Tenders

Department of War Nationwide Coal-based Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)

DLA ENERGY

UPDATED Nov. 14, 2026 National Stock Number (NSN): 9140-01-456-2020 (Electricity and Ancillary Services) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 221112 (Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation) Subject: Department of War Nationwide Coal-based Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity with Task Order Power Purchase Agreement Executive Order (EO) 14386 “Strengthening United States National Defense with America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Power Generation Fleet” establishes the policy of the United States that coal is essential to our national and economic security, and that our electric grid must use power generation resources that have abundant fuel supplies capable of extended operations to address the national emergency declared pursuant to EO 14156, Declaring a National Energy Emergency. EO 14386 further directs the DOW to procure power from Coal-Fired Production Facilities to serve DOW installations. In support of this policy, the Defense Logistics Agency Energy (DLA Energy) is issuing solicitation SP060426R0409 for the award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with multiple firm-fixed price Delivery Order (DO) Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for DoW requirements. This acquisition will use scheduled annual open-season on-ramping. Proposals for additional IDIQ awards are invited only during announced submission windows; the solicitation is not continuously open for proposal submissions. Additional information in reference to open-season on-ramping can be found in Amendment 0007. No proposed award will be made to an offeror who, at the time of award, does not have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Additionally, no proposed award will be made to an offeror who appears on the Office of Foreign Assets Control- Specially Designated National (SDN) List, the Bureau of Industry and Security - Denied Persons List (DPL), and/or is listed as an exclusion within SAM. The Government will also consider the Offeror

16--COVER INSULATING,BL

DLA AVIATION

Proposed procurement for NSN 1660014725136 COVER INSULATING,BL: Line 0001 Qty 411 UI EA Deliver To: W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION By: 0663 DAYS ADO Line 0002 Qty 1 UI EA Deliver To: W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION By: 0120 DAYS ADO All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, shall be considered. Quotes must be submitted electronically.

Toilet Pumping for Powers & Gold Beach Ranger District

ROGUE RIVER-SISKIYOU NATL FOREST

This is a non-personal services contract for toilet pumping services and sanican (e.g. porta potty) rentals throughout the Powers & Gold Beach Ranger District, or the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The contractor shall provide all equipment, supervision, transportation, labor, operating supplies, and incidentals necessary to pump, wash down, recharge, cleanup, disinfect, and dispose of all waste products removed from the toilets, in accordance with the following contract Performance Work Statement (PWS) and in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Amendment 0001: The OFFER DUE DATE is changed to November 9, 2026, 1630 PT. Amendment 0002: Addresses Oregon licensing requirements and publicizes responses to all questions received.

25--HOOD,ENGINE COMPARTMEN

DLA LAND AND MARITIME

Proposed procurement for NSN 2510014732309 HOOD,ENGINE COMPARTMEN: Line 0001 Qty 166 UI EA Deliver To: By: 0089 DAYS ADO This Solicitation may result in an Automated IDC (Indefinite Delivery Contract). The term of the contract/order will be one year or until the aggregate total of orders placed against the contract/order reach 350000.00. The estimated number of orders per year is 2. The Guaranteed Minimum quantity will be 24. Items will be shipped to various CONUS and OCONUS (via consolidation and containerization point) DLA Depots. This is a source controlled drawing item. Approved source is 5LRZ6 12338940-1. The solicitation is an RFQ and will be available at the link provided in this notice. Hard copies of this solicitation are not available. The items furnished must meet the requirements of the drawing cited in the solicitation. Digitized drawings and Military Specifications and Standards may be retrieved, or ordered, electronically. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, shall be considered. Quotes must be submitted electronically.

47--TEE ASSEMBLY,FLANGED,Q

DLA LAND AND MARITIME

Proposed procurement for NSN 4730016845740 TEE ASSEMBLY,FLANGED,Q: Line 0001 Qty 129 UI EA Deliver To: W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION By: 0243 DAYS ADO The solicitation is an RFQ and will be available at the link provided in this notice. Hard copies of this solicitation are not available. Digitized drawings and Military Specifications and Standards may be retrieved, or ordered, electronically. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, shall be considered. Quotes must be submitted electronically.

10--SNIPER RIFLE TRIPOD

DLA LAND AND MARITIME

Proposed procurement for NSN 1005017027501 SNIPER RIFLE TRIPOD: Line 0001 Qty 123 UI EA Deliver To: By: 0141 DAYS ADO This Solicitation may result in an Automated IDC (Indefinite Delivery Contract). The term of the contract/order will be one year or until the aggregate total of orders placed against the contract/order reach 350000.00. The estimated number of orders per year is 2. The Guaranteed Minimum quantity will be 18. Items will be shipped to various CONUS and OCONUS (via consolidation and containerization point) DLA Depots. This is a source controlled drawing item. Approved source is 4RY43 RRS-9000059. The solicitation is an RFQ and will be available at the link provided in this notice. Hard copies of this solicitation are not available. The items furnished must meet the requirements of the drawing cited in the solicitation. Digitized drawings and Military Specifications and Standards may be retrieved, or ordered, electronically. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, shall be considered. Quotes must be submitted electronically.

29--VACUUM BLEED FILTER,EM

DLA LAND AND MARITIME

Proposed procurement for NSN 2990015136153 VACUUM BLEED FILTER,EM: Line 0001 Qty 4 UI EA Deliver To: By: 0074 DAYS ADO This Solicitation may result in an Automated IDC (Indefinite Delivery Contract). The term of the contract/order will be one year or until the aggregate total of orders placed against the contract/order reach 350000.00. The estimated number of orders per year is 2. The Guaranteed Minimum quantity will be 1. Items will be shipped to various CONUS and OCONUS (via consolidation and containerization point) DLA Depots. Approved source is 71687 23055917-28. The solicitation is an RFQ and will be available at the link provided in this notice. Hard copies of this solicitation are not available. Specifications, plans, or drawings are not available. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, shall be considered. Quotes must be submitted electronically.

53--SEAL,NONMETALLIC SPECI

DLA LAND AND MARITIME

Proposed procurement for NSN 5330012481401 SEAL,NONMETALLIC SPECI: Line 0001 Qty 47 UI RO Deliver To: By: 0158 DAYS ADO This Solicitation may result in an Automated IDC (Indefinite Delivery Contract). The term of the contract/order will be one year or until the aggregate total of orders placed against the contract/order reach 350000.00. The estimated number of orders per year is 2. The Guaranteed Minimum quantity will be 7. Items will be shipped to various CONUS and OCONUS (via consolidation and containerization point) DLA Depots. Approved sources are 30966 12641477; 75Q65 1878070. The solicitation is an RFQ and will be available at the link provided in this notice. Hard copies of this solicitation are not available. Specifications, plans, or drawings are not available. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, shall be considered. Quotes must be submitted electronically.

38--FORK LIFT,TRACTOR MOUN

DLA TROOP SUPPORT

Proposed procurement for NSN 3830016162952 FORK LIFT,TRACTOR MOUN: Line 0001 Qty 2 UI EA Deliver To: 0591 EN CO COMBAT ENGR CO By: 0090 DAYS ADO Line 0002 Qty 1 UI EA Deliver To: 0501 CS BN CO A DISTRIBUTI By: 0090 DAYS ADO Line 0003 Qty 1 UI EA Deliver To: 0501 CS BN CO A DISTRIBUTI By: 0090 DAYS ADO Line 0004 Qty 1 UI EA Deliver To: 0101 CS BN CO A DISTRIBUTI By: 0090 DAYS ADO Line 0005 Qty 1 UI EA Deliver To: 0101 CS BN CO A DISTRIBUTI By: 0090 DAYS ADO Line 0006 Qty 1 UI EA Deliver To: 0101 CS BN CO A DISTRIBUTI By: 0090 DAYS ADO Line 0007 Qty 1 UI EA Deliver To: 0101 CS BN CO A DISTRIBUTI By: 0090 DAYS ADO Approved source is 0JKF0 347/00526. The solicitation is an RFQ and will be available at the link provided in this notice. Hard copies of this solicitation are not available. Specifications, plans, or drawings are not available. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, shall be considered. Quotes may be submitted electronically.

Lease and Maintenance of Temporary Aircraft Hangar Facilities Osan Air Base

0411 AQ HQ CONTRACT AUG

TX FW LGA 10(5) Steve Thompson Wildlife Drive

6982AF CENTRAL FEDERAL LANDS DIVISI

PROJECT NUMBER: TX FW LGA 10(5) PROJECT NAME: Steve Thompson Wildlife Drive PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project is in Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge in Cameron County, Texas approximately 25 miles east of Harlingen, Texas. The existing terrain is flat. SCOPE OF THE WORK: The proposed project includes full depth reclamation of existing driving surface which includes chip seal material, and existing gravel. After completing full-depth reclamation new aggregate surface course will be added to create a driving surface that has a consistent width. The project also includes installation of aluminum gate and a small concrete pad and safety improvement signs and speed bumps. The project includes three (3) alternate bid items for Aggregate Surface Course (TON) with one (1) being awarded. Alternate 1: 2-inches of aggregate surface course added to Bayside Drive and Steve Thompson Wildlife Drive and terminating at Renee’s Overlook Parking Area. Alternate 2: 2-inches of aggregate surface course added to Bayside Drive and Steve Thompson Wildlife Drive. Alternate 3: 3-inches of aggregate surface course added to Bayside Drive and Steve Thompson Wildlife Drive and terminating at Renee’s Overlook Parking Area.

TDA Isolated Phase Bus and Duct Inspection

W071 ENDIST PORTLAND

*** Amendment 0004*** 04 November 2026. The purpose of this solicitation amendment is to attach pictures, gasket dimensions, RFI responses, and a solicitation amendment with an updated Performance Work Statement (PWS). ***End of Amendment*** *** Amendment 0003*** 26 October 2026, The purpose of this solicitation amendment is to extend the closing date of this solicitation from 28-Oct-2026 at 2:00 PM PDT to 09-Nov-2027 at 2:00 PM PST and to post an attachment with the Governments responses to some of the submitted RFIs. The government is working through some of the submitted RFIs and will post a final amendment with answers to these at a later date. With this amendment there are now thirteen (13) total attachments for this solicitation. The twelfth (12th) attachment is labeled Solicitation Amendment W9127N27QA0020003 SF 30 and the thirteenth (13th) attachment is labeled as RFIs. *** End of Amendment*** *** Amendment 0002*** 7 October 2026, The purpose of this amendment is to correct the closing date of this solicitation from 26-Oct-2026 to 28-Oct-2026 and to add additional site visit details in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) in section 3.6 Pre-Bid Site Visit. With this amendment there are now eleven (11) total attachments for this solicitation. This eleventh (11th) attachment is labeled as follows: Solicitation Amendment W9127N27QA0020002 SF-30. ***End of Amendment****** Amendment 0001*** 1 October 2026, The purpose of this amendment is to add site visit information to the solicitation. With this amendment there are now 10 total attachments for this solicitation; the previous nine (9) attachments stay the same and the tenth (10) attachment is labeled as follows: Solicitation Amendment W9127N27QA0020001 SF 30. ***End of Amendment***This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO 12.201-1 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being

FY27 San Francisco District Maintenance Dredging

W075 ENDIST SAN FRAN

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS SAN FRANCISCO DISTRICT ***THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI). THIS RFI IS RELEASED PURSUANT TO REVOLUTIONARY FAR OVERHUAL (RFO) FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) 10.001 FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO SEEK PROPOSALS OR AWARD A CONTRACT AT THIS TIME. *** SUMMARY: The Government is seeking sources for Market Research ONLY to support the services listed below for which the applicable NAICS code is 237990, Dredging Services. The Product Service Code (PSC) will be Z1KF. The size standard for small businesses is $37,000,000.00. Interested parties sought for a maintenance dredging of the projects described in Table 1 below. The projects will be solicited as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) contract. Interested parties will be invited to attend a Dredging Industry Day held in the spring and hosted by the San Francisco District to receive the latest project related information as well as information on available permitted upland placement sites and Government–furnished disposal sites. NO AWARD will be made from this Sources Sought. NO SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATION, OR DRAWINGS ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. Potential offerors having the skills and capabilities necessary to perform the described services below are invited to provide feedback via email to: Nairi.freeman@usace.army.mil and logan.champlin@usace.army.mil. All responses will be analyzed in order to determine the appropriate strategy for a potential future acquisition. Particularly, the purpose of this NOTICE is to gain knowledge of potential small business sources including certified HUBZone small business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned small business, Veteran-Owned small business, Certified 8(a) small business, Women-Owned small business, etc. Other than Small Business may respond to

S205--Solicitation Crown Hill National Cemetery Trash Services

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)

Fort Bliss Custodial Service Contract

W6QM MICC-FT BLISS

The purpose of this modification is to:a. Incorporate Attachment A12 Combined Questions and Answers for Amendment to RFP.b. Clarify that offers shall submit both attachment A 07-Pricing sheet and the completed section B of the SF-1449 as part of their price proposal.c. Clarify that the government will permit offers to submit revisions to Volume II Technical Capabilities, if desired. If an offer elects not to submit a revised Volume II, the Government will evaluate the previously submitted Volume II. Previously submitted Volume III Pass Performance information remains valid and does not require submission.d. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.The proposal closing date to: Monday November 9th, 2026, 3:00 PM MST. Consistent with the reactivation of this solicitation under Amendment 0005 FAR 15.206(c), this amendment is issued only to offerors who submitted timely proposals and have not been eliminated from the competition; it is not being publicized for new offerors.

Springer Nature Online Resources

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH NIH-OD

COMPETITIVE COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION Title: Springer Nature Online Resources (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 75N98027Q00065 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of FAR Part 12—Acquisition of Commercial Items, and is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2026-01, with effective date March 13, 2026. (iv) The associated NAICS code 519130 and the small business size standard is $47M. (v) This requirement is for the following services: Independently, and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall: Provide the NIH and the HHS agency staff served by the NIH Library (DLS) access to the electronic version of select Springer Nature journals, purchased Springer eBook collections, and subscribed databases such as Springer Protocols through its web interface. Access will be cumulative for articles published in the journals since 1997 (for Springer journal titles) or 2007 (for Nature journal titles) or the first year a journal was offered on the Springer Nature platform, based upon previous investments. Provide options for acquiring eBooks, online reference works, backfiles of selected journals, databases, and Content on Demand (COD) tokens. Options should factor in all previous investments subscriptions, as well as previous archive backfile purchases. Provide options for supporting open access publishing, including transformative agreements. The contractor shall also pro

Q501--Anesthesiology Staffing Services

248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 08, Bay Pines Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, (BPVAHCS) located at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines, FL 33744 is looking for certified, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) for the following capable of providing the requirement described below. This notice is issued for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Requirement Description: The Contractor shall provide Board Certified Anesthesiology Physician and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) services onsite in accordance with the specifications contained herein to beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Bay Pines VA Medical Center. The VA Full-Time Equivalency (FTE): FTE is defined by VA as a minimum of 80 hours every two (2) The VA Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) is defined as a minimum of 80 hours every two weeks, excluding Federal holidays. A minimum of two (2) Board Certified Anesthesiologists and seven (7) Board Certified CRNAs. The contractor employees and subcontractors must maintain required licenses, permits, and certifications. Contractor personnel must be proficient in all technical skills required and be able to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently. The Contractor shall provide verification documents upon request from the Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Officer s Representative (COR), including evidence of ongoing competency, training, education, and explanations for any gaps in professional history. Contractor personnel shall comply with all applicable VA Medical Staff By Laws, Rules, and Regulations. SDVOSB/VOSB Verification Requirement: SDVOSBs must be certified through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Veterans Certification (VetCert) Program. Certification status must be verifiable through SBA s VetCert system at: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/. Submission Guidance: This is not a request for competitive proposals. However

SABER V Hill AFB

FA8201 OL H PZIO

This is an Indefinite Deliver, Indefinite Quantity contract for construction efforts at Hill AFB, UT (Davis County); the Carter Creek Recreational Property at Evanston WY; Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR); Little Mountain Test Annex, UT. NV Boulder Seismic Site, WY. Each construction project will be awarded by individual task order) TO) issued against the basic contract and specifying work in support of real property maintenance, repair, alteration, and new construction.

Inspection, Calibration, Standardization, and Certification of Materials Testing Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

690567 WESTERN FEDERAL LANDS DIV

This is a "REQUEST FOR INFORMATION" only for the proposed work listed in the requirements section below. This Sources Sought Notice is not a request for formal proposals or quotes. Responses to this Sources Sought must be received by email no later than the date specified in the response section. The intent of this sources sought is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, 8(a), HUBZone, or other Small Businesses interested and capable of performing the proposed work. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine whether your company has the capability and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: Company Name Point of Contact (POC) Name POC phone and email UEI number Business Size based on NAICS 541380 with an industry size standard of $19.0 million Socio-economic category, if applicable (e.g., Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, etc.) Estimation of your subcontracting requirement Intent to submit a quote if an RFQ is published Listing of your relevant past experience for projects that are similar in size and scope to the described requirement and that have occurred in the past 5 years. Include contract numbers, contact name and title, locations, dollar amounts, and work descriptions The proposed action is for a hybrid firm-fixed-priced/time & materials performance-based services purchase order. Refer to the draft Performance Work Statement and Master Requirements List for further details. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice may be accomplished using the MS Forms attachment or via e-mail to WFL.Services@dot.gov which shall include all information requested in (1) through (9) above. Determination by the Government to not compete with this proposed contract action base

Brake Press Trainer – Freight and Delivery

NAWC TRAINING SYSTEMS DIV

The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), Orlando, Florida, hereby issues Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. N61340-27-SWSC-1 as a follow-on to Sources Sought Notice No. N61340-26-SWSC, requesting firm-fixed-price (FFP) quotations from qualified vendors for the transportation, delivery, unloading, and placement of two (2) Government-owned Brake Press machines from Just Machinery Movers located in 2123 Dean Street Woodstock, Illinois, to Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois. This acquisition is for commercial services and will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) under FAR Part 13, as implemented through applicable Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) class deviations. This solicitation incorporates applicable provisions and clauses through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01. This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 484110 (General Freight Trucking, Local), with an associated small business size standard of $34 million. The Product Service Code (PSC) is V112 (Transportation/Travel/ Relocation – Transportation: Motor Freight). The Government intends to evaluate quotations based on technical acceptability, price, and the vendor’s ability to meet the required performance schedule.

Grout Maintenance for the Puget Sound VA

260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)

Grout Maintenance for the Seattle and American Lake VAMCs. See solicitation for details.

91st Cyber Operations Center – Progressive Design-Build Other Transaction Agreement

W076 ENDIST FT WORTH

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, on behalf of the Department of the Air Force (DAF), is issuing this Program Solicitation to identify a Design-Build Team for the 91st Cyber Operations Center at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The project involves the design and construction of an approximately 42,000-square-foot, multi-story facility to support the mission requirements of the Air Combat Command 91st Cyber Operations Squadron. The facility will be designed and constructed to meet applicable security and technical standards for a mission-critical cyber operations environment. This acquisition will use a Progressive Design-Build (PDB) delivery model executed under an Other Transaction (OT) Agreement pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2808a. The acquisition will be conducted in two phases: Phase 1—Design and Pre-Construction Services: The selected Design-Build Team will collaborate with the Government to refine project requirements, advance the design, validate cost and schedule, and support development of the Phase 2 scope. Phase 2—Construction Packages: Subject to successful Phase 1 performance, successful negotiation, required approvals, authorization, and availability of funds, the Government may authorize subsequent construction packages through Agreement Amendment. Anticipated packages include: Phase 2A—Site/Civil and Early Construction: Site development, civil work, and other early construction activities. Phase 2B—Building Construction: Final design completion and construction of the 91st Cyber Operations Center facility. The Government may authorize additional construction packages, as appropriate. The Government is under no obligation to proceed with Phase 2A, Phase 2B, or any additional package. The Government will use a two-step, qualifications-based selection process: White Paper Submission and Evaluation Pitch Meetings, by invitation only Interested Design-Build Teams are invited to submit a White Paper in ac

Request for Information - Extended Range Attack Munition

DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

4 November 2026 – Amendment to this RFI is bold in the Disclosure Section 1, and Statement of Capabilities Section 2 below. ID# FA865927W0002 Extended Range Attack Munition Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: Air Force Material Command Location: AFLCMC/EBI – Eglin Air Force Base Notice Type: Request for Information NAICS Code: 336414 – Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing 1. Disclosure: This is a Request for Information (RFI) for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute an invitation for bid (IFB) or request for proposal (RFP), and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. There is no bid package or solicitation document with this announcement. This announcement is issued as Step 1 of a two-step competitive process; participation is voluntary, but the Government intends to evaluate capability papers received and limit the subsequent request for Commercial Solutions Proposals (CSPs) in Step 2 solely to offerors selected through this preliminary evaluation The Government shall not be held liable or incur any debt for the information solicited. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise resulting from preparation of submissions in response to this RFI or the government's use of the information provided. The Government is not liable for any costs incurred by any respondent to prepare and/or submit its response to this RFI or subsequent submittals of information. All costs associated with responding to this RFI are solely at the responding parties’ expense. This notice DOES NOT in any way restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. The Government encourages participation from all eligible entities, including non-traditional defense contractors (NDCs), consortia, and small businesses. In accordance with the multi-step procedures established under this Other Transaction Authority (OTA) announcement (10 U.S.C. 4022), timely submission of a response to