ADM Aging and Surveillance

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks to establish a 5-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the acquisition of projected aging and life models for Air Delivered Munitions. The primary objective is to develop and provide these models to support the Air Force's understanding of munition aging and life expectancy.

• Development of projected aging and life models for Air Delivered Munitions.

• Munitions (specified bomb variants) are to be shipped within 90 calendar days of Task Order Award.

• The contract will involve various testing and analysis activities, including sectioning, coring, subscale testing, Dent Rate testing, Gap Testing, Microtome sampling, and Fill/Liner Subscale Testing, as detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Contract Type: 5-year IDIQ.

• Minimum Guaranteed Order Amount: $3,000,000.00 over the life of the IDIQ.

• Estimated Maximum Amount: $25,000,000.00.

• Period of Performance for individual Task Orders: 36 months.

• Proposal pricing validity: 150 calendar days from the solicitation due date.

• Proposals will be evaluated using factors other than cost or price, which when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price.

• Certified cost or pricing data will not be required if there is competition. However, if there is only one offeror, certified cost data will be required.

• Cost realism evaluation will be performed for CPFF CLINs.

• Submission Deadline: 04:00 PM local time, June 22, 2026.

• NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories).

• Size Standard: $19,000,000.00 Annual receipts.

• A nongovernment advisor will be used for technical clarification but will not be part of the evaluation team.

• Funds are not presently available for this contract; obligation is contingent upon availability of appropriated funds.

• The solicitation is not an authorization to begin performance or obligate the Government for costs incurred.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to solicitation FA821326RB002 makes the following changes:

• Proposal Deadline Extension: The proposal due date has been extended from May 8, 2026, to June 22, 2026.

• Revised L&M: Attaches a revised "L&M" document.

• Q&A and USAF Response: Includes a question and answer regarding certified pricing and the government's response.

• Technical Clarifications: Provides clarifications on various sections, including:

  • Use of a nongovernment advisor for technical clarification.
  • Shipping requirements for munitions.
  • Contract type (5-year IDIQ) and minimum/maximum order amounts ($3M minimum, $25M maximum).
  • Proposal pricing validity (150 days).
  • Interpretation of "shall" language in testing procedures.
  • Clarifications on core sample quantities for testing.
  • Modifications to specific paragraphs and tables within Sections B, C, and L.

• Attachment Updates: Adds Section L and M_ADM Aging and Surveillance (Revised 28Apr2026) and deletes the previous version.

• Section A (Solicitation/Contract Form) - Response Due Date

• Section B (Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs) - Numerous modifications to notices, requirements, and tables.

• Section C (Description/Specifications/Statement of Work) - Numerous modifications to PWS and tables.

• Section J (List of Attachments) - Updates to added and deleted attachments.

• Section L (Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters) - Modifications to Section L.

• Section M (Contract Terms and Conditions) - Addition of Table 9.0.

The proposal deadline has been extended to June 22, 2026. Bidders should review all updated sections and attachments to ensure their proposals reflect the latest requirements and information.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (FA821326RB0020001) is for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to acquire projected aging and life models for Air Delivered Munitions. The contract period is for five years. Munitions will ship within 90 calendar days of Task Order Award.

• The core requirement is to establish projected aging and life models for Air Delivered Munitions.

• The solicitation details numerous specific bomb variants (e.g., MK-82 Mod 1, BLU-111B/B, BLU-129B) across various "Ordering Groups" (0001-0038).

• Each item specifies a "Lot" quantity (e.g., 1 Lot of 12 bombs) provided as Government Furnished Material (GFM).

• The scope of work for each item is defined by references to specific sections of a Performance Work Statement (PWS), such as "IAW PWS 1.5, 1.6, 2.0-2.6, 3.0-3.4, 4.0-6.1".

• Deliveries or performance are generally for 36 months "After Task Order Award" (ARO).

• Contract Type: IDIQ

• Period of Performance: 5 years

• Minimum Guaranteed Order Amount: $3,000,000.00

• Estimated Maximum Order Amount: $25,000,000.00

• Pricing Arrangement varies by item, including Firm Fixed Price and Cost Plus Fixed Fee.

• Proposal pricing must be valid for 150 calendar days from the solicitation due date.

• The solicitation is a sealed bid (IFB) type.

• Offers are due by 04:00 PM local time on 08 May 2026.

• Evaluation factors are identified in Section M, with non-cost/price factors combined being approximately equal to cost or price.

• NAICS Code: 541380

• Size Standard: $19,000,000.00 Annual receipts.

• The document includes standard FAR clauses related to small business representations and certifications.

• Funds are not presently available for this contract; the Government's obligation is contingent upon fund availability.

• A nongovernment advisor will assist with technical clarification during evaluation but will not be a voting member.

• Section C details numerous changes made via amendment to the PWS and associated tables.

• Section J lists attachments including CDRLs, Section L&M, Pricing Table, and the Performance Work Statement.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation FA821326RB002 dated 25 March 2026 serves to:

• Attach a revised Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Post questions and comments received from vendors, along with USAF responses.

• Extend the proposal submission deadline.

• Solicitation/Contract Form (Section A): The Response Due Date has been extended from 24 April 2026 to 08 May 2026.

• Description/Specifications/Statement of Work (Section C): Includes a revised PWS with the following changes:

  • Corrected Table of Contents.
  • Formatting changes throughout.
  • Specific modifications to Tables 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10 regarding test requirements, aging, core counts, and pricing.
  • Clarifications to paragraphs 2.2.4.2, 2.2.4.3, and 2.2.4.4 regarding testing methods, equipment, and interpretation of "shall" language.
  • Removal of a sentence in paragraph 2.2.4.3 regarding AF discretion for exploring aging periods.
  • Modification of Table 7 to align with paragraph 2.2.4.3 and to be more amenable to Firm Fixed Pricing (FFP).
  • Modification of paragraph 2.4 Fill/Liner Subscale Testing.

• List of Attachments (Section J):

  • Added: PWS_ADM Aging and Surveillance Revised
  • Deleted: PWS_ADM Aging and Surveillance

• The proposal deadline has been extended to 4:00 PM local time on 08 May 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for a 5-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to acquire projected aging and life models for Air Delivered Munitions. The government anticipates awarding a contract resulting from this solicitation.

• The core requirement is the acquisition of projected aging and life models for Air Delivered Munitions.

• Munitions shall ship within 90 calendar days of Task Order Award.

• The contract will involve various types of munitions, including MK-82, BLU-111B/B, BLU-117B/B, and others, with specific ordering groups detailed.

• Services include "Sled Test Support" for various bomb classes and "DATA_Not Separately Priced (NSP)" for annual ADM deliverables.

• Contract Type: IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity).

• Period of Performance: 5 years.

• Minimum Guaranteed Order Amount: $3,000,000.00 for the life of the IDIQ.

• Estimated Maximum Order Amount: $25,000,000.00.

• Proposal pricing shall be valid for 150 calendar days from the solicitation due date.

• Offers are due by 04:00 PM local time on April 24, 2026.

• Evaluation factors are not explicitly detailed in the provided sections, but Section M states that "All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price."

• The solicitation includes provisions related to small business concerns, HUBZone small business concerns, and other socioeconomic categories.

• Specific representations and certifications are required, including those related to System for Award Management (SAM) registration and cybersecurity maturity.

• A nongovernment advisor will be used for technical clarification but will not be part of the evaluation team.

• Funds are not presently available for this contract; the government's obligation is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds.

• The document includes extensive FAR and DFARS clauses covering various aspects of contract performance, administration, and compliance, including cybersecurity requirements (CMMC) and inspection/acceptance locations primarily at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing pricing tables for various CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) and a sample Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) breakdown. It is intended to provide potential bidders with details on the pricing structure and cost elements associated with the opportunity.

• TEP Sheet: Lists CLINs, descriptions of items (primarily bombs and related components), contract types (FFP - Firm Fixed Price, CPFF - Cost Plus Fixed Fee), and placeholder prices for five ordering periods (OP1-OP5). Most items are listed with zero prices across all ordering periods.
• CPFF Table Example Sheet: Provides a detailed breakdown of costs for a hypothetical CPFF CLIN, including direct labor (Project Mgr, Senior Eng IV, Junior Eng II), Other Direct Costs (ODC), and indirect costs (Fringe, Overhead, G&A). It shows example rates, hours, and costs per ordering period, resulting in a Total CPFF of $138,634.00 per period.
• Individual CLIN Sheets (0007, 0018, 0019, 0026-0031): These sheets appear to be templates for specific CLINs, showing zero costs for direct labor, ODC, indirect costs, and the total CPFF for each CLIN across all ordering periods.

This document provides insight into the potential cost structure and types of contract line items. Bidders should review the CLIN descriptions and the CPFF example to understand how pricing might be structured. The prevalence of zero values in most CLINs suggests that detailed pricing will need to be developed by the bidder based on the solicitation's requirements, or that these are placeholders for future definitization.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) detailing various data items required from the contractor for the "AIR DELIVERED MUNITIONS AGING AND SURVIELLANCE" system under contract number FD2020-26-50000. It specifies the type of data, submission requirements, frequency, and distribution.

The CDRL outlines nine distinct data items (A001 through A009), each with a specific title and Data Item Number (DIN). These include:

• Technical Report (A001)
• Status Report (A002)
• Conference Agenda (A003)
• Meeting Minutes (A004)
• Government Furnished Materiel (GFM) Consumption Report (A005)
• Manhour Estimate, Technical Cost Proposals (A006)
• Accident/Incident Report (A007)
• Quality Program Plan (QPP) (A008)
• Briefing Material (A009)

Each data item specifies its authority, contract reference (often linking to the Performance Work Statement - PWS), requiring office, frequency of submission, and distribution statements (primarily Distribution Statement D).

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it defines the specific reporting and documentation deliverables expected under the contract. It provides insight into the contractor's responsibilities beyond the core services, including technical reporting, status updates, meeting documentation, financial reporting (GFM consumption, manhours), safety reporting, quality assurance, and briefing materials. Understanding these requirements is essential for accurately estimating costs, developing proposals, and assessing the overall scope of work.

Key submission details include:

• Most reports are to be submitted electronically in Microsoft Office or PDF format.
• Specific submission deadlines are often tied to contract performance periods or events (e.g., 90 days after testing, 30 days prior to meetings, quarterly, annually).
• All submissions are subject to Distribution Statement D, restricting distribution to DoD and DoD contractors.
• Export control warnings are prominently displayed, indicating the sensitive nature of the technical data.