Lightning Protection System for Sunshades

Other / Unclassified

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Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commodities, specifically an "Aircraft Sunshade Lightning Protection System (LPS) Upgrade." The acquisition is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Class Deviation 2026-00028, 2026-00037 (Part 19), and 2026-00041 (Part 25), implementing the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). It is a competitive Request for Quote (RFQ) for the Air Force Test Center at Eglin AFB, Florida.

• The primary deliverable is an "Aircraft Sunshade Lightning Protection System (LPS) Upgrade."

• The contract will be for a 12 Months ARO (After Receipt of Order) period.

• FOB Destination Shipping is requested.

• A firm-fixed priced purchase order will be awarded.

• No advanced payments will be made.

• Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsible Offeror that meets minimum technical requirements.

• Offerors must list the solicitation number, CAGE code, Company name, Point of Contact (POC), email address, and phone number.

• Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award.

• Vendors must be registered in Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for electronic funds transfer.

• Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the offer receipt date.

• Deadline for Questions/Requests for Information: 10:00 AM CST on 23 April 2026.

• Offer Due Date: 10:00 AM CST on 29 April 2026.

• This acquisition is a total set-aside for small business concerns.

• Only quotes submitted by contractors currently designated as small businesses will be considered.

• Quotes from non-eligible small businesses will be deemed non-responsive.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 335999, with a size standard of 1350.

• The government is not responsible for costs incurred in preparing or submitting an offer.

• Offerors are not required to sign and return the SF1449 or amendments, but should return representations and certifications if not in their SAM profile.

• Attachments include: Statement of Work (SOW) dated 18 March 2026, and Clauses.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains a comprehensive list of clauses that are incorporated by reference into a solicitation or contract. It serves as a reference for bidders to understand the legal and regulatory requirements that will apply to their offer and any resulting contract.

• Clause Number: Unique identifier for each clause.
• Alt No/Dev No: Alternate or deviation number, if applicable.
• Clause Title: A brief description of the clause's subject matter.
• Year-Mo: The year and month the clause was last updated.
• Section: The section of the contract or solicitation where the clause is located (e.g., SEC I, SEC K).
• Full Text Clauses: Some clauses are provided in full text for clarity, such as "Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation."

Bidders must review these clauses to understand their obligations and responsibilities. Key areas include:

• Representations and Certifications: Bidders must accurately represent their business status (e.g., small business, veteran-owned) and compliance with various regulations.
• Prohibitions and Restrictions: Clauses related to specific types of equipment, services, or business operations (e.g., covered defense telecommunications, Xinjiang region operations).
• Payment and Submission Instructions: Details on how to submit payment requests and receiving reports (e.g., Wide Area WorkFlow - WAWF).
• Evaluation Factors: How offers will be evaluated, including price and other factors.
• Compliance Requirements: Clauses related to child labor, trade agreements, and other regulatory compliance.

Bidders should pay close attention to any clauses that require specific representations, certifications, or actions as part of their proposal submission.