RFQ FA910126QB020.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE TEST CENTER

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE CALIFORNIA

One AFMC…Powering the World’s Greatest Air Force

24 March 2026

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

FROM: AFTC/PZIA

Arnold Engineering Development Complex 100 Kindel Drive, Suite A332 Arnold AFB, TN 37389

SUBJECT: Request for Quotation (RFQ) FA910126QB020 – Butterfly Valves

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. The subject requirement is for a commercial product; as such, this solicitation is prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation is not an authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the vendor associated with developing a quote. The Government reserves the right not to award a contract in response to this RFQ. Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance of this requirement, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established.

This is a set-aside for 100% small business participation.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 332911, Industrial Valve Manufacturing, with a size standard of 750 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 4810, Valves, Powered

The purpose of this solicitation is for the Government to procure twelve (12) 24-inch butterfly valves with manual operators and with non-modulating electrical actuators (IAW) Attachment 1 – Butterfly Valve Equipment Specifications and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards. Delivery is required to Arnold AFB in Tennessee.

Provided below is the anticipated Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs), Product Descriptions, Quantities, and Unit of Measure (UOM):

CLIN Product Description Quantity UOM

0001 24 inch Butterfly Valves with Electric Actuators IAW Attachment 1 – Equipment Specifications Delivery Period 16 Weeks ARO

12 EA

0002 Site Visit 1 EA

Delivery Location: Arnold AFB, TN

*FAR RFO Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2026) applies to this acquisition and the following addendum applies:

The following words stating “offer”, “offeror”, and “proposal” are replaced with “quotation”, “vendor”, and “quote”.

Paragraph (a) first sentence revised as follows: “The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear above.”

Paragraph (c) first sentence revised as follows: “The vendor agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the quote.”

RFQ due date: 1 April 2026 RFQ due time: 10:00 A.M. Central Time Email to: bethany.hill.3@us.af.mil and aliyah.moore-minor@us.af.mil.

Note: .zip files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network and will not go through our email system

All questions regarding this RFQ must be emailed to Contracting Officer, Bethany Hill at bethany.hill.3@us.af.mil and Contract Specialist, Aliyah Moore-Minor at aliyah.moore-minor@us.af.mil no later than 10:00 A.M. Central Time 27 March 2026.

Please provide the following with your quote:

1. Technical quote/solution meeting all requirements outlined the Butterfly Valve Equipment Specifications, Attachment 1.

2. Completed Pricing Worksheet, Attachment 3.

3. Completed Buy American Compliance Document, Attachment 4.

4. Statement that the total quoted price includes all costs associated with delivery to Arnold AFB.

All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be considered for award. The Government will not provide contract financing for this acquisition. Invoice instructions are provided in Attachment 2 – Provisions and Clauses.

*FAR RFO Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2026), applies to this acquisition and the following evaluation is applicable:

Basis of Award:

Contracts awarded under FAR Part 12 are not subject to FAR RFO Part 15’s source selection procedures.

Accordingly, award of a contract under this RFQ, should an award be made, shall follow the procedures outlined in FAR Part 12, as supplemented.

A purchase order may be awarded to the vendor who is deemed responsible IAW FAR 9.1, as supplemented, whose quote conforms to the RFQ's requirements and is judged to represent the technically acceptable quote with the lowest complete and reasonable price. First, the Government will rank the quotes which conform to the RFQ's requirements from lowest priced to highest priced. Then, the Government will evaluate the lowest priced for technical acceptability as follows:

Technically acceptable – The quote meets all the requirements of the RFQ.

Technically unacceptable – The quote does not meet all the requirements of the RFQ.

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If the quote with the lowest price is determined technically acceptable and the price is complete and reasonable, this vendor’s quote represents the best value to the Government and award will be made to that vendor. If the lowest priced quote requires resolution of minor or clerical errors to any aspect of the quote, including technical or price, the Government will consider the correction potential and may enter interchanges with that vendor. If, after interchanges to resolve minor or clerical errors with that vendor, the quote is technically acceptable and remains the lowest priced quote, the order will be awarded to that vendor. If the Government deems the quote not easily correctable, or if at any time the quote becomes other than the lowest priced, the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability, followed by an analysis of the price to verify reasonableness and completeness. Interchanges will take place as necessary or deemed appropriate by the Government. Applicable definitions are outlined below:

Completeness - The vendor’s price will be reviewed to determine the extent to which all the price elements have been addressed. The vendor’s price quote will be evaluated to ensure continuity and traceability of prices to the technical quote and between the initial quote and any revisions. The review will determine the adequacy of the contractor’s quote in addressing and fulfilling the RFQ requirement.

Reasonableness - For a price to be reasonable, it must represent a price to the Government that a prudent person would pay in the conduct of competitive business. The Government will determine price fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR 12.204, as supplemented by Class Deviation 2026-O0028, Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul Part 12, Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Part 212, section 212.204(a).

This evaluation process will be repeated until reaching a technically acceptable quote, or until all quotes are evaluated. In order to determine price fair and reasonable, the evaluation process may continue until reaching two technically acceptable quotes (to establish adequate price competition). The Government intends to make an award based on the initial quote submissions without conducting interchanges.

Therefore, each quote should contain the vendor’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

However, the Government reserves the right to hold interchanges if, during the evaluation, it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Interchanges are fluid interaction(s) between the Contracting Officer (CO) and the vendors that may address any aspect of the quote, including technical and price, and may or may not be documented in real time. Vendor responses to INs will be considered in making the order selection decision.

FAR RFO clause at 52.212-4, Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2026), applies to this acquisition with the following Addendum: Paragraph (c) of this clause is tailored as follows: Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes, such as changes in the paying office, appropriations data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government.

Buy American Act Compliance

This procurement is subject to the Buy American Act. All supplies offered must be "domestic end products" as defined in R-DFARS 252.225-7001, "Buy American and Balance of Payments Program." This requires that the end products be manufactured in the United States and meet the domestic component requirements.

Offerors must provide a completed R-DFARS 252.225-7000, "Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate," with their quote to certify the domestic origin of their products.

Note: The vendor acknowledges that should the quoted terms and conditions and/or agreement conflict with mandatory provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other Federal law applicable to commercial acquisitions, to the extent of such conflict the FAR and Federal law govern and conflicting vendor terms and conditions and/or agreement are unenforceable and are not considered incorporated into any resultant contract.

For additional FAR RFO provisions and clauses not referenced specifically in this document that apply to this acquisition, see Attachment 2 – Provisions and Clauses. Likewise, for R-DFARS provisions and clauses that are applicable to this acquisition, see Attachment 2 – Provisions and Clauses. The full text of these clauses and (*) provisions may be assessed electronically at the website acquisition.gov. NOTE: ALL PROVISIONS WILL BE REMOVED AT TIME OF

AWARD BUT SHALL REMAIN PART OF THE CONTRACT FILE.

BETHANY HILL

AFTC/PZIA (Arnold) Contracting Officer

Attachments:

Attachment 1 – Equipment Specifications Attachment 2 – Provisions and Clauses Attachment 3 – Pricing Worksheet Attachment 4 – Buy American Compliance