Continuance of a maintenance program for the filtration of undesirable contaminants in the water systems utilized for personal, as well as laboratory purposes, on Spesutie Island, ARL, APG, MD and Graces Quarters, Middle River, ARL, MD.

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Contract Opportunity

Amendment One (1) to the solicitation (W911QX26QA033) is to update the PWS. Also, adding additional information to address the questions received during the original solicitation phase. Please see attached updated PWS and solicitaion document.

Q 1. Water quality of the feed water

Standard ground water that quality doesn’t meet drinking standards

Q.2 The water quality standards needed to achieve at each location

Water needs to meet drinking water standards set by EPA under the safe drinking water act

Q 3. The treatment methods being employed at each location

Conditioning of the water using a medallist eries automatic water conditioner

Q 4. Any details on water treatment equipment to be serviced and maintained (manufacturer, models, quantity, etc.) – Please let us know if there is only one manufacturer or multiple. Also, what is the total for the equipment in all 16 locations

Culligan medallist systems need routine quarterly maintenance to replace salt and filters as needed. 16 systems

Q.5 What kinds of chemicals and commodities are being used

Medallist filters and salt are being used

Q. 6 How much water is currently being used at each location

Routine usage at each site estimating 20-30 gallons a day

COMBO SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: F1

2. NAICS Code: 238220

3. Subject: Continuance of a maintenance program for the filtration of undesirable contaminants in the water systems utilized for personal, as well as laboratory purposes, on Spesutie Island, ARL, APG, MD and Graces Quarters, 9 Lace Road, Middle River, ARL, MD.

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX26QA033

5. Set-Aside Code: 100% Total Small Busines Set Aside

6. Response Date: Offers are due Five (5) business days after solicitation posting

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory

Spesutie Island, MD

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

U.S. Army Research Laboratory

Graces Quarters,MD

9 Lace Road,

Middle River, MD.

8.

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number is W911QX26QA033 This acquisition is issued as an request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.

(iv) This acquisition is set-aside for Small Businesses.The associated NAICS code is 238220. The small business size standard is $19 Million

(v) The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):

CLIN 0001 – Base Year

Four (4), Quarterly Water Treatment Maintenance Service Visits

CLIN 0002 – Year 1 (Option)

Four (4), Quarterly Water Treatment Maintenance Service Visits

CLIN 0003 - Year 2 (Option)

Four (4), Quarterly Water Treatment Maintenance Service Visits

CLIN 0004 - Year 3 (Option)

Four (4), Quarterly Water Treatment Maintenance Service Visits

CLIN 0005 - Year 4 (Option)

Four (4), Quarterly Water Treatment Maintenance Service Visits

(vi) Description of requirements: Continuance of a maintenance program for the filtration of undesirable contaminants in the water systems utilized for personal, as well as laboratory purposes, on Spesutie Island, ARL, APG, MD and Graces Quarters, 9 Lace Road, Middle River, ARL, MD.

See attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for full scope of work.

(vii) Delivery is required by Period of Performance from 01 April 2026 through 31 March 2027 and yearly option years. Delivery shall be made to Spesutie Island, ARL, APG, MD and Graces Quarters, 9 Lace Road, Middle River, ARL, MD. Acceptance shall be performed at Spesutie Island, ARL, APG, MD and Graces Quarters, 9 Lace Road, Middle River, ARL, MD.The FOB point is Destination.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: NONE

(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows: See attached Evaluation Criteria.

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause: NONE

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and the selected clauses listed in DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable:

FAR:

52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (JUN 2020)

52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB AND OTHER COVERED ENTITIES (NOV 2021)

52.204-25 PROHIBITION OF CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’ INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (OCT 2015)

52.219-6 DEVIATION 2020-O00008 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (MAR 2020)

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (NOV 2015)

52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION (MAR 2023)

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUNE 2003)

52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (AUG 2018)

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)

52.222-43 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS-PRICE ADJUSTMENT (MULTIPLE YEAR AND OPTION CONTRACTS) (AUG 2018)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021)

52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (AUG 2013)

52.222-55 MINIMUM WAGES FOR CONTRACTOR WORKERS UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 14026 (JAN 2022)

52.222-62, PAID SICK LEAVE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 2020)

52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (JUN 2020)

52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (JUN 2020)

52.222-19, CHILD LABOR-COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2025)

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (FEB 2021)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (NOV 2021)

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004)

DFARS:

*252.203-7005 REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2022)

*252.204-7016 COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

*252.204-7017 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (MAY 2021)

*252.204-7019 NOTICE OF NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (MAR 2022) (CMMC Level 1 )

*252.204-7008 COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION CONTROLS (OCT 2016) (CMMC Level 1 )

252.225-7000, BUY AMERICAN STATUTE—BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (NOV 2014)

252.225-7001, BUY AMERICAN ACT AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (JAN 2023)

252.225-7007, PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ITEMS FROM COMMUNIST CHINESE MILITARY COMPANIES (DEC 2018)

*252.226-7002 REPRESENTATION FOR DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR CONTRACTORS EMPLOYING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (DEC 2019)

252.204-7015 NOTICE OF AUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FOR LITIGATION SUPPORT (JAN 2023)

252.204-7018 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES (JAN 2023)

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (JAN 2023)

252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006)

252.244-7000 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS OR COMMERCIAL SERVICES (N0V 2023)

252.211-7003 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)

(xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all FAR/DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as Special Instructions and Information found in the attached Adelphi Special Instructions and Information document):

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

*52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

*52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025)

*52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUN 2013)

52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (JUN 2020)

52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (MAY 2022)

DFARS:

*252.204-7024 NOTICE ON THE USE OF THE SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE RISK SYSTEM (MAR 2023)

*252.225-7055 REPRESENTATION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME (MAY 2022)

*252.225-7973 PROHIBITION ON THE PROCUREMENT OF FOREIGN-MADE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS—REPRESENTATION (DEVIATION 2020-O0015) (MAY 2020)

252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011)

252.203-7002 EQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (DEC 2022)

252.204-7003 CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT (APR 1992)

252.204-7012 SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (JAN 2023)

252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (DEC 2018)

FAR/DFARS FILL IN/FULL TEST CLAUSES:

52.204-24, REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

52.204-26, COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (JAN 1998)

252.211-7003, ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)

252.232-7006, WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

LOCAL CLAUSES:

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

GARRISON-ALC POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

ARL/ALC/GARRISON NON-PERSONAL SERVICES (JUL 2012)

AT-OPSEC REQUIREMENTS

TYPE OF CONTRACT

NON-PERSONAL SERVICES

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT C

GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

EXERCISE OF OPTION

TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (GARRISON)

TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES

WORK HOURS

ID OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

GOV’T CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS

*EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

*ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

*FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

*PAYMENT TERMS

*DD FORM 1423

(xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A.

(xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot not be provided for this acquisition.

(xvi) Offers are due on Five (5) business days after solicitation posting, by 11:59 AM EST, at adaleta.dougherty2.civ@army.mil; Phone: 520-672-9586.

(xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact adaleta.dougherty2.civ@army.mil; Phone: 520-672-9586.

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