Tenders

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Spent Fuel Cell Shipment(s)

DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST

Amendment 01: The response due date has been extended from November 5, 2026 to November 23, 2026. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) owns and operates a 20 MW test reactor called the National Bureau of Standards Reactor (NBSR) located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The NBSR is fueled by 30 highly enriched uranium fuel elements. During the course of a year, the NBSR produces approximately 28 spent fuel elements. To be in accordance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), NIST is required to transfer its spent fuel to the Department of Energy (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) near Aiken, South Carolina. This requirement is for one base shipment to be completed no later than December 31, 2028, with an option for a second shipment to be completed no later than December 31, 2030. See attached solicitation# 1333ND27QNB610AMD and related attachments for full details.

46--CARTRIDGE,WATER DEMINE

DLA LAND AND MARITIME

Proposed procurement for NSN 4610010229970 CARTRIDGE,WATER DEMINE: Line 0001 Qty 750 UI EA Deliver To: W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION By: 0090 DAYS ADO Approved source is 74YZ3 255340-401. 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.

47--RESTRICTOR,FLUID FLOW

DLA LAND AND MARITIME

Proposed procurement for NSN 4730016154828 RESTRICTOR,FLUID FLOW: Line 0001 Qty 11 UI EA Deliver To: W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION By: 0255 DAYS ADO Approved sources are 62144 20440 PC 32; 62144 M4295. 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.

Request for Information/Market Intelligence Notice: Repair Electrical Distribution System Switchgear Stations & Addition of Redundancy Cable Use of Progressive Design Build (PDB) with Other Transaction Authority (OTA)

FA7060 11TH CONTRACTING SQ PK

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / MARKET RESEARCH NOTICE: This is a request for information (RFI) for market intelligence and for informational purposes only. This announcement does not constitute a solicitation or a request for proposal (RFP), and no solicitation is currently available. Participation in this RFI is strictly voluntary. The Government will not be obligated to award any agreement or contract because of this RFI, nor will it reimburse respondents for any costs associated with the preparation or submission of information. Submitting a response will not affect a firm’s ability to submit a proposal should formal solicitation be issued in the future. NAICS CODE: 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors SMALL BUSINESS STANDARD: $19,000,000.00 NOTE: While Other Transaction Authority is not subject to FAR based small business regulations, this NAICS code is provided for market research to help the Government understand the size and demographics of the interested industrial base. PROGRAM/PROJECT OVERVIEW: The 11th Contracting Squadron (11 CONS), District of Washington, has a requirement to execute the design-build upgrades, repairs, and/or replacements to the deteriorated Electrical Switching Stations located at B18 and B168 on Joint Base Anacostia Bolling (JBAB) that includes developing a solution to establish a connection by high voltage electrical redundancy cable. The Government is evaluating the feasibility of executing these requirements via Progressive Design-Build (PDB) utilizing an Other Transaction (OT) Agreement under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2808a. This project summary establishes the operational requirements, technical baseline, and acquisition framework for the Progressive Design-Build (PDB) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) effort to modernize Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s (JBAB) primary electrical infrastructure. Project Title JBAB Electrical Switching Stations (ESS B18 & B168) Modernization & Grid Redu

Solid-State Energy Conversion from Heat to Electricity Request for Information (RFI)

DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is requesting information on the current state of the art and technological limitations of solid-state direct thermal-to-electric energy conversion technologies. We define solid state energy conversion as systems that convert a temperature differential directly into electrical energy without utilizing mechanical moving parts (e.g., pistons, turbines, or rotary alternators). This RFI seeks to identify the best possible solid state heat engine performance across a wide operating temperature range, factors that limit performance, and the most attractive use cases if these highly efficient solid state heat engines could be made today. This survey of limits, challenges and use cases will identify opportunities for research and development to inform potential program(s) in this area.

Debris Boom Supply and Install at Harry S. Truman Lake Project

W071 ENDIST KANSAS CITY

The solicitation is amended to provide revisions to the Purchase Description, CLIN Structure, provide a Projnet Plan Room key to access the Bathymetry survey information and extend the quote due date. Also, Contractor Questions Answered Part 2 are posted. Contractor Questions/Government Answers are posted. The purpose of the debris boom is to prevent floating debris from impacting the dam's tainter gates, which is crucial for maintaining the full operational capacity of the spillway. The boom will also serve as a visual barrier to boaters. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, engineering, fabrication, delivery, and optional installation necessary to furnish a complete debris boom system at Harry S. Truman Dam. The approximately 2,000-foot boom shall be designed to intercept floating debris upstream of the spillway and withstand site-specific hydraulic, wind, wave, debris, and impact loading conditions. The debris boom shall be designed for an 800-foot-long by 3-foot-thick debris field, use a minimum safety factor of 2.0 for design loads, withstand a direct head-on impact from an 18-inch-diameter, 100-foot-long log traveling at the maximum design water velocity, and withstand design conditions including 50 mph wind speed and 5-foot wave height. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns and is competed as full and open competition, Unrestricted. An organized site visit has been scheduled for: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 11am.

Award Notice: General Services Administration (GSA) seeks to lease the following space in Washington, DC:

PBS R00 CENTER FOR BROKER SERVICES

General Services Administration (GSA) seeks to lease the following space: State: District of Columbia City: Washington Delineated Area: Central Employment Area Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 27,027 Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 29,729 Space Type: Office Parking Spaces (Total): 6 on-site, reserved, structured spaces, plus additional on-site parking per local code Parking Spaces (Unreserved): Per local code Parking Spaces (Reserved): 6 Full Term: 15 years Firm Term: 10 years Option Term: N/A Additional Requirements: A Metrorail Station must be located within 2,640 walk-able linear feet (WLF) from the main entrance of the offered building. Offered space must be contiguous and located above-grade with the exception of 13,137 ABOA SF, which must be located on the first floor of the offered building for a public facing component. Offerors that previously expressed interest are required to update their expressions to include evidence that they are capable of meeting this requirement. Offered base building must provide: Minimum finished ceiling height of 8’6” throughout; Minimum column spacing of 24’ by 24’ or equivalent. Offered space must be capable of meeting ISC Level 3 Security Requirements, as determined by the Government in its sole discretion The Government is seeking expressions of interest from sources of office and related space for a minimum of 27,027 ANSI/BOMA Office Area (“ABOA”) square feet (SF) to a maximum of 29,729 ABOA SF. The offered space must meet Federal Government, State, and Local jurisdiction requirements for fire and life safety, security, accessibility, seismic, energy, and sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease. The proposed leased space shall be fully serviced. Offered space shall not be in the 1-percent-annual chance floodplain (formerly referred to as “100-year” floodplain). Not all minimum requirements are stated in this advertisement. Entities are advised to familiarize themselves with the telecommunications prohibitions outlined under Sect

Y1DZ--519-371 Construct New CLC Phase III Minor Construction - Big Spring, TX VAMC

PCAC HEALTH INFORMATION (36C776)

Big Spring CLC Phase III Minor Construction

Building 262 Renovation, FLETC Glynco, Georgia

FLETC GLYNCO PROCUREMENT OFFICE

***To obtain access to the controlled documents in SAM.gov, complete Attachment 11, Non-Disclosure Agreement and return to the Contracting Officer (Brett Zeigler, brett.zeigler@fletc.dhs.gov) then request access to the controlled documents in SAM.gov*** Amendment 0002: The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to questions submitted, post the site-visit sign-in sheet, provide photos, provide drawings, and update the statement of work and specifcations. Amendment 0001: The purpose of this amendment is to clarify the date of the site visit (October 22, 2026), period of performance, and due date for submitting questions. This Request for Proposal will result in a Single Firm Fixed Price Contract Award for Building 262 Renovation on the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Glynco, GA. This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, under North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. A site visit is scheduled for October 22, 2026, at 9:00am at FLETC Glynco Building 200. Upon arrival, attendees should report to the commercial gate a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the application screening process, then proceed to Building 200. All personnel who are not currently badged will need to complete and return Day Pass applications for all attendees no later than October 20, 2026, at 5:00pm to the attention of Project Manager, Richard Love at richard.love@fletc.dhs.gov. Please coordinate receipt of badge applications and submission with Mr. Love. Complete Attachment 11, Non-Disclosure Agreement and return to the attention of the Contracting Officer. The completed NDA is requierd to obtain access to controlled documents in SAM.

Market Ready Grocery Items for Oahu

DLA TROOP SUPPORT INDO-PACIFIC

This is a Request for Information (“RFI”). DLA Troop Support (“Agency”) Pacific, Procurement Office-Hawaii is interested in comments and feedback regarding the Agency’s full line of Market Ready Grocery Items that include to the Department of Defense (“DoD”) & Non-DoD customers on the Island of Oahu. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive any response. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to the RFI, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the government. This RFI does not constitute a commitment from the Government and any information provided in response to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only and will not be released. Any proprietary information submitted will be protected if appropriately marked. Please note that by responding to the Agency’s request, a potential offeror is not promised any future business with the Government. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor SAM.gov for additional information pertaining to this RFI. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. The sole purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to assist the Agency in crafting an appropriate solicitation in the future. Background Information: The Agency intends to issue a solicitation and ultimately enter into a Simplified Indefinite-Delivery Contract(s) (“SIDC”) with a commercial firm(s) to supply a full-line of Perishable & Non-Perishable Grocery items to DoD and Non-DoD Customers on the Island of Oahu. Specific quality requirements per item are included in the Schedule of Items (Attachment 1). When proposing in response to any future solicitation, failure to propose the specified quality requirement per item as identified in Attachment 1 may render an offeror’s proposal technically unacceptable. If the item’s description in Attach

Multi-Ship Sustainment Partnership (MSSP) Single Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (SA-IDIQ) Contracts for Fleet Maintenance Availabilities and Incremental Selected Restricted Availabilities on DDG-51 Class Ships Homeported in Norfolk, VA

NAVSEA HQ

Portfolio Acquisition Executive Maritime (PAEM) is issuing solicitation N00024-26-R-4439 to procure a series of Multiple Ship Sustainment Partnership (MSSP) Single Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (SA-IDIQ) Contracts to complete Fleet Maintenance Availabilities and Incremental Selected Restricted Availabilities (ISRAs) on DDG-51 Class ships homeported in Norfolk, VA. Fixed Price with Award Fees (FPAF) Contracts will be awarded across Facilitized and Non-Facilitized Lots. Facilitized Lot includes Fleet Maintenance Availabilities and CNO scheduled ISRAs, to be completed on specific DDG-51 class ships that are scheduled to complete ISRAs over the MSSP period of performance. The scope of this lot includes all efforts necessary to support continuous coordination, planning and preparation between contractor and government to complete Fleet Maintenance Availabilities and ISRAs including, but not limited to, inter-availability preparation and administration (IAPA) support, inspections and assessments, engineering and design support, specification and other government furnished information reviews, and material procurement and logistics support. Unless otherwise specified in a Delivery Order Solicitation, all delivery orders for Fleet Maintenance Availabilities will be performed at the Government facility and all ISRAs will be performed in-plant at a Contactor-provided facility. The Navy will solicit this Lot on a full and open basis. The Navy intends to award up to three (3) Facilitized Lot contracts. The number will be determined at contract award based on the number of acceptable proposals received. Non-Facilitized Lot includes Fleet Maintenance Availabilities only, to be completed on specific DDG-51 class ships that are not scheduled to complete ISRAs over the MSSP period of performance. The scope of this lot includes all efforts necessary to support continuous coordination, planning and preparation between contractor and government to complete Fleet Mainten

Intent to renew expiring lease

FWS MOUNTAIN-PRAIRIE REGIONAL OFFIC

The U.S. Government currently occupies office and related space in a building under a lease in Carbondale, Illinois, that will be expiring. The Government will consider alternative space if economically advantageous. In making this determination, the Government will consider, among other things, the availability of alternative space that potentially can satisfy the Government’s requirements, as well as costs likely to be incurred through relocating, such as physical move costs, replication of tenant improvements and telecommunication infrastructure, and non-productive agency downtime. The Government requires storage space yielding a minimum of 11,561 sqft. ANSI/BOMA storage area and 30 adjacent parking spaces. The space must be located within 15 miles from 292 San Diego Rd. Carbondale, Illinois. All services, supplies, utilities, partitioning, and tenant alterations must be included as part of the rental consideration. Minimum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 11,561.00 Maximum Sq. Ft. (ABOA): 11,561.00 To submit a location for inspection, contact this office by September 5, 2026. Submissions by other than the owner or manager of a property must be accompanied by a letter from the owner granting permission to make a general offering of space. Interested parties should send expressions of interest to: Carlos Rosado Space Leasing Specialist U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Denver Federal Center Building 53 | Room W1911 | Denver, CO 80225 Mountain-Prairie Region carlos_rosado@fws.gov 703- 468-8244

NATO Request for Information: Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Capability

BUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) is conducting pre-competitive market engagement to gather input on potential solutions to support the upcoming acquisition for an Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Capability. To that end, NCIA is issuing the attached Questionnaire to inform a dedicated workshop at NATO Edge and solicit feedback from industry partners. This Questionnaire is issued for planning purposes only and is not a request for bids. It is part of NCIA’s effort to engage early to inform and ensure it has a clear understanding of the marketplace, available capabilities, and potential acquisition strategies. NCIA values your insight and invites you to review and comment on our draft high level problem statement to provide recommendations for improving performance outcomes, competition, and efficiency; and identifying any risks or concerns that should be considered during planning. Feedback can be provided in writing in accordance with submission instructions and/or by attending a dedicated industry engagement – OSINT Data Exploitation and Visualization Workshop at NATO Edge, taking place on 17-19 November in Izmir (T rkiye), where NCIA will respond to clarifying questions and invite comments from participants. Submit responses via the on-line questionnaire no later than 12:00 hours Central European Time (CET) on 04 November 2026. Submission instructions and additional details can be found in the attachment. NCIA thanks you in advance for your time and input, and looks forward to engaging with you as it shapes this potential acquisition.

Cattle Run Proposers Day Announcement

DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY

PROPOSERS DAY: DARPA is hosting a Proposers Day in support of DARPA-SN-27-03 Cattle Run program on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the DARPA Conference Center (675 North Randolph Street, Arlington, VA 22203) from 8:00am to 5:00pm EST. The purpose of this conference is to provide information on the Cattle Run program; promote additional discussion on this topic; address questions from potential proposers; and provide a forum for potential proposers to meet for teaming opportunities.

Manifold, Hydraulics

DLA LAND WARREN

**Amendment 0001 is issued to extend the Solicitation Due Date. Item: Manifold, Hydraulics NSN: 4730-01-672-3856 Manufacture Part Number: 401/B1277 (CAGE: 0JKF0) Quantity: 8 each 100% Option Inspection/Acceptance Point: Origin/Origin FOB: Destination Packaging: Military A SPI: AK16723856 See attached solicitation for additional information.

Request for Information - Enterprise Learning Management System (LMS) of Record with a Learning Experience Platform (LXP)

WORKFORCE & ENTERPRISE OPERATIONS

TSA has an opportunity to improve training delivery by strengthening training consistency and expanding flexible pathways that recognize prior experience. A more unified digital learning approach could also help balance compliance with reporting requirements with accessible, engaging microlearning for a globally dispersed, multigenerational workforce. The purpose of this program is to acquire and deploy an integrated, vendor-neutral digital learning ecosystem combining an authoritative Enterprise Learning Management System (LMS) of record with a modern Learning Experience Platform (LXP). This dual capability will modernize TSA's training infrastructure, reduce time-to-operational readiness for frontline security personnel, improve regulatory audit-readiness, and ensure consistent, accessible training delivery nationwide. Submit responses electronically in PDF/Word format to: Siobhan Lawson at Siobhan.Lawson@tsa.dhs.gov and Stacey Davis at Stacey.Davis@tsa.dhs.gov no later than 12:00PM, Eastern Standard Time (EST) on November 2, 2026. State the following in the subject line: Response to TSA Enterprise LMS/LXP RFI 70T01027I8403N002. Submit questions regarding this RFI to Siobhan Lawson at Siobhan.Lawson@tsa.dhs.gov and Stacey Davis at Stacey.Davis@tsa.dhs.gov no later than 12:00PM, EST on October 27, 2026. Responses not received by the closing date and time may not be considered or evaluated by the TSA. All interested and qualified businesses (i.e., Small Business and Other than Small) are encouraged to respond to this notice in accordance with the instructions addressed herein.

Tampa Harbor Improvements Industry Day

W074 ENDIST JACKSNVLLE

This announcement constitutes a Special Notice. This announcement seeks information from industry and will only be used for preliminary planning purposes. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SPECIAL NOTICE. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. This is a SAVE-THE-DATE special notice for an industry day event on 18 November 2026 at 9:00AM EST. All interested Offerors are required to access SAM.gov for future updates. Please view registration information and details below. The presentation slides and list of attendees will be made available and posted to the subject special notice on SAM.gov after the conclusion of the event. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will be holding an Industry Day event to gauge the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of the Construction Community, to include Small Businesses, and to also provide information and obtain feedback from interested Offerors prior to issuance of the official solicitation. This requirement is for fiscal year (FY) 2028 award. NAICS Code 237990: Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Small Business Standard: $37 million Magnitude of Construction: $100 - $500 million Project Title: Tampa Harbor Improvements Industry Day. Purpose: The purpose of this scheduled Industry Day is to provide the latest information regarding the future advertisement and award of Contract 1 for the Tampa Harbor Deepening Project. The scheduled event will include a detailed presentation by the Jacksonville District US Army Corps of Engineers, Tampa Harbor Project Delivery Team (PDT) followed by open Q&A and 1-1 meeting opportunities with contracts to ask more in-depth questions and get feedback as the design and permitting moves forward. Project Description: The project includes construction dredging to deepen and widen specified areas within the federal navigation channel of Tampa Harbor. The project is planned

6505--Sources Sought Notice - Ga68 Dotatate (NETSPOT)

257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)

Sources Sought Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17, is seeking sources for the following procurement: NETSPOT® Gallium Ga 68 Dotatate Injection Item (radiopharmaceutical) will be delivered to the VA North Texas Health Care System, 4500 S. Lancaster Rd., Dallas, TX 75216-7167. NCO 17 is seeking sources from firms that are capable of providing this item. Firms that can provide this item are encouraged to respond to the sources sought notice by contacting the point of contact. Capable firms must respond to the POC before the closing date and time of the notice to be considered. Capable firms must identify with their company name and are encouraged to provide a capabilities statement (if readily available) with their response. This notice is NOT a formal request for quote or proposals. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. The information in this notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government. No contract will be awarded from this notice.

Enclosed Electronics Racks

FERMILAB - DOE CONTRACTOR

Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS) John Cochran (JC) Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri

W071 ENDIST KANSAS CITY

****Amend 0006 posted 20261023: Provide additional updates based on bidder inquiries****Amend 0005 posted 20261021: Provide additional updates based on bidder inquiries****Amend 0004 posted 20261002: Provide additional updates based on bidder inquiries****Amend 0003 posted 20260925: Provide updates based on bidder inquiries****Amend 0002 posted 20260902: Provide specifics for the site visit****Amend 0001 posted 20260817: Provide correct Plans Room Key****VA Hospital Solicitation Notice W912DQ26RA060. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Kansas City District is issuing a solicitation for an Integrated Design and Construction (IDaC) services delivery method contract for the construction of a new bed tower, clinical expansion, parking garage in support of the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS) John Cochran (JC) Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Offerors shall submit an offer subject to Project Labor Agreement (PLA) requirements in accordance with RFO 22.5, Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects. Any PLA reached pursuant to the PLA requirements in the solicitation does not change the terms of the contract or provide for any price adjustment by the Government. Funds are fully available for this requirement. The project will be solicited as full and open (unrestricted). The requirements under this construction project include right sizing the VAs medical center by demolishing several deficient and underutilized buildings and then constructing multiple new modern and seismically compliant structures and facilities on the same, expanded site. The newly constructed facilities are incorporated into a master plan for future expansion and demolition of additional primary facilities. The new primary facilities will be acquired using the Integrated Design and Construction (IDaC) delivery method which includes a Pre-Construction Services Phase. The Government will evaluate the performance capability of offerors in accordance with the cr

Request for Information - DCSA Personnel Vetting (PV) Fieldwork Services Requirement

DEFENSE CI AND SECURITY AGENCY

This is a Request for Information (RFI) that DCSA will use to gather feedback from interested and capable sources on the Personnel Vetting Fieldwork Services requirement. The full RFI and its attachments are included for industry to review. The following documents are included with this notice: 1) Request for Information; 2) Attachment 1: DCSA Questions for Industry; 3) Attachment 2: Draft Acquisition Strategy; 4) Attachment 3: Draft Performance Work Statement; 5) Attachment 4: Draft Technical Exhibits; 6) Attachment 5: Draft Ordering Guide; 7) Attachment 6A: Draft Workload Framework (Track 1); 8) Attachment 6B: Draft Workload Framework (Track 2); 9) Attachment 7: Question and Answer Template

SPECIAL NOTICE: 91st Cyber Operations Center Progressive-Design-Build OT

W076 ENDIST FT WORTH

SPECIAL NOTICE Title: 91st Cyber Operations Center Progressive-Design-Build OT The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is issuing this special notice to announce an upcoming competition for a design and construction solicitation for 91st Cyber Operations Center using Progressive Design-Build under 10 USC 2808a Other Transaction Authority for Construction. This notice is for informational and planning purposes to allow interested parties to prepare for and provide feedback prior to the official solicitation release. Progressive Design-Build (PDB) Approach: This requirement will be executed using a qualifications-based PDB model. Unlike traditional design-bid-build or fixed-price-design-build, PDB is a collaborative, two-phase delivery method designed to optimize design, cost, and schedule alignment for complex projects. This process is defined by two distinct phases under a signed contract: Phase 1 (Design and Preconstruction Services): After selecting a Company to serve as the progressive design-build team (Design-Builder and Design of Record) based on qualifications and experience, not a final price, the Government, Company, and the end-user work as an integrated team. This phase focuses on collaboratively developing the project design from an early concept to a sufficiently detailed level (typically 60-90% completion). Throughout this phase, the Company provides an open-book cost estimates, constructability reviews, and value engineering to progressively algin the project scope with the budget. Phase 2 (Final Design and Construction): Once the design is advanced to an agreed-upon level of completion, the Company submits a commercial proposal, often a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), for the final design and construction work. If the Government and the Company agree on the price and schedule, the contract is modified to authorize Phase 2. If an agreement cannot be reached, the Government has an “off-ramp” option to take the completed design and procure the construc

WHOLE EGGS AND ALL PURPOSE EGG MIX for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

USDA AMS 3J14

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 5.101(d). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12-3J14-27-B-0022 is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) WHOLE EGGS AND ALL PURPOSE EGG MIX Products for Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This acquisition is a partial set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to fair, transparent, and efficient acquisitions. Interested parties with concerns about this solicitation are encouraged to seek resolution through the following USDA procedures. Tier 1: Contracting Officer Concern Resolution Submission: Interested parties with concerns about either the solicitation or subsequent award should first submit their concern directly to the Contracting Officer, providing sufficient detail to allow the Contracting Officer to understand and assess the issue. Process: The Contracting Officer will review the concern, seek clarification as needed, and engage with the interested party to attempt prompt resolution. Review Timeline: The Contracting Officer will make every effort to provide a response or resolution within 10 business days of receiving the concern. Effect on Award or Performance: Tier 1 engagement is not considered an official notification of filing an agency protest and does not pause solicitation deadlines, delay award decisions, or suspend contract performance. Next Steps: If the matter cannot be resolved at Tier 1, the interested party may file a written agency protest under Tier 2. USDA encourages all parties to seek