RFQ_FY27 Snow Chemicals FA440726Q8004.docx

24 September 2026

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)

Requirement: Snow Chemicals 1000 Tons of Road Salt Scott AFB, IL

Solicitation #: FA440726Q8004

Contracting Activity: 375 Contracting Squadron (CONS)

201 E WINTERS ST BLDG 52

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5015

Government Representatives: Christopher Greene – Contract Specialist Christopher.greene.33@us.af.mil

(618) 256-9261

Keely Webb – Contracting Officer Keely.webb@us.af.mil

(618) 256-9315

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; this is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), numbered FA440726Q8004, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.

The selection for award will be made based on technical acceptance by the Government of the resultant quote and the Contracting Officer’s (CO) ability to deem pricing fair and reasonable. From this RFQ, a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), single award is anticipated. This is a FY27 requirement and funds are not presently available. No award will be made until funds are made available on or around the beginning of October.

This acquisition is being solicited as a 100% small business set-aside with NAICS Code 325998 – All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing and Product Service Code (PSC) 6810 - CHEMICALS.

Please use the subject line “RFQ FA440726Q8004 – Snow Chemicals” and include both Government contracting representatives in all e-mail correspondence.

Description of Requirement:

The 375 Civil Engineer Squadron at Scott Air Force Base seeks the purchase and delivery of 1,000 tons of bulk road salt for snow removal on base streets and parking pavements. Delivery must occur no later than (NLT) 23 October 2026.

The road salt must meet the characteristics outlined in the attached Statement of Need. The objective is to ensure that vehicular travel on base streets and parking lots is supported during winter weather events without mission cancellation.

Offers submitted via email must include in the subject line “RFQ FA440726Q8004 – Snow Chemicals” and include both Government representatives in all e-mail correspondence.

Offers (Quote and Technical Plan) are due No Later Than (NLT) Noon (12:00 pm) CST on Wednesday, 30 September 2026 via email to: christopher.greene.33@us.af.mil and keely.webb@us.af.mil. Quotes MUST remain valid through 23 October 2026.

Offerors must provide the following information in the quote:

1. Company Name

2. Company Address (both physical and mailing if different)

3. Point of Contact Name, Phone Number, and E-mail Address

4. UEI Number

5. CAGE Code

6. Business Type (i.e. Small, Women-Owned, SDVOSB, etc.)

7. Quote Expiration Date

8. FOB: Destination

9. Confirmation of delivery to Scott AFB by required date above

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT:

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Nov 2021)

(a) Basis of Award: Award will be made on the basis of the lowest aggregate total price proposal that is technically acceptable. A contract may be awarded to the offeror who is deemed responsible IAW FAR Subpart 9.1, as supplemented, whose quote conforms to the solicitation requirements and is judged to represent a technically acceptable quote with the lowest complete and reasonable price. First, the Government will rank the quotes which conform to the requirements from lowest price to highest price. Next, the Government will evaluate the lowest priced offeror for technical acceptability as follows:

Technically Acceptable - quote meets all the requirements of the FOPR and its attachments.

Technically Unacceptable – quote does not meet all the requirements of this FOPR and its attachments.

If the quote with the lowest price is determined technically acceptable, the Government will evaluate the offeror’s total aggregate price for completeness, reasonableness, and unbalanced pricing. To determine price fair and reasonable, the evaluation process may continue until reaching two technically acceptable quotes (to establish adequate price competition). If the lowest priced quote is technically acceptable and the price is complete and reasonable, that offeror’s quote represents the best value to the Government and award will be made to that offeror. If the lowest priced quote is not technically acceptable, the Government will consider the correction potential and may enter into interchanges with that offeror. If, after interchanges with that offeror, their quote is technically acceptable and remains the lowest priced, the contract will be awarded to that offeror. If the Government deems the quote not easily correctable, or if at any time it becomes other than the lowest priced quote, the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability, followed by an analysis of their price to verify reasonableness and completeness. Interchanges will take place as necessary or deemed appropriate by the Government. This evaluation process will be repeated until reaching a technically acceptable quote, or until all proposals are evaluated.

(End of provision) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause) DAFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman

OMBUDSMAN (JUL 2023)

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes ( e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of 0MB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Ms. Lisa A. Gross, 510 POW/MIA Drive, Scott AFB IL 62225-5022, 618- 299-0267, lisa.gross@us.af.mil of AFICC/KM. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/FLDCOM/DRU ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Department of the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the contracting officer.

(End of clause)

DAFFARS 5352.242-9000

CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS (JUN 2024)

(a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Department of the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation.

(b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or Security Forces for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, and to obtain a vehicle pass.

(c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

(d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with AFI 31-101 , Integrated Defense, and DODMAN5200.02_AFMAN 16-1405 , Air Force Personnel Security Program ] citing the appropriate paragraphs as applicable.

(e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.

(f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

(End of clause) REAL ID ACT INFORMATION SHEET Version 41 Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act enacted the 9/11 Commission's recommendation that the Federal Government "set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver's licenses." Due to circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the national emergency declaration, the Department of Homeland Security, is extending the REAL ID enforcement deadline until 7 May 2025.

The following states/territories are under review, allowing Federal agencies to accept driver's licenses and identification cards from at Federal facilities and nuclear power plants until further notice:

Under Review A. Samoa

REAL ID COMPLIANT

All 50 states are compliant with the REAL ID Act.

Below are acceptable forms of identification for identity proofing for access to Scott AFB if you do not have an Enhanced Driver’s License:

- Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by DMV (or equivalent)

- U.S. passport

- U.S. passport card

- DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)

- U.S. DoD ID, including IDs issued to dependents

- Permanent resident card

- Border crossing card

- State-issued Enhanced Driver’s License

- Federally recognized, tribal-issued photo ID

- HSPD-12 PIV card

- Foreign government-issued passport

- Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and - Northern Affairs Canada card

- Transportation worker identification credential

- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

- Employment Authorization Card (I-766)

- U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential

- Veterans Health Administration (VA) ID Please contact Pass and Registration at 256-2008 if you have any questions or need additional information.

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT:

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021) 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 (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:

(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— (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.

(End of provision) Attachment List:

Attachment 1 – Clauses and Provisions

Attachment 2 – Statement of Need for Anti-Icing Chemical image1.emf