This is a sources sought notice for market research purposes to identify potential sources for surface use explosive ordnance disposal (eod) tools and equipment. The requirement is to support eod units in Kyiv, Ukraine, for detecting and neutralizing unexploded ordnance and supporting demining activities. Responses are requested by Friday, March 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. Key information requested includes company details, UEI number, CAGE code, nature of participation, SBA certifications, statement of capabilities, and delivery time (must specify if unable to deliver within 180 days). The government will not pay for any costs incurred in responding. The notice also mentions that the government will assist in obtaining customs clearance and tax exemption certificates if applicable. The contractor is responsible for export approvals, material data safety sheets, licenses, and paperwork, and must comply with AECA and ITAR regulations. Penalties for non-compliance with AECA and ITAR will be the contractor's responsibility. A factory warehouse visit may be conducted for quality assurance and inspection.
The bid notice states that delivery shall be made as soon as possible but not later than one hundred and eighty (180) days from the date of contract award. Respondents must specify delivery time and if unable to deliver within 180 days, specify reasonable delivery times. delivery shall be made fob origin as soon as possible but not later than one hundred and eighty 180 days from the date of contract award and in accordance with the instructions from the cor, post award.
The bid notice states that requested explosives must be covered by manufacturers warranty and procured via a manufacturer approved distribution channel. To facilitate expeditious return of warranty items, the offeror shall provide required information within 30 days of notification of a warranty action. equested explosives must be covered by manufacturers warranty and procured via a manufacturer approved distribution channel.
The bid notice requests information on SBA certifications such as SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB, or other SBA certifications for applicable NAICS. sdvosb hubzone 8 a wosb or other sba certification for applicable naics
The bid notice states that any penalties rendered to the contractor, as a direct result of being found non-compliance with AECA and ITAR, will be the responsibility of the contractor. any penalties rendered to the contractor, as a direct result of being found non compliance with aeca and itar will be the responsibility of the contractor.
The bid notice indicates that a factory warehouse visit may be conducted by the INL COR and/or delegated representatives to evaluate quality assurance, quality control, shipping control, and physical inspection of randomly selected finished items prior to shipping. a factory warehouse visit may be conducted by inl cor and or delegated representatives to evaluate quality assurance, quality control, shipping control, physical inspection of randomly selected finished items prior to shipping.