COMBINE SYNOPSIS Solicitation W911RZ26QA01.pdf

W911RZ-26-Q-A016

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

W911RZ-26-Q-A016

RNEC ABSOLYTE VRLA BATTERY CELLS BLDG. 1014

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation.

The quotes shall refer to the solicitation number W911RZ-26-Q-A016. This solicitation document incorporated provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulation FAC # 2026-01, dated 03/13/2026 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Change # DFARS Change 01/01/2026.

The Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) - Fort Carson intends to award a Firm- Fixed-Price Contract to a total small business set-aside for the acquisition of the brand name ABSOLYTE VRLA BATTERY CELLS BLDG. 1014 at Fort Carson, Colorado. See Performance Work Statement (PWS) for details. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is NAICS Code: 335910, Battery Manufacturing, size standard 1250 Employees. This will be a totally small business set aside. The Product Service Code (PCS) is for Service J059 Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment- Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components and for Product 6140 Batteries Rechargeable.

This contract is being solicited for: Period of Performance for Installation from 1 September 2026 to 1 December 2026.

Your points of contact regarding this requirement are as follows:

Contract Specialist, George Hargis at george.e.hargis.civ@army.mil Contracting Officer, Farah Surin at farah.surin.civ@army.mil.

This solicitation will close at 10:00 AM MDT on 22 May 2026.

Site visit recommended due to site conditions before submitting quotes.

The site visit is scheduled for 10:00 AM MDT on 18 May 2026 at Building 1014 aboard Fort Carson (See Attachment 3-Fort Carson Installation Map. Contractor’s need to go to the main gate visitor center located at 6012 Nelson Blvd, Fort Carson to get a visitor pass. All questions must be submitted no later than 10:00 AM MDT on 20 May 2026.

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform replacement of batteries as defined in this PWS. The contractor shall meet the standards in this contract.

ATTACHMENTS: Performance Work Statement (PWS) AMC Protest & Access to FT Carson

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2

ADDENDUM TO 52.222-41

ADDENDUM TO 52.222-42

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect 8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

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

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

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:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

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

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

8(A)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.

calls)

Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price

Amount

0001 Product Service Description: CLIN 0001 CN1-24 Battery Cells GNB Absolyte VRLA battery cells model 100A29, requirement one (1) string with a total of 24 each. IAW PWS Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing, labor to install, and transport new Absolyte VRLA battery cells, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative -terminate plate, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff and transport all materials and hardware to each site locations Plexiglass covers and standoff Alarm Control Unit Card Frame Model Number: GNB Absolyte VRLA battery cells model 100A29 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

24 Each

0002 Product Service Description: CLIN 0002 Load/Unload Misc Equipment Labor for removal Disposal of batteries and material Labor disassemble/assemble cells Perform testing on 48V DC Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

W911RZ26QA016

Continuation of Description

Requirements The contractor is required to conduct an on-site survey. The contractor shall provide labor, material, and personnel for dismantle and removal of existing GNB Absolyte VRLA battery cells model 100A29, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative - terminate plate, hazmat sorbent pillows, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff. The contractor shall remove existing Alarm/Control unit cable hardness from battery cells system, place aside and protect for future installation. Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and labor to install new Absolyte VRLA battery cells, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative - terminate plate, hazmat sorbent pillows, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff. Transport all materials and hardware to the site location. The battery cells shall be the same brands name and equal in amp hours. The battery cells shall not be refurbished or renewed. New Absolyte VRLA Battery cells model and requirements - Model 100G29 - one (1) String of 24 Battery cells. The contractor shall confirm the purchase order on hand before transport and install the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells to job site.

Product Service Code : 6140 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) : 335910

Product Service Code : J059 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) : 335910

Continuation of Inspection and Acceptance

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

0001 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: IAW 52.212-4 The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair /replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights- (1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and (2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

DoDAAC: W5K9BH CountryCode: USA

W6S2 SIG USANEC CARSON

BLDG 330, 4885 CHILES AVE

FORT CARSON, CO 80913-0000

UNITED STATES

Ryan Watson

0002 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Notify POC

DoDAAC: W5K9BH CountryCode: USA

W6S2 SIG USANEC CARSON

BLDG 330, 4885 CHILES AVE

FORT CARSON, CO 80913-0000

UNITED STATES

Ryan Watson

Continuation of Deliveries or Performance

0001 Delivery Schedule Delivery Estimated By Delivery Date 01 Sep 2026

24 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: W5K9BH CountryCode: USA

W6S2 SIG USANEC CARSON

BLDG 330, 4885 CHILES AVE FORT CARSON, CO 80913-0000 UNITED STATES

Ryan Watson

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: FoB Point

0002 Delivery Schedule Delivery Period From 01 May 2026 to 30 Oct 2026

1 EachQuantity

Address and POC Service Performance Site DoDAAC: W5K9BH CountryCode: USA

W6S2 SIG USANEC CARSON

BLDG 330, 4885 CHILES AVE FORT CARSON, CO 80913-0000 UNITED STATES

Ryan Watson

Special Handling/Notes

Period of Performance From 01 Sep 2026 To 01 Dec 2026

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government.

2020-06

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.

2021-11

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

2017-01

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (Deviation)

2026-02

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

2026-02

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

2026-02

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

2026-02

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

2026-02

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with 2026-02

Authorities and Remedies.

(Deviation)

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

2026-02

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.225-3 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act.

(Deviation)

2026-02

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

2024-05

52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

2021-11

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) 2026-02

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

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

252.204-7018 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

252.225-7056 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

252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts. 2023-01

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. (Tailored)

2023-01

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) As used in this clause- Definitions.

"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) The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process Electronic invoicing.

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

(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) The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF WAWF training.

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) Document submissions may be via web WAWF methods of document submission.

entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) The Contractor shall use the following information when WAWF payment instructions.

submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

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

document type(s):

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

(ii) For fixed price line items-

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

Combo

(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.

(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) The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Document routing.

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 HQ0490

Issue By DoDAAC

W911RZ

Admin DoDAAC W911RZ

Inspect By DoDAAC W5K9BH

Ship To Code N/A

Ship From Code N/A

Mark For Code N/A

Service Approver (DoDAAC) W5K9BH

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) W5K9BH

Accept at Other DoDAAC N/A

LPO DoDAAC N/A

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC N/A

Other DoDAAC(s) N/A

(4) The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes Payment request.

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) The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the Receiving report.

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.

COR: Mr. Ryan L Watson, ryan.l.watson.cov@army.mil

KO: Farah Surin; Farah.surin.civ@army.mil

KS: Mr. George Hargis, george.e.hargis.civ@army.mil

(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)

2026-02

52.213-4 Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Noncommercial).

(Deviation)

2026-02

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation) 2026-02

52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation) 2026-02

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.243-1 Changes-Fixed-Price. (Deviation 2026-O0038) (Alternate II)

2026-02 Alternate

II

2026-02

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

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative.

1991-12

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product.

1992-04

252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors.

2022-03

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

(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 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (48 CFR (b) ) Chapter 1 clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

List of Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

REGIONAL NETWORK ENTERPRISE CENTER (RNEC)

ABSOLYTE VALUE REGULATED LEAD-ACID (VRLA)

BATTERY CELLS RELACEMENT

BUILDING 1014 COMMUNICATIONS NODE 1

25 MARCH 2026

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal service contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract's terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. The United States (U.S.) Government shall not exercise supervision or control over the Contractor's employees performing the tasks herein. Such contract employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn shall be responsible to the U.S. Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to remove, furnish, and labor to install Absolyte Value Regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery cells 24 each, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative - terminate plate, hazmat sorbent pillows, Alarm/control cable hardness, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property (GFP) and government furnished services (GFS). The contractor shall perform to the standard in this contract.

1.2 Background: Upgrade the Fort Carson Regional Network Enterprise Center (RNEC) 48V Direct Current (DC) emergency power backup battery cells systems for Communications Node 1 building 1014. The current 48V Direct Current (DC) battery cells are over 12+ years old and due to environmental changes, this is causing failure of these battery cells require to be replaced every 15-20 years. Without battery backup, a power failure will cause an uncontrolled shutdown of core network distribution devices, risking equipment corruption that could prevent a successful restart even after generator power is restored. This failure would render all 85 downstream switches inoperable indefinitely, halting services for all organizations including Fort Carson Installation Garrison Commander and emergency services, impacting core logistical and emergency response capabilities.

1.3 Objectives: The objective of this contract is to provide, delivery, and installation new Absolyte VRLA battery cells, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative - terminate plate, hazmat sorbent pillows, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff for Communications Node 1 building 1014 on Fort Carson containment area. The contractor shall ensure the new battery cells are configured and connected to the existing power supply and control system, maintaining a minimum of 54 volts DC throughout the system, upon completion of this contract.

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall provide labor, material, and personnel for dismantle and removal of existing GNB Absolyte VRLA battery cells model 100A29, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative - terminate plate, hazmat sorbent pillows, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff. The contractor shall remove existing Alarm/Control unit cable hardness from battery cells system, place aside and protect for future installation.

Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and labor to install new Absolyte VRLA battery cells, modular steel tray housings, Positive +/Negative - terminate plate, hazmat sorbent pillows, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff. Transport all materials and hardware to the site location.

The battery cells shall be the same brands name and equal in amp hours. The battery cells shall not be refurbished or renewed.

New Absolyte VRLA Battery cells model and requirements - Model 100G29 - one (1) String of 24 Battery cells.

The contractor shall confirm the purchase order on hand before transport and install the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells to job site.

The contractor shall visually inspect the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells for cracks, leakage, bulges, swelling, which indicate potential internal damage. If damage is noted, immediately request an inspection by the carrier and file a concealed damage claim.

The contractor shall visually inspect the new modular steel tray housing for staining from leaking battery cells and damage to the steel tray housing, Inspecting the terminals and connection for cleanliness and corrosion buildup can hinder proper battery function. If there is a deficiency, the battery cell shall be replaced.

The contractor shall confirm that all miscellaneous hardware components are onsite.

The contractor shall be responsible for all necessary equipment for transportation loading and unloading new Absolyte VRLA battery cells and components to site location.

The contractor shall protect floor surface (parquetry floor, tiles floor, etc.) by mean of PVC foil or soft fiberboards during dismantle and removal work. Remove the protective measures after completion of work and clean the floor surface.

The contractor shall provide labor, material, and personnel for installation of the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells 24 each, modular steel tray housing, Positive +/Negative - terminate plate, and Hazmat sorbent pillows underneath one (1) string.

The contractor shall provide and install new Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff over battery cells terminals for protection. Match to existing configuration design.

The contractor shall reconnect existing Alarm/ Control unit cable hardness.

The contractor shall Bonding and Grounding battery Stacks to the existing Busbar using # 6 AWG IAW Absolyte GP Installation and Operation Manual Appendix C.

The contractor shall ensure the proper float voltage is maintained after being fully charged the ranch of 2.23 to 2.27 Volts Per Cell (VPC). The contractor shall document all battery charge levels, before, during, and after each test. Provide the documentation to the Government for review and comments.

The contractor shall create a report for a battery load test on each new battery and provide a report to RNEC POC for approval.

The Battery Load Test is to verify the new batteries as a system will support 500A for 2.00 hours and to ensure the power remains uninterrupted during load test and the battery system returns to normal state. The Contractor shall take readings from each of the battery cells and document the readings. Connect the load bank to the DC Power Plant and turn it up to 500A, the rectifiers will be shut off at this time, and the load test will begin. Take readings of the batteries at 30-minute intervals and document until a full 2.00-hour discharge test is reached - Attachment 2 Absolyte Battery Maintenance Report.

The contractor shall be responsible for labeling each battery with its own unique Identification (ID) number, match to existing design. Labeling shall be mechanically printed, not handwritten, and must be legible.

Perform fine cleaning of working area, remove all debris, and trash prior to final inspection. The government will accept the project at final inspection.

All hardware, materials and workmanship provided by the Contractor shall be warranted for a period of five -ten years or for the duration of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) warranty, whichever is longer for the new Absolyte Value Regulated Lead -acid (VRLA) Battery cells. The warranty shall cover all materials and labor necessary to resolve any problems resulting from defects in materials or workmanship. The warranty period shall commence upon successful completion of the requirements/provisions of this contract, receipt of all documentation and Government acceptance.

Provide a copy of the warranty after completion of this project.

The contractor shall recycle old batteries IAW Colorado and EPA Environmental guidelines.

1.5 Period of Performance: or Please refer to the contract 1 September 2026 - 1 December 2026 schedule for the contract's period of performance.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a QCP and program to ensure all work described in this contract is performed at or above the standard defined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The QCP is developed by the contractor for its internal use to ensure that it performs and delivers a high-quality service. The contractor's QCP is the means by which the contractor ensures all work complies with the requirements of the contract. The QCP identifies and corrects potential and actual problem areas throughout the entire scope of the contract.

1.6.1.1 The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The QCP shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of contract award. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer's (KO) acceptance in writing of proposed changes to the QC procedures. The contractor shall submit QCP changes within five (5) days to the KO and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for review and approval prior to implementation.

1.6.1.2 The Quality Control Plan shall address as a minimum:

1.6.1.2.1 Inspection Program. Included shall be a quality control inspection program covering all general and specific tasks included in the contract scope of work. It shall specify tasks or areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, the manner in which inspections are to be conducted, the titles of the individuals who will perform the inspections, and the percentage of the work that will be inspected on a recurring basis. In developing this inspection program, the Contractor shall identify the key activities and associated characteristics in each process that have a significant influence on specific services and provide for methods for evaluation of the selected characteristics.

1.6.1.2.2 Deficiency Identification. The QCP shall include a method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable as defined in the PRS. This shall contain processes for corrective action without dependence upon Government direction.

1.6.1.2.3 Deficiency Correction. The program shall contain process control and process performance measurement procedures that shall include how the Contractor shall implement preventive corrective actions. The Contractor shall demonstrate that it has designed quality into the delivery of services thereby mitigating the risk(s) associated with delivery of deficient or nonconforming services.

1.6.1.2.4 Documentation and Enforcement. The QCP shall include a method of documenting and enforcing quality control operations of both prime contractor and subcontractor work, including inspection and testing.

1.6.1.2.5 Trend Analysis. The QCP shall include a method of performing trend analysis and assessments using metrics.

1.6.1.2.6 Surveillance Methods. The QCP shall contain specific surveillance techniques for all contract services. The surveillance methods shall be comprehensive and adaptable to the reporting system of the plan.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The government shall evaluate the contractor's performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards and contract quality requirements are met. Contract quality requirements" means the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to ensure the product or service conforms to the contractual requirements. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, the performance threshold, and deductions, if applicable.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform services on Federal holidays.

New Year's Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Columbus Day

President's Day Veteran's Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day Christmas Day

Juneteenth

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 08:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must always maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Fort Carson, Colorado Installation see location below:

a. Communications Node 1 address - 5709 Wetzel Ave, Building 1014 Fort Carson, Co.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: Type of contract to be determined by Contracting Office and customer.

1.6.7 Security Requirements:

1.6.7.1 Access and general protection/security policy and procedures: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.2049, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. The contractor and subcontractor shall receive a visitor installation pass or Badges at Main Gate 1, Visitor Center Building 6012 off Highway 115 and Nelson Boulevard before entering Fort Carson installation.

The contractor is responsible for being aware of and complying with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control.

The contractor must consider delays caused by checks when entering and leaving the US installations, as this will not be separately reimbursed.

All personnel entering Fort Carson Installation are subject to random vehicle searches IAW the Fort Carson Random Anti-Terrorism Measures Program (RAMP)

1.6.7.2 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding; storage of materials and equipment provided for contractor use. The contractor will arrive at each site locations with the new Absolyte VRLA battery cells, modular steel tray housings, Positive + /Negative - plates, and Frame Retardant Transparent Module Cover (plexiglass) with standoff at the time of installation. There is no long-term storage or staging area for the materials; therefore, the contractor shall plan the work so that the battery cells and other materials are installed shortly after being delivered to the building.

The U.S. Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm's failure to comply with Installation Access Control (IAC) processing requirements.

At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW Army Regulation (AR) 190-13, "The Army Physical Security Program.

1.6.7.3 Escorts: The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract shall be escorted at all times by Fort Carson Government representative while accessing U.S. facilities or activities.

1.6.7.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Reserved

1.6.7.4.1 The contractor shall follow DOD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.223-7004, Drug-free Work Force.

1.6.7.5 Background Checks: The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by…