SAM #FA282326Q3004

Air Force Test Center Solicitation for Berry Amendment Compliant Cold Weather Gear

The Air Force Test Center at Eglin Air Force Base is seeking Berry Amendment compliant cold weather gear, manufactured in the USA, for operational use: - Government Buyer: - Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Operational Contracting Division, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida - OEM Highlight: - Beyond Clothing (specified as preferred or equivalent) - Products Requested (36 units each unless otherwise noted): - Next-to-Skin (NTS) Pullover (1212P-A1-0102) - Next-to-Skin (NTS) Bottom (1212P-A1-0120) - Performance Mid-Layer Pullover (FLEX) (1212P-A2-0104) - Performance Mid-Layer Bottom (FLEX) (1212P-A2-PP00) - Fleece Jacket (1212P-A3-0106) - Alpha Lochi Jacket (1212P-A3-0169) - Ridgeline Wind Shirt (1212P-A4-0118) - Ridgeline Wind Pant (1212P-A4-0137) - Back Country Jacket (1212P-A5-0111) - Back Country Pant (1212P-0M-0180) - Rig Softshell Jacket (1212P-M5-3014) - Rig Softshell Pant (1212P-M5-4007 / A50128) - Hardshell Jacket (1212P-A6-0184) - Hardshell Pant (1212P-A6-0185, 2 units) - Cold Jacket (1212P-A7-0157) - Cold Pant (1212P-A7-8004) - Handwarmer (1212P-KA-D037) - Notable Requirements: - All gear must be fully Berry Amendment compliant and 100% USA manufactured - Must meet MIL-STD-810G 502.5 Severe Cold standards - Active air exchange for heat and moisture management - Detailed sizing and color requirements for each item - Delivery is FOB Destination by the specified date - No advanced payments; funds not currently available; small business set-aside under NAICS 315990

Description

This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Class Deviation 2026-O0028 and 2026-O0037 (Part 19) issued by the Department of War, which implements the principles of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). All FAR references herein are to the deviated text.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.202(b), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and quotes are being requested.

This is a competitive Request for Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number for this requirement is FA2823-26-Q-3004. The Operational Contracting Division, Air Force Test Center at Eglin, AFB, Florida, requires items, in accordance with the Technical Requirement Document dated 21 May 2026. This acquisition is under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented.

This order is a total set-aside for small business concerns. In accordance with FAR 19.201-1(c), only quotes submitted by Contractors that are currently designated as a small business will be considered for award. Any quote received from a Contractor that is not an eligible small business concern will be deemed non-responsive and will not be evaluated.

The North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) is 315990, with a size standard of SIZE 600. Please identify your business size in your response based upon this standard. A firm-fixed priced purchase order will be awarded.

CLIN STRUCTURE: Cold Weather Gear (Qty 1); Delivery 60 days ARO

FOB Destination Shipping Requested.

Please provide terms of any expressed warranty being offered and any price/discount terms.

There will be no advanced payments.

Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements.

The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred or associated with preparation and submission of an offer in response to this solicitation. NO OFFERORS WILL BE COMPENSATED FOR SUBMITTING AN OFFER.

The Contracting Officer has determined that there is a high probability of adequate price competition for this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the Contracting Officer will review this determination and if, in the Contracting Officer’s opinion, adequate price competition exists no additional price information will be requested. However, if at any time during the evaluation the Contracting Officer determines that adequate price competition no longer exists, Offerors may be required to submit information to the extent necessary to determine the price fair and reasonable.

BASIS FOR AWARD: In accordance with FAR 12-203(b) offerors are notified that the award will be made to the lowest priced offeror that meets the minimum technical requirements. Offeror will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203.

All offers must list:

- Solicitation number,

- Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code,

- Company name,

- Business Size and Socioeconomic Status relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 315990 and associated size standard 600 employees assigned to this solicitation.

- Point of Contact (POC),

- email address and

- phone number.

If you need to obtain or renew a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number or CAGE code, please visit https://www.sam.gov. Lack of registration in SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award.

Vendor must also be registered in Wide Area Work Flow to receive payment through electronic funds transfer. If you are not currently registered, please visit the following website to complete your registration: https://wawf.eb.mil.

DEADLINES:

Submit any Questions/Requests for Information to the attention of Lucia Stidam by email to liudmila.stidam@us.af.mil no later than 12:00pm CDT on 09 June 2026.

Offers are due to liudmila.stidam@us.af.mil no later than 09:00am CDT on 15 June 2026.

Attachment:

Technical Requirements Document dated 21 May 2026

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