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This is an Amendment (Amendment 0001) to Invitation for Bids (IFB) W912CH26BA014 issued by Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal on October 19, 2026. The amendment extends the bid submission deadline from October 30, 2026 to November 13, 2026, and extends the bid opening date from November 3, 2026 to November 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time (Warren, MI). All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.
The underlying IFB seeks a single five-year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for Vision Correction Assembly components (NSN: 4240-01-631-8044, Part Number: 5-1-4208). The Government requires a minimum guaranteed quantity of 30,690 units with a maximum potential quantity of 1,216,196 units across five one-year ordering periods. Bids must be submitted electronically in English and U.S. dollars to specified Army personnel and must include unit prices and dollar amounts for Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) 0011, 0012, 0013, 0014, 0015, and 0016. The procurement is unrestricted and uses NAICS code 339115 (Ophthalmic Good Manufacturing). Bidders must obtain access to a restricted Technical Data Package (distribution code "D") prior to submission and must complete all required representations including small business subcontracting plans (if applicable), place of manufacture certifications, place of performance certifications, and arms control compliance certifications. Bids must be valid for a minimum of 120 calendar days. The solicitation is being conducted on an all-or-none basis with only one award anticipated.
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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.
Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:
(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of theoffer submitted;
or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE
RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER.
If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER
NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.
B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).
C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:
D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.
14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
(Signature of person authorized to sign)
15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(Signature of Contracting Officer)
16C. DATE SIGNED
Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)
6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER
9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBE
10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
CODE FACILITY CODE
J 1 23
0001 19 OCT 2026
W912CH
W6QK ACC- DTA
KO DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, 6501 EAST 11 MILE ROAD
WARREN, MI 48397-5000
UNITED STATES
EVAN GRAHAM, EMAIL: EVAN.J.GRAHAM3.CIV@ARMY.MIL TELEPHONE: 571-588-
SCD: PAS:
W912CH26BA014
30 SEP 2026
SEE SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
The Purpose of this Amendment is to incorporate the following changes:
1. Extend the Bid Submission deadline date from 30 OCT 2026 to 13 NOV 2026.
2. Extend the Bid Opening date from 03 NOV 2026 to 18 NOV 2026.
3. All other terms and conditions of this solicitation W912CH26BA014 remain unchanged.
KATHERINE MACFARLAND
19 OCT 2026
SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form
The following changes have been made:
Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified from:
A.1. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION
(a) This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is intended to result in the award of a single five-year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for the Vision Correction Assembly, National Stock Number (NSN): 4240-01-631-8044, Part Number: 5-1-4208. The resulting contract will establish pricing to be utilized through issuance of delivery orders, for discrete quantities during the period stated in the Schedule. The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum." Further, the quantities listed in this IFB and the resulting contract are estimates only and not a representation they will be ordered, nor is it a representation that conditions affecting Government needs will be stable. Please see Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) FAR 52.216-22: Indefinite Quantity for additional information.
(b) This IFB is issued on an unrestricted basis.
(c) There is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement. The TDP is distribution code "D", which limits access to Department of War (DoW) and U.S. DoW contractors only. Please see Section C.1. TDP Information for instructions on how to access this data. BIDDERS MUST BE GRANTED TDP ACCESS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A BID OR THE
BID SUBMISSION WILL BE REJECTED.
(d) Bidders are advised to carefully read and understand this entire IFB, including Sections L and M, prior to submitting a bid for evaluation. The Government will evaluate bids without discussions and does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in any bid. Therefore, all information necessary for the review and evaluation of a bid is to be contained within the bid submission.
(e) Bidders must complete all necessary fill-ins and representations throughout this IFB, including but not limited to:
(1) STANDARD FORM 33 (IFB COVER PAGE): Blocks 13 through 18;
(2) SECTION B: The unit prices and dollar amounts requested for CLINs 0011, 0012, 0013, 0014, 0015 and 0016;
(3) SECTION E: E.6. Inspection and Acceptance Points;
(4) SECTION F: F.1 Time of Delivery;
(5) SECTION K: RFO FAR 52.209-13 - Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements - Certification;
(6) SECTION K: RFO FAR 52.225-18 - Place of Manufacture;
(7) SECTION K: RFO FAR 52.214-14 - Place of Performance - Sealed Bidding;
(8) SECTION K: FAR 52.229-11 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements - Notice and Representation
(9) SECTION M: RFO FAR 52.219-2 - Equal Low Bids
Failure to complete all required fill-ins and representations may result in the rejection of a bid.
(f) Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of all IFB amendments by the date and time indicated for receipt of bids. If this IFB is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged. Please see Section A.5. Acknowledgement of Amendments and RFO FAR 52.214-3:
Amendments to IFBs for additional information.
(g) All bids received in response to this IFB shall be valid for a minimum of 120 calendar days. Please see RFO FAR 52.214-16: Minimum Bid Acceptance Period for additional information.
(h) Bid opening will be held with all Bidders and shall commence on November 03, 2026 at 1:00 p.
m. local time (Warren, MI). Due to security protocols at the Detroit Arsenal, bid opening will be held virtually. Bidder attendance at this event is not required. The Government will provide a Microsoft Teams link, teleconference number, and passcode prior to bid opening. Please contact the following personnel via e-mail, after IFB closes and at least 24 hours prior to bid opening, to receive this information:
Evan Graham
CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL
EMAIL: evan.j.graham3.civ@army.mil and
Katherine MacFarland
CONTRACTING OFFICER, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL
EMAIL: katherine.e.macfarland.civ@army.mil
A.2. IFB STRUCTURE
(a) NAICS. The Government will utilize NAICS code 339115 - Ophthalmic Good Manufacturing for this procurement. Failure to register via the System for Award Management (SAM) website for this NAICS code, prior to submitting a bid in response to this IFB, may preclude your firm from receiving an award. Bidders should be aware of how U.S. Small Business concerns are defined in RFO FAR part 19, RFO Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 219, and 13 CFR 121 Small Business Size Regulations. Bidders are advised to review 13 CFR 121.103, "How does SBA determine affiliation?", if applicable to this IFB.
(b) Ordering Periods and Delivery Orders. There will be five one-year ordering periods beginning the date of contract award.
(c) Delivery Orders.
(1) Future delivery orders will be awarded pursuant to RFO 52.216-18: Ordering, RFO 52.216-19: Order Limitations, RFO 52.216-22: Indefinite Quantity, and Section B of this IFB.
(2) Minimum Guaranteed Quantity. The minimum quantity of supplies the Government will acquire under the resulting contract is 30,690 EA. The Government will satisfy this minimum requirement by issuing the first delivery order for at least the stated minimum at time of contract award. The Government is not obligated to purchase any additional quantities beyond the minimum guaranteed quantity.
(3) Maximum Quantity. The maximum quantity of supplies that the Government may acquire under the resulting contract is 1,216,196 EA.
A.3. ELECTRONIC CONTRACTING
(a) All Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal IFBs will be publicized on the System for Award Management (SAM) website:
https://www.SAM.gov
Any additional attachments, including the TDP(s) when available electronically, will be separate attachments or links embedded in the IFB.
(b) Interested Bidders shall submit a completed IFB, including the Standard Form 33, via e-mail with the subject line "IFB Submission - W912CH-26-B-A014 (Contractor Name)" to the following personnel:
Evan Graham
CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL
EMAIL: evan.j.graham3.civ@army.mil and
Katherine MacFarland
CONTRACTING OFFICER, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL
EMAIL: katherine.e.macfarland.civ@army.mil
Once a bid is received, the Contract Specialist will reply to the respective Bidder indicating receipt of the submission. NOTE: FAX, HARDCOPY (PAPER), AND DVD/CD-ROM BIDS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED. HAND-CARRIED BIDS, WHETHER HARDCOPY OR ELECTRONIC, WILL ALSO
NOT BE ACCEPTED.
(c) Please pay close attention to the Issued By block on the cover page of this IFB for a closing date and time. The closing date and time is based on the local time of the listed location of the Issued By office. In accordance with RFO FAR 52.214-7: Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids, Bidders are responsible for submitting bids, and any revisions /modifications, so as to be received by the Government office designated in the IFB by the date and time specified.
(d) It is the Bidder's responsibility to ensure the bid is received by the date and time specified on the cover page of this IFB. In accordance with RFO FAR 52.214-7: Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids, if the bid was not received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure (in this case, received via e-mail) by the exact date and time specified on the cover page of this IFB, it will be determined late. Bid is defined to mean ALL volumes or parts required by the IFB are included in the electronic submission. Do not send encrypted proposals or emails as they will be determined unreadable and consequently not considered for award.
NOTE: There is no "expected" or "target" length of time for bid submission; size and content may be factors, therefore Bidders are strongly cautioned when submitting bids to allow adequate time for submission.
(e) IFBs may remain posted on SAM.gov after the IFB closing date. If the response deadline has passed for the IFB, vendors will no longer be able to submit electronic responses.
(f) Any award issued as a result of this IFB will be distributed electronically. In the event of a FOIA request for a copy of any award issued as a result of this IFB, or any subsequent modifications to the contract, the contract and modifications will be released, including the awarded unit price. This is the notice required by Executive Order 12600 (June 23, 1987) of the Government's intention to release unit prices in response to any request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 USC 552. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased as it appears in Section B of the contract and is NOT referring to nor does it include cost or pricing data /information. If a Bidder objects to such release in the base contract or contract modifications, the Bidder must notify the Contracting Officer in writing prior to the closing date identified in this IFB and include the rationale for the objection consistent with the provisions of FOIA. A release determination will be made based on the rationale given.
(g) All questions pertaining to this IFB shall be submitted via e-mail to the following personnel by October 15, 2026 at 2:30pm local time (Warren, MI):
Evan Graham
CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL
EMAIL: evan.j.graham3.civ@army.mil and
Katherine MacFarland
CONTRACTING OFFICER, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL
EMAIL: katherine.e.macfarland.civ@army.mil
Responses will be furnished via a Q&A log posting to SAM.gov or as an IFB amendment, if the information is necessary in submitting bids or if the lack thereof would be prejudicial to other prospective Bidders. Please see RFO FAR 52.214-6: Explanation to Prospective Bidders for additional information. The Government will review all questions received but is not obligated to answer questions submitted after the date/time noted above, prior to IFB close.
(h) For technical assistance in doing business with the Government, and doing business electronically, please visit the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) website to locate a regional center at: http://www.aptac-us.org
A.4. ALL OR NONE
(a) Bids in response to this IFB must be submitted for the total quantity of items identified in the
IFB:
(1) Only one award will be made as a result of this IFB.
(2) Bids submitted for less than the total quantities of all the items in this IFB will be deemed nonresponsive.
A.5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS
(a) Acknowledge all Government-issued IFB amendments by identifying the amendment number and its issue date below:
Amendment Number: Date:
A.6. ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL OMBUDSPERSON
(a) Information regarding the Ombudsperson for this contract is located at the following website:
https://tacom.army.mil/ombudsperson
Note: Website is best viewed using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
A.7. DISTRIBUTION AND DESTRUCTION OF EXPORT CONTROL TECHNICAL DATA
PACKAGE
(a) This IFB and the resulting contract contain technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Section 2751 of Title 22, United States Code) or the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (Chapter 58 Sections 48014852 of Title 50, United States Code). Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provision of DoD Directive 5230.25 and DoD Instruction 2040.02. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO
DISTRIBUTION OF THE TDP TO ALL SUBCONTRACTORS AT EVERY LEVEL.
(b) To be eligible to gain access to this export controlled TDP (via SAM.gov) a Bidder must have a current DD 2345, "Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement" certification on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS). To obtain certification, contractors must submit a DD Form 2345 to the United States (U.S.)/Canada Joint Certification Office (JCO), along with a copy of supporting documentation. DD Form 2345 and instructions can be found on the Joint Certification Program website at: http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers/Products /LogisticsApplications/JCP.aspx
Processing time is estimated at six (6) to ten (10) weeks after receipt. Upon receipt of certification, a Bidder may request the TDP in accordance with Section C.1. Technical Data Package Information.
(c) Upon completion of the purposes for which Government technical data has been provided, the Bidder, and all subcontractors, vendors, and sub-vendors of the Bidder, are required to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies thereof as may have been further distributed.
(d) Destruction of this technical data shall be accomplished by: shredding, pulping, burning, or melting any physical copies of the TDP and/or deletion or removal of downloaded TDP files from computer drives and electronic devices, and any copies of those files.
To:
A.1. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION
(a) This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is intended to result in the award of a single five-year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for the Vision Correction Assembly, National Stock Number (NSN): 4240-01-631-8044, Part Number: 5-1-4208. The resulting contract will establish pricing to be utilized through issuance of delivery orders, for discrete quantities during the period stated in the Schedule. The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum." Further, the quantities listed in this IFB and the resulting contract are estimates only and not a representation they will be ordered, nor is it a representation that conditions affecting Government needs will be stable. Please see Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) FAR 52.216-22: Indefinite Quantity for additional information.
(b) This IFB is issued on an unrestricted basis.
(c) There is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement. The TDP is distribution code "D", which limits access to Department of War (DoW) and U.S. DoW contractors only. Please see Section C.1. TDP Information for instructions on how to access this data. BIDDERS MUST BE GRANTED TDP ACCESS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A BID OR THE
BID SUBMISSION WILL BE REJECTED.
(d) Bidders are advised to carefully read and understand this entire IFB, including Sections L and M, prior to submitting a bid for evaluation. The Government will evaluate bids without discussions and does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in any bid. Therefore, all information necessary for the review and evaluation of a bid is to be contained within the bid submission.
(e) Bidders must complete all necessary fill-ins and representations throughout this IFB, including but not limited to:
(1) STANDARD FORM 33 (IFB COVER PAGE): Blocks 13 through 18;
(2) SECTION B: The unit prices and dollar amounts requested for CLINs 0011, 0012, 0013, 0014, 0015 and 0016;
(3) SECTION E: E.6. Inspection and Acceptance Points;
(4) SECTION F: F.1 Time of Delivery;
(5) SECTION K: RFO FAR 52.209-13 - Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements - Certification;
(6) SECTION K: RFO FAR 52.225-18 - Place of Manufacture;
(7) SECTION K: RFO FAR 52.214-14 - Place of Performance - Sealed Bidding;
(8) SECTION K: FAR 52.229-11 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements - Notice and Representation
(9) SECTION M: RFO FAR 52.219-2 - Equal Low Bids
Failure to complete all required fill-ins and representations may result in the rejection of a bid.
(f) Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of all IFB amendments by the date and time indicated for receipt of bids. If this IFB is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged. Please see Section A.5. Acknowledgement of Amendments and RFO FAR 52.214-3:
Amendments to IFBs for additional information.
(g) All bids received in response to this IFB shall be valid for a minimum of 120 calendar days. Please see RFO FAR 52.214-16: Minimum Bid Acceptance Period for additional information.
(h) Bid opening will be held with all Bidders and shall commence on November 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.
m. local time (Warren, MI). Due to security protocols at the Detroit Arsenal, bid opening will be held virtually. Bidder attendance at this event is not required. The Government will provide a Microsoft Teams link, teleconference number, and passcode prior to bid opening. Please contact the following personnel via e-mail, after IFB closes and at least 24 hours prior to bid opening, to receive this information:
Evan Graham
CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL
EMAIL: evan.j.graham3.civ@army.mil and
CONTRACTING OFFICER, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL
EMAIL: katherine.e.macfarland.civ@army.mil
A.2. IFB STRUCTURE
(a) NAICS. The Government will utilize NAICS code 339115 - Ophthalmic Good Manufacturing for this procurement. Failure to register via the System for Award Management (SAM) website for this NAICS code, prior to submitting a bid in response to this IFB, may preclude your firm from receiving an award. Bidders should be aware of how U.S. Small Business concerns are defined in RFO FAR part 19, RFO Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 219, and 13 CFR 121 Small Business Size Regulations. Bidders are advised to review 13 CFR 121.103, "How does SBA determine affiliation?", if applicable to this IFB.
(b) Ordering Periods and Delivery Orders. There will be five one-year ordering periods beginning the date of contract award.
(c) Delivery Orders.
(1) Future delivery orders will be awarded pursuant to RFO 52.216-18: Ordering, RFO 52.216-19: Order Limitations, RFO 52.216-22: Indefinite Quantity, and Section B of this IFB.
(2) Minimum Guaranteed Quantity. The minimum quantity of supplies the Government will acquire under the resulting contract is 30,690 EA. The Government will satisfy this minimum requirement by issuing the first delivery order for at least the stated minimum at time of contract award. The Government is not obligated to purchase any additional quantities beyond the minimum guaranteed quantity.
(3) Maximum Quantity. The maximum quantity of supplies that the Government may acquire under the resulting contract is 1,216,196 EA.
A.3. ELECTRONIC CONTRACTING
(a) All Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal IFBs will be publicized on the System for Award Management (SAM) website:
https://www.SAM.gov
Any additional attachments, including the TDP(s) when available electronically, will be separate attachments or links embedded in the IFB.
(b) Interested Bidders shall submit a completed IFB, including the Standard Form 33, via e-mail with the subject line "IFB Submission - W912CH-26-B-A014 (Contractor Name)" to the following personnel:
Evan Graham
CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL
EMAIL: evan.j.graham3.civ@army.mil and
Katherine MacFarland
CONTRACTING OFFICER, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL
EMAIL: katherine.e.macfarland.civ@army.mil
Once a bid is received, the Contract Specialist will reply to the respective Bidder indicating receipt of the submission. NOTE: FAX, HARDCOPY (PAPER), AND DVD/CD-ROM BIDS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED. HAND-CARRIED BIDS, WHETHER HARDCOPY OR ELECTRONIC, WILL ALSO
NOT BE ACCEPTED.
(c) Please pay close attention to the Issued By block on the cover page of this IFB for a closing date and time. The closing date and time is based on the local time of the listed location of the Issued By office. In accordance with RFO FAR 52.214-7: Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids, Bidders are responsible for submitting bids, and any revisions /modifications, so as to be received by the Government office designated in the IFB by the date and time specified.
(d) It is the Bidder's responsibility to ensure the bid is received by the date and time specified on the cover page of this IFB. In accordance with RFO FAR 52.214-7: Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids, if the bid was not received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure (in this case, received via e-mail) by the exact date and time specified on the cover page of this IFB, it will be determined late. Bid is defined to mean ALL volumes or parts required by the IFB are included in the electronic submission. Do not send encrypted proposals or emails as they will be determined unreadable and consequently not considered for award.
NOTE: There is no "expected" or "target" length of time for bid submission; size and content may be factors, therefore Bidders are strongly cautioned when submitting bids to allow adequate time for submission.
(e) IFBs may remain posted on SAM.gov after the IFB closing date. If the response deadline has passed for the IFB, vendors will no longer be able to submit electronic responses.
(f) Any award issued as a result of this IFB will be distributed electronically. In the event of a FOIA request for a copy of any award issued as a result of this IFB, or any subsequent modifications to the contract, the contract and modifications will be released, including the awarded unit price. This is the notice required by Executive Order 12600 (June 23, 1987) of the Government's intention to release unit prices in response to any request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 USC 552. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased as it appears in Section B of the contract and is NOT referring to nor does it include cost or pricing data /information. If a Bidder objects to such release in the base contract or contract modifications, the
Bidder must notify the Contracting Officer in writing prior to the closing date identified in this IFB and include the rationale for the objection consistent with the provisions of FOIA. A release determination will be made based on the rationale given.
(g) All questions pertaining to this IFB shall be submitted via e-mail to the following personnel by October 15, 2026 at 2:30pm local time (Warren, MI):
Evan Graham
CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL
EMAIL: evan.j.graham3.civ@army.mil and
Katherine MacFarland
CONTRACTING OFFICER, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL
EMAIL: katherine.e.macfarland.civ@army.mil
Responses will be furnished via a Q&A log posting to SAM.gov or as an IFB amendment, if the information is necessary in submitting bids or if the lack thereof would be prejudicial to other prospective Bidders. Please see RFO FAR 52.214-6: Explanation to Prospective Bidders for additional information. The Government will review all questions received but is not obligated to answer questions submitted after the date/time noted above, prior to IFB close.
(h) For technical assistance in doing business with the Government, and doing business electronically, please visit the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) website to locate a regional center at: http://www.aptac-us.org
A.4. ALL OR NONE
(a) Bids in response to this IFB must be submitted for the total quantity of items identified in the
IFB:
(1) Only one award will be made as a result of this IFB.
(2) Bids submitted for less than the total quantities of all the items in this IFB will be deemed nonresponsive.
A.5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS
(a) Acknowledge all Government-issued IFB amendments by identifying the amendment number and its issue date below:
Amendment Number: Date:
A.6. ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL OMBUDSPERSON
(a) Information regarding the Ombudsperson for this contract is located at the following website:
https://tacom.army.mil/ombudsperson
Note: Website is best viewed using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
A.7. DISTRIBUTION AND DESTRUCTION OF EXPORT CONTROL TECHNICAL DATA
PACKAGE
(a) This IFB and the resulting contract contain technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Section 2751 of Title 22, United States Code) or the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (Chapter 58 Sections 48014852 of Title 50, United States Code). Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provision of DoD Directive 5230.25 and DoD Instruction 2040.02. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO
DISTRIBUTION OF THE TDP TO ALL SUBCONTRACTORS AT EVERY LEVEL.
(b) To be eligible to gain access to this export controlled TDP (via SAM.gov) a Bidder must have a current DD 2345, "Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement" certification on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS). To obtain certification, contractors must submit a DD Form 2345 to the United States (U.S.)/Canada Joint Certification Office (JCO), along with a copy of supporting documentation. DD Form 2345 and instructions can be found on the Joint Certification Program website at: http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers/Products /LogisticsApplications/JCP.aspx
Processing time is estimated at six (6) to ten (10) weeks after receipt. Upon receipt of certification, a Bidder may request the TDP in accordance with Section C.1. Technical Data Package Information.
(c) Upon completion of the purposes for which Government technical data has been provided, the Bidder, and all subcontractors, vendors, and sub-vendors of the Bidder, are required to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies thereof as may have been further distributed.
(d) Destruction of this technical data shall be accomplished by: shredding, pulping, burning, or melting any physical copies of the TDP and/or deletion or removal of downloaded TDP files from computer drives and electronic devices, and any copies of those files.
Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters
Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified from:
L.1. GENERAL BID INFORMATION
(a) Overview. Bidders are responsible for submitting a well-written bid, with adequately detailed information, that clearly demonstrates an understanding of and the ability to comply with the IFB requirements to allow for a meaningful evaluation. The Bidder's submission, as required by this section, will be evaluated as set forth in Section M. Bidders are expected to examine the drawings, specifications, Schedule, and all associated instructions in preparing their bid, pursuant to RFO 52.214-12: Preparation of Bids. All information necessary for the review and evaluation of a bid is to be contained within the bid. The Government will not assume the Bidder possesses any capability, understanding, or commitment not specified by its bid, nor does the Government assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in a bid.
(b) Technical Data. There is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement.
The TDP is distribution statement "D", which limits access to Department of War (DoW) and U.S.
DoW contractors only. Please see Section C.1. TDP Information for instructions on how to access this data. Bidders must access the TDP prior to submitting a bid or the bid submission will be rejected.
(c) Minimum Acceptance Period.
(1) "Acceptance period" means the number of calendar days available to the Government for awarding a contract from the date specified in this IFB for receipt of bids. The minimum acceptance period identified in RFO 52.214-16: Minimum Bid Acceptance Period supersedes any language pertaining to the acceptance period that may appear elsewhere in this IFB.
(2) The Government requires a minimum acceptance period of 120 calendar days. Bidders may specify a longer acceptance period via the RFO 52.214-16 fill-in. However, a bid allowing less than the Government's minimum acceptance period will be rejected.
L.2. BID CONTENT AND FORMAT
(a) Language and Currency. All bids shall be submitted in English (American Standard) pursuant to RFO 52.214-34: Submission of Offers in the English Language and in U.S. dollars pursuant to RFO 52.214-35: Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency. Bids not in English (American Standard) or in U.S. dollars will be rejected.
(b) Completeness and Fill-ins. Bids shall include all information specified and shall address all requirements identified in Section L. Further, Bidders must complete all necessary fill-ins and representations throughout this IFB, including but not limited to:
(1) Standard Form 33 (IFB Cover Page): Blocks 13 through 18;
(2) Section B: The unit prices and dollar amounts requested for CLINs 0011, 0012, 0013, 0014, 0015, and 0016;
(3) Section E: E.7 Inspection and Acceptance Points;
(4) Section F: F.1 Time of Delivery;
(5) Section K: RFO 52.209-13 - Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements -Certification;
(6) Section K: RFO 52.214-14 - Place of Performance - Sealed Bidding;
(7) Section K: RFO 52.225-18 - Place of Manufacture;
(8) Section K: RFO 52.229-11 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements - Notice and
Representation; and
(9) Section M: RFO 52.219-2 - Equal Low Bids
Failure to complete all required fill-ins and representations may result in the rejection of a bid.
(c) Executive Summary/Transmittal Letter. Bidders may optionally include an executive summary or transmittal letter with their bid. However, it will neither be considered as part of the bid nor will it be evaluated. If an executive summary or transmittal letter is included, it shall be no more than one
(1) page in length.
L.3. BID SUBMISSION METHOD, FORMAT, AND INSTRUCTIONS
(a) Submission Method and File Size. All bids shall be submitted electronically in accordance with Section A.3. Electronic Contracting. Maximum size of each email is 10 megabytes. Bidders may use multiple email messages for each submission. However, they must annotate the subject line of each message as described in Section A.3, and number them in the following manner: "Message 1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3". NOTE: FAX, HARDCOPY (PAPER), AND DVD/CD-ROM BIDS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED. HAND-CARRIED BIDS, WHETHER HARDCOPY OR ELECTRONIC, WILL ALSO
NOT BE ACCEPTED.
(b) Acceptable File Formats. All electronic information provided in response to this IFB shall be in Microsoft Office (Word or Excel) or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). All other electronic formats are not acceptable. For files in PDF format, scanners shall be set to at least 200 dots per inch.
(c) File Naming Convention. Each submitted file shall be labeled so it is easily identifiable for which information it pertains. File names shall not exceed 50 characters in length (not including the file extension). Ensure the file name does not contain any periods or special characters, including: / *
(d) Document Formatting. Unless otherwise specified, it is recommended that bid documents be formatted with an 8.5-inch x 11-inch layout, a minimum 10-point font size, and minimum 0.5-inch margins. Schedules, drawings, and other documents more appropriate for a larger size should be formatted no larger than with an 8.5-inch x 14-inch layout.
(e) Spreadsheet Formatting. If providing spreadsheets, include all formulas, functions, macros, computations, or equations used to compute the proposed amounts. For each workbook, all rows, columns, cells, and worksheets are to be visible. Do not include zero height, zero width rows and /or columns in worksheets. Do not format worksheet cells with a font color equal to the fill color. If workbooks or worksheets are password-protected, then the passwords must be provided. Do not submit print image files or pictures or files containing only values.
(f) Links to Internet Sites/Webpages. Bids shall not contain citations for, or active links to, live internet sites or webpages. All linked information shall be contained within the electronic bid. Any linked information that is not contained within the bid will be rejected.
(g) Readable and Virus-free Submission. Bidders shall make every effort to ensure their bid is readable and virus-free. Bids (or any portion(s) thereof) submitted which indicate the presence of a virus, or are otherwise unreadable, will be handled in accordance with RFO 14.302: Receipt of an Unreadable Electronic Bid. The following is intended to supplement this RFO reference:
(1) The Contracting Officer will issue the required notice, via email, following the bid opening event;
(2) After the Contracting Officer issues this notice, the Bidder has three business days to respond with all necessary evidence; and
(3) If the Bidder's response is timely received, the Contracting Officer will review all evidence and issue a final decision indicating whether the bid is accepted or rejected. If the Bidder's response is late, the Contracting Officer will not review the evidence and the bid submission will be rejected.
(h) Submission Due Date. Bidders must ensure their bid, in its entirety, and any modifications or withdrawals, reach the required destination by the exact date and time for receipt of bids specified in Standard Form 33, Block 9 (IFB cover page). Any bid, modification, or withdrawal received after the exact date and time specified for receipt of bids is late and may not be considered. Please see RFO 52.214-7: Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids for additional information.
(i) Bidders are limited to submitting one bid with one approach to meeting the requirements of this IFB. Further, Bids must be submitted for the total quantity of items identified in this IFB, pursuant to Section A.4. All or None. Bids submitted for less than all requirements called for by this IFB will be deemed nonresponsive and may be rejected. Further, bids that contain alternative terms and conditions may be considered as taking exception to the requirements of this IFB and may be rejected.
L.4. SUBMISSION OF SUBCONTRACTING PLAN - SEALED BIDDING
(a) Concurrent with the bid in response to this Invitation for Bids (IFB), the bidder shall submit a subcontracting plan as required by RFO 52.219-9: Small Business Subcontracting Plan - Alternate I . This plan is not required for bidders that are small business concerns. The plan must be submitted to the Government in accordance with Section A.3. Electronic Contracting, by the date and time indicated for receipt of bids.
(b) Each page of the subcontracting plan must be marked with the IFB number and date. Bidders may also include other codes or identification symbols to aid in later identification.
(c) A determination of non-responsibility will be made for any bidder that fails to submit an acceptable subcontracting plan which, in the Contracting Officer's judgement, provides the maximum practicable opportunity for small business and small disadvantaged business concerns to participate in the awarded contract. Therefore, bidders should be aware of the Department of War's statutory goal to award five percent of its total planned subcontracting dollars to small disadvantaged businesses, at the prime contract and subcontract levels. Large businesses shall provide specific, written explanation as part of its subcontracting plan if the proposed goal for small disadvantaged business concerns is less than five percent of its total subcontracting dollars.
L.5. BID OPENING
(a) Bid opening will be held with all Bidders and shall commence on Tuesday, November 03 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time (Warren, MI). Due to security protocols at the Detroit Arsenal, bid opening will be held virtually. Bidder attendance at this event is not required. The Government will provide a Microsoft Teams link, teleconference number, and passcode prior to bid opening. Please contact the following personnel via email, after IFB close and at least 24 hours prior to bid opening, to receive this information:
Evan Graham
Contract Specialist, Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal
Email: evan.j.graham3.civ@army.mil and
Contracting Officer, Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal
Email: katherine.e.macfarland.civ@army.mil
L.6. OFFERS DELIVERED BY THIRD-PARTY EXPRESS SERVICES (NON-U.S. POSTAL
SERVICE MAIL)
(a) Bids delivered by third-party express services will not be accepted.
L.6. UNCLASSIFIED BID, MODIFICATION, OR REVISION/AMENDMENT SUBMISSION
INSTRUCTIONS
(a) Bids, modifications, and/or revisions/amendments shall be submitted in accordance with A.3 Electronic Contracting. It is not anticipated that any requested bid, modification, or revision /amendment will be classified.
(b) Submission due date. The Bidder must ensure its bid, modification, or revision/amendment, in its entirety, reaches the required destination by the closing date and time established in this IFB.
All bids, modifications, or revision/amendments received after the specified submission time shall be treated as late and will be handled in accordance with RFO 52.214-7: Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawal of Bids.
(c) Please note that when submitting your bid via email, it may take time for the email and any attachments/files to be scanned for viruses and transmitted to the Government. File size, network connection, connection type, and number of files are factors in the time needed to complete timely submission. Therefore, Bidders are strongly cautioned when submitting bids to allow ample time for completion. Bidders should also take into account potential time needed to troubleshoot technical issues prior to the IFB closing date and time.
L.7. HQ-AMC LEVEL PROTEST PROCEDURES
(a) Complete AMC Protest Procedures can be found at:
http://www.amc.army.mil/Connect/Legal-Resources/
(b) An agency protest may be filed with either the contracting officer or to HQAMC, but not both, following the procedures listed at the website above.
To:
L.1. GENERAL BID INFORMATION
(a) Overview. Bidders are responsible for submitting a well-written bid, with adequately detailed information, that clearly demonstrates an understanding of and the ability to comply with the IFB requirements to allow for a meaningful evaluation. The Bidder's submission, as required by this section, will be evaluated as set forth in Section M. Bidders are expected to examine the drawings, specifications, Schedule, and all associated instructions in preparing their bid, pursuant to RFO
52.214-12: Preparation of Bids. All information necessary for the review and evaluation of a bid is to be contained within the bid. The Government will not assume the Bidder possesses any capability, understanding, or commitment not specified by its bid, nor does the Government assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in a bid.
(b) Technical Data. There is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement.
The TDP is distribution statement "D", which limits access to Department of War (DoW) and U.S.
DoW contractors only. Please see Section C.1. TDP Information for instructions on how to access this data. Bidders must access the TDP prior to submitting a bid or the bid submission will be rejected.
(c) Minimum Acceptance Period.
(1) "Acceptance period" means the number of calendar days available to the Government for awarding a contract from the date specified in this IFB for receipt of bids. The minimum acceptance period identified in RFO 52.214-16: Minimum Bid Acceptance Period supersedes any language pertaining to the acceptance period that may appear elsewhere in this IFB.
(2) The Government requires a minimum acceptance period of 120 calendar days. Bidders may specify a longer acceptance period via the RFO 52.214-16 fill-in. However, a bid allowing less than the Government's minimum acceptance period will be rejected.
L.2. BID CONTENT AND FORMAT
(a) Language and Currency. All bids shall be submitted in English (American Standard) pursuant to RFO 52.214-34: Submission of Offers in the English Language and in U.S. dollars pursuant to RFO 52.214-35: Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency. Bids not in English (American Standard) or in U.S. dollars will be rejected.
(b) Completeness and Fill-ins. Bids shall include all information specified and shall address all requirements identified in Section L. Further, Bidders must complete all necessary fill-ins and representations throughout this IFB, including but not limited to:
(1) Standard Form 33 (IFB Cover Page): Blocks 13 through 18;
(2) Section B: The unit prices and dollar amounts requested for CLINs 0011, 0012, 0013, 0014, 0015, and 0016;
(3) Section E: E.7 Inspection and Acceptance Points;
(4) Section F: F.1 Time of Delivery;
(5) Section K: RFO 52.209-13 - Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements -Certification;
(6) Section K: RFO 52.214-14 - Place of Performance - Sealed Bidding;
(7) Section K: RFO 52.225-18 - Place of Manufacture;
(8) Section K: RFO 52.229-11 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements - Notice and
Representation; and
(9) Section M: RFO 52.219-2 - Equal Low Bids
Failure to complete all required fill-ins and representations may result in the rejection of a bid.
(c) Executive Summary/Transmittal Letter. Bidders may optionally include an executive summary or transmittal letter with their bid. However, it will neither be considered as part of the bid nor will it be evaluated. If an executive summary or transmittal letter is included, it shall be no more than one
(1) page in length.
L.3. BID SUBMISSION METHOD, FORMAT, AND INSTRUCTIONS
(a) Submission Method and File Size. All bids shall be submitted electronically in accordance with Section A.3. Electronic Contracting. Maximum size of each email is 10 megabytes. Bidders may use multiple email messages for each submission. However, they must annotate the subject line of each message as described in Section A.3, and number them in the following manner: "Message 1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3". NOTE: FAX, HARDCOPY (PAPER), AND DVD/CD-ROM BIDS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED. HAND-CARRIED BIDS, WHETHER HARDCOPY OR ELECTRONIC, WILL ALSO
NOT BE ACCEPTED.
(b) Acceptable File Formats. All electronic information provided in response to this IFB shall be in Microsoft Office (Word or Excel) or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). All other electronic formats are not acceptable. For files in PDF format, scanners shall be set to at least 200 dots per inch.
(c) File Naming Convention. Each submitted file shall be labeled so it is easily identifiable for which information it pertains. File names shall not exceed 50 characters in length (not including the file extension). Ensure the file name does not contain any periods or special characters, including: / *
(d) Document Formatting. Unless otherwise specified, it is recommended that bid documents be formatted with an 8.5-inch x 11-inch layout, a minimum 10-point font size, and minimum 0.5-inch margins. Schedules, drawings, and other documents more appropriate for a larger size should be formatted no larger than with an 8.5-inch x 14-inch layout.
(e) Spreadsheet Formatting. If providing spreadsheets, include all formulas, functions, macros, computations, or equations used to compute the proposed amounts. For each workbook, all rows, columns, cells, and worksheets are to be visible. Do not include zero height, zero width rows and /or columns in worksheets. Do not format worksheet cells with a font color equal to the fill color. If workbooks or worksheets are password-protected, then the passwords must be provided. Do not submit print image files or pictures or files containing only values.
(f) Links to Internet Sites/Webpages. Bids shall not contain citations for, or active links to, live internet sites or webpages. All linked information shall be contained within the electronic bid. Any linked information that is not contained within the bid will be rejected.
(g) Readable and Virus-free Submission. Bidders shall make every effort to ensure their bid is readable and virus-free. Bids (or any portion(s) thereof) submitted which indicate the presence of a virus, or are otherwise unreadable, will be handled in accordance with RFO 14.302: Receipt of an Unreadable Electronic Bid. The following is intended to supplement this RFO reference:
(1) The Contracting Officer will issue the required notice, via email, following the bid opening event;
(2) After the Contracting Officer issues this notice, the Bidder has three business days to respond with all necessary evidence; and
(3) If the Bidder's response is timely received, the Contracting Officer will review all evidence and issue a final decision indicating whether the bid is accepted or rejected. If the Bidder's response is late, the Contracting Officer will not review the evidence and the bid submission will be rejected.
(h) Submission Due Date. Bidders must ensure their bid, in its entirety, and any modifications or withdrawals, reach the required destination by the exact date and time for receipt of bids specified in Standard Form 33, Block 9 (IFB cover page). Any bid, modification, or withdrawal received after the exact date and time specified for receipt of bids is late and may not be considered. Please see RFO 52.214-7: Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids for additional information.
(i) Bidders are limited to submitting one bid with one approach to meeting the requirements of this IFB. Further, Bids must be submitted for the total quantity of items identified in this IFB, pursuant to Section A.4. All or None. Bids submitted for less than all requirements called for by this IFB will be deemed nonresponsive and may be rejected. Further, bids that contain alternative terms and conditions may be considered as taking exception to the requirements of this IFB and may be rejected.
L.4. SUBMISSION OF SUBCONTRACTING PLAN - SEALED BIDDING
(a) Concurrent with the bid in response to this Invitation for Bids (IFB), the bidder shall submit a subcontracting plan as required by RFO 52.219-9: Small Business Subcontracting Plan - Alternate I . This plan is not required for bidders that are small business concerns. The plan must be submitted to the Government in accordance with Section A.3. Electronic Contracting, by the date and time indicated for receipt of bids.
(b) Each page of the subcontracting plan must be marked with the IFB number and date. Bidders may also include other codes or identification symbols to aid in later identification.
(c) A determination of non-responsibility will be made for any bidder that fails to submit an acceptable subcontracting plan which, in the Contracting Officer's judgement, provides the maximum practicable opportunity for small business and small disadvantaged business concerns to participate in the awarded contract. Therefore, bidders should be aware of the Department of
War's statutory goal to award five percent of its total planned subcontracting dollars to small disadvantaged businesses, at the prime contract and…
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