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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Department of the Air Force, 86th Airlift Wing (USAFE), for maintenance services on paint and blast equipment located at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. The requirement is for scheduled maintenance and inspection of a paint booth, blast booth, blast cabinet, paint gun cleaner unit, heated parts washer unit, and water cutting system at the 435th Construction and Training Squadron. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price award with a base period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, followed by four optional one-year extension periods through September 30, 2030.
Offerors must submit electronic proposals by March 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central European Summer Time (CEST) to mark.nava.2@us.af.mil and d_anfernee.pugh@us.af.mil, with all questions due by March 13, 2026. The solicitation requires offerors to be certified or authorized by equipment manufacturers including DURST (Paint & Drying Plant), SCHIFFMANN-SEIDL (Blasting Plant), MHG (Blasting Cabinet), MASTERCLEAN (Paint Gun Cleaner Unit), CB Chemie und Biotechnologie GmbH (Heated Parts Washer), and BOGACKI (Water Cutting System). Pricing must be quoted in either EUR or USD using the conversion rate 1 USD = 0.9303 EUR, with quotes valid until September 30, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror. The solicitation includes eight line items for the base period (CLINs 0001–0008) with corresponding items for each option period, though specific unit prices are not provided in this document. The requirement is overseas with no small business set-aside pursuant to FAR 19.000(b), and the NAICS code is 811310. Vendor registration in SAM with an active account is mandatory.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
86th Airlift WING (USAFE)
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CUI
Service Solicitation with The Inclusion of Options Requirement Title: Paint Blast Booth Repair Solicitation Number:
Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Response Deadline: 20 March 2026, 1:00 PM Central European Summer Time (CEST) Questions Deadline: 13 March 2026, 1:00 PM Central European Summer Time (CEST) Points of Contact: CIV Mark Nava mark.nava.2@us.af.mil , SrA D’Anfernee Malik Pugh d_anfernee.pugh@us.af.mil
This is a solicitation for a one time commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR part 12 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through:
Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 01/17/2025 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Public Notice 01/17/2025 Department of the Air Force Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-0612
Due to the overseas location of this requirement, no set-aside will be used in accordance with FAR 19.000(b). The North American Industry Size Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this requirement is 811310.
Description/Background: Maintenance on Paint Booth, Blast Booth, Blast Cabinet, and Paint-Gun Cleaner located at 435 CTS, Bldg. 713 IAW the manufacturer’s recommended schedules to ensure reliable and continuous safe operation. The maintenance shall be performed IAW standard commercial practices, technical guidelines and the manufacturer’s most current recommendations. The contractor shall submit maintenance reports, as shown in paragraph 1.5. Only companies/personnel trained/certified and authorized by the manufacturer for the service as required shall perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
Place of Performance: Kaiserslautern Military Community area
Work site: 435th Construction and Training Squadron (435 CTS) – Ramstein
An d. Schwarzbach, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach
Delivery Info: DODF3N042
General Information
Requirement Information mailto:mark.nava.2@us.af.mil https://www.google.com/maps/place/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x479675158d44d9cf:0xe8ccfe72d81b3945?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111
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Pricelist:
Line Item Description
SCHEDULED MAINTANANCE AND
INSPECTION OF BLASTING PLANT, PAINT
& DRYING PLANT, BLASTING CABINET,
PAINT GUN CLEANER UNIT, HEATED
PARTS WASHER UNIT, WATER CUTTING
SYSTEM
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP)
Base period: 01 Oct 25 -30 Sept 26
1st option period: 01 Oct 26 – 30 Sept 27 2nd option period: 01 Oct 27 – 30 Sept 28 3rd option period: 01 Oct 28 – 30 Sept 29 4th option period: 01 Oct 29 – 30 Sept 30
Please review the attached PWS
Quantity Unit Unit Price (EUR or USD only)
1 USD = 0.9303 EUR
0001 PAINT BOOTH: Maintenance A
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 25 -30 Sept 26
1 EA
0002 PAINT BOOTH: Maintenance B
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 25 -30 Sept 26
2 EA
0003 PAINT BOOTH: Filter Set
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 25 -30 Sept 26
2 EA
0004 BLAST BOOTH: SEMI ANNUAL
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 25 -30 Sept 26
2 EA
0005 BLAST BOOTH: ANNUAL DECONTA
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036
1 EA
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Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 25 -30 Sept 26
0006 BLAST CABINET MHG
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 25 -30 Sept 26
1 EA
0007 PAINT GUN CLEANER
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 25 -30 Sept 26
4 EA
0008 WATER CUTTER
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 25 -30 Sept 26
1 EA
Base period Total CLIN 0001 - 0008
1001 PAINT BOOTH: Maintenance A
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 26 -30 Sept 27
1 EA
1002 PAINT BOOTH: Maintenance B
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 26 -30 Sept 27
2 EA
1003 PAINT BOOTH: Filter Set
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 26 -30 Sept 27
2 EA
1004 BLAST BOOTH: SEMI ANNUAL
2 EA
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Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 26 -30 Sept 27
1005 BLAST BOOTH: ANNUAL DECONTA
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 26 -30 Sept 27
1 EA
1006 BLAST CABINET MHG
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 26 -30 Sept 27
1 EA
1007 PAINT GUN CLEANER
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 26 -30 Sept 27
4 EA
1008 WATER CUTTER
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 26 -30 Sept 27
1 EA
1st option period
Total CLIN 1001 - 1008
2001 PAINT BOOTH: Maintenance A
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price
Period of Performance: 01 Oct 27 -30 Sept 28
1 EA
2002 PAINT BOOTH: Maintenance B
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 27 -30 Sept 28
2 EA
2003 PAINT BOOTH: Filter Set
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Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 27 -30 Sept 28
2004 BLAST BOOTH: SEMI ANNUAL
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 27 -30 Sept 28
2 EA
2005 BLAST BOOTH: ANNUAL DECONTA
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 27 -30 Sept 28
1 EA
2006 BLAST CABINET MHG
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 27 -30 Sept 28
1 EA
2007 PAINT GUN CLEANER
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 27 -30 Sept 28
4 EA
2008 WATER CUTTER
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 27 -30 Sept 28
1 EA
2nd option
Total CLIN 2001 - 2008
3001 PAINT BOOTH: Maintenance A
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price
Period of Performance: 01 Oct 28 -30 Sept 29
1 EA
3002 PAINT BOOTH: Maintenance B
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Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price
Period of Performance: 01 Oct 28 -30 Sept 29
3003 PAINT BOOTH: Filter Set
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price
Period of Performance: 01 Oct 28 -30 Sept 29
2 EA
3004 BLAST BOOTH: SEMI ANNUAL
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price
Period of Performance: 01 Oct 28 -30 Sept 29
2 EA
3005 BLAST BOOTH: ANNUAL DECONTA
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price
Period of Performance: 01 Oct 28 -30 Sept 29
1 EA
3006 BLAST CABINET MHG
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price
Period of Performance: 01 Oct 28 -30 Sept 29
1 EA
3007 PAINT GUN CLEANER
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price
Period of Performance: 01 Oct 28 -30 Sept 29
4 EA
3008 WATER CUTTER
Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 28 -30 Sept 29
1 EA
3rd option
Total CLIN 3001 - 3008
4001 PAINT BOOTH: Maintenance A
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Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 29 -30 Sept 30
4002 PAINT BOOTH: Maintenance B
Period of Performance: 01 Oct 29 -30 Sept 30
2 EA
4003 PAINT BOOTH: Filter Set
Period of Performance: 01 Oct 29 -30 Sept 30
2 EA
4004 BLAST BOOTH: SEMI ANNUAL
Period of Performance: 01 Oct 29 -30 Sept 30
2 EA
4005 BLAST BOOTH: ANNUAL DECONTA
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price
Period of Performance: 01 Oct 29 -30 Sept 30
1 EA
4006 BLAST CABINET MHG
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 29 -30 Sept 30
1 EA
4007 PAINT GUN CLEANER
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036 Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 01 Oct 29 -30 Sept 30
4 EA
4008 WATER CUTTER
Delivery Info:
DODF3N042
Product Service Code: J036
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Period of Performance: 01 Oct 29 -30 Sept 30
4th option
Total CLIN 4001 - 4008
Service Solicitation with the Inclusions of Options
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52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023)
Addendum to 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Services (Sep 2023)
1. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1(b), Submission of offers. Offeror shall submit an electronic copy of their dated offer via e-mail to: mark.nava.2@us.af.mil, AND d_anfernee.pugh@us.af.mil by 20 March 2026, 1:00 PM Central European Summer Time (CEST). Facsimile proposals or printed proposals will not be accepted. In addition to the items required by 52.212-1(b), the offeror shall complete the Vendors Information and Vendors Offer Information at the end of this Request for Quotation. This information shall be submitted with the offer.
2. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1(f), Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawal of offers. This paragraph is tailored to read as follows: Offerors are responsible for submitting electronic offers by the solicitation due date and time. Offers received after the solicitation due date and time are considered late and will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f)
Company Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of company representative: ___________________________________________________________________________
Email of company representative: ___________________________________________________________________________
Phone of company representative: ___________________________________________________________________________
Cage code: __________________________ UEI: _______________________________
-Vendor must be registered in SAM, with active account
- Quoted amounts need to be net prices without tax
- The Government reserves the right to award on an "All or None" basis
- The Government reserves the right to reject quotes that are not received by the response deadline.
- Provide Quote Expiration Date, Best Delivery Date, and any Discount Terms
- Quotes, attachments, and all other correspondence as listed in this solicitation must be emailed to all 3 points of contact (POCs)
- All questions are to be submitted in writing by 13 March 2026 by 1300 (1:00 pm) CEST; any questions submitted after this date will not be answered
- Quotes are required to be valid until 30 September 2026
- Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs
- Please include certificate of inspector qualifications for following equipment:
A. Paint & Drying Plant – DURST B. Blasting Plant – SCHIFFMANN-SEIDL C. Blasting Cabinet – MHG D. Paint Gun Cleaner Unit – MASTERCLEAN E. Heated Parts Washer – CB Chemie un Biotechnologie GmbH F. Water Cutting System – BOGACKI
- For the following equipment, the submission of at least one reference project or a written confirmation from the respective manufacturers is required. Such confirmation must state that the maintenance and service work is performed directly by the manufacturer or by an authorized
Instructions to Offerors mailto:mark.nava.2@us.af.mil mailto:d_anfernee.pugh@us.af.mil
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• DURST Paint Booth
• SCHIFFMANN Blasting Chamber
• BOGACKI Water Jet System
52.212-2 –Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)
Addendum to 52.212-2 - Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)
1. Addendum to FAR 52.212-2(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:
Technical Acceptability and Price. Award will be made to the offeror who submits the lowest total evaluated priced quote achieving a rating of "Acceptable" for Technical Acceptability. The Government will evaluate quotes under FAR Part 8.404. Price reasonableness will be determined based on the offeror's total overall price. The total overall price consists of the offerors’ total quoted price for all items to include delivery. The Government may award without discussion; however, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in the Government's best interest. Technical Acceptability will be determined based on the offeror's ability to meet the delivery and specification requirements of this RFQ. Only new equipment will be accepted. Re-manufactured or grey market items will not be accepted. All items must include a manufacturer's warranty and be stated in their quote.
Evaluation Criteria
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FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Products and Services with alternate I applies to this acquisition; the offeror verifies by submission of their offer that the representation and certifications posted at FAR 52.212-3 have been entered or updated electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site located at http://www.sam.gov/portal in the last 12 months, and are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation. Alternatively, if the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u) of this provision and include a completed copy with its offer.
Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date.
In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Products and Services applies to this acquisition.
FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition; the following checked clauses are hereby included by reference:
X 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate I
X 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Award X
52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors
Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment
X 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters X 52.222-17, Non-displacement of Qualified Workers X 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
X 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking Persons X 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification X 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving X X 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases X 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management X X 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party
Clauses and Provisions http://www.sam.gov/portal
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The provisions and clauses listed below have been determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. The following provisions and clauses are hereby included by reference:
52.203-3 Gratuities
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
252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements
252.204-7020 DoD Assessment Requirements
252.204-7021 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Requirements
252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout
252.204-7023 Reporting Requirements for Contracted Services
252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System
252.205-7000 Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders
252.209-7021 Prohibition Relating to Conflicts of Interest in Consulting Services—Certification
252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation
252.211-7008 Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers
252.215-7008 Only One Offer
252.215-7010 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data
252.215-7016 Notification to Offerors—Postaward Debriefings
252.216-7010 Postaward Debriefings for Task Orders and Delivery Orders
252.219-7003 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts)
252.219-7000 Advancing Small Business Growth
252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium
252.225-7000 Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate
252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program
252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities
252.225-7020 Trade Agreements Certificate
252.225-7021 Trade Agreements
252.225-7031 Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel
252.225-7035 Buy American—Free Trade Agreements— Balance of Payments Program Certificate
252.225-7036 Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Balance of Payments Program
252.225-7050 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism
252.225-7052 Restriction on the Acquisition of Certain Magnets, Tantalum, and Tungsten
252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime
252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime
252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region— Representation
252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small
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Business Concerns
252.227-7015 Technical Data—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions
252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments
252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel
252.237-7019 Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees
252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment
252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services
252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea
252.247-7028 Application for U.S. Government Shipping Documentation/Instructions
252.225-7041, Correspondence in English 252.229-7002, Customs Exemptions (Germany)
252.232-7008, Assignment of Claims(Overseas)
252.233-7001, Choice of Law (Overseas)
5352.223-9000, Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)
5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations
One-Time Service Solicitation
The following provisions and clauses are hereby included by full text:
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— "Covered telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.
Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service—
(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or
(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.
Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.
Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.
Inverted domestic corporation, means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).
Manufactured end product means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except— http://www.sam.gov/
(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;
(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;
(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;
(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;
(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;
(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;
(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;
(8) PSC 9610, Ores;
(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and
(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.
Place of manufacture means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.
Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.
Reasonable inquiry has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—
(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;
(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;
(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;
(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;
(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or
(6) Have been voluntarily suspended."Sensitive technology"—
Sensitive technology—
(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—
(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or
(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and
(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3)of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).
52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https:// farsite.hill.af.mil
52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil
52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984)
(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.
(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.
252.229-7001, TAX RELIEF --ALTERNATE I (APR 2020)
(a) Prices set forth in this contract are exclusive of all taxes and duties from which the United States Government is exempt by virtue of tax agreements between the United States Government and the Contractor's government. The following taxes or duties have been excluded from the contract price:
NAME OF TAX: [Offeror insert] RATE (PERCENTAGE): [Offeror insert]
(b) The Contractor's invoice shall list separately the gross price, amount of tax deducted, and net price charged.
(c) When items manufactured to United States Government specifications are being acquired, the Contractor shall identify the materials or components intended to be imported in order to ensure that relief from import duties is obtained. If the Contractor intends to use imported products from inventories on hand, the price of which includes a factor for import duties, the Contractor shall ensure the United States Government's exemption from these taxes. The Contractor may obtain a refund of the import duties from its government or request the duty-free import of an amount of supplies or components corresponding to that used from inventory for this contract.
(d) Tax relief will be claimed in Germany pursuant to the provisions of the Agreement Between the United States of America and Germany Concerning Tax Relief to be Accorded by Germany to United States Expenditures in the Interest of Common Defense. The Contractor shall use Abwicklungsschein fuer abgabenbeguenstigte Lieferungen/Leistungen nach dem Offshore Steuerabkommen (Performance Certificate for Tax-Free Deliveries/Performance according to the Offshore Tax Relief Agreement) or other documentary evidence acceptable to the German tax authorities. All purchases made and paid for on a tax-free basis during a 30-day period may be accumulated, totaled, and reported as tax-free.
(End of clause)
52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.
As prescribed in 17.208(f), insert a clause substantially the same as the following:
Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)
The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within _____ [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option].
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52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.
As prescribed in 17.208(g), insert a clause substantially the same as the following:
Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)
(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within _____ [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option]; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least _____ days[60days unless a different number of days is inserted] before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.
(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.
(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed ___________ (months) (years).
5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (Jun 2016)
(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 quotes, 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 OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).
(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman.
Primary:
Mr. Alex Hight
AFICC/KU, UNIT 3103, APO, AE 09094-3103
AFICC/KU, Geb 404, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany E-mail: alex.hight@us.af.mil
Tel: DSN: (314)480-2209 Fax: (49)-6371-47-2025
Alternate:
Ms. Heidi Hoehn
AFICA/KU, UNIT 3103, APO, AE 09094-3103
AFICA/KU, Geb 404, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein- Miesenbach, Germany E-mail: heidi.hoehn.de@us.af.mil Tel: DSN: (314)480-9330 Fax: (49)-6731-47-2025
Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to 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 mailto:heidi.hoehn.de@us.af.mil inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.
5352.242-9000 CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS (June 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 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, and a valid vehicle insurance certificate to obtain a vehicle pass.
(1) For construction projects send the written request to either 86 CES/MACC (Ramstein projects) or 52 CES/MACC (Spangdahlem projects).
(2) For services contracts, send the written request to the Contracting Officer Representative for your contract as designated in writing by the Contracting Officer.
SPECIFIC ACCESS REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTS PERFORMED IN GERMANY
A. US CITIZENS:
1. US Citizens employed under contract with Technical Expert, Troop Care, Analytical Support, or Military Exigency status, are vetted for performance and base access through DOCPER. Go to the DOCPER Internet site at https://www.europeafrica.army.mil/contractor/ under “Info & Training” is the needed information found.
If questions occur not covered check under FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) found at https://media.defense.gov/2018/Jul/26/2001947068/-1/-1/1/FAQS_JAN12.PDF.
In accordance with the Exchange of Notes implementing the Provisions of Articles 72 and 73 of the Supplementary Agreement (SA), between Germany and the “sending states”, plus US-Germany bilateral agreements of 1998 and 2001
2. TEMPORARY BASE ACCESS OR CONTRACTS LESS/EQUAL THEN 90 DAYS IN ANY 12-MONTHS PERIOD: The term “BACO-90” is a short-hand way of referring to the "Request for Confirmation of Exemption from the Requirement to Obtain a Work Permit" in Germany from the Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA) in Stuttgart.
a. What “BACO-90” does: Allows the contractor employee to work in a temporary duty (TDY) status for periods not to exceed 90 days in any 12-month period starting with the first day of entry into Germany/Schengen Zone and ending with the date of exit. Once 90 days are exhausted, the contractor employee has to exit the Schengen Zone!
b. What “BACO-90” does not do: Does not authorize logistical support nor NATO SOFA privileges (e.g., PX, commissary, fuel rations, etc.). c. Process: A “BACO-90” is initiated by the contractor (the company, usually HR), scanned and emailed to the Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA) in Stuttgart. Fax submission only as a last resort!
For all detailed information search here: BACO-90-ZAV_Version May 2024.pdf
B. RESIDENT OF EUROPEAN UNION OR NATO-MEMBER (i.e., Contractor and Contractor Employee): Due to the Installation Access Control System (IACS) the 577 card holder in the requiring activity, receiving services, will be responsible for completing and insuring the pass applicant has all of the required documents to obtain an Installation Pass (IP).
TEMPORARY BASE ACCESS OR CONTRACTS LESS THEN 90 DAYS IN DURATION:
Temporary pass issued if:
1. Contract period is less than 90 days https://www.europeafrica.army.mil/contractor/ https://media.defense.gov/2018/Jul/26/2001947068/-1/-1/1/FAQS_JAN12.PDF https://www.europeafrica.army.mil/Portals/19/Contractor/BACO-90-ZAV_Version%20May%202024.pdf?ver=nh9VSYhkyP9HfY5JQcx8lQ%3d%3d
2. A favorable rating on the screening is not available for contract employee. Note: Once a favorable rating is received, the employee returns for issuance of a new pass for the total contract period requested in the original paperwork.
3. Required Documents:
i. 17 Page questionnaire AE 604-1B must be filled out entirely for it to be of any use to us (addresses, phone numbers, zip codes etc)
ii. Original copy of Passports/Reisepass/Personalausweis
iii. Original and copy of PGCC (Police Good Conduct Certificate)/(Fuehrungszeugnis)
iv. not older than one year or Security clearance (if applicable) obtained at the local court house
v. Copy of Work Pemit/Arbeitserlaubnis/Freizuegigkeitsbescheinigung
vi. Copy of DoD awarded contract showing performance period and location(s) access
vii. AE FORM 190-16E Data Protection
viii. AE FORM 190-16K Passholder Responsibilities Acknowledgement
ix. AE FORM 190-16A Application for Installation Access
BASE ACCESS FOR CONTRACTS WITH A PERFORMANCE PERIOD OF MORE THAN 90 DAYS:
Mandatory Installation access procedures apply when contractors require access under this contract at least three (3) times per week for a period of at least 90 days in a 12-months period.
1. Procedures to receive an Installation Pass (IP) are as follows:
Required Documents:
i. 17 Page questionnaire AE 604-1B must be filled out entirely for it to be of any use to us (addresses, phone numbers, zip codes etc)
ii. Original copy of Passports/Reisepass/Personalausweis
iii. Original and copy of PGCC (Police Good Conduct Certificate)/(Fuehrungszeugnis)
iv. not older than one year or Security clearance (if applicable) obtained at the local court house
v. Copy of Work Pemit/Arbeitserlaubnis/Freizuegigkeitsbescheinigung
vi. Copy of DoD awarded contract showing performance period and location(s) access
vii. AE FORM 190-16E Data Protection
viii. AE FORM 190-16K Passholder Responsibilities Acknowledgement
ix. AE FORM 190-16A Application for Installation Access
END OF ACCESS PROCEDURES IN GERMANY
(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 (insert any additional requirements to 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) The contractor shall provide an after-hours contact number or after-hours email in the Emergency Mass Notification System (EMNS) for each of their personnel, whose normal place of duty is on a DoD installation or within a DoD facility. The contractor shall comply with any additional requirements in DAFMAN 10-206 for emergency operational reporting. Foreign Nationals may participate and may remove themselves from the Emergency Mass Notification System at any time. To update information, personnel can access the globe icon on their system desktop screens and choose the “Access Self-Service” option. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.
(g) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment
Statement of Work, dated May 2025
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