RFQ W91QVP-26-Q-0302 KrS26 ENG BLS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army is seeking quotes for Base Life Support (BLS), Transportation, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), and Aggregate services in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, to support Exercise Keris Strike 2026 (KrS2026). This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Firm-Fixed Price contract. Quotes are due by 1300 (HST) on April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This non-personal services contract requires comprehensive support, including:
- Base Life Support: Portable latrines, showers, hand wash stations, water tanks, black water removal, laundry, ice, refrigeration, lighting, power generation, air conditioning, fans, tentage, ambulance services, sandbags, tables, chairs, furniture, trash/waste/hazmat storage and removal.
- Transportation: Buses, vans, pick-up trucks, and box trucks.
- Interpreter Services: Thai to English/English to Thai translation.
- Material Handling Equipment (MHE): Rental of MHE and construction equipment (with or without operators), including D7 Dozers, Backhoe Loaders, Motorized Graders, Vibratory Rollers, and 10-Ton Dump Trucks.
- Aggregate: Supply of various types of aggregate and cement.
The contractor must remain flexible to changes in performance periods and quantities. All services must adhere to U.S., Malaysia, and local laws, with a general Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) of 100%.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: May 15, 2026 – June 14, 2026
- Place of Performance: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
- Set-Aside: None specified (competitive requirement)
- Product Service Code: W099 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Miscellaneous)
- Required Insurance: Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance for personnel in Malaysia.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: April 29, 2026, by 1300 (HST)
- Quote Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026, by 1300 (HST)
- Submission Format: Digital signed solicitation in PDF with total price, Technical Approach (max 2 pages), Past Experience (max 2 pages per instance, focusing on MHE rental and Aggregate), and a completed Order Form (B08 ENG KrS26 BLS Order Form 20APR26.xlsx) with only the highlighted portions filled out.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Approach with Delivery Schedule, Work Experience, and Price. Award will be made to the single responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the government.
- Eligibility: Vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov and PIEE/WAWF, and FAR provision 52.212-3 must be complete on SAM.gov.
Key Documents & Notes
Offerors must review the attached documents: B08 ENG KrS26 BLS Order Form 20APR26.xlsx, B08 PWS KrS26 ENG BLS 20APR26.pdf, and B08 RFQ KrS26 ENG BLS 20APR26.pdf. The Order Form is crucial for pricing and understanding specific requirements. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time.
Contact Information
- Primary: MAJ Franklin Wright (franklin.h.wright.mil@army.mil)
- Secondary: SFC Mandy Francisco (mandy.n.francisco.mil@army.mil)