RFQ Combo Syn.pdf

30 CONS/PKB 6 Aug 2026

1515 ICELAND AVE. B8500, RM. 150

VANDENBERG SFB, CA 93437

Request for Quotation

30 SFS Dronebusters

SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in RFO 12.201-1, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. The applicable NAICS code for this acquisition is 334511, and the applicable PSC is 5865.

This acquisition will be made as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, with a size standard of 1,350 employees.

SECTION 2 – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICING

1. Salient Characteristics- Tactical, environmental, electrical, and RF capability specifications tailored to standard commercial Dronebuster systems.

2. Pricing Schedule- A standard federal FFP (Firm-Fixed-Price) CLIN table with placeholder fields for quantities, unit pricing, accessories, and training.

3. D&F below SAT Dronebusters- A dedicated subsection justifying the use of RFO Part 12 procedures for this Dronebuster acquisition.

SECTION 3 – SPECIFIC INFORMATION

1. Inspection and Acceptance. Inspection and acceptance of deliverables will be performed by POC described upon contract award.

2. Place and Period of Performance. Delivery will be determined upon contract award. This delivery will be made to Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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3. List of Attachments.

Attachment 1: Salient Characteristics Attachment 2: Pricing Schedule Attachment 3: Brand Name

SECTION 4 – CONTRACT CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

1. The following RFO clauses and provisions in their latest editions are hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text:

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities.

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

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services

52.222.50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving.

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transaction Relating to Iran – Representations and Certifications.

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations.

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim.

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim.

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

2. Additionally, the following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition:

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct 52.203-15 Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity

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52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management

3. The following RFO provisions are hereby incorporated by full text:

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

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "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 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(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 Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal

Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

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

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(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 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or 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 component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any 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 shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities 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 Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(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 solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

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

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 Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

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

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(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 Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the 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—

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(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.

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52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

i. Price

ii. Technical capability in accordance with the Salient Characteristics.

(b) Options: Not applicable to this acquisition.

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

4. The following R-DFARS clauses and provisions in their latest editions are hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text:

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support.

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments

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252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items

5. All potential offerors are reminded that compliance with the provision at RFO 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is mandatory. Lack of registration in SAM will render an offeror ineligible for contract award.

6. All offerors are advised to include a complete copy of the provision at RFO 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with the submitted offer.

SECTION 5 – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

Addendum to RFO 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Evaluation Factors for Award: The Government intends to award to the lowest priced quote that is technically acceptable. In accordance with RFO 12.203(c)(2), the Government is not required to establish a competitive range, conduct discussions, or score quotes. Consistent with simplified acquisition procedures, the evaluation process is as follows:

1. Price: The Government will evaluate all quotes for price, ranking them from lowest to highest total evaluated price. The total evaluated price is the sum of all Contract Line Items and is highlighted green in Attachment 2 – Pricing Schedule.

2. Technical Capability: The Government will evaluate the lowest priced offeror’s technical capability statement to ensure it meets the requirements set forth in the attached salient characteristics. If the offerors response to the technical capability document is determined NOT to meet the Government’s requirement, the evaluation will continue to the next lowest quote until one is determined to meet the Government’s requirement.

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SECTION 6 – NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES

1. Any questions are due no later than 12:00 PM (Local) Friday 14 August 2026

2. Quotes are due no later than 12:00 PM (Local) Monday 17 August 2026

3. Any questions or offers shall be submitted via email to Contract Specialist A1C Alfredo Navarrette at alfredo.navarrette@spaceforce.mil, and Contracting Officer SSgt Jacob Baca at jacob.baca.1@spaceforce.mil.