Maintenance of Water Treatment Systems located at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD W911QX26QA033

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small businesses, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate. (2) Date :17 February 2026 (3) Classification Code : F1 (4) NAICS Code: 238220 (5) NAICS Size Standard: $19 Million (6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783 (7) Subject: Sources Sought for Sources Sought for maintenance of water treatment systems located at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD. (8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX26QA033 (9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: Five (5) days after posting (10) Contact Point: Adaleta Dougherty Contract Specialist, adaleta.dougherty2.civ@army.mil (11) A. Objective: To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) Maintenance of Water Treatment Systems Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Spesutie Island and Graces Quarters, Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 08 January 2026 C.1 BACKGROUND: In 2002, water treatment systems were installed at ARL APG, Spesutie Island, MD, which was maintained by ARL s Department of Public Works (DPW). DPW also provided maintenance of the water treatment systems, which was included with the system installation. The service performed by DPW for maintenance was stopped in approximately 2008. In 2022, a FFP contract was awarded for the maintenance program for the filtration of undesirable contaminants in the water systems on Spesutie Island, ARL, APG, MD and Graces Quarters, Middle River, ARL, MD. C.2 OBJECTIVE: ARL requires 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. The current water has been certified as potable for human use, but due to certain contaminants, especially iron, quarterly maintenance is required to ensure that damage to highly specialized equipment used in experimental operations does not occur. C.3 REQUIREMENTS: Base Year Maintenance: C.3.1 The Contractor shall perform a Quarterly Site Visit on all existing water treatment systems and applicable control units located in Buildings on Spesutie Island (16 total locations). The Quarterly Site Visit shall include the following maintenance and testing: C.3.1.1 The Contractor shall ensure maintenance on each water treatment system is performed at the end of each quarter. Maintenance shall include all of the following: C.3.1.1.1 All required chemicals, feeder fills, filter changes, resin cleaning, rebedding of filters, and salts to operate the water treatment systems based upon Culligan, the original equipment manufacturer s (OEM), standards of the water treatment systems. C.3.1.1.2 Mixing of chlorine solution and blow down of retention tanks of dissolved impurities. C.3.1.2 The Contractor shall perform water testing at each Quarterly Site Visit and makeany adjustments necessary to maintain the water standards listed in Section C.3.2. C.3.1.3 The Contractor shall test the 30 or 55 gallon contact/retention tanks, depending on which unit is being serviced, to ensure that they remain fully functional in accordance with the OEM standards. Should the 30 or 55 gallon tanks fail to meet the OEM functionality standards, the Contractor shall replace the 30 or 55 gallon contract/retention tanks no later than (NLT) one (1) business day after receipt of required repair/replacement items. All repair/replacement items will be purchased by the Government and provided to the Contractor as Government Furnished Items (GFI) prior to repair/replacement. The Contractor shall ensure approval is obtained, from the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR), prior to repair/replacement of any and all water systems. C.3.2 The Contractor shall record all of the results of the Quarterly Site Visit to include service conducted, test results, and recommendations for repair or replacement and provide the results in writing to the COR no later than five (5) business days after each visit. C.3.2.1 If any of the water treatment system parts located in the buildings listed inspection C.3.1 are determined to be below the OEM s standards during the Quarterly Site Visit, the Contractor shall notify the COR in writing the same day the discrepancy was discovered and the need for repair and/or replacement of the water treatment system parts. If the COR approves of the repair and/or replacement of the water treatment system parts, the Government will purchase and provide the Contractor with the required part. The Contractor shall repair/and or replace the water treatment system part within one business day (1) after receipt of the required Government purchased part(s) from the COR. The Contractor shall ensure approval is obtained, from the COR, prior to repair of any and all water systems. All repair parts will be purchased by the Government and provided to the Contractor. C.3.2.2 If any of the water treatment systems located in the buildings listed in SectionC.3.1 are determined to be below the OEM s standards, the Contractor shall return the system to the OEM s standards and notify the COR in writing the same day. If the Contractor is unable to return the system to the OEM s standards, they shall provide a recommendation if a new system installation is required. C.3.3 Emergency Service If the Government reports an emergency system or part failure on any of water treatment systems located in the buildings listed in section C.3.1, the Contractor shall respond (four (4) seven (7)reports annually) to the Government s emergency repair call within one (1) business day of call and return the system or part to the OEM s standards. If a repair/replacement part is required, the Government will purchase and provide the Contractor with the required part. The Contractor shall repair/and or replace the water treatment system part within one (1) business day after receipt of the required Government purchased part(s) from the COR. C.3.4 Service Regulations The Contractor shall ensure that all disposals, installations, repair, and/or replacements of water treatment systems and parts are in accordance with Federal, State and local requirements. C.3.5 Hours of Operation Contractor personnel shall perform work during the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Contractor personnel shall coordinate work schedules with the COR and work on-site at a time and date approved by the COR. To meet an emergency system or part failure, it may be necessary, from time to time, for Contractor personnel to work outside the normal hours during the course of the year. C.3.6 OPTION Base Year Maintenance (CLIN 0001): The Contractor shall perform quarterly maintenance in accordance with Sections C.3.1 to C.3.5 C.3.7 OPTION Year One (1) Maintenance (CLIN 0002): The Contractor shall perform quarterly maintenance in accordance with Sections C.3.1 to C.3.5 C.3.8 OPTION Year Two (2) Maintenance (CLIN 0003): The Contractor shall perform quarterly maintenance in accordance with Sections C.3.1 to C.3.5 C.3.9 OPTION Year Three (3) Maintenance (CLIN 0004): The Contractor shall perform quarterly maintenance in accordance with Sections C.3.1 to C.3.5 C.3.10 OPTION Year Four (4) Maintenance (CLIN 0005): The Contractor shall perform quarterly maintenance in accordance with Sections C.3.1 to C.3.5 C.4 SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS C.4.1 Installation Access. All vehicles and personnel are subject to search and seizure of contraband or unauthorized Government property according to AR 190-13. C.4.2 The Contractor shall safeguard Government resources according to AR 11-2. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining proper conduct and good discipline within contractor occupied work areas. C.4.3 APG Unescorted Access. Employee must be able to obtain a favorable background investigation to have unescorted access to the restricted area. Unescorted access into restricted areas of APG shall be granted to contractor personnel who currently possess a security clearance or who have obtained a favorable National Agency Check (NAC) or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Check. The contractor shall complete IMAP Form 1199, Application for Security Badge/Camera Pass, and FD 258, Application Fingerprint Card, for all contractor employees. Processing time for the FBI check is approximately four (4) to six (6) weeks. Before beginning work on this contract, the Contractor shall obtain required forms from the COR and return the completed forms to the COR within ten (10) working days. The Contractor shall advise employees that this information will be used to review criminal history records. Adverse information may result in an individual being denied security area access. The Contractor shall be responsible for delays in the progress or completion of the contract because of the Contractor employees' disqualification for security badges. Such delays will not be deemed excusable under the Default Clause and further, may be subject to the Liquidated Damages provision of this contract, if applicable. Until the FBI check is completed or a security clearance is granted, contractor personnel shall be continually escorted, into, out of, and within the restricted areas by other contractor personnel possessing a photographic security badge. C.4.4 Contractor employees and all associated sub-contractor employees requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 14 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for e4ach affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or the Contracting Officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 7 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. This includes new contractor employees as they are assigned. AT Level 1 Awareness Training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil. C.4.5 Contractor employees and all associated sub-contractors employees requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD,HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. C.4.6 Contractor employees and all associated sub-contractor employees that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations. C.4.7 Contractor employees and all associated sub-contractors requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 14 calendar days of contract award and within 7 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 20 calendar days after contract award. C.4.8 Contractor employees with Security Clearances, per AR 381-2, para 2-4b; Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in 2-4b. Please see below information for making report. iSALUTE: https://ww.inscom.army.mil/isalute iWATCH: https://www.myarmyonesource.com Spy Hotline: 1-800-CALL-SPY C.5. PERSONAL/CONTRACTOR-OWNED PROPERTY The Contractor shall ensure that personal property or contractor-owned property brought on any ARL installation is clearly marked as such to preclude misidentification as Government property. Additionally, the Contractor shall ensure that personal property or Contractor-owned property meets safety specifications as set forth by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), MOSH, and the U.S. Army. The Contractor shall ensure that all personal property or Contractor-owned property is removed from all ARL installations at the end of the period of performance. C. Responses: All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include: To what extent each of the specifications can be met. Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the $19 Million standard that accompanies NAICS code 238220. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.]. Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects. (12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 11:59 AM eastern standard time, 2/23/2026. Submissions should be emailed to adaleta.dougherty2.civ@army.mil Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed adaleta.dougherty2.civ@army.mil Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted. (13) Place of Contract Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: March 2026

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) *252.204-7008 COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION CONTROLS (OCT 2016) 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.

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.