Solicitation - FA561326Q0029.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

FA561326Q0029

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME Sujin Hawkins

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (no collect calls) 676-8071

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

24 Jun 2026

04:00 PM

9. ISSUED BY CODE: FA5613

FA5613 700 CONS PK

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES, UNIT 3076

APO, AE 09021-3076

UNITED STATES

Sujin Hawkins, Email: carleen.clinger@us.af.mil Telephone: 676-8071 Carleen Clinger, Email: carleen.clinger@us.af.mil Telephone: 676-8071

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

SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

333922

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

Created On:

15 May 2026, 10:48 AM Central European Summer Time

Solicitation/Contract Form 721 APS Baggage Conveyor System

721 APS Baggage Conveyor Product Service Code: 3910

FA561326Q0029

Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies / Services Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

System Design Complete, Building

The Contractor shall provide a complete system design in accordance with the specifications set forth in the Appendix _SOW_Cover Purchase Description (PD) and Appendix C_AF DRAWING

BRM1B5-01.

Note: The requirement includes mandatory travel to attend a post-award conference at Ramstein Air Base, Germany (NOT GOVERNMENTFUNDED)

Product Service Code: 3910 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

Outbound Baggage Conveyor The Contractor shall manufacture and deliver a complete outbound baggage conveyor system in accordance with the Appendix _SOW_Cover PD paragraph 3.1.1., Appendix A_SOW_Outbound Baggage Conveyor and Appendix C_AF Drawing

BRM1B5-01.

All equipment, operation and maintenance manuals, and illustrated parts breakdown shall be provided in accordance with Appendix _SOW_Cover PD paragraph

3.4. Documentation and Table 2 -

Distribution of Data Requirements.

Product Service Code: 3910 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

Removal and Disposal of Existing Equipment The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to remove and dispose of the existing outbound baggage conveyor system in accordance with the Appendix _SOW_Cover PD paragraph 3.1.2., Appendix B_SOW_Existing Equipment Removal, and Appendix C_AF DRAWING

BRM1B5-01.

Disposal must occur off-base following all applicable US, Department of the Air Force, and local laws including German.

Product Service Code: 3910 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

System Installation & Quality Conformance Test Complete

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment to install the outbound baggage in accordance with the Appendix _SOW_Cover PD Section 3.3, Appendix A_SOW_Outbound Baggage Conveyor, and Appendix C_AF DRAWING

BRM1B5-01.

At the completion of the System Checkout Test, performed in accordance with the requirements of the Appendix _SOW_Cover PD paragraph 4.2.1. System Checkout Test, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer (CO) or authorized government representative the required equipment certifications and the written certification that the system has passed the requirements of the System Checkout Test.

The Quality Conformance Test shall be performed in accordance with the Appendix _SOW_Cover PD paragraph

4.2.2. Quality Conformance Test.

The contractor shall perform all orientation prior to the start of the quality conformance test in accordance with Appendix _SOW_Cover PD paragraph 3.5. Orientation.

Product Service Code: 3910 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

System Reliability Test Complete & Acceptance

The Contractor shall demonstrate that the system meets all final performance and reliability standards in accordance with the Appendix _SOW_Cover PD section

4.2.3. Reliability Demonstration

Test. This test phase begins immediately following the successful completion of the Quality Conformance Test. This includes submission of the as-built drawings identified in paragraph

3.4.6. As-Built Drawings of the

Appendix _SOW_Cover PD and other technical documents as listed in the attachments and includes final acceptance of the system by theGovernment.

Product Service Code: 3910 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

System Data

The Contractor shall deliver all data items in accordance with Appendix _SOW_Cover PD paragraph

3.4 Documentation through 3.4.5.

As-Built Drawings, Appendix _SOW_Cover PD Table 2 Data Requirements, and paragraphs 4.2 and 4.3 of Appendix A_SOW_Outbound Baggage Conveyor.

This CLIN is Not Separately Priced(NSP).

Product Service Code: 3910 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

Requirements 721 APS Baggage Conveyor

Packaging and Marking The contractor is responsible for shipping all materials at its expense and shall use the following shipping and packaging information:

Ship To:

721 APS/TROP

Building 3333 Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany 66877

Note: Add to the shipping label the verbiage, "To be offloaded and opened by the Contractor or Contractor's Representative."

In addition, the following information should be included on the shipping label:

MARK FOR: ___________________________________

Contractor Name Contractor or Contractor Representative Name Local Commercial Phone Number Building Number

Inspection and Acceptance Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: See Statement of Work (SOW) for Acceptance/inspection criteria.

DoDAAC: F3NT07 CountryCode: USA

721 APS FMB

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES, UNIT 3295 ATTN TR

APO, AE 09094-3334

UNITED STATES

Angel Soto Email: angel.soto.2@us.af.mil Telephone: 4906371464445

Destination Instructions: See Statement of Work (SOW) for Acceptance/inspection criteria.

DoDAAC: F3NT07 CountryCode: USA

721 APS FMB

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES, UNIT 3295 ATTN TR

APO, AE 09094-3334

UNITED STATES

Angel Soto Email: angel.soto.2@us.af.mil

Destination Instructions: See Statement of Work (SOW) for Acceptance/inspection criteria.

DoDAAC: F3NT07 CountryCode: USA

721 APS FMB

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES, UNIT 3295 ATTN TR

APO, AE 09094-3334

UNITED STATES

Angel Soto Email: angel.soto.2@us.af.mil

Destination Instructions: See Statement of Work (SOW) for Acceptance/inspection criteria.

DoDAAC: F3NT07 CountryCode: USA

721 APS FMB

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES, UNIT 3295 ATTN TR

APO, AE 09094-3334

UNITED STATES

Angel Soto Email: angel.soto.2@us.af.mil Telephone: 4906371464445

0005 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Destination Instructions: See Statement of Work (SOW) for Acceptance/inspection criteria.

DoDAAC: F3NT07 CountryCode: USA

721 APS FMB

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES, UNIT 3295 ATTN TR

APO, AE 09094-3334

UNITED STATES

Angel Soto Email: angel.soto.2@us.af.mil

Destination Instructions: See Statement of Work (SOW) for Acceptance/inspection criteria.

DoDAAC: F3NT07 CountryCode: USA

721 APS FMB

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES, UNIT 3295 ATTN TR

APO, AE 09094-3334

UNITED STATES

Angel Soto Email: angel.soto.2@us.af.mil Telephone: 4906371464445

Deliveries or Performance

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

Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to delivery 120 Calendar Days Date of Award

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: F3NT07 CountryCode: USA

721 APS FMB

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES, UNIT 3295 ATTN TR

APO, AE 09094-3334

UNITED STATES

Angel Soto Email: angel.soto.2@us.af.mil Telephone: 4906371464445

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to delivery 270 Calendar Days Date of Award

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: F3NT07 CountryCode: USA

721 APS FMB

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES, UNIT 3295 ATTN TR

APO, AE 09094-3334

UNITED STATES

Angel Soto Email: angel.soto.2@us.af.mil Telephone: 4906371464445

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to delivery 300 Calendar Days Date of Award

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: F3NT07 CountryCode: USA

721 APS FMB

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES, UNIT 3295 ATTN TR

APO, AE 09094-3334

UNITED STATES

Angel Soto Email: angel.soto.2@us.af.mil Telephone: 4906371464445

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to delivery 330 Calendar Days Date of Award

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: F3NT07 CountryCode: USA

721 APS FMB

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES, UNIT 3295 ATTN TR

APO, AE 09094-3334

UNITED STATES

Angel Soto Email: angel.soto.2@us.af.mil Telephone: 4906371464445

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to delivery 360 Calendar Days Date of Award

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: F3NT07 CountryCode: USA

721 APS FMB

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES, UNIT 3295 ATTN TR

APO, AE 09094-3334

UNITED STATES

Angel Soto Email: angel.soto.2@us.af.mil Telephone: 4906371464445

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to delivery 390 Calendar Days Date of Award

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: F3NT07 CountryCode: USA

721 APS FMB

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES, UNIT 3295 ATTN TR

APO, AE 09094-3334

UNITED STATES

Angel Soto Email: angel.soto.2@us.af.mil Telephone: 4906371464445

FoB Details Contractor Destination

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 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas). Jun 1997

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

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

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions.

As prescribed in 232.7004 (b), use the following clause: 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.

Invoice and Receiving Report (Combo) - Commodities (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.

Invoice 2-in-1 - Services Construction and Facilities Management Invoice If you select "Construction and Facilities Management Invoice" an Inspector and Acceptor need to be assigned.

(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.] Contractor: Select "EDA" on the entry page to pre-populate the data when creating a new document/invoice.

(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

FA561326Q0029

https://wawf.eb.mil/

Pay Official DoDAAC __F87700__

Issue By DoDAAC _FA5613___

Admin DoDAAC __FA5613__

Inspect By DoDAAC _F3NT07___

Ship To Code _F3NT07___

Ship From Code _N/A___

Mark For Code __N/A__

Service Approver (DoDAAC) __F3NT07__

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) _F3NT07___

Accept at Other DoDAAC _N/A___

LPO DoDAAC _N/A___

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC _N/A___

Other DoDAAC(s) _N/A___

- The Acceptor must fill-in the AAI and SDN fields: > AAI (Agency Accounting Identifier) = paying office, i.e. 387700 for DFAS Limestone (part of the LoA (Long Line of Accounting) > SDN (Standard Document Number) is the Contract/TO Number.

(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.

IMPORTANT: - Funded SubCLINs shall be invoiced if part of the contract and EUR and $ amounts must be referenced in the description field of each Info-SubCLIN.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F. - Foreign vendors must enter their banking information on the HEADER tab. Banking data can be added to the PIEE database to automatically complete the respective fields.

- EC VAT FORMS (ELECTRONIC VALUE ADDED TAX FORM) / ELEKTRONISCHE ABWICKLUNGSSCHEINE:

The completed EC VAT form can be downloaded from the PIEE/MyInvoice module. A YouTube tutorial is available in English and German language: https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XCjhhakvUU. If the contract and/or the eVAT Form is not showing in MyInvoice, you must contact DFAS EUROPE: Customer Service Inquiries, COMM: 011-49-631-7106-8829, DSN: 324-206-8829, or via email: DFAS-EUROPE-CUSTOMERSERVICE@MAIL.MIL. Always quote the contract and invoice number for inquiries.

(6) Unit Acceptors. Each unit should have at least two (2) active acceptors, and if required, inspectors. The following POCs need to be included in the email traffic after invoice submission in WAWF:

TSgt Daniel Craft, daniel.craft.1@us.af.mil and SSgt Angel Soto, angel.soto.2@us.af.mil

(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:

700 CONS/eCommerce Team, 700cons.pkp.ecommerce@us.af.mil. (2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if technical assistance is needed. (3) For PAYMENT ISSUES contact DFAS Columbus Customer Care Center: - AskDFAS Module: https://corpweb1.dfas.mil/askDFAS/custMain.action?mid=5300 and submit a ticket - Phone: +1-800-756-4571.

(End of clause)

Special Contract Requirements

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, 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: Comm: (49) 6371-47-2209 DSN: (314)480-2209

Alternate: Mr. Alexander Larsen AFICC/KU, UNIT 3103, APO, AE 09094-3103 AFICC/KU, Geb 404, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany

E-mail: alexander.larsen.1@us.af.mil Tel: Comm: (49) 6371-47-5938 DSN: (314)480-5938

(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.

Contractor Access to Air Force Installations

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

(b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following:

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

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

(d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with 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.

Contract Clauses RFO Provisions Incorporated by Full Text:

52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements--Notice and Representation.

As prescribed in , insert the following provision: 29.402-3(a)

Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements--Notice and Representation (Date)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Foreign person means any person other than a United States person.

Specified Federal procurement payment means any payment made pursuant to a contract with a foreign contracting party that is for goods, manufactured or produced, or services provided in a foreign country that is not a party to an international procurement agreement with the United States. For purposes of the prior sentence, a foreign country does not include an outlying area of the United States.

United States person as defined in (a)(30) means 26 U.S.C. 7701

(1) A citizen or resident of the United States;

(2) A domestic partnership;

(3) A domestic corporation;

(4) Any estate (other than a foreign estate, within the meaning of (a)(31)); and 26 U.S.C. 701

(5) Any trust if-

(i) A court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust; and

(ii) One or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust.

(b) Unless exempted, there is a 2 percent tax of the amount of a specified Federal procurement payment on any foreign person receiving such payment. See and its implementing regulations at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1 through 26 U.S.C. 5000C

1.5000C-7.

(c) Exemptions from withholding under this provision are described at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1(d)(5) through (7). The Offeror may claim an exemption from the withholding by using the Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments, available at www.irs.gov/

. Any exemption claimed and self-certified on the IRS Form W-14 is subject to audit by the IRS. Any disputes w14 regarding the imposition and collection of the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax are adjudicated by the IRS as the tax 26 U.S.C. 5000C is a tax matter, not a contract issue. The IRS Form W-14 is provided to the acquiring agency rather than to the IRS.

(d) For purposes of withholding under , the Offeror represents that 26 U.S.C. 5000C

FA561326Q0029

https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section7701&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section701&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section5000C&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.irs.gov/w14 https://www.irs.gov/w14 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section5000C&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section5000C&num=0&edition=prelim

(1) It is is not a foreign person; and

(2) If the Offeror indicates "is" in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, then the Offeror represents that--I am claiming on the IRS Form W-14 a full exemption, or partial or no exemption [ ] from the excise tax. Offeror must select one

(e) If the Offeror represents it is a foreign person in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, then--

(1) The clause at FAR 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements, will be included in any resulting contract; and

(2) The Offeror shall submit with its offer the IRS Form W-14. If the IRS Form W-14 is not submitted with the offer, exemptions will not be applied to any resulting contract and the Government will withhold a full 2 percent of each payment.

(f) If the Offeror selects "is" in paragraph (d)(1) and "partial or no exemption" in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror will be subject to withholding in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements, in any resulting contract.

(g) A taxpayer may, for a fee, seek advice from the IRS as to the proper tax treatment of a transaction. This is called a private letter ruling. Also, the IRS may publish a revenue ruling, which is an official interpretation by the IRS of the Internal Revenue Code, related statutes, tax treaties, and regulations. A revenue ruling is the conclusion of the IRS on how the law is applied to a specific set of facts. For questions relating to the interpretation of the IRS regulations go to https://

.www.irs.gov/help/tax-law-questions

(End of provision)

RFO Clauses Incorporated by Reference:

52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements

R-DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Reference:

252.209-7021Prohibition Relating to Conflicts of Interest in Consulting Services--Certification

252.219-7000 Advancing Small Business Growth

252.225-7000 Buy American--Balance of Payments Program Certificate

252.225-7035 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program Certificate

R-DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Full Text:

252.225-7020 Trade Agreements Certificate. Basic. As prescribed in 225.601(5), use the following provision: TRADE AGREEMENTS CERTIFICATE--BASIC (NOV 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Designated country end product," "non designated country end product," "qualifying country end product," and "U.S.-made end product" as used in this provision have the meanings given in the Trade Agreements--Basic clause of this solicitation.(b) Evaluation. The Government--(1) Will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of Part225 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; and(2) Will consider only offers of end products that are U.S.-made, qualifying country, or designated country end products unless--(i) There are no offers of such end products;(ii) The offers of such end products are insufficient to fulfill the Government's requirements; or(iii) A national interest waiver has been granted.(c) Certification and identification of country of origin.(1) For all line items subject to the Trade Agreements--Basic clause of this solicitation, the offeror certifies that each end product to be delivered under this contract, except those listed in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision, is a U.S.-made, qualifying country, or designated country end product.(2) The following supplies are other non designated country end products:

R-DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

252.204-7020 DoD Assessment Requirements

252.204-7021 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Requirements

FA561326Q0029

https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-law-questions https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-law-questions

252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout

252.204-7023 Reporting Requirements for Contracted Services

252.205-7000 Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders

252.211-7008 Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers

252.219-7003 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts)

252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program

252.225-7036 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program

252.229-7014 Contracts with Foreign Persons

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel

252.237-7019 Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees

252.225-7041 Correspondence in English.

252.225-7052 Restriction on the Acquisition of Certain Magnets, Tantalum, and Tungsten

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

252.247-7028 Application for U.S. Government Shipping Documentation/Instructions

R-DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.229-7001 Tax Relief. (Alternate I) (Apr 2020) Alternate I (Apr 2020)

Alternate I. As prescribed in 229.402-70(a) and (a)(2), use the following clause, which adds a paragraph (d) not included in the basic clause:

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: VAT RATE (PERCENTAGE): 19

(b) Invoices submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract shall be exclusive of all taxes or duties for which relief is available. 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)

252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation.

As prescribed in 211.274-5 (a), use the following clause:

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

(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

(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.

All items must comply with the following specific marking and shipping requirements:

1. Shipping Address:

721 APS/TROP

Building 3333 Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany 66877

2. Required Shipping Label Verbiage:

The following statement must be clearly printed on the shipping label:

"To be offloaded and opened by the Contractor or Contractor's Representative."

3. Additional Required Label Information:

MARK FOR:__________________________

Contractor Name Contractor or Contractor Representative Name Local Commercial Phone Number Building Number

(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 clause as follows:

(1) End items shall be reported using the receiving report capability in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) in accordance with the clause at 252.232-7003. If WAWF is not required by this contract, and the contractor is not using WAWF, follow the procedures at http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/.

(2) Embedded items shall be reported by one of the following methods--

(i) Use of the embedded items capability in WAWF;

(ii) Direct data submission to the IUID Registry following the procedures and formats at http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/; or

(iii) Via WAWF as a deliverable attachment for exhibit line item number (fill in) ___, Unique Item Identifier Report for Embedded Items, Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423.

(g) Subcontracts. If the Contractor acquires by subcontract any item(s) for which item unique identification is required in accordance with paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, the Contractor shall include this clause, including this paragraph (g), in the applicable subcontract(s), including subcontracts for commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

RFO Clause 52.228-3, and RFO Clause 52.228-4, Workers' Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) Workers' Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas apply to this contract if the SOW will be performed by U.S. Citizens or foreign nationals hired within the U.S.

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-3 Gratuities. Apr 1984 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 52.204-10 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 52.209-6 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 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (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 52.240-91 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 252.204-7012 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 252.222-7006 Restrictions on the Use of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements. Jan 2023 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium.