Instructions to Offerors.pdf

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Subject: 1AD Advanced Manufacturing Training Solicitation Number: W911SG26QA026 Classification Code: R425 - Support- Professional: Engineering/Technical NAICS Code: 611430 – Professional and Management Development Training Size Standard: $16.5 Million Set-Aside: None (Unrestricted) Issuing Contracting Office: Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) - Fort Bliss, TX Question Response Date: 07 April 2026 12:00 MST Solicitation Response Date: 10 April 2026 09:00 MST Primary Point of Contact: SSG Hasan Williams, hasan.j.williams.mil@army.mil Contracting Officer: MSG Jenny Cisneros, jenny.a.cisneros.mil@army.mil

I. DESCRIPTION

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Fort Bliss is issuing this solicitation to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for Advanced Manufacturing Training for the 1st Armored Division. The intention is to procure these services on a competitive basis.

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Bliss, TX, has a requirement for a contractor to provide all labor, materials, and supervision necessary to perform Advanced Manufacturing Training for the 1st Armored Division. Services shall be provided in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to be released with the solicitation. Training shall be conducted in six (6) recurring sessions, with each session lasting no less than six (6) weeks and no more than eight (8) weeks. All training sessions shall be completed within the 12-month performance period.

DISCLAIMER

II. PERIOD AND PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

• Period of Performance: 27 April 2026 – 26 April 2027 (Purposed Period of Performance)

• Place of Performance: To be specified in the Performance Work Statement.

III. TYPE OF CONTRACT

The Government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract as a result of this solicitation.

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IV. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most recent Federal Acquisition Circular. The following clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference:

• FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (See Section VI for details).

• FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(See Section V for details).

• FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

• FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

• FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

The full text of these clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/.

V. EVALUATION (IAW FAR 52.212-2)

(a) Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal complies with the solicitation requirements and is determined to be the most advantageous based on Price, Technical Acceptability: Brand Name, Technical Acceptability: Education/Degree, Technical Acceptability: Experience With The Equipment, and Technical Acceptability: Experience Teaching Use of Equipment

1.Price

The Government will assess the prices of all acceptable offers to determine whether they are fair and reasonable. Award will be made to the offeror with the lowest evaluated price among the technically acceptable proposals.

Reasonableness: The existence of adequate price competition is expected to support a determination of reasonableness; a price is reasonable if, in its nature and amount, it does not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person in the conduct of competitive business.

Realism: Analysis the government uses to ensure the quoter understands the requirement. Quoting unrealistically low in price may be considered indicative of a lack of understanding of the complexity and risk in the contract requirements. Unrealistic offers may not be considered for award. The ability of the quoter to perform aspects of https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acquisition.gov%2F the anticipated contract from inception to completion will be considered as part of the overall "realism" evaluation.

Completeness: Completeness is compliance of the quoter with Addendum to FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors.

Unbalanced pricing: Exists when, despite an acceptable evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of price analysis techniques. Quotes that are determined to be unbalanced may be rejected if the lack of balance poses a significant risk to the Government.

2. Technical Acceptability: Brand Name

The Government will evaluate the Offeror's ability to provide the brand name printer models identified in Section 4.1.3 of the Performance Work Statement. These specific brand name printers are the only models currently certified by the Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (JMTC) at Rock Island Arsenal for the production of Army components.

Evaluation will focus on the Offeror's demonstrated capability to supply the exact brand name equipment that has successfully completed JMTC's qualification and validation process, including structural integrity testing, repeatability assessments, and verification of part performance against military specifications (MILSPEC). Only the brand name models listed have been proven to consistently produce OEM equivalent, MILSPEC compliant components required for critical defense applications.

The Government will assess whether the Offeror can deliver the required brand name printers with a documented record of high precision, reliable, and repeatable output that aligns with Army manufacturing standards.

Because no alternate or substitute printer models have been certified by JMTC to meet these stringent requirements, only proposals offering the specified brand name equipment will be considered technically acceptable. Proposals offering non-brand name or "equal" products will be evaluated as unacceptable due to the technical risk, requalification delays, and potential noncompliance with Army production standards.

3. Technical Acceptability: Education (Degree Obtained)

This factor evaluates the offeror's formal education related to the operation, maintenance, and management of the equipment specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

4. Technical Acceptability: (Experience with Equipment)

This factor evaluates the offeror's direct, hands-on experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the equipment identified in the Performance Work Statement

(PWS). It assesses the depth of the offeror's technical knowledge, practical proficiency, and demonstrated capability to apply that expertise in real-world scenarios. The evaluation considers the qualifications of proposed personnel, including required certifications, operational experience, and proven ability to ensure personnel can meet required performance and safety standards when working with the specified equipment.

5. Technical Acceptability: (Experience Teaching Use of Equipment)

This factor evaluates the offeror's formal experience teaching others how to use the equipment effectively and safely as specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). It assesses the offeror's technical knowledge combined with demonstrated proficiency in developing and delivering training programs that ensure personnel meet required performance and safety standards. The evaluation considers the qualifications of proposed instructors, including required certifications, instructional experience, and proven ability to train personnel on the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the specified equipment.

(b) Process: The Government will conduct an initial evaluation of all proposals to determine price acceptability and whether the proposed prices are fair and reasonable.

From the set of proposals found technically acceptable, the Government will then identify the offeror that most clearly demonstrates the capability to meet the requirements specified in Paragraph (1.6.12) of the PWS. As part of this determination, the offeror must show the ability to mobilize and begin performance promptly upon contract award.

Technical Acceptable and Unacceptable Ratings

Rating Description Acceptable Offer clearly meets all 5 evaluation factors of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Offer does not meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Once that offeror is identified, the Government will perform a price-reasonableness analysis on the proposed price. If the price is determined to be fair and reasonable, the Government will make award to that offeror without further consideration of the remaining proposals.

VI. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Offerors shall submit their proposals electronically via email to the primary and secondary points of contact listed above no later than the specified response date and time. The submission shall consist of two (3) separate volumes:

• Volume I - Price Proposal: A completed pricing schedule (CLIN 0001 from the SF 1449) detailing the total firm-fixed price for the 12-month period of performance.

• Volume II - Technical Proposal: A detailed narrative addressing how the offeror will meet all requirements in the PWS as outlined in paragraph (1.6.12).

Do not include any pricing information in this volume.

• Volume III- Phase In: A 72-hour phase-in period will commence upon contract award. The purpose of this period is to ensure the contractor is fully prepared to begin performance in accordance with the PWS The contractor shall use this time to finalize all arrangements, including personnel, facilities, and materials.

Full performance in accordance with the solicitation requirements shall begin immediately following the conclusion of the 72-hour phase-in period.

All question responses regarding this solicitation must be submitted by email no later than 07 April 2026 at 12:00 MST to ensure the Government can provide a timely response. All official Government responses will be issued through a written amendment to the solicitation.

In response to this solicitation please provide:

1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, UEI number, CAGE code, a statement regarding small business status(including small business type(s)/certifications such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.), and the corresponding NAICS code.

2. Identify whether the firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any.

3. Information if sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination.

4. Is there any information that the Government could provide in addition to the information in the performance work statement and associated documents that would assist you in building your price proposal?

5. Does your company have experience working at Fort Bliss, TX or other military installation? If yes, provide a brief description of the services performed and at what location.

Please note that under a Small-Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14, the small business prime must perform at least 50% of the work themselves in terms of the cost of contract performance