Solicitation - W912HZ26QA032 Professional Appearance.pdf

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AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

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Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

Supply of SPARK Plasma Sintering System SPS2000Instrument Name:

Product Service Code : 3695

W912HZ26QA032

Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Additional Information/Notes

TOTAL BID:

Base Bid (CLIN's 000)1-0004).....................................................................$_______________

Option Bid (CLIN 0005)...............................................................................$_______________

Total Price (CLIN's 0001-0005)...................................................................$_______________

DELIVERY:

Please list the earliest delivery date that you can accommodate? __________________

Will you be able to accommodate the July 30, 2026 delivery and installation date?

Yes ____ No ____

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Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price

Amount

0001 Spark Plasma Sintering System (Model SPS2000) - Main Unit See Continuation of Description - Product Description for additional information.

Model Number: SPS2000 Product Service Code: 3695 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 334516 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

0002 Spark Plasma Sintering System (Model SPS2000) - DC Pulse Generator Upgrade for 70kN/300A (46kVA) See Continuation of Description - Product Description for additional information.

Model Number: SPS2000

1 Each

Product Service Code: 3695 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 334516 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

0003 Spark Plasma Sintering System (Model SPS2000) - Cal Nano Upgraded High Strength Graphite Tooling Package Control Unit See Continuation of Description - Product Description for additional information.

Model Number: SPS2000 Product Service Code: 3695 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 334516 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

0004 Spark Plasma Sintering System (Model SPS2000) - Shipping and Installation Costs See Continuation of Description - Product Description for additional information.

Model Number: SPS2000 Product Service Code: 3695 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 334516 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

Option Line Item

OPTION Spark Plasma Sintering System (Model SPS2000) - Option for a Chiller Unit See Continuation of Description - Product Description for additional information.

Model Number: SPS2000 Product Service Code: 3695 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 334516 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

Continuation of Description

Purchase Description

Description of Requirements for SPARK Plasma Sintering System (Model SPS2000)

The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Environmental Laboratory (EL) is recognized worldwide as the problem solver in environmental science and engineering research for US Army, the Department of Defense, and the Nation. R&D activities address a multitude of environmental issues to advance civil works, water resources, military installations, and the warfighter. Research activities include ecosystem restoration, ecological resources, and contaminant management, risk and decision science, environmental sensing, ecological modeling and forecasting, environmental security, and environmentally sustainable material.

ERDC, EL, Environmental Chemistry Branch (EPC) has a need to purchase a Spark Plasma Sintering system for the synthesis and densification of materials in support of their research and mission. The needs for this requirement must meet the following specifications: Please see List of Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments for Table of Specifications - ATTACHMENT 1 - Required Specifications

Delivery Location:

Attn: CEERD-EPC, Jared S. Cobb

Environmental Chemistry Branch, Bldg. 3299

3909 Halls Ferry Road

Vicksburg, MS 39180

Delivery POC:

Jared S. Cobb

Email: Jared.S.Cobb@usace.army.mil

Phone: 601-634-2715

Delivery Date: The SPARK Plasma Sintering system must be delivered and available for installation no later than (NLT) July 30, 2026.

*** END OF NARRATIVE ***

Requirements Supply of SPARK Plasma Sintering System SPS2000

Continuation of Inspection and Acceptance

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

0001 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Refer to Purchase Description (PD) for Inspection/Acceptance locations and criteria.

DoDAAC: W81EWF CountryCode: USA

W2R2 USA ENGR R&D CTR

WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION, 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-6133

UNITED STATES

Jared Smith

0002 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Refer to Purchase Description (PD) for Inspection/Acceptance locations and criteria.

DoDAAC: W81EWF CountryCode: USA

W2R2 USA ENGR R&D CTR

WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION, 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-6133

UNITED STATES

Jared Smith

0003 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Refer to Purchase Description (PD) for Inspection/Acceptance locations and criteria.

DoDAAC: W81EWF CountryCode: USA

W2R2 USA ENGR R&D CTR

WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION, 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-6133

UNITED STATES

Jared Smith

0004 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Refer to Purchase Description (PD) for Inspection/Acceptance locations and criteria.

DoDAAC: W81EWF CountryCode: USA

W2R2 USA ENGR R&D CTR

WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION, 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-6133

UNITED STATES

Jared Smith

Option Line Item

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Refer to Purchase Description (PD) for Inspection/Acceptance locations and criteria.

DoDAAC: W81EWF CountryCode: USA

W2R2 USA ENGR R&D CTR

WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION, 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-6133

UNITED STATES

Jared Smith

Continuation of Deliveries or Performance

0001 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 30 Jul 2026

1 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: W81EWF CountryCode: USA

W2R2 USA ENGR R&D CTR

WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION, 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD VICKSBURG,

MS 39180-6133 UNITED STATES

Jared S. Cobb, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

0002 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 30 Jul 2026

1 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: W81EWF CountryCode: USA

W2R2 USA ENGR R&D CTR

WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION, 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD VICKSBURG,

MS 39180-6133 UNITED STATES

Jared Cobb, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

0003 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 30 Jul 2026

1 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: W81EWF CountryCode: USA

W2R2 USA ENGR R&D CTR

WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION, 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD VICKSBURG,

MS 39180-6133 UNITED STATES

Jared Cobb, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

0004 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 30 Jul 2026

1 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: W81EWF CountryCode: USA

W2R2 USA ENGR R&D CTR

WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION, 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD VICKSBURG,

MS 39180-6133 UNITED STATES

Jared Cobb, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

Option Line Item

Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 30 Jul 2026

1 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: W81EWF CountryCode: USA

W2R2 USA ENGR R&D CTR

WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION, 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD VICKSBURG,

MS 39180-6133 UNITED STATES

Jared Cobb, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

Continuation of Accounting and Appropriation Data

ADMINISTRATIVE DATA:

Reference Solicitation W912HZ26QA032 for the purchase of a SPARK Plasma Sintering System (Model SPS2000)

CONTRACTOR POINTS OF CONTACT:

TBD

Phone: TBD

E-Mail: TBD

TECHNICAL POC:

Jared Smith

Phone: 601-634-3113

E-Mail: Jared.C.Smith@usace.army.mil

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING POINTS OF CONTACTs:

Contract Specialist

Ms. Crystal North

Phone: 601-634-2445

E-mail: Crystal.E.North@usace.army.mil

Contracting Officer

Mr. David Ammermann

Phone: 217-373-4490

E-mail: David.G.Ammermann@usace.army.mil

INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS:

(1) A proper invoice must be in accordance with FAR 32.905 (b)(1), or invoice instructions contained elsewhere in this document.

(2) Submit invoice via email to: CEFC.CEFC-payments@usace.army.mil and CEERD- EL_Acquisitions@usace.army.mil

To avoid delay in payment a copy must also be sent to Jared.C.Smith@usace.army.mil

(3) If more than one invoice is required, the contractor's final invoice shall be submitted within 45 days after the final period of performance date specified in the contract. The invoice must be clearly marked "final" and submitted as outlined above. In addition, a copy must be sent to: Crystal.

E.North@usace.army.mil

Invoices must be submitted to all locations indicated in order for payment to be processed.

Only a warranted contracting officer, acting within their appointed limits, has the authority to issue modifications or otherwise change the terms and conditions of this contract. If an individual other than the contracting officer attempts to make changes to the terms and conditions of this contract, you shall not proceed with the change and shall immediately notify the contracting officer.

Proceeding with any work not authorized by the contracting officer will be at the contractor's own risk.

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Contract Clauses

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.

2017-01

52.204-13 System for Award Management- Maintenance. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-03

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.

(Deviation 2026-O0040, Revision 1)

2026-04

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving.

2024-05

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management.

2018-10

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

2023-03

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

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.

2011-09

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.

2022-12

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

2024-05

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

2023-01

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium.

2023-01

252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program.

2024-02

252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities.

2022-04

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime.

2023-01

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

2023-06

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

2018-12

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. 2006-12

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea.

2024-10

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation.

2023-01

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; 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 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)

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions.

2023-01

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 ____

Issue By DoDAAC ____ Admin DoDAAC ____ Inspect By DoDAAC ____ Ship To Code ____ 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.

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

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

(End of clause)

Addendum to Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to- Know Information.

2024-05

52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-04

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors.

2022-03

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity- Separately Priced Line Item.

1989-03

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 15 days of exercising

. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for the option under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of clause)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

1998-02

Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov

(End of clause)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. 2020-11

Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR (a) Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

The use in this solicitation or contract of any (b) Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR ) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" 2 after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

List of Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments

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Identifier Document Name

Document Description

Reference Identifier

Date Line Item

Page Numbers

Document Type

Provided Under Separate Cover

0001 ATTACHMENT

1 - Requi red Specif ications

Specification 31 May

1 Attachment No

0002 ATTACHMENT

2 - Propo sal Data S heet

ATTACHMENT 2

- Proposal Data Sheet

May

2 Attachment No

Solicitation Provisions

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-7 System for Award Management- Registration. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2022-09

252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls.

2016-10

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

2023-03

252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime.

2022-05

252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region- Representation.

2023-06

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

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

2021-05

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)

Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1.0 General Information

1.1 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Solicitation W912HZ26Q032 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) with the intent to award as a simplified acquisition. This requirement is set aside for small business (restricted to small businesses) utilizing NAICS 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees.

1.2 Quote shall be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Crystal North, Crystal.E.

North@usace.army.mil and the Contracting Officer, Mr. David Ammermann, David.G.

Ammermann@usace.army.mil. Quotes are due on or before June 23, 2026 no later than (NLT) 2:

00 PM CST. Questions may be submitted NLT June 18, 2026, 2:00 PM CST.

1.3 In accordance with RFO FAR 4.203-1(b) Offerors or quoters are required to have an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM when they submit an offer or quotation, and at the time of award in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. If you are not actively registered in the SAM database at the time of proposal submission, an award CANNOT be made to your company. You may register electronically at http://www.sam.gov.

1.4 Offeror's Responsibility. It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure the completeness and accuracy of his or her Quote. Corrections will not be made by the Government. The Offeror is responsible for reading all information contained in this solicitation and all attachments, if applicable. Offerors should check the SAM.gov website often for any information regarding this solicitation and/or amendments to this solicitation. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that their quotes are received prior to the scheduled closing date and time. Emails and quotes must be clearly identified as being submitted for Solicitation Number W912HZ26Q032 Spark Plasma Sintering System.

1.5 Policy on Requests by Prospective offerors for Assistance in the Preparation of Quotes. It is the policy of the Corps of Engineers to not provide any assistance to prospective offerors in the preparation of their quotes. However, this is not meant to preclude offeror's requests for information or clarification. Information will be provided if it is available and releasable, while clarification will be provided in all cases.

1.6 Offerors shall respond to all requirements of the solicitation document. Offerors are cautioned not to alter or disassemble the solicitation.

1.7 Provide your price information using the bid schedule in Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs.

1.8 Provide quote signature from authorized official in block 30a-c.

1.9 Your quote should list part numbers, and specifications to include materials listing.

1.10 Provide Proposal Data Information by completing Attachment 2: Proposal Data Sheet

2.0 Basis for Award. The Government intends to award one contract to the responsible Lowest Price Technically Acceptable offeror whose proposal is responsive to the solicitation.

In order for the quote to be technically acceptable it must:

a) Demonstrate its ability to provide a brand name Spark Plasma Sintering System (SPS2000 Series) that meets the specifications listed in the Product Description.

b) Demonstrate its ability to deliver and install the brand name Spark Plasma Sintering System (SPS2000 Series) within the time frame specified in the Product Description.

3.0 Communications Concerning the Solicitation

3.1 All questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted to the Government via email to Crystal.E.North@usace.army.mil and David.G.Ammermann@usace.army.mil. The Government will accept questions. Questions may be submitted NLT June 18, 2026, 2:00 PM CST. Answers to questions will be provided via live Q&A document.

3.2 The offeror shall NOT engage into any form of contact with Government personnel regarding this requirement prior to submission of quote except the POC identified above. Contact regarding the requirements set forth in this RFQ shall only occur with the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer. Discussion or information obtained via other sources could make you ineligible for award if deemed a conflict of interest or a violation of the Procurement Integrity Act.

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Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

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:

Lowest Price Technically Acceptable: Technical Acceptability and Price

(b) . The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding Options (if applicable) 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) . A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the Notice of award 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.

Addendum to Solicitation Provisions

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions.

2024-09

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

2017-01

52.217-4 Evaluation of Options Exercised at Time of Contract Award.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

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

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

1998-02

Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov

(End of provision)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions.

2020-11

Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) (a) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

The use in this solicitation of any (48 CFR (b) Defense Acquisition…