Solicitation_S-280C/G Vehicle Mounted Shelter

This federal solicitation (W912CH26RA096), issued by the Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal, is a 100% small business set-aside for a five-year, firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The procurement is for the manufacture and delivery of S-280C/G Vehicle Mounted Tactical Shelters, including both shielded and unshielded variants with or without mobilizer adapter kits. The contract features a guaranteed minimum value of $100,000 and a maximum ceiling of $4,000,000. Under the designated NAICS code 332311 (Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing), a single award will be made to the responsive offeror bidding on all required line items. Proposals must remain valid for at least 120 days, with submission due by October 9, 2026. Key requirements include: - First Article Testing (FAT) on three shielded test units, with two undergoing full testing. - Adherence to a restricted Technical Data Package (TDP) under Export Control (Distribution Code C), requiring an active DD Form 2345 certification. - Delivery of comprehensive Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items, including logistics, provisioning, safety assessment reports, and updated technical manuals. - Strict compliance with Operations Security (OPSEC) training and Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting (CIAR) protocols. - Wood packaging materials conforming to ISPM 15 heat-treatment standards. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to the contract specialist by September 24, 2026.

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation W912CH-26-R-A096, issued by the Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) on September 10, 2026. The amendment formally incorporates the Required Delivery Schedule, Production Rate Limitations, and Voluntary Accelerated Delivery provisions into the solicitation. Key details of the amendment include: - **Scope of Work:** Production of S-280C/G Shelters (shielded or unshielded, with or without mobilizer kits) in strict compliance with the Government-owned Technical Data Package and ASTM E1975-22. - **Required Delivery Schedule:** First Article Test (FAT) units are due within 240 days of order. Production units across five ordering periods are due within 90 to 120 days after FAT approval or order receipt. - **Production Limitations:** A maximum sustained monthly production rate of 20 shelters applies, unless modified by the Contracting Officer. - **Voluntary Accelerated Delivery:** Offerors may propose an accelerated schedule using the provided table, though doing so does not provide any technical evaluation credit or source-selection advantages. - **Logistics:** Delivery remains FOB Destination, estimated at 75% CONUS (Sierra Army Depot, CA) and 25% OCONUS. - **Proposal Deadline:** The deadline for proposal submission remains unchanged at October 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to submission.

This federal document, Attachment A to solicitation W912CH-26-R-A096 for the S-280C/G Shelter, outlines the mandatory guidelines for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and technical data. It defines CUI and technical information, establishing strict requirements for markings, access, storage, dissemination, disposal, and incident reporting. Contractors must complete initial and annual DoD CUI training and sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before receiving access. Physically, CUI must be secured in locked storage or secure environments, and must never be processed on public or personally owned devices. Electronic storage and transmission must comply with DFARS 252.204-7012, utilizing NIST/NIAP-approved encryption algorithms or secure government collaborative environments like DoD Safe. Public release of any CUI requires official approval from the TACOM Public Affairs Officer. For disposal, contractors must sanitize or destroy electronic and paper media containing CUI in accordance with NIST SP 800-88 Revision 1 and CUI Notice 2019-03 to ensure the information is rendered completely unrecoverable. Finally, any compromise or loss of CUI must be reported to the Government Security Manager within 72 hours of discovery, detailing key dates, threat methodologies, compromised systems, and potential program impacts.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines requirements for a contractor to develop and produce a revised Operator Manual (TM 10-5411-207-13&P to be converted to 12&P) for the S-280C Shelter. The project demands compliance with MIL-STD-40051-2E and involves generating a Validation Plan and Validation Report to support the technical manual (TM). The contractor must submit four progressive iterations of the TM: Initial, Second, Third, and Final Reproducible Copy (FRC). Each deliverable must include hard copies, a compiled PDF, an XML source file parsed via Arbortext Editor, separate high-resolution (300 DPI) graphics files, and a graphics worksheet. Content must strictly follow the TM Content Selection Matrix, while including a Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC) within the manual is prohibited. To ensure quality, the contractor is responsible for hands-on validation of all operating, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures. This process requires a Fault Insertion List (FIL) and must be observed by government representatives. Conversely, the government is responsible for the subsequent verification phase, which the contractor must support with designated personnel. Additional technical specifications mandate that all illustrations, including photographs depicting personnel in proper Army utility uniforms and safety gear, contain no visible jewelry. The contractor must also follow precise file-naming conventions and formatting standards for graphics, symbols, and warning icons, culminating in the over-packing of one finalized manual with each delivered hardware unit.

This Provisioning Statement of Work (PSOW) outlines the requirements for providing technical data products to ensure logistical support for the S 280C Shelter. It defines the responsibilities of the contractor in developing, validating, and submitting three primary deliverables: the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC), the Provisioning Parts List (PPL), and the Engineering Data for Provisioning (EDFP). The contractor must participate in a series of collaborative meetings, including a Logistics Guidance Conference, In-Process Reviews (IPRs), and a formal Government Provisioning Conference to review and refine technical data. The MAC must be prepared in a Two-Level Maintenance format using a top-down breakdown structure. The PPL must be delivered in a compatible 80-card column format (LSA036.txt) and organized by specific functional groups, utilizing Approved Item Names and verified National Stock Numbers (NSNs). The EDFP must deliver comprehensive engineering drawings, standards, or commercial data to support any provisioned items lacking existing NSNs. All data products must be compatible with the government’s Logistics Modernization Program (LMP) and undergo a rigorous configuration audit by the contractor prior to submission. Strict adherence to formatting, marking, and delivery guidelines is required; failure to meet these standards, such as submitting inaccurate pricing or incomplete Commercial and Government Entity Codes (CAGECs), will result in government rejection of the data deliverables.