Solicitation: Electrical Control Box (NSN: 2540-01-609-3483) - AMENDED

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to Solicitation W912CH-25-B-0007 makes the following changes:

• Extended Bid Receipt Date: The deadline for submitting offers has been extended from January 27, 2026, 1:00 PM to February 17, 2026, 1:00 PM (local time, Warren, MI).

• Revised Bid Opening Date: The bid opening date has been moved from Thursday, January 29, 2026, 1:00 PM to Monday, February 23, 2026, 1:00 PM (local time, Warren, MI).

• Section A.1. Description of Action, paragraph (g)

• Section L.4. Bid Opening, paragraph (a)

• The due date for offer submission has been extended.

• The bid opening date has been rescheduled.

• Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment. Failure to do so may result in offer rejection. Offers already submitted may be changed by telegram or letter, provided it references the solicitation and amendment and is received before the new deadline.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation W912CH-25-B-0007 makes the following changes:

• Bid Receipt Date Extended: The due date and time for receipt of bids has been extended from January 12, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. to January 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. local time in Warren, MI.

• Bid Opening Date Revised: The bid opening date has been moved from Wednesday, January 14, 2026, to Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. local time in Warren, MI. This change affects both Section A.1 (Description of Action) and Section L.4 (Bid Opening).

• Section A.1 (Description of Action)

• Section L.4 (Bid Opening)

• The deadline for submitting bids has been extended to January 27, 2026.

• The bid opening date has been moved to January 29, 2026.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a solicitation (Invitation for Bids - IFB) for the procurement of Electrical Control Boxes, National Stock Number (NSN): 2540-01-609-3483, part number: 57K6555. The procurement is a total small business set-aside.

• Procurement of Electrical Control Boxes.

• A Technical Data Package (TDP) is associated with this procurement and is available via SAM.gov. Access to the TDP is required prior to bid submission.

• Bidders must complete all necessary fill-ins and representations throughout the IFB, including specific sections and forms.

• First Article Test Report (FATR) is required.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Option for Increased Quantity: Available (CLIN 0002AA).

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery is specified in days after award.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email to designated points of contact.

• Fax, hardcopy, DVD/CD-ROM, and hand-carried bids will not be accepted.

• Bid opening will be held virtually on January 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. local time.

• Bids must be valid for a minimum of 90 calendar days.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest total price, calculated from CLIN prices, and will include assessment of price reasonableness and potential unbalanced pricing.

• The Government will evaluate bids without discussions.

• Total small business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 335999 (All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing).

• Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Access to the Technical Data Package (TDP) requires a DD Form 2345, "Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement."

• Bidders are advised to carefully read and understand the entire IFB.

• Failure to complete all required fill-ins and representations may result in bid rejection.

• Questions regarding the IFB must be submitted by December 29, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. local time.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Additional Guidelines for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)," provides detailed instructions and requirements for handling, storing, transmitting, and disposing of CUI by contractors supporting the contract W912CH-25-B-0007 (Electrical Control Box).

• General CUI Handling: Emphasizes compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies, including Non-Disclosure Agreements.
• Technical and CUI Information Descriptions: Defines what constitutes technical information and CUI.
• CUI Markings: Mandates adherence to DoDI 5200.48 and discontinuation of legacy markings.
• Protection of CUI: Requires mandatory CUI training, annual refresher training, and signing of a CUI Non-disclosure Agreement. Access is restricted to individuals with a valid need.
• Storing/Handling: Outlines requirements for physical and electronic storage, including using locked containers, avoiding public display, and adhering to DFARS 252.204-7012 for electronic processing.
• Dissemination: Specifies approved methods for transmitting CUI, including mail, commercial carrier, hand-carrying, and secure digital transmission using NIST/NIAP-approved cryptographic products. Use of contractor-hosted collaborative suites is permitted under specific conditions.
• Disposal: Requires destruction or sanitization of CUI from contractor-owned media in accordance with NIST SP 800-88, Revision 1.
• Report of Loss of CUI: Mandates prompt reporting of any CUI loss to the Government Security Manager.

Bidders must understand and be prepared to comply with these CUI handling requirements. This document impacts how sensitive information related to the Electrical Control Box opportunity must be managed throughout the contract lifecycle, including proposal preparation, data handling during performance, and final disposal. Failure to comply can have significant consequences.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "First Article - Waiver Worksheet" which serves as a sample contractor's request for a First Article Waiver. It is intended to be submitted as an attachment in Section J of a solicitation if waivers are considered by the Government. It provides a structured format for contractors to request waivers for First Article Test requirements.

• Current Acquisition Information: Details about the specific contract or solicitation, including Contracting Officer's Name, Solicitation/Contract #, Contractor Name, NSN, Part #, and Contractor Cage.
• Type of Request: Options for requesting a "Partial Waiver" (waiving specific tests) or a "Full Waiver" (waiving all tests), with space to specify TDP references for tests to be waived.
• Justification to Support Waiver Request: Sections to provide evidence for the waiver, including:
  • Successful completion of a First Article Test on a recent contract for the same or similar item.
  • Material has been in continuous production.
  • Recent and successful performance of a first article test on the next higher assembly.
  • Other reasons for the waiver request.
• Other Pertinent Information: Fields to discuss quality issues, changes to manufacturing data, or MRB actions.
• Attach Supporting Documentation: A section to upload relevant documents.
• Submission: Fields for the submitter's printed name, title, company name, company address, and phone number, along with a signature.

This worksheet outlines the information and justification a contractor would need to provide if they intend to request a waiver for First Article Testing. Bidders should review this form to understand the requirements and documentation needed for such a request, should it be applicable to the opportunity. It highlights the types of evidence the Government would consider for approving a waiver, such as past performance on similar items, continuous production, or issues with higher assemblies.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a form for bidders to identify and assert restrictions on the Government's use, release, or disclosure of technical data or computer software. It is required pursuant to DFARS 252.227-7017.

• Technical Data or Computer Software to be Furnished with Restrictions: Bidders must list the specific technical data or computer software for which they are asserting restrictions.
• Basis for Assertion: Bidders must specify the justification for asserting restrictions, typically related to development at private expense (exclusively or partially).
• Asserted Rights Category: Bidders must indicate the category of rights being asserted (e.g., Government Purpose Rights, Limited Rights, Restricted Rights).
• Name of Person Asserting Restrictions: The entity or individual asserting the restrictions.
• Instructions: The form provides detailed footnotes explaining how to complete each section, including what constitutes technical data, computer software, and the basis for assertion.

Bidders must complete and submit this form if they intend to restrict any technical data or computer software provided to the Government. Failure to properly identify and assert restrictions may result in the Government having unlimited rights to use, release, or disclose such data or software. This document is crucial for bidders to understand their obligations regarding intellectual property and data rights in their proposals.