Solicitation Amendment W912CH26BA0160001 SF 30.pdf

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 the offer 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 NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Contract Clauses

Additional Information/Notes

The following clauses were added:

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference Number Title Effective Date Alternate/

Deviation Variation Effective Date

52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

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 FAR 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) There is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement. The TDP is Distribution Statement "A", which is approved for public release and distribution is unlimited.

W912CH26BA0160001

Please see Section C.1. TDP Information for instructions on how to access this data. Please also see Section C.4. Additional Quality Assurance / Quality Engineering Requirements.

BIDDERS MUST RETURN A SIGNED COPY OF THE TDPL COVER SHEET WITH THEIR BID

SUBMISSION OR THE BID SUBMISSION MAY 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 FAR 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 90 calendar days. Bidders may specify a longer acceptance period via the FAR 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 FAR 52.214-34: Submission of Offers in the English Language and in U.S. dollars pursuant to FAR 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 1449 (IFB COVER PAGE) & Amendments (if applicable):

(2) SECTION B: The unit prices and dollar amounts requested for CLINs 0010-0015;

(3) SECTION E: E.1. Inspection and Acceptance Points - Origin;

(4) SECTION F: F.1. TIME OF DELIVERY;

(5) SECTION J: TDPL COVER SHEET in Attachment 0001 - TDP 0631A0000;

(6) SECTION K: DFARS 252.204-7998 ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEVIATION 2026-O0043);

(7) SECTION K: FAR 52.225-18 - Place of Manufacture; and

(8) SECTION K: FAR 52.229-11 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements - Notice and Representation

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 e-mail is 10 megabytes. Bidders may use multiple e-mail 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 FAR 14.406: Receipt of an Unreadable Electronic Bid. The following is intended to supplement this FAR reference:

(1) The Contracting Officer will issue the required notice, via e-mail, 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 1449, Block 8 (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 FAR 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.6. 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. BID OPENING

(a) Bid opening will be held with all Bidders and shall commence on Wednesday, 21-Oct-2026 at 1 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 close and at least 24 hours prior to bid opening, to receive this information:

Lyndsey Pena

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: lyndsey.m.pena.civ@army.mil

-and-

Nikhil Patel

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: nikhil.a.patel2.civ@army.mil

L.5. 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. Army Contract Writing System (ACWS) Transition Information for Offerors

a. The Army Contracting Enterprise (ACE) is in the process of deploying new solicitation and contract writing software to Army contracting offices worldwide. Known as the Army Contract Writing System (ACWS), this modern software suite will soon replace most existing Army contract writing systems, including the system used to create and release this Solicitation.

b. During this transition period, Offerors are hereby advised:

1. The Contracting Office may use any combination of contract writing systems to create and release documents related to this solicitation (e.g. solicitation amendments and awards, if any).

Due to this:

i. This solicitation may contain different offer submission instructions than other solicitations released by the same Contracting Office (e.g. requiring offer submission via the PIEE Solicitation Module vs. e-mail). Offerors should review all offer submission instructions contained in the solicitation documents and direct any questions or concerns to the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer.

ii. If the Contracting Office switches contract writing systems prior to award, documents you receive from the Contracting Officer or view on SAM.gov or other forums may appear noticeably different than the initial solicitation or previous solicitations or awards from the same Contracting Office. This is normal and expected.

iii. A change between contract writing systems may cause important information concerning solicitation response (amendments) or accepted terms (awards) to take on different formatting or appear in different parts of later documents issued. Offerors shall review all documents carefully to locate this important information and direct any questions or concerns to the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer.

2. The Government does not intend to use the transition between contract writing systems to effect any changes to solicitation or award terms and conditions without accompanying document narratives explicitly stating such changes are deliberate and desired. While the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer will take care to minimize or eliminate any inadvertent changes when adapting to the new contract writing software, you, as the Offeror, may still be the first to spot such errors. Therefore, Offerors shall:

i. Notify the Contracting Officer immediately if any observed changes, removals, or additions affect your award eligibility, violate or alter existing quote/proposal terms, or could affect Contract performance post-award.

ii. Take special care to ensure all fill-in Clauses are populated and remain populated across documents received from the Contracting Office throughout the Solicitation and Award process.

iii. Contact the Contracting Officer listed on the first page of the solicitation or solicitation amendment for guidance if you notice or suspect any inadvertent change has occurred between document issuances.

3. The Contracting Officer will correct problems affecting award documents (if any) via bilateral modification, at no cost to the Contractor. Any such modification will reconcile the award with the latest version of this solicitation reflecting deliberate action by the Contracting Officer (e.g. the first issuance if no amendments, or the latest amendment with accompanying narratives), inclusive of any documented pre-award negotiations or accepted supplemental offer terms.

4. In the unlikely event a network disruption, contract writing system error, or financial system error threatens timely award of the requirement set forth in this solicitation, the Contracting Officer:

i. May elect to use alternative mechanisms to obligate funds and allow work or deliveries to legally begin to the benefit of, and with legal protection for, both parties.

ii. Will incorporate the latest version of this Solicitation into such mechanisms to serve as a framework for contract execution until any such system problems are resolved.

iii. Will ensure any action taken does not conflict with the stated offer evaluation and award methodology of this requirement.

iv. Will issue a complete, properly-formatted award accurately reflecting this requirement and all applicable terms and conditions once systems return to normal.

L.7. HQ-AMC LEVEL PROTEST PROCEDURES

Complete AMC Protest Procedures can be found at: http://www.amc.army.mil/Connect/Legal- Resources/

An agency protest may be filed with either the contracting officer or to HQAMC but not both following the procedures listed on the website above.

L.8. UNCLASSIFIED Proposal, 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/amendment information 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 IFB 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 FAR 52.214-7: Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawal of Bids.

(c) Please note that when submitting your bid via e-mail, it may take time for the e-mail 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.

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 FAR 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) There is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement. The TDP is Distribution Statement "A", which is approved for public release and distribution is unlimited.

Please see Section C.1. TDP Information for instructions on how to access this data. Please also see Section C.4. Additional Quality Assurance / Quality Engineering Requirements.

BIDDERS MUST RETURN A SIGNED COPY OF THE TDPL COVER SHEET WITH THEIR BID

SUBMISSION OR THE BID SUBMISSION MAY 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 FAR 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 180 calendar days. Bidders may specify a longer acceptance period via the FAR 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 FAR 52.214-34: Submission of Offers in the English Language and in U.S. dollars pursuant to FAR 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 1449 (IFB COVER PAGE) & Amendments (if applicable):

(2) SECTION B: The unit prices and dollar amounts requested for CLINs 0010-0015;

(3) SECTION E: E.1. Inspection and Acceptance Points - Origin;

(4) SECTION F: F.1. TIME OF DELIVERY;

(5) SECTION J: TDPL COVER SHEET in Attachment 0001 - TDP 0631A0000;

(6) SECTION K: DFARS 252.204-7998 ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEVIATION 2026-O0043);

(7) SECTION K: FAR 52.225-18 - Place of Manufacture; and

(8) SECTION K: FAR 52.229-11 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements - Notice and Representation

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 e-mail is 10 megabytes. Bidders may use multiple e-mail 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 FAR 14.406: Receipt of an Unreadable Electronic Bid. The following is intended to supplement this FAR reference:

(1) The Contracting Officer will issue the required notice, via e-mail, 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 1449, Block 8 (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 FAR 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.6. 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. BID OPENING

(a) Bid opening will be held with all Bidders and shall commence on Wednesday, 21-Oct-2026 at 1 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 close and at least 24 hours prior to bid opening, to receive this information:

Lyndsey Pena

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: lyndsey.m.pena.civ@army.mil

-and-

Nikhil Patel

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: nikhil.a.patel2.civ@army.mil

L.5. 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. Army Contract Writing System (ACWS) Transition Information for Offerors

a. The Army Contracting Enterprise (ACE) is in the process of deploying new solicitation and contract writing software to Army contracting offices worldwide. Known as the Army Contract Writing System (ACWS), this modern software suite will soon replace most existing Army contract writing systems, including the system used to create and release this Solicitation.

b. During this transition period, Offerors are hereby advised:

1. The Contracting Office may use any combination of contract writing systems to create and release documents related to this solicitation (e.g. solicitation amendments and awards, if any).

Due to this:

i. This solicitation may contain different offer submission instructions than other solicitations released by the same Contracting Office (e.g. requiring offer submission via the PIEE Solicitation Module vs. e-mail). Offerors should review all offer submission instructions contained in the solicitation documents and direct any questions or concerns to the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer.

ii. If the Contracting Office switches contract writing systems prior to award, documents you receive from the Contracting Officer or view on SAM.gov or other forums may appear noticeably different than the initial solicitation or previous solicitations or awards from the same Contracting Office. This is normal and expected.

iii. A change between contract writing systems may cause important information concerning solicitation response (amendments) or accepted terms (awards) to take on different formatting or appear in different parts of later documents issued. Offerors shall review all documents carefully to locate this important information and direct any questions or concerns to the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer.

2. The Government does not intend to use the transition between contract writing systems to effect any changes to solicitation or award terms and conditions without accompanying document narratives explicitly stating such changes are deliberate and desired. While the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer will take care to minimize or eliminate any inadvertent changes when adapting to the new contract writing software, you, as the Offeror, may still be the first to spot such errors. Therefore, Offerors shall:

i. Notify the Contracting Officer immediately if any observed changes, removals, or additions affect your award eligibility, violate or alter existing quote/proposal terms, or could affect Contract performance post-award.

ii. Take special care to ensure all fill-in Clauses are populated and remain populated across documents received from the Contracting Office throughout the Solicitation and Award process.

iii. Contact the Contracting Officer listed on the first page of the solicitation or solicitation amendment for guidance if you notice or suspect any inadvertent change has occurred between document issuances.

3. The Contracting Officer will correct problems affecting award documents (if any) via bilateral modification, at no cost to the Contractor. Any such modification will reconcile the award with the latest version of this solicitation reflecting deliberate action by the Contracting Officer (e.g. the first issuance if no amendments, or the latest amendment with accompanying narratives), inclusive of any documented pre-award negotiations or accepted supplemental offer terms.

4. In the unlikely event a network disruption, contract writing system error, or financial system error threatens timely award of the requirement set forth in this solicitation, the Contracting Officer:

i. May elect to use alternative mechanisms to obligate funds and allow work or deliveries to legally begin to the benefit of, and with legal protection for, both parties.

ii. Will incorporate the latest version of this Solicitation into such mechanisms to serve as a framework for contract execution until any such system problems are resolved.

iii. Will ensure any action taken does not conflict with the stated offer evaluation and award methodology of this requirement.

iv. Will issue a complete, properly-formatted award accurately reflecting this requirement and all applicable terms and conditions once systems return to normal.

L.7. HQ-AMC LEVEL PROTEST PROCEDURES

Complete AMC Protest Procedures can be found at: http://www.amc.army.mil/Connect/Legal- Resources/

An agency protest may be filed with either the contracting officer or to HQAMC but not both following the procedures listed on the website above.

L.8. UNCLASSIFIED Proposal, 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/amendment information 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 IFB 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 FAR 52.214-7: Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawal of Bids.

(c) Please note that when submitting your bid via e-mail, it may take time for the e-mail 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.

KO DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, 6501 EAST 11 MILE ROAD

WARREN, MI 48397-5000

UNITED STATES

LYNDSEY PENA, EMAIL: LYNDSEY.M.PENA.CIV@ARMY.MIL TELEPHONE: 520-687-3936

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