resulting either in whole or in part from the negligence or fault of the Contractor, its officers, agents, or employees in the performance of work under this contract.
Additional Comments: The contractor shall comply with Air Force Research Laboratory Instruction (AFRLI) 61-103 AFRL Research Test Review, Approval and Oversight, AFRLI 61-103 Vol 3 AFRL Space Test and Operations, and AFRLI 61-106 Planning and Management of AFRL Space Experiments.
Section I - Contract Clauses
Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:
252.225-7972 Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems (May 2020) (Deviation 202-O0015)
(a) . In accordance with section 848 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, the Contractor shall not provide or use in the Prohibition performance of this contract--
(1) An unmanned aircraft system (UAS), or any related services or equipment, that--
(i) Is manufactured in the People's Republic of China or by an entity domiciled in the People's Republic of China;
(ii) Uses flight controllers, radios, data transmission devices, cameras, or gimbals manufactured in the People's Republic of China or by an entity domiciled in the People's Republic of China;
(iii) Uses a ground control system or operating software developed in the People's Republic of China or by an entity domiciled in the People's Republic of China; or
(2) A system for the detection or identification of a UAS, or any related services or equipment, that is manufactured--
(i) In the People's Republic of China; or
(ii) By an entity domiciled in the People's Republic of China.
(b) . The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (b), in all subcontracts or other contractual instruments, including Subcontracts subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items.
(End of clause)
252.225-7966 Prohibition Regarding Russian Fossil Fuel Business Operations--Representation (Deviation 2024-O0006, Revision 1).
Use the following provision in solicitations that include the clause at 252.225-7967:
PROHIBITION REGARDING RUSSIAN FOSSIL FUEL BUSINESS OPERATIONS--REPRESENTATION (DEVIATION 2024-O0006, REVISION 1) (MAR 2024)
(a) The terms business operations and fossil fuel company have the meanings given in the 252.225-7967 clause of this solicitation.Definitions.
(b) . By submission of an offer, the Offeror represents it is not, or that it does not knowingly have fossil fuel business operations with an entity or Representation individual that is, 50 percent or more owned, individually or collectively, by--
(1) An authority of the government of the Russian Federation; or
(2) A fossil fuel company that operates in the Russian Federation, except if the fossil fuel company transports oil or gas--
(i) Through the Russian Federation for sale outside of the Russian Federation; and
(ii) That was extracted from a country other than the Russian Federation with respect to the energy sector of which the President has not imposed sanctions as of the date on which the contract is awarded.
(End of provision)
252.225-7967 Prohibition Regarding Russian Fossil Fuel Business Operations (Deviation 2024-O0006, Revision 1).
As prescribed in Class Deviation 2024-O0006, Revision 1, use the following clause:
PROHIBITION REGARDING RUSSIAN FOSSIL FUEL BUSINESS OPERATIONS (DEVIATION 2024-O0006, REVISION 1) (FEB 2024)
(a) . As used in this clause--Definitions
" " means knowingly engaging in commerce in any form, including acquiring, developing, maintaining, owning, selling, possessing, leasing, or Business operations operating equipment, facilities, personnel, products, services, personal property, real property, or any other known apparatus of business or commerce. The term does not include--
(1) Any shipment subject to price caps as specified in the--
(i) "Statement of the G7 and Australia on a Price Cap for Seaborne Russian-Origin Crude Oil", issued on December 2, 2022, between member countries of that coalition; or
(ii) "Statement of the G7 and Australia on Price Caps for Seaborne Russian-Origin Petroleum Products Berlin, Brussels, Canberra, London, Ottawa, Paris, Rome, Tokyo, Washington", issued on February 4, 2023, between such members, if such shipment complies with the applicable price caps; or
(A) Actions taken for the benefit of the country of Ukraine, as determined by the Secretary; or
(B) Actions taken to support the suspension or termination of business operations for commercial activities during the period beginning on the effective date and ending on December 31, 2029, including--
(1) Any action to secure or divest from facilities, property, or equipment;
(2) The provision of products or services provided to reduce or eliminate operations in territory internationally recognized as the Russian Federation or to comply with sanctions relating to the Russian Federation; and;
(3) Activities that are incident to liquidating, dissolving, or winding down a subsidiary or legal entity in Russia.
Fossil fuel company means an entity or individual that--
(1) Carries out oil, gas, or coal exploration, development, or production activities;
(2) Processes or refines oil, gas, or coal; or
(3) Transports, or constructs facilities for the transportation of, Russian oil, gas, or coal.
(b) . In accordance with section 804 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Pub. L. 118-31), the Contractor is prohibited from Prohibition entering into a subcontract or other contractual instrument for the procurement of products or services with any entity or individual that is known to be, or that is known to have fossil fuel business operations with an entity or individual that is, not less than 50 percent owned, individually or collectively, by--
(1) An authority of the government of the Russian Federation; or
(2) A fossil fuel company that operates in the Russian Federation, except if the fossil fuel company transports oil or gas--
(i) Through the Russian Federation for sale outside of the Russian Federation; and
(ii) That was extracted from a country other than the Russian Federation with respect to the energy sector of which the President has not imposed sanctions as of the date on which the contract is awarded.
(c) . The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, Subcontracts including those for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.
(End of clause)
Additional Information/Notes
The following clauses were added:
DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference
Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation
Variation Effective Date
252.228-7001 Ground and Flight Risk. Mar 2023 252.247-7007 Liability and Insurance. Dec 1991
Section J - List of Attachments
The following attachments were added:
Attachment 1 - SSHINE DD 254 Rev.1 28 Jan 25 Attachment 10 - SSHINE Base Support List Rev. 1 19 Feb 25 Attachment 14 - Section L - Instructions to offerors Rev. 1 20 Feb 25 Attachment 15 - Section M - Basis of Award Rev.1 20 Feb 25 Attachment 16 - SSHINE Comment Resolution Matrix Attachment 2 - SSHINE CDRLs Rev.1 6 Feb 25 Attachment 3 - SSHINE SOW Supplemental Requirements Rev. 1 28 Jan 25 Attachment 4 - SSHINE SOW IDIQ Rev.1 6 Feb 25 Attachment 5 - SSHINE SOW TO 01 RVEP Rev.1 28 Jan 25 Attachment 6 - SSHINE SOW TO 02 RVEN Rev.1 28 Jan 25 Attachment 7 - SSHINE SOW TO 03 RVEX Rev. 1 28 Jan 25
The following attachments were deleted:
Attachment 1 - SSHINE DD 254 Attachment 10 - SSHINE Base Support Lists 3 Sep 24 Attachment 14 - Section L - Instructions to Offerors 18 Dec 24 Attachment 15 - Section M - Basis of Award 18 Dec 24 Attachment 2 - SSHINE CDRLs 14 Nov 24 Attachment 3 - SSHINE SOW Supplemental Requirements 13 Aug 24 Attachment 4 - SSHINE SOW IDIQ 12 Nov 24 Attachment 5 - SSHINE SOW TO 01 RVEP 12 Nov 24 Attachment 6 - SSHINE SOW TO 02 RVEN 12 Nov 24 Attachment 7 - SSHINE SOW TO 03 RVEX 12 Nov 24
| SUMMARY OF CHANGES |
| Solicitation/Contract Form |
| Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs |
| Special Contract Requirements |
| Contract Clauses |
| List of Attachments |
| IDCode: U |
| Page: 1 |
| Pages: 5 |
| AmendNo: 0001 |
| EffDate: 21 Feb 2025 |
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| IssCode: FA9453 |
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| IssuedBy: FA9453 AFRL RVK |
ADMINISTRATIVE ONLY NO REQUISITIONS, 3550 ABERDEEN AVE SE
KIRTLAND AFB, NM 87117
UNITED STATES
Brittney Santiago, Email: brittney.santiago@us.af.mil Telephone: 334-300-0180 AdminBy:
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| SolChg: 1 |
| SolNo: FA945325RX002 |
| SolDate: 16 Jan 2025 |
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| Amended: 1 |
| OffrExt: 1 |
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| NoCopies: 1 |
| ApprData: See Section G - Contract Administration Data |
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| Descript: The purpose of this amendment is to provide comment resolutions and incorporate revisions to the solicitation. |
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