Solicitation - FA465426R0011.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION

NUMBER

FA465426R0011

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB) INVITATION

FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP) REQUEST

FOR PROPOSAL

3. DATE ISSUED

10 Sep 2026

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NUMBER 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 6. PROJECT NUMBER

27-5000

7. ISSUED BY CODE: FA4654

FA4654 434 CONF LGC

448 MUSTANG AVE, ADMINISTRATIVE ONLY NO REQUISITIONS

GRISSOM ARB, IN 46971-5000

UNITED STATES

Jarred Gentile, Email: jarred.gentile.1@us.af.mil Telephone: 765 688-2807 Jarred Gentile, Email: jarred.gentile.1@us.af.mil Telephone: 765 688-2807

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

FA4654 434 CONF LGC

ADMINISTRATIVE ONLY NO REQUISITIONS, 448 MUSTANG AVE

GRISSOM ARB, IN 46971-5000

UNITED STATES

9. FOR

INFORMATION

CALL:

a. NAME Jarred Gentile

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 765 688-2807

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

10.THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

Project Title: Repair Fire Suppression System - Bldg. 434 Project Location: Grissom Air Reserve Base. Indiana

The Contractor shall provide all labor, management, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, and engineering/design services necessary to repair and restore to full operational status the fire protection deluge and pre-action systems to Bldg 434.

11. The contractor shall begin performance within calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving 10 365 award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ). FAR 52.211-10

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

YES NO

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) 1 04:00 PM local time (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes 25 Sep 2026 containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected. 14

Computer generated. STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48CFR) 53.236-1(d)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED

STATES CODE AT

10 U.S.C 3204(a) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document

Contractor agrees to furnish and return copies to issuing office.)

and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31c. DATE

Computer generated. STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form Repair Fire Protection Systems - Hangar 6

NAICS: 238220

Size Standard: USD 19,000,000.00 Annual receipts

Product Service Code: J042

FA465426R0011

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies / Services Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

All work, materials, labor required to repair facility 434 as indicated in the statement of work. EEIC 52495.

Product Service Code: J042 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

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Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

ELIMINATION OF USE OF CLASS I OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (ODS)

a. Contractors shall not:

Provide any service or product with any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that requires the use of a Class I ODS in the test, operation, or maintenance of any system, subsystem, item, component, or process; or Provide any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that establishes a test, operation, or maintenance requirement that can only be met by use of a Class I ODS as part of this contract/order.

b. For the purposes of Department of the Air Force policy, the following products that are pure (i.e., they meet the relevant product specification identified in AFI 32-7086 ) are Class I ODSs:[AR2]

Halons: 1011, 1202, 1211, 1301, and 2402;

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs): CFC-11, CFC-12, CFC-13, CFC-111, CFC-112, CFC-113, CFC-114, CFC-115, CFC-211, CFC-212, CFC- 213, CFC-214, CFC-215, CFC-216, and CFC-217, and the blends R-500, R-501, R-502, and R-503; and Carbon Tetrachloride, Methyl Chloroform, and Methyl Bromide.

CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS

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

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

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.

When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with DAFI 31-101, Integrated Defense and DODMAN5200.02_DAFMAN 16-1405 , Air Force Personnel Security Program.

Requirements The Contractor shall provide all labor, management, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, and engineering/design services necessary to repair and restore to full operational status the fire protection deluge and pre-action systems in Hangar 6 at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana per the attached Statement of Work.

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

1. Site Visit will be 17 SEPTEMBER 2026 @ 1130 hrs.

2. Questions are due by 21 SEPTEMBER 2026.

Reference Section L in the solicitation for required proposal submission requirements.

Reference FAR provision 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services, for full offeror evaluation factors.

Contracting Officer Information:

Jarred S. Gentile Telephone: 765-688-2807 Email: Jarred.Gentile.1@us.af.mil

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.

FA465426R0011

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Section D - Packaging and Marking

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Other Instructions: See Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Acceptance/inspection criteria.

DoDAAC: F5D312 CountryCode: USA

F5D312 434 MSG CE

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP, 641 READINESS CIRCLE

GRISSOM ARB, IN 46971-5000

UNITED STATES

Section F - Deliveries or Performance Overall Contract Delivery Period

Line Item Delivery Schedule Quantity Address and POC

1 Job

Period of Performance From 01 Oct 2026 To 30 Sep 2027

Section G - Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative. Dec 1991 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018 252.236-7000 Modification Proposals--Price Breakdown. Dec 1991

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.

(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.

(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 F87700 Issue By DoDAAC FA4654 Admin DoDAAC FA4654 Inspect By DoDAAC F5D312 Ship To Code ____ Ship From Code ____ Mark For Code ____ Service Approver (DoDAAC) F5D312 Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) F5D312 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.

Not applicable

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

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

(End of clause)

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Section H - Special Contract Requirements

Section I - Contract Clauses

HEALTH AND SAFETY ON GOVERNMENT INSTALLATIONS

In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall:

Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and

Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes The contracting officer may, by written order, direct Department of the Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards and/or health/safety standards as may be required in the performance of this contract and any adjustments resulting from such direction will be in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract.

Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the contracting officer, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract.

OMBUDSMAN

(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, Ms. Amy York, AFRC/PKO, 555 Robins Parkway, Suite 263, Robins AFB GA 31098. Comm: 478-327-1614. Email: amy.york.1@us.af.mil. 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 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

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. Jan 2017 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. Jan 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 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

52.209-10 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 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors. (Deviation 2026-O0040, Revision 1) Apr 2026 52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. May 2024 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. Oct 2018 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Mar 2023

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (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

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 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors. Jan 2023 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. May 2024 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services. Jan 2023 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. Jan 2023 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 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006 252.236-7005 Airfield Safety Precautions. Dec 1991 252.246-7004 Safety of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for Military Operations. Oct 2010 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Oct 2024

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.236-7001 Contract Drawings and Specifications. (Aug 2000)

CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS (AUG 2000)

(a) The Government will provide to the Contractor, without charge, one set of contract drawings and specifications, except publications incorporated into the technical provisions by reference, in electronic or paper media as chosen by the Contracting Officer.

(b) The Contractor shall-

(1) Check all drawings furnished immediately upon receipt;

(2) Compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work;

(3) Promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies;

(4) Be responsible for any errors that might have been avoided by complying with this paragraph (b); and

(5) Reproduce and print contract drawings and specifications as needed.

(c) In general--

(1) Large-scale drawings shall govern small-scale drawings; and

(2) The Contractor shall follow figures marked on drawings in preference to scale measurements.

(d) Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the misdescription of details of work that are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or that are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work. The Contractor shall perform such details as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

(e) The work shall conform to the specifications and the contract drawings identified on the following index of drawings:

Title File Drawing No.

(End of clause)

Section J - List of Attachments

Number Attachment Name Attachment Description Reference Identifier Date Line Item

01 Grissom Air Reserve Base Standards Grissom ARB Base Standards 09 Sep

Grissom DBIDS - How to Request Base Access

Grissom DBIDS - How to Request Base Access 09 Sep

03 Financial Institution Reference Sheet Financial Institution Reference Sheet 09 Sep

Grissom ARB Environmental Requirements

Grissom ARB Environmental Requirements 09 Sep

Grissom ARB Bio Identification and Notification

Grissom ARB Bio Identification and Notification 09 Sep

06 E_Statement_of_Work Statement of Work 26 Aug

Section K - Representations, Certification, & Other Statements

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2022 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls. Oct 2016 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. May 2022 252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region-Representation. Jun 2023

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

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

(May 2021)

PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (MAY 2021)

The Offeror is not required to complete the representation in this provision if the Offeror has represented in the provision at 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, that it "does not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument."

(a) Definitions. "Covered defense telecommunications equipment or services," "covered mission," "critical technology," and "substantial or essential component," as used in this provision, have the meanings given in the 252.204-7018 clause, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services, of this solicitation.

(b) Prohibition. Section 1656 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91) prohibits agencies from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service to carry out covered missions that uses covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov for entities that are excluded when providing any equipment, system, or service to carry out covered missions that uses covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless a waiver is granted.

(d) Representation. If in its annual representations and certifications in SAM the Offeror has represented in paragraph (c) of the provision at 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, that it "does" provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument, then the Offeror shall complete the following additional representation:

The Offeror represents that it [ ] will [ ] will not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to DoD in the performance of any award resulting from this solicitation.

(e) Disclosures. If the Offeror has represented in paragraph (d) of this provision that it "will provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services," the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(1) A description of all covered defense telecommunications equipment and services offered (include brand or manufacturer; product, such as model number, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable).

(2) An explanation of the proposed use of covered defense telecommunications equipment and services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition referenced in paragraph (b) of this provision.

(3) For services, the entity providing the covered defense telecommunications services (include entity name, unique entity identifier, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if known).

(4) For equipment, the entity that produced or provided the covered defense telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known).

(End of provision)

Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters Proposal submission requirements. Failure to meet the full submission requirements may result in your proposal being rejected.

1. Complete Standard Form 1442, signed, with pricing, and any relevant provisions filled in.

2. Offerors shall submit past performance information for two recent and relevant projects with their proposal. To ensure secure transmission, offerors may request a DoD SAFE (Secure Access File Exchange) link from the Contracting Officer for the encrypted submission of this information.

3. Offerors shall submit technical capability statements as the prime contractor, for any subcontractors, and teaming arrangements for any subcontractors. The capability statement shall show objective information on labor, material, and equipment that the offeror obtains, or how they will obtain it, to complete the project.

If applicable, valid Teaming Arrangements for subcontractors shall be submitted as well as the subcontractor's capability statement.

4. Enter the following language as applicable:

- A bid guarantee is not required for proposals under $150,000. - Awards between $35,000 and $150,000.

In accordance with FAR clause 52.228-13 (Alternative Payment Protections), the awardee shall provide one (1) of the following payment protections within ten

(10) calendar days of award: A payment bond; or an Irrevocable Letter of Credit (ILC).

- Awards exceeding $150,000: Performance and payment bonds (100% of contract price) will be required in accordance with FAR clause 52.228-15.

5. Submit the Financial Institution Reference Sheet with your proposal.

6. All proposals shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer via e-mail.

7. Ensure any contractors or subcontractors that are expected to work this project have a clean background report to get authorization to enter Grissom ARB.

Please also reference the attached Grissom DBIDS form to identify the required forms of identification to receive base access (REAL ID).

8. Data Rights. The Government will retain Unlimited Data Rights to all drawings submitted to the contractor, as well as drawings submitted to the Government, by the contractor.

o 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 Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation.

Jan 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management-Registration. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System. Mar 2023

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2026) (Deviation)

Evaluation factors. 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 will be used to evaluate offers:

1. Past Performance - Two references for recent and relevant past performance

2. Technical Capability and Subcontractor Teaming Arrangements (Pass or Fail) - Brief capability statement showing objective information on labor, material, and equipment that the offeror obtains, or how they will obtain it, to complete the project. If applicable, valid Teaming Arrangements for subcontractors shall be submitted as well as the subcontractor's capability statement.

3. Price

Past performance is approximately equal to price. Technical Capability is pass or fail. Failing the technical capability requirement will result in the proposal being rejected by the Government.

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

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FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038) (Feb 2026)

Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(a) Evaluation factors. 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 will be used to evaluate offers:

[Insert evaluation factors in the relative order of importance. For requests for proposals, state: Evaluation factors other than price when combined are [significantly more important than price/approximately equal to price/significantly less important] than price. For invitations for bids, list only price and price-related factors.]

Past Performance

Technical Capability and Subcontractor Teaming Arrangements

Price

(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

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

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