20 ASOS Tactical Operator Kit

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (Amendment 01) to the Request for Quotation (RFQ) FA445226Q0012 serves two primary purposes:

• It adds RFQ 52.222-90 to the Provisions and Clauses.

• It extends the quotation due date to 4 May 2026.

• The RFQ itself is amended.

• The quotation due date has been extended.

• The deadline for submitting quotations has been extended to 8:00 am (Central Time) on 4 May 2026.

• All electronic submissions must reference the complete RFQ number in the subject line.

• Late quotations will not be accepted.

• Questions and comments must be submitted by 12 PM CST on 1 May 2026.

Amendment / Modification

This document, Amendment 01 to Solicitation FA445226Q0012, incorporates various provisions and clauses by reference. Key changes include:

• Addition of Clauses: Several new clauses and provisions have been added or updated, including those related to:
  • Prohibition on the acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment or services (252.204-7018, 252.204-7024).
  • Prohibitions related to business operations with the Maduro Regime (252.225-7055, 252.225-7056) and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (252.225-7059, 252.225-7060).
  • System for Award Management (SAM) maintenance and registration (52.204-13, 52.204-7) with deviations.
  • Prohibitions on contracting with inverted domestic corporations (52.209-10) and requiring internal confidentiality agreements (52.203-18, 52.203-19).
  • Commercial products and services terms and conditions (52.212-1, 52.212-4) with deviations.
  • Various clauses related to equal opportunity, child labor, combating trafficking in persons, and sustainable products, many with deviations.
  • Protest after Award (52.233-3) and Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (52.233-4) with deviations.
  • Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (52.240-90, 52.240-91) with deviations.
  • Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (52.222-90) with deviation.
• Full Text Clauses: The document also provides the full text for specific clauses, including:
  • 252.204-7017: Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.
  • 252.232-7006: Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions.

This amendment primarily affects the 'Provisions and Clauses' sections of the original solicitation. Specific clauses are either incorporated by reference with updated dates or provided in full text.

Bidders must review all incorporated clauses and full-text provisions to ensure compliance. The inclusion of new prohibitions and representation requirements, particularly concerning telecommunications equipment and specific geographic regions, may impact how offers are prepared and submitted. The detailed payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) are also critical for financial processes.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Brand Name Only (BNO) Tactical Operator Kit. The government intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order. The 20th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) requires the kit, which includes INVISIO X7 Headsets, V50 4 PTT (2-Com, Gen II), Com Cables (800 MM), and Foam Tips (Snap on).

• BNO Tactical Operator Kit containing specific components: INVISIO X7 Headsets, V50 4 PTT (2-Com, Gen II), Com Cables (800 MM), and Foam Tips (Snap on).

• Delivery required no later than 120 days after receipt of order.

• Contractors must be an authorized reseller of the specified products.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

• Anticipated Delivery Date: No later than 120 days after receipt of order.

• Quotations are due by 8:00 am (Central Time) on 4 May 2026.

• Submissions must be electronic via email to Ms. Emily Gebke (emily.gebke@us.af.mil) and Ms. Amber Climaco (amber.climaco@us.af.mil), referencing the RFQ number.

• Late quotations will not be accepted.

• Questions and comments are due by 12 PM CST on 1 May 2026, channeled through the Contracting Officer.

• Award will be made to a responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to the RFQ and is judged technically acceptable.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical (acceptability of proposal and delivery capability) and Price (completeness and reasonableness).

• This RFQ is for "All Small Business Holders."

• Contractors must ensure their System for Award Management (SAM) registration is current.

• This RFQ is not an authorization to begin delivery.

• The Government reserves the right not to award an order.

• Two attachments are included: RFQ Information Sheet and Additional Provisions and Clauses.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document lists and provides the full text for various clauses and provisions incorporated by reference into the solicitation (FA445226Q0012). It serves as a reference for bidders to understand the contractual terms and conditions that will apply to any resulting contract.

• Clauses Incorporated by Reference: A table listing clause numbers, alteration/deviation numbers, clause titles, year/modification dates, and section references.
• Clauses in Full Text: Provides the complete text for specific clauses, including:
  • 252.204-7017: Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.
  • 252.232-7006: Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions.
• Specific Clauses Detailed:
  • 252.204-7017: Outlines the prohibition on acquiring covered defense telecommunications equipment or services for covered missions, referencing the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. It requires offerors to represent whether they provide such equipment/services and to disclose details if they do.
  • 252.232-7006: Details the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports. It includes instructions on WAWF access, training, methods of submission, specific document types for various payment scenarios (cost-type, fixed price, progress, performance-based), and a routing data table with necessary DoDAACs and codes.

Bidders must review these clauses to understand their obligations and requirements under the potential contract. Key areas of focus include representations regarding telecommunications equipment and services, and the mandatory procedures for submitting payment requests and receiving reports via the WAWF system. Failure to comply with these clauses could impact proposal submission and contract performance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an attachment to an RFQ (Request for Quotation) and serves as a pricing sheet for the "Tactical Operator Kit." Bidders are required to fill out the unit price and total price for all CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers).

• RFQ Number: FA445226Q0012
• CLINs: The sheet lists five CLINs for specific items:
  • 0001: INV-INV20553 INVISIO X7 Headset, Black - HC01 (10 Units)
  • 0002: INV-INV16251 V50, 4 PTT, 2-Com, Gen II, Black (10 Units)
  • 0003: INV-PRD11874 Com Cable - CC01 - AP - 136 (AN/PRC-117/148/152) - Black - 800mm (10 Units)
  • 0004: INV-INV25473 Foam Tips - Snap-on - Demo Kit, 15 Pairs of all 6 sizes (2 Units)
  • 0005: Standard Delivery (1 Unit)
• Pricing: Bidders must enter Unit Price and Extended Amt. Total for each CLIN.
• Rounding: All unit and extended amounts must be rounded to the nearest dollar. Extended prices must be exactly divisible by the quantity of units.
• Discount Terms: Net 30
• Delivery Terms: No later than 120 days after receipt of order, to 11480 Enduring Freedom Drive, Fort Drum, NY 13602.
• FOB Point: Destination

This attachment is critical for bidders to provide their pricing for the specified Tactical Operator Kit components. Accurate completion of this sheet, adhering to rounding and divisibility rules, is essential for a compliant quote submission. The delivery terms and FOB point also provide key logistical information.