IBex Industry Capability and Capacity Determination Support for Yeast

The contract solicitation SP4701-26-Q-0166 seeks industry support for the Industrial Base Extension (IBex) Program to produce a comprehensive market research report on yeast capabilities and capacity, specifically to enhance the Department of Defense’s awareness of commercial industrial assets usable in contingency or emergency scenarios. The work requires a firm-fixed-price contract under FAR 52.216-1, with a 30-day performance period following award and a seven-day window for required revisions. The contractor must conduct primary data gathering, submit a final report including methodology, risk management, and quality assurance processes, and comply with all applicable federal regulations, including labor standards such as minimum wage requirements under Executive Order 14026, paid sick leave mandates, and prohibitions on trafficking in persons. Delivery is F.o.b. Destination, and all documentation must be submitted electronically through WAWF, with invoices limited to 5 MB total and individual attachments capped at 2 MB in Microsoft Office formats. The technical submission must include a technical data sheet detailing yeast specifications, current food safety and quality certifications, and a full supply chain map with facility locations. The solicitation emphasizes a trade-off evaluation process, prioritizing technical capability above all else, followed by project management expertise and past performance, with price carrying less weight than non-price factors. Proposals must affirm compliance with numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering cybersecurity, supply chain security, subcontractor payments, environmental compliance, and employee rights, including prohibitions on using covered telecommunications equipment from entities like Huawei or ByteDance. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with an active UEI and CAGE code, and must disclose ownership hierarchy, including immediate and highest-level owners. Small business status and socioeconomic certifications must be claimed if applicable, with supporting documentation required. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Helena Tuzi at DLA by August 13, 2026, with questions due by July 23, 2026. No physical copies are accepted, and while no formal attachments are listed by letter, the required documentation includes technical, certification, and supply chain materials. The Government reserves the right to review, inspect, and accept deliverables electronically via WAWF, and will conduct evaluations according to adjectival ratings of Outstanding, Good, Acceptable, Unacceptable, or Neutral.