C-SUAS Equipment

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document lists the "Salient Characteristics" for items related to an opportunity. It details specific equipment configurations that are either funded or unfunded.

• Funded Items:
  • 1 Immediate Response Kit (Part# DS-119)
  • 1 Magnetic Antenna Kit Wideband (Part# DS-146)
  • 1 Rugged Tablet for C2 Tactical (Part# DS-121)
  • 1 C2 Tactical Configuration (Part# DS-121A)
• Unfunded Items:
  • 1 Immediate Response Kit (Part# DS-119)
  • 1 Magnetic Antenna Kit Wideband (Part# DS-146)
  • 1 Rugged Tablet for C2 Tactical (Part# DS-121)
  • 1 C2 Tactical Configuration (Part# DS-121A)

This attachment specifies the exact configurations and quantities of equipment that are either funded or unfunded. Bidders should use this information to understand the scope of the requirement and to ensure their proposed solutions meet these salient characteristics.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an addendum to FAR 52.212-1, providing specific instructions for price and technical submissions related to the solicitation.

• Price Submission: Must use page 3 of the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. Quotes must include both Funded and Unfunded CLINs and will be evaluated based on the Total Evaluated Price of CLIN 0001 plus CLIN 0002.
• Technical Submission: Must be a separate document, clear, concise, and detailed enough for evaluation. It should provide rationale demonstrating how the technical offer meets requirements in Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics. Offerors should not assume prior knowledge of their experience.
• Submission Method: All documents must be submitted electronically via email to Jarrod.Ford@us.af.mil and 97CONF.PKA.Contracting@us.af.mil.

This addendum clarifies critical submission requirements for both pricing and technical proposals, including specific evaluation methods for pricing and the expected content and format for technical submissions. It also provides the official email addresses for electronic submission, which are essential for a compliant offer.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for the acquisition of Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-SUAS) capability for the 97th Security Forces. A written solicitation will not be issued; this announcement constitutes the only solicitation.

• Acquisition of C-SUAS capability for 97th Security Forces.

• Specific items, quantities, and units of measure are detailed in the attached Pricing Schedule.

• Contract type and period of performance are to be found on the Pricing Schedule.

• FOB point is Destination.

• Place of Performance is Bldg 130, Altus AFB, OK 73523 United States.

• FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (September 2023) is incorporated by reference.

• Offerors must ensure their provision at FAR 52.212-3, including Alternate I, Vendors Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (October 2025), is updated at www.sam.gov. Failure to obtain SAM registration may result in submissions not being considered for award.

• FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (November 2023) is incorporated by reference.

• Questions are due by: Friday, May 1, 2026, 11:00 AM CST.

• Offers are due: Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 11:00 AM CST.

• This is a 100% small business set aside.

• NAICS code: 334511, Size Standard: 1350 Employees.

• The Solicitation Number is: FA4419-26-Q-0017.

• Incorporated provisions and clauses are effective through FAC 2026-01 (13-Mar-26), DPN 20251110 (10-Nov-25), and AFAC 2024-0612 (12-Jun-24).

• Any required warranties beyond customary ones will be mentioned in the Pricing Schedule.

• The Point of Contact (POC) for this solicitation is Jarrod Ford (jarrod.ford@us.af.mil, 580-481-7085).

• Attached documents include: Salient Characteristics, Clauses and Provisions, Instructions to Offerors, and Evaluation Factors.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document, "Attachment 2 - Provisions and Clauses," lists various clauses and provisions incorporated by reference into a solicitation. It serves as a reference for bidders to understand the contractual terms and conditions that will apply to any resulting contract.

• Clause Number: Unique identifier for each clause or provision.
• Clause Title: A brief description of the subject matter of the clause.
• Alt No/Dev No: Identifies any alternate or deviation numbers associated with the clause.
• Year-Mo: The year and month the clause was issued or last updated.
• Section: Indicates the section of the solicitation where the clause is located (e.g., SEC I, SEC K, SEC G, SEC L).

Bidders must review these clauses and provisions to understand their obligations, rights, and any specific requirements related to the solicitation. This includes, but is not limited to, requirements concerning:

• Compensation of former DoD officials
• Whistleblower rights
• Acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment or services
• Use of the System for Award Management (SAM)
• Buy American and Balance of Payments Program
• Business operations with specific countries (e.g., Maduro Regime, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region)
• Electronic submission of payment requests
• Transportation of supplies
• Prohibition on requiring internal confidentiality agreements
• Protection of government interests when subcontracting with debarred contractors
• Terms and conditions for commercial products and services
• Submission of offers in English and U.S. Currency
• Small business set-asides
• Combating trafficking in persons
• Sustainable products
• Encouraging contractor policies to ban text messaging while driving
• Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
• Accelerated payments to small business subcontractors
• Protest after award
• Applicable law for breach of contract claims
• Security prohibitions and exclusions
• Subcontracts for commercial products and services
• Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate

Bidders should pay close attention to any deviations or specific instructions within these clauses, as they may impact proposal preparation, contract performance, and evaluation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the evaluation factors for the solicitation, detailing how proposals will be assessed to determine the awardee. It specifies the criteria and methodology the Government will use to evaluate offers.

• Evaluation Approach: The Government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous, considering price and other factors.
• Evaluation Factors:
  • Factor 1 - Price: The Government will consider the total evaluated price, including Funded and Unfunded CLINs. The Government reserves the right to award to an offeror other than the lowest bidder for a higher quality item.
  • Factor 2 - Technical: This factor assesses whether the vendor's quoted item meets all requirements outlined in the Salient Characteristics Attachment. Quotes will be rated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable." Technical submissions must be clear, concise, and provide sufficient detail to substantiate claims and demonstrate how the offer meets solicitation requirements.
• Rating System:
  • "Acceptable": Quote clearly meets minimum requirements.
  • "Unacceptable": Quote does not clearly meet minimum requirements.
• Technical Acceptability: A quote will be deemed technically acceptable if it meets the requirements specified in Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics.

This document is crucial for bidders as it defines the criteria upon which their proposals will be evaluated. Understanding these factors will help bidders tailor their proposals to meet the Government's expectations for both technical compliance and pricing, thereby increasing their chances of a successful award.