W91QVP26Q0310 KrS26 ENG BLS
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army is seeking quotes for Base Life Support (BLS) services to support exercise Keris Strike 2026 (KrS26) for US Government personnel in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. This is a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract opportunity. Questions are due by 11:00 AM Hawaii Standard Time (HST) on May 7, 2026, and quotes are due by 1:00 PM HST on the same day.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive base life support, transportation, and interpreter services. Key requirements include:
- Base Life Support: Portable latrines, handwash stations, showers, generators, light sets, reefers, ice, fans, chairs, tables, tents, and dumpsters. Daily cleaning and servicing of equipment are required.
- Transportation: Services using buses, vans, pick-up trucks, and box trucks.
- Interpreters: Translation services between English and Malay.
- Material Handling Equipment (MHE): Rental of MHE and construction equipment, with or without operators.
- Aggregate: Supply of various types of aggregate and cement.
Contractors must be flexible to changes in performance periods, quantities, and potential additions/reductions in services. A clarification notes that tents will only need to be relocated once, on May 30th.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: May 18 - June 14, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
- Product Service Code (PSC): W099 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Miscellaneous).
- Set-Aside: None.
- Special Requirements: Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance is mandatory for personnel in Malaysia. Compliance with Army Safety Program (AR 385-10), OSHA standards, and applicable Malaysian regulations is required. Key personnel (Contract Manager, Site Manager) must be fluent in English. Contractors are responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and adhering to environmental and security protocols.
Submission & Evaluation
Offer Submission Requirements (per Amendment 1):
- Signed and dated solicitation (PDF) including the most current Amendment, with total price for all CLINs.
- Price must be in USD or MYR.
- Completed clauses: 52.204-24, 52.204-26, 52.229-11, 252.204-7016, and 252.204-7001.
- Technical Approach (maximum 2 pages).
- Work Experience (maximum 2 pages).
- Completed Order Form in USD (must match currency on signed solicitation), with complete and accurate pricing for all CLINs and ELINs, rounded to the nearest hundredth decimal place.
- Quote validity: Minimum 90 days.
- Submission Method: Via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Technical Approach
- Work Experience
- Price
Past performance will be considered via SPRS and CPARS (not submitted by the offeror). Award will be made to a single responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government.
Eligibility: Vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov and PIEE/WAWF at the time of offer submission.
Deadlines
- Questions Due: 11:00 AM Hawaii Standard Time (HST) on May 7, 2026.
- Quotes Due: 1:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time (HST) on May 7, 2026.