Solicitation - FA226326Q0017.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30. 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

FA226326Q0017

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

06 Jul 2026

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME Christine Patterson

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (no collect calls) 713-5847

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

05 Aug 2026

02:00 PM

9. ISSUED BY CODE: FA2263

FA2263 AFLCMC WNMK

813 IRVING WICK DR W BLDG HORTON, CP 740 788 5045

HEATH, OH 43056-6116

UNITED STATES

Christine Patterson, Email: christine.patterson.1@us.af.mil Telephone: 713-5847 Michael Hickey, Email: michael.hickey.2@us.af.mil Telephone: 937-713-5846

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

334516

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED WOMEN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

SIZE STANDARD:

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (SDVOSB)

8(A)

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a.THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM-DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID (IFB)

REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL (RFP)

15. DELIVER TO CODE:

See Schedule

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE:

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFERER

CODE FACILITY

CODE:

TELEPHONE NUMBER

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT

PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

See Schedule (Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

See Section G - Contract Administration Data

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR

52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN COPIES TO

ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH

OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER DATED . YOUR

OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR

CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS: See Schedule

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

31c. DATE SIGNED

COMPUTER GENERATED STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

Solicitation/Contract Form 26M-258A-OP Dual Axis Digital Autocollimator

Dual Axis Digital Autocollimator In Accordance With (IAW) Purchase Description (PD) 26M-258A-OP, Rev. 2, dated 16 Jun 2026 Product Service Code: 6650

FA226326Q0017

Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs Additional Information/Notes

This is a five (5) year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) solicitation with one (1) option to extend the contract through 30 Sep 2031. Funds will be obligated/cited upon the issuance of contract award and each subsequent Delivery Order (DO). The Government will only be obligated to order the stated minimum quantity. The Government is not obligated to issue any additional orders against the contract once the minimum has been ordered. However, the Government reserves the right to order up to the maximum quantity. The best estimated quantity for this IDIQ is 39 units, including the proposal evaluation unit. The minimum number of units that will be ordered off of the resulting contract is one (1) unit.

Item Supplies / Services Estimated Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Dual Axis Digital Autocollimator (DADA) - Proposal Evaluation Unit, In Accordance With (IAW) Purchase Description (PD) 26M-258A-OP, Rev.

2, dated 16 Jun 2026 (Attachment 1).

Ship to AFMETCAL in Heath, OH.

Product Service Code: 6650 Item UID Required: Yes Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

Data IAW DD Form 1423 Exhibit A (FY26) and Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) (Attachment 2, Exhibit A).

A001 - Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Manual. A002 - Commercial Engineering Design Data and Associated List. One (1) copy of each due concurrent with delivery of CLIN 0001.

If not separately pricing data, please mark as *Not Separately Priced (NSP*.

Product Service Code: 6650 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

DADA Production Unit, IAW PD 26M-258A-OP, Rev. 2, dated 16 Jun 2026 (Attachment 1). CLINS 0003-0004 are for the Production Unit requirement of minimum:1, maximum:38. However, there is no guarantee that a Delivery Order (DO) will be issued. The Government reserves the right to purchase in increments up to the maximum quantity specified with no limits on the number of DOs issued to purchase the quantities. A DO may be issued anytime from the time of award through 30 Sep 2030.

Based on when units are ordered, the unit prices shall be as follows:

1-38 units ordered from time of award through 30 Sep 2026 1-38 Units ordered from 01 Oct 2026

0003 through 30 Sep 2027 $__________;

1-38 Units ordered from 01 Oct 2027 through 30 Sep 2028 $__________;

1-38 Units ordered from 01 Oct 2028 through 30 Sep 2029 $__________;

and, 1-38 Units ordered from 01 Oct 2029 through 30 Sep 2030 $__________.

Ninety (90) days after contract award, Production Units will begin delivery. The Government will require a minimum of one (1) unit to a maximum of all thirty-eight

(38) Production Units per month.

The Production Units will be direct shipped to the PMEL. Specific delivery instructions will be included with each DO.

Product Service Code: 6650 Item UID Required: Yes Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

38 Each

Data - Production Units, IAW DD Form 1423 Exhibit A (FY26) and DIDs (Attachment 2, Exhibit A). A001 - COTS Manual - One (1) copy due no later than one (1) day after evaluation unit acceptance and one

(1) copy due concurrent with delivery of each unit.

Data - Production Units, IAW DD Form 1423 Exhibit B (FY27-FY31) and DIDs (Attachment 2, Exhibit B).

B001 COTS Manual - One (1) copy due concurrent with delivery of each unit.

Based on when units are ordered, the unit prices shall be as follows:

1-38 units ordered from time of award through 30 Sep 2026 1-38 units ordered from 01 Oct 2026 through 30 Sep 2027 $__________;

1-38 units ordered from 01 Oct 2027 through 30 Sep 2028 $__________;

1-38 units ordered from 01 Oct 2028 through 30 Sep 2029 $__________;

and, 1-38 units ordered from 01 Oct 2029 through 30 Sep 2030 $__________.

If not separately pricing data, please mark as *Not Separately Priced (NSP*.

The Government will require the manual for CLIN 0001 unit to be delivered IAW DD 1423 (Attachment 2). Specific delivery instructions will be included on subsequent DOs.

Product Service Code: 6650 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

38 Each

Option Period 01

DADA Production Unit, IAW PD 26M-258A-OP, Rev. 2, dated 16 Jun 2026 (Attachment 1). CLINS 0005-0006 are for the Production Unit requirement of minimum:1, maximum:38. However, there is no guarantee that a Delivery Order (DO) will be issued. The Government reserves the right to purchase in increments up to the maximum quantity specified with no limits on the number of DOs issued to purchase the quantities. A DO may be issued anytime from the time of award through 30 Sep 2031.

Based on when units are ordered, the unit prices shall be as follows:

1-38 Units ordered from 01 Oct 2030 through 30 Sep 2031 $__________.

Ninety (90) days after contract award, Production Units will begin delivery. The Government will require a minimum of one (1) unit to a maximum of all thirty-eight

(38) Production Units per month.

The Production Units will be direct shipped to the PMEL. Specific delivery instructions will be included with each DO.

Product Service Code: 6650 Item UID Required: Yes Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

38 Each

Option Period 01

Data - Production Units, IAW DD Form 1423 Exhibit B (FY27-FY31) and DIDs (Attachment 2, Exhibit B).

B001 COTS Manual - One (1) copy due concurrent with delivery of each unit.

Based on when units are ordered, the unit prices shall be as follows:

1-38 units ordered from 01 Oct 2030 through 30 Sep 2031 $__________.

If not separately pricing data, please mark as *Not Separately Priced (NSP*.

Product Service Code: 6650 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

38 Each

Description/Specifications/Statement of Work 26M-258A-OP Dual Axis Digital Autocollimator

Requirements Dual Axis Digital Autocollimator In Accordance With (IAW) Purchase Description (PD) 26M-258A-OP, Rev. 2, dated 16 Jun 2026

Packaging and Marking

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Inspection and Acceptance

Proposal Evaluation Unit - Inspection and Acceptance will be completed by AFMETCAL IAW Purchase Description 26M-258A-OP, Rev. 2, dated 16 Jun 2026 (Attachment 1). The unit submitted for testing as part of the proposal will serve as the Proposal Evaluation Unit (CLIN 0001).

Production Units - Units shall undergo a kind, condition, count inspection upon receipt at PMEL. Production units will be directly shipped to the PMELs using the attached Anticipated Delivery Locations (Attachment 3).

Invoices shall not be submitted in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) through Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) until units have passed acceptance testing. The contractor will be authorized to invoice upon notification from the Contract Administrator.

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Proposal Evaluation Unit - Inspection and acceptance will be completed by AFMETCAL in accordance with PD 26M-258A-OP, Rev. 2, dated 16 Jun 2026 (Attachment 1). The unit submitted for testing as part of the proposal will serve as the Proposal Evaluation Unit.

DoDAAC: FY2333 CountryCode: USA

FY2333 AFLCMC WNM

CP 740 788 5172, 813 IRVING WICK DR W BLDG 4 DR 14

HEATH, OH 43056-6116

UNITED STATES

Deanna Neece Email: deanna.neece.1@us.af.mil Telephone: 9377135983

Destination Instructions: One (1) copy due concurrent with delivery of CLIN 0001 to AFMETCAL.

DoDAAC: FY2333 CountryCode: USA

FY2333 AFLCMC WNM

CP 740 788 5172, 813 IRVING WICK DR W BLDG 4 DR 14

HEATH, OH 43056-6116

UNITED STATES

Deanna Neece Email: deanna.neece.1@us.af.mil Telephone: 9377135983

Destination Instructions: Inspection and acceptance of Production Units will be completed by PMELs within 30 days of receipt.

DoDAAC: FA2263 CountryCode: USA

FA2263 AFLCMC ROMK AFMETCAL

ADMIN ONLY NO REQTN CP 740 788 5045, 813 IRVING WICK DR W BLDG HORTON

HEATH, OH 43056-6116

UNITED STATES

Christine Patterson Email: christine.patterson.1@us.af.mil

Destination Instructions: Data Requirements due concurrent with delivery of CLIN 0003.

DoDAAC: FA2263 CountryCode: USA

FA2263 AFLCMC ROMK AFMETCAL

ADMIN ONLY NO REQTN CP 740 788 5045, 813 IRVING WICK DR W BLDG HORTON

HEATH, OH 43056-6116

UNITED STATES

Christine Patterson

Destination Instructions: Inspection and acceptance of Production Units will be completed by PMELs within 30 days of receipt.

DoDAAC: FA2263 CountryCode: USA

FA2263 AFLCMC ROMK AFMETCAL

ADMIN ONLY NO REQTN CP 740 788 5045, 813 IRVING WICK DR W BLDG HORTON

HEATH, OH 43056-6116

UNITED STATES

Christine Patterson

Destination Instructions: Data Requirements due concurrent with delivery of CLIN 1001.

DoDAAC: FA2263 CountryCode: USA

FA2263 AFLCMC ROMK AFMETCAL

ADMIN ONLY NO REQTN CP 740 788 5045, 813 IRVING WICK DR W BLDG HORTON

HEATH, OH 43056-6116

UNITED STATES

Christine Patterson Email: christine.patterson.1@us.af.mil

Deliveries or Performance

Proposal Evaluation Unit - As part of a proposal, the offeror must provide an exact unit to be tested and evaluated. The unit shall arrive at AFMETCAL, Heath, OH no later than the proposal due date.

Production Units - Deliveries on CLIN 0003 must have requisition numbers prior to shipment. Production units will be directly shipped to the PMELs using the attached Anticipated Delivery Locations (Attachment 3).

Production Units - Delivery is due 90 days after contract award or 30 days after completion of previous DO, whichever is later. Delivery shall be a minimum:1, maximum:All and continue at that rate every 30 days until all deliveries are complete. DIRECT SHIP - REQUISITION NUMBERS REQUIRED - Do not ship units without requisition numbers. Requisition numbers are required except for units that are shipping to the AFLCMC/ROMK (AFMETCAL) Receiving, Heath OH address. The REQUISITION NUMBER, NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER (NSN), the MARK FOR ACCOUNT (number), and ATTENTION PMEL TYPE (number) must be plainly displayed on the outside of each shipping container. Contact the contract administrator for NSN and requisition numbers. Units shall undergo a kind, condition, count inspection upon receipt at each PMEL location.

Units may arrive at destination no earlier than seven (7) days before the required delivery date.

Accelerated delivery is not permitted without coordination through the contract administrator.

Line Item Delivery Schedule Estimated Quantity Address and POC Special Handling/Notes

Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to delivery 30 Calendar Days One (1) Proposal Evaluation Unit shall arrive at AFMETCAL, Heath, OH, no later than the proposal due date.

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: FY2333 CountryCode: USA

FY2333 AFLCMC WNM

CP 740 788 5172, 813

IRVING WICK DR W

BLDG 4 DR 14

HEATH, OH 43056-6116

UNITED STATES

Deanna Neece Email: deanna.neece.1@ us.af.mil Telephone: 9377135983

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to delivery 30 Calendar Days One (1) copy due concurrent with delivery of Proposal Evaluation Unit IAW DD 1423 (Attachment 2, Exhibit A)

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: FY2333 CountryCode: USA

FY2333 AFLCMC WNM

CP 740 788 5172, 813

IRVING WICK DR W

BLDG 4 DR 14

HEATH, OH 43056-6116

UNITED STATES

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Deanna Neece Email: deanna.neece.1@ us.af.mil Telephone: 9377135983

Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to delivery 90 Calendar Days after contract award. Delivery shall be a min:1, max:All and continue at that rate every 30 days until all deliveries are complete.

38 Each Ship To DoDAAC: FA2263 CountryCode: USA

FA2263 AFLCMC ROMK

AFMETCAL

ADMIN ONLY NO

REQTN CP 740 788

5045, 813 IRVING WICK

DR W BLDG HORTON

HEATH, OH 43056-6116

UNITED STATES

Christine Patterson Email: christine.patterson.

1@us.af.mil

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to delivery 1 Calendar Days after contract award IAW DD 1423 (Attachment 2, Exhibits A and B);

concurrent with delivery of each Production Unit. Delivery shall be a min:1, max:All and continue at that rate every 30 days until all deliveries are complete.

38 Each Ship To DoDAAC: FA2263 CountryCode: USA

FA2263 AFLCMC ROMK

AFMETCAL

ADMIN ONLY NO

REQTN CP 740 788

5045, 813 IRVING WICK

DR W BLDG HORTON

HEATH, OH 43056-6116

UNITED STATES

Christine Patterson Email: christine.patterson.

1@us.af.mil

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to delivery 90 Calendar Days after contract award. Delivery shall be a min:1, max:All and continue at that rate every 30 days until all deliveries are complete.

38 Each Ship To DoDAAC: FA2263 CountryCode: USA

FA2263 AFLCMC ROMK

AFMETCAL

ADMIN ONLY NO

REQTN CP 740 788

5045, 813 IRVING WICK

DR W BLDG HORTON

HEATH, OH 43056-6116

UNITED STATES

Christine Patterson Email: christine.patterson.

1@us.af.mil

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to delivery 90 Calendar Days after contract award IAW DD 1423 (Attachment 2, Exhibits A and B);

concurrent with delivery of each Production Unit. Delivery shall be a min:2, max:10 and continue at that rate every 30 days until all deliveries are complete.

38 Each Ship To DoDAAC: FA2263 CountryCode: USA

FA2263 AFLCMC ROMK

AFMETCAL

ADMIN ONLY NO

REQTN CP 740 788

5045, 813 IRVING WICK

DR W BLDG HORTON

HEATH, OH 43056-6116

UNITED STATES

Christine Patterson Email: christine.patterson.

1@us.af.mil

FoB Details Contractor Destination

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. Jan 1991

Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions. (Jan 2023)

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

"Payment request" and "receiving report" are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall-

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items-

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

Combo - Receiving Report when unit is shipped. Invoice when unit is accepted.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

N/A

(Contracting Officer: Insert either "Invoice 2in1" or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) ) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF "combo" document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC F03000 Issue By DoDAAC FA2263 Admin DoDAAC FA2263 Inspect By DoDAAC FA2263 Ship To Code FA2263 Ship From Code __________ Mark For Code __________ Service Approver (DoDAAC) __________ Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) __________ Accept at Other DoDAAC __________ LPO DoDAAC __________ DCAA Auditor DoDAAC __________ Other DoDAAC(s) __________ (*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert "See Schedule" or "Not applicable.")

(**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

christine.patterson.1@us.af.mil

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or "Not applicable.")

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

(End of clause)

Special Contract Requirements

Contract Clauses Ombudsman - Pursuant to DAF Contract Policy Memo 26-C-13

(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 OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Col(S) Paul W. Tinker, Deputy Director, Acquisition Excellence & Program Execution Directorate, AFLCMC/AQ-AZ, Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/ASCA@us.af.mil.

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 inquiries shall be directed to the contracting officer.

(End of clause)

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-3 Gratuities. Apr 1984 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. (Alternate I) Jun 2020 Alternate I Nov 2021 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. Jun 2020 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. Jan 2017 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. Dec 2014 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Mar 2026 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors. (Deviation 2026-O0040, Revision 1) Apr 2026 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. May 2024 52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. May 2024 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2021 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. Oct 2018 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Mar 2023

52.233-1 Disputes. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Apr 2026 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price). Apr 2012 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service). Apr 1984

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2011 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. Dec 2022 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product. Apr 1992 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support. Jan 2023 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services. Jan 2023 252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Country that is a State

Sponsor of Terrorism.

May 2019

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. Jan 2023 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. Feb 2024 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. Mar 2022 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. Apr 2022 252.225-7013 Duty-Free Entry. Aug 2025 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. Jun 2013 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. Jan 2023 252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Jun 2023 252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small

Business Concerns.

Jan 2023

252.227-7015 Technical Data-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Jan 2025 252.227-7037 Validation of Asserted Restrictions on Technical Data. Jan 2025 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. Dec 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment. Dec 2022 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services. Nov 2023 252.244-7001 Contractor Purchasing System Administration. (Alternate I) Jan 2025 Alternate I Jan 2025 252.246-7007 Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and Avoidance System. Jan 2023 252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts. Jan 2023 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Oct 2024

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.216-18 Ordering. (Aug 2020)

Ordering (Aug 2020)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from date of award through 30 September 2031 (if option is exercised)[insert dates].

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) A delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when-

(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor's fax number; or

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either-

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor's email address.

(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

(End of clause)

52.216-19 Order Limitations. (Oct 1995)

Order Limitations (Oct 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than 1[insert dollar figure or quantity], the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor-

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of 39[insert dollar figure or quantity];

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of 39[insert dollar figure or quantity]; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 30 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 15 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

(End of clause)

52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity. (Deviation 2026-O0038) (Feb 2026)

Indefinite Quantity (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the ordering period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order, which may include order options to be exercised after the ordering period of this contract but before the end of the period of performance of the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order, including options exercised, to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's ordering period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 30 September 2031[insert date].

(End of clause)

52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity. (Mar 1989)

Option for Increased Quantity (Mar 1989)

The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days prior to the end of FY30 or by issuance of a bilateral modification[insert in the clause the period of time in which the Contracting Officer has to exercise the option]. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of clause)

52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item. (Mar 1989)

Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item (Mar 1989)

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule.

The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days prior to the end of FY30 or by issuance of a bilateral modification[insert in the clause the period of time in which the Contracting Officer has to exercise the option]. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of clause)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998)

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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/ ____ ____[Insert one or more Internet addresses]

(End of clause)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. (Nov 2020)

Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

(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[insert regulation name] (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation. (Jan 2023)

ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Automatic identification device" means a device, such as a reader or interrogator, used to retrieve data encoded on machine-readable media.

"Concatenated unique item identifier" means-

(1) For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code, enterprise identifier, and unique serial number within the enterprise identifier; or

(2) For items that are serialized within the original part, lot, or batch number, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code;

enterprise identifier; original part, lot, or batch number; and serial number within the original part, lot, or batch number.

"Data matrix" means a two-dimensional matrix symbology, which is made up of square or, in some cases, round modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern and uses the Error Checking and Correction 200 (ECC200) specification found within International Standards Organization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission

(IEC) 16022.

"Data qualifier" means a specified character (or string of characters) that immediately precedes a data field that defines the general category or intended use of the data that follows.

"DoD recognized unique identification equivalent" means a unique identification method that is in commercial use and has been recognized by DoD. All DoD recognized unique identification equivalents are listed at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html.

"DoD item unique identification" means a system of marking items delivered to DoD with unique item identifiers that have machine-readable data elements to distinguish an item from all other like and unlike items. For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier and a unique serial number. For items that are serialized within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier; the original part, lot, or batch number; and the serial number.

" Enterprise " means the entity (e.g., a manufacturer or vendor) responsible for assigning unique item identifiers to items.

" Enterprise identifier" means a code that is uniquely assigned to an enterprise by an issuing agency.

"Government's unit acquisition cost" means-

(1) For fixed-price type line, subline, or exhibit line items, the unit price identified in the contract at the time of delivery;

(2) For cost-type or undefinitized line, subline, or exhibit line items, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery; and

(3) For items produced under a time-and-materials contract, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery.

"Issuing agency" means an organization responsible for assigning a globally unique identifier to an enterprise, as indicated in the Register of Issuing Agency Codes for ISO/ IEC 15459, located at http://www.aimglobal.org/?Reg_Authority15459.

"Issuing agency code" means a code that designates the registration (or controlling) authority for the enterprise identifier.

"Item" means a single hardware article or a single unit formed by a grouping of subassemblies, components, or constituent parts.

" Lot or batch number" means an identifying number assigned by the enterprise to a designated group of items, usually referred to as either a lot or a batch, all of which were manufactured under identical conditions.

"Machine-readable" means an automatic identification technology media, such as bar codes, contact memory buttons, radio frequency identification, or optical memory cards.

"Original part number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise at item creation to a class of items with the same form, fit, function, and interface.

"Parent item" means the item assembly, intermediate component, or subassembly that has an embedded item with a unique item identifier or DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

"Serial number within the enterprise identifier" means a combination of numbers, letters, or symbols assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like and unlike item and is never used again within the enterprise.

"Serial number within the part, lot, or batch number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like item within a part, lot, or batch number assignment.

"Serialization within the enterprise identifier" means each item produced is assigned a serial number that is unique among all the tangible items produced by the enterprise and is never used again. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the enterprise identifier.

"Serialization within the part, lot, or batch number" means each item of a particular part, lot, or batch number is assigned a unique serial number within that part, lot, or batch number assignment. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier.

"Type designation" means a combination of letters and numerals assigned by the Government to a major end item, assembly or subassembly, as appropriate, to provide a convenient means of differentiating between items having the same basic name and to indicate modifications and changes thereto.

"Unique item identifier" means a set of data elements marked on items that is globally unique and unambiguous. The term includes a concatenated unique item identifier or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

"Unique item identifier type" means a designator to indicate which method of uniquely identifying a part has been used. The current list of accepted unique item identifier types is maintained at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html.

(b) The Contractor shall deliver all items under a contract line, subline, or exhibit line item.

(c) Unique item identifier.

(1) The Contractor shall provide a unique item identifier for the following:

(i) Delivered items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more, except for the following line items:

Contract Line, Subline, or

Exhibit Line Item Number Item Description

SEE SCHEDULE __________

(ii) Items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is less than $5,000 that are identified in the Schedule or the following table:

Contract Line, Subline, or

Exhibit Line Item Number Item Description

SEE SCHEDULE __________

(If items are identified in the Schedule, insert "See Schedule in this table.)

(iii) Subassemblies, components, and parts embedded within delivered items, items with warranty requirements, DoD serially managed reparables and DoD serially managed nonreparables as specified in Attachment Number __________.

(iv) Any item of special tooling or special test equipment as defined in FAR 2.101 that have been designated for preservation and storage for a Major Defense Acquisition Program as specified in Attachment Number __________.

(v) Any item not included in (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) for which the contractor creates and marks a unique item identifier for traceability.

(2) The unique item identifier assignment and its component data element combination shall not be duplicated on any other item marked or registered in the DoD Item Unique Identification Registry by the contractor.

(3) The unique item identifier component data elements shall be marked on an item using two dimensional data matrix symbology that complies with ISO/IEC International Standard 16022, Information technology - International symbology specification - Data matrix; ECC200 data matrix specification.

(4) Data syntax and semantics of unique item identifiers. The Contractor shall ensure that-

(i) The data elements (except issuing agency code) of the unique item identifier are encoded within the data matrix symbol that is marked on the item using one of the following three types of data qualifiers, as determined by the Contractor:

(A) Application Identifiers (AIs) (Format Indicator 05 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information

Technology - EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard.

(B) Data Identifiers (DIs) (Format Indicator 06 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology

- EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard.

(C) Text Element Identifiers (TEIs) (Format Indicator 12 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with the Air Transport Association Common Support Data Dictionary; and

(ii) The encoded data elements of the unique item identifier conform to the transfer structure, syntax, and coding of messages and data formats specified for Format Indicators 05, 06, and 12 in ISO/IEC International Standard 15434, Information Technology - Transfer Syntax for High Capacity Automatic Data Capture Media.

(5) Unique item identifier.

(i) The Contractor shall-

(A) Determine whether to-

(1) Serialize within the enterprise identifier;

(2) Serialize within the part, lot, or batch number; or

(3) Use a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent (e.g. Vehicle Identification Number); and

(B) Place the data elements of the unique item identifier (enterprise identifier; serial number; DoD recognized unique identification equivalent; and for serialization within the part, lot, or batch number only: original part, lot, or batch number) on items requiring marking by paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, based on the criteria provided in MIL- STD-130, Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property, latest version;

(C) Label shipments, storage containers and packages that contain uniquely identified items in accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-129, Military Marking for Shipment and Storage, latest version; and

(D) Verify that the marks on items and labels on shipments, storage containers, and packages are machine readable and conform to the applicable standards. The contractor shall use an automatic identification technology device for this verification that has been programmed to the requirements of Appendix A, MIL-STD-130, latest version.

(ii) The issuing agency code-

(A) Shall not be placed on the item; and

(B) Shall be derived from the data qualifier for the enterprise identifier.

(d) For each item that requires item unique identification under paragraph (c)(1)(i), (ii), or (iv) of this clause or when item unique identification is provided under paragraph (c)(1)(v), in addition to the information provided as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall report at the time of delivery, as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report, the following information:

(1) Unique item identifier.

(2) Unique item identifier type.

(3) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(4) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(5) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number).

(6) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number).

(7) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number).

(8) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used).

(9) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(10) Government's unit acquisition cost.

(11) Unit of measure.

(12) Type designation of the item as specified in the contract schedule, if any.

(13) Whether the item is an item of Special Tooling or Special Test Equipment.

(14) Whether the item is covered by a warranty.

(e) For embedded subassemblies, components, and parts that require DoD item unique identification under paragraph (c)(1)(iii) of this clause or when item unique identification is provided under paragraph (c)(1)(v), the Contractor shall report as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the following information:

(1) Unique item identifier of the parent item under paragraph (c)(1) of this clause that contains the embedded subassembly, component, or part.

(2) Unique item identifier of the embedded subassembly, component, or part.

(3) Unique item identifier type.**

(4) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(5) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(6) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number).**

(7) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number).**

(8) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number).**

(9) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used).**

(10) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(11) Description.

** Once per item.

(f) The Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraphs (d) and (e) of this…