Combat Mission Folder Boxes

Amendment / Modification

This amendment addresses questions posed by interested vendors regarding the solicitation. Key clarifications include:

• Paint Color: Standard gray paint is acceptable; no special color is required.
• Bond Requirement: A bond will not be required for this solicitation.
• Contract Type: This is a firm-fixed price contract for a single delivery, not an add alternate for a two-year supply contract.
• Size Information: The body of the case is 25.5"L x 14"W x 17.25"H, and the lid overlaps the body.
• Paint/Coating Specifications: The only specification for paint is that it must be gray.

This amendment clarifies requirements related to paint color, bond, contract type, and product dimensions.

Vendors are instructed to fill out blocks 15a, 15b, and 15c and include them with their proposal. No changes to proposal deadlines or submission rules are indicated.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial Combat Mission Folder Boxes, prepared in accordance with FAR part 12. This announcement serves as the sole solicitation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Quotes are being requested.

• Procurement of "Combat Mission Folder Boxes".

• Contractor shall construct new containers out of metal in accordance with attached salient characteristics.

• Contractor shall include all shipping costs to Fairchild AFB, WA.

• Delivery is specified as "XX days ADC" (actual lead time to be provided by the vendor).

• Supplies/Services will be inspected/accepted at Destination (Government).

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Priced.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but offers are to be held firm for 60 calendar days.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• RFQ Due Date/Time: 10 June 2026 / 10:00 AM PT.

• Submission Method: Email quotes to SSgt Angelica Benitez (angelica.benitez@us.af.mil) and Sarah O'Neil (sarah.oneil.1@us.af.mil). Electronic versions are required for mailed/hand-delivered submissions. .zip files and emails over 10 MB are not acceptable.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering:

  • Price
  • SPRS (Supplier Performance Risk System) IAW DFARS 252.204-7024

• The government intends to evaluate and award without discussions.

• This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for Small Business concerns.

• All prospective offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

• NAICS Code: 332439 (Boxes, Light Gauge Metal Manufacturing) with a size standard of 600 Employees.

• PSC Code: 8145.

• Funds are not presently available; the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.

• Offerors must include pricing for all items in the CLIN structure, with unit prices to two decimal places.

• No option quantities are intended.

• Attachments include: Salient Characteristics and Air Force Specific Terms and Conditions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 2 - Air Force Specific Terms and Conditions," provides specific terms and conditions applicable to the solicitation. It details the role and contact information for an Ombudsman and outlines requirements regarding the elimination of the use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS).

• Ombudsman Information: Provides contact details for the Air Force Ombudsman, Ms. Lisa A. Gross, and the Department of the Air Force Ombudsman. It clarifies the ombudsman's role in facilitating concern resolution and explicitly states they do not participate in evaluations, source selection, or protests, nor do they have authority to bind the agency. It also directs bidders to contact the contracting officer for solicitation copies, due dates, or technical clarifications.
• Elimination of Class I ODS: Prohibits contractors from providing services or products that require the use of Class I ODS in testing, operation, or maintenance. It lists specific Halons, Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), Carbon Tetrachloride, Methyl Chloroform, and Methyl Bromide as Class I ODS for Air Force policy purposes. The prohibition does not apply to manufacturing, and materials using these as minor constituents are not considered Class I ODS.

Bidders must review these terms to understand their obligations regarding the use of specific substances and to know the proper channels for addressing concerns. The prohibition on Class I ODS may impact material selection and operational procedures. Understanding the ombudsman's role and limitations is crucial for effective communication and issue resolution.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Salient Characteristics for CMF Cases," outlines the specific requirements for Combat Mission Folder (CMF) cases. These cases are used for aircraft configurations to transport secret documents and provide lockable storage for aircrew. The objective is to increase the number of CMF cases available to enhance mission readiness.

• Quantity: 35 cases
• Material: Metal construction with riveted or welded seams.
• Tamper Resistance: Must be tamper-resistant, making any unauthorized removal of material evident once locked.
• Uniformity: Must be uniform across the fleet for weight and balance compliance.
• Installation: Must be installable on aircraft using provided floor plates (Dash 21 support).
• Lid: Lockable lid.
• Painting: Must be painted.
• Dimensions: 25 1/2" length, 14" width, 17 1/4" height.
• Steel Thickness: Constructed from 1/16" and 3/16" steel sheets.
• Bottom Plates: Two 5" x 5" x 3/16" steel plates welded to the bottom, featuring countersunk holes (90 degrees, 1/8" depth).
• Top Opening: Inward-bent lip, 1/2" high and 7/8" wide.
• Hinges: Internal hinges, centered on both the box and lid.
• Handles: Centered on the front and back of the box, positioned 3 3/4" from the bottom.
• Latch: Welded and centered on the edge of the lid.

This document provides the detailed specifications and characteristics required for the CMF cases. Bidders must ensure their proposed products meet all these requirements to be considered compliant with the solicitation (RFQ FA462026QA234).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "Salient Characteristics" for Combat Mission Folder (CMF) Cases. It details the specific requirements for constructing these cases, which are used for aircraft configurations to transport secret documents and provide lockable storage for aircrew.

• Objective: To increase the number of CMF cases available to enhance mission readiness.
• Quantity: 35 cases required.
• Dimensions: 25 1/2" length, 14" width, and 17 1/4" height.
• Material: Constructed from 1/16" and 3/16" steel sheets.
• Construction:
  • Riveted or welded seams.
  • Internal hinges and lock hasps.
  • Tamper-resistant design.
  • Uniformity across the fleet for weight and balance compliance.
  • Must be installable on aircraft using provided floor plates.
  • Lockable lid.
  • Painted finish.
  • Two 5" x 5" x 3/16" steel plates welded to the bottom, featuring cutouts with two countersunk holes.
  • Top opening with an inward-bent lip (1/2" high and 7/8" wide).
  • Hinges centered on both the box and lid.
  • Handles centered on the front and back of the box, positioned 3 3/4" from the bottom.
  • Latch welded and centered on the edge of the lid.

This document serves as a detailed specification for potential bidders to understand the exact requirements for manufacturing CMF cases. It outlines the physical dimensions, materials, construction methods, and functional characteristics necessary for these containers. Bidders must ensure their proposed solutions meet all listed salient characteristics to be considered compliant.