Ballistic Rubber Single Services

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for "Ballistic Rubber Single Services" with Product Service Code J069 and NAICS code 326291. The solicitation is issued by the U.S. Army and has an offer due date of June 22, 2026.

• The core service required is "Ballistic Rubber Single Services."

• Specific requirements related to permits for transporting and disposing of lead, heavy metal contaminants, and contaminated rubber granulated materials.

• Contract personnel handling hazardous materials must have appropriate training.

• Installation Clearance Requirements are detailed, including security criteria and authorization by Host Nation law.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: August 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.

• Delivery Address: RTDS-West, TSC Baumholder Bldg. 8475, Abrams Ave E Baum.

• Inspection Location: W4CU TRAINING SPT ACT EUR, CAMP NORMANDY BLDG 3010, HWY B299 GATE 6, GRAFENWOEHR 92655, GERMANY.

• Proposals are to be submitted via email to the addresses provided, with a size restriction of 10 MB for attachments. Mailed proposals are not preferred but may be accepted.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing via email no later than 5 working days after issuance.

• Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical, Supplier Performance Risk, and Price.

• Technical rating is based on "Acceptable"/"Unacceptable" criteria.

• Supplier Performance Risk will be assessed based on SPRS scores (Green, Purple, Blue, or Black for Acceptable; Yellow, Red, or Grey for Unacceptable).

• Price will be evaluated by totaling all CLINs to determine fair and reasonableness; "realism" will not be evaluated.

• Proposals must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the proposal receipt date.

• The acquisition is listed as "Unrestricted."

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, covering various aspects such as contract terms, payment, invoicing, labor standards, and prohibitions on certain foreign procurements.

• Specific clauses address "Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services" and "Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations."

• Offerors are advised to review all clauses and provisions carefully, including those related to tax on foreign procurements and Buy American requirements.

• A site visit is recommended and can be requested by contacting the contract specialist.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This PWS outlines requirements for non-personal services to provide range maintenance and lead/residue remediation for ranges equipped with ballistic rubber backstop material or rubber blocks. The goal is to enhance operational safety and reduce ricochet probability.

• Range Maintenance: Services include refurbishment or maintenance of ranges with bullet catches incorporating ballistic rubber.

• Remediation: Contractor shall perform lead remediation, reinstallation of ballistic rubber material, and installation of rubber blocks in target emplacements.

• Materials: Contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision.

• Locations: Work will be performed on various ranges throughout Germany.

• Period of Performance: 01 AUG 2026 to 31 DEC 2026.

• Quality Control Plan (QCP): Contractor must develop and maintain a QCP, submitting it within 10 working days of award.

• Reporting: Specific deliverables include Quality Control Plan, Analysis of Quality Control, Potential Service Issues, Installation Pass Logs, Background Checks, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Safety Plans, Environmental Compliance Plans, and Training Certificates.

• Service Contract Report (SCR): Contractor must report all labor hours via www.SAM.gov annually.

• Security: Compliance with Army in Europe (AE) Regulations for installation access and background checks is mandatory.

• Safety: Adherence to FAR 52.236-13, EM 385-1-1, and applicable Host Nation Safety Laws and Regulations is required. An Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis are necessary.

• Environmental Compliance: Disposal of hazardous materials (lead, rubber residue) must comply with European Host Nation environmental laws and permits.

• Training: Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I, OPSEC, and iWATCH training are required for all contractor employees.

• Personnel: Contractor employees must identify themselves as non-government personnel and display appropriate identification badges.

• Non-Personal Services: The contract is for non-personal services; the contractor's personnel are not subject to government supervision or control.