Turkey-Spain (T-S) Base Operations Support (BOS) Acquisitions

NOTICE UPDATE: Draft T-BOS Solicitation Released on 17 July 2026

Please be advised that the Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) has officially been released under a new solicitation number (FA5641-26-R-0005)

Interested parties are highly encouraged to navigate to the new notice and click "Follow" to receive future notifications.

Link to the new T-BOS Draft RFP Posting:
 

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/88388155629a4a7da16b5243c1091c08/view

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Amendment 8: AQUISITION UPDATE (01 July 2026): Notice of Procurement Pause – Spain Base Operating Support (S-BOS)

Notice to Industry:

The 764th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron has determined it is in the best interest of the Government to pause the Spain Base Operating Support (S-BOS) acquisition for approximately twelve (12) months. This strategic pause is necessary to sequence programmatic milestones and prioritize the concurrent Türkiye Base Operating Support (T-BOS) acquisition effort.

As a result of this pause, the projected performance start date for the S-BOS contract will shift from January 2028 to January 2029. The Government anticipates releasing the formal RFP for S-BOS in Summer 2027.

Please note that this action constitutes a temporary pause, not a cancellation, of the S-BOS requirement.

The official communication for the T-BOS requirement can be found at the link below.  While this T-S BOS SAM forum will remain active, the requirement, documents and information specific to the T-BOS requirement will be posted on the T-BOS announcement.

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4c66da2ed0174edda0813864aeaf8b55/view

The Government sincerely appreciates the significant time, effort, and high-quality feedback our industry partners have provided thus far. Your dedication has tangibly improved the requirements. Industry partners are advised that the foundational S-BOS framework, including the Performance Work Statement, CLIN structure, contract type, and overall acquisition strategy, will remain substantially unchanged when the procurement resumes.

The Government plans to conduct an additional Industry Day/Site Visit closer to the revised RFP release date to ensure all interested offerors are fully briefed on the finalized requirements. All future updates regarding S-BOS will continue to be posted to this SAM.gov notice.

Thank you for your continued interest in supporting the United States Air Force mission in Spain.

John S. McLaurin
Contracting Officer
764th Enterprise Sourcing Sq
Ramstein AB, DE

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Amendment 7: AQUISITION UPDATE (03 June 2026): Release of T-BOS pre-RFP site visit documents

1. PURPOSE 

This acquisition update is provided to all potential offerors for the Türkiye Base Operations Support (T-BOS) requirement. In the interest of transparency and to facilitate early industry feedback, the Government is releasing the slides for the briefings held during the site visit as well as relevant pictures taken during the site visit. 

2. DOCUMENTS RELEASED

• Attachment 21: Incirlik Site Visit Briefing

3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OFFERORS

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): Several of the attachments to this notice are marked as CUI. Access to these documents is restricted. Interested parties must be certified in SAM.gov and must request access to the controlled documents via the SAM.gov notice. Requests will be validated prior to the granting of access.

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Amendment 6: AQUISITION UPDATE – (16 May 2026) – FINAL DRAFT ACQUISITION UPDATE

T-S BOS ACQUISITION

1. PURPOSE & STRATEGIC UPDATE

This amendment is provided to all potential offerors for the upcoming Türkiye Base Operations Support (T-BOS) and Spain Base Operations Support (S-BOS) acquisitions.

In the interest of continued transparency, and as a result of extensive, valuable feedback from industry, the Government is releasing final draft versions of several key solicitation documents. This release is intended to provide maximum insight into the acquisition strategy and to facilitate offeror preparation prior to the formal release of the final Request for Proposals (RFPs).

Please be advised of the following updates to the acquisition schedule:

• A. New, Separate SAM.gov Postings: While this current notice will remain active for historical purposes, the final RFPs for each requirement will be posted under new, separate, and unique SAM.gov notices. Offerors must monitor SAM.gov for these new, specific solicitations.
• B. Anticipated RFP Release Dates:
  • The S-BOS (Spain) RFP is forecast for release on or about 15 June 2026.
  • The T-BOS (Türkiye) RFP is forecast for release on or about 30 June 2026.

2.0 DOCUMENTS RELEASED

The following DRAFT documents are attached to this notice for industry review:

• Attachment 14: Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) - T-S BOS (15 May 2026): This is the most current version of the PWS, containing standardized language applicable to both locations.
• Attachment 15: DRAFT Section L "Instructions to Offerors" (Spain-Specific): This draft is tailored to the S-BOS requirement but will be used with minimal changes for the T-BOS acquisition.
• Attachment 16: DRAFT Section M "Evaluation Factors for Award" (Spain-Specific): This draft is tailored to the S-BOS requirement but will be used with minimal changes for the T-BOS acquisition.
• Attachment 17: DRAFT H-Clause - Liquidated Damages for Key Personnel: This is a revised version of a special contract clause that the Government intends to include in both solicitations. It has been updated based on previous industry feedback.
• Attachment 18: Türkiye Civil Engineer Maintenance Report: An Excel spreadsheet listing all maintenance items accomplished and documented in the NexGen IT system since 1 January 2025.
• Attachment 19: T-S BOS Real Property Listing: An Excel workbook detailing all USAF Real Property (e.g., building numbers, square footage, age) for both BOS locations.
• Attachment 20: Draft CLIN structure for S-BOS requirement. T-BOS structure will look similar adjusted to the requirements IAW the final PWS. 

3.0 IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OFFERORS

• All Documents are DRAFTS: The attached documents are for informational and market research purposes only and are subject to change prior to the release of the final RFPs. The Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not respond to questions regarding these draft documents.
• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): Several of the attachments to this notice are marked as CUI. Access to these documents is restricted. Interested parties must be certified in SAM.gov and must request access to the controlled documents via the SAM.gov notice. Requests will be validated prior to the granting of access.

4.0 CONCLUSION OF MARKET RESEARCH

This release represents the final pre-solicitation communication from the Government. The extensive, iterative market research process for this acquisition is now concluded. The Government thanks all industry partners for their invaluable participation, time, and expertise. Your feedback has been instrumental in shaping a more resilient and competitive acquisition strategy.

5.0 SITE VISIT DETAILS FOR T-BOS AT INCIRLIK AIR BASE

• Arrival Date: 20 May 2026
• Time: 1100 AM (Attendees must arrive 180 minutes prior for processing)
• Meeting Point: Incirlik AB, Main Gate
• Required ID: All attendees must present the same valid, government-issued photo ID that was submitted with their registration. Names must match exactly.
• For Turkish Nationals ONLY: All attendees must provide the following additional documents to receive base access:
  • Genel Bilgi Toplama (GBT) from a Turkish Police Station
  • Adli Sicil Kaydi (Criminal Background Check) from Turkish Authorities/eDevlet
  • Social Security Information
  • Kimlik

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Amendment 5: AQUISITION UPDATE (22 Apr 2026): Release of S-BOS pre-RFP site visit briefing slides and attendees list. 
Schedule Update for the Türkiye (T) BOS pre-RFP site visit. 

1. PURPOSE 

This acquisition update is provided to all potential offerors for the Spain Base Operations Support (S-BOS) requirement. In the interest of transparency and to facilitate early industry feedback, the Government is releasing the slides for the briefings held during the site visit as well as the site visit attendees list. 

2. DOCUMENTS RELEASED

• Attachment 11: Site Visit Attendees List 
• Attachment 12: 496 ABS Mission Brief dated 15 April 2026
• Attachment 13: 496 CE Flight Brief dated 15 April 2026

3. ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

Vendors wishing to access these documents must submit a formal request. To be granted access, the request must include an explicit statement confirming that the vendor is authorized to receive Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and possesses the capability to safeguard the information in accordance with (IAW) DoDI 5200.48 and all applicable NIST standards. Requests lacking this affirmation will be denied.

4. Türkiye Site Visit Schedule Update

The upcoming site visit in Türkiye has been rescheduled and will now take place on 20 - 21 May 2026.

Registration Status:
All previously submitted registrations for the Türkiye site visit remain valid and will be honored for the new dates. Please note that the Government is not accepting additional registration packages for this event.

5. CONCLUSION

The Government is providing this information in the spirit of transparency to foster a more competitive environment. All potential offerors should continue to monitor this official SAM.gov posting for all future updates.

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Amendment 4: AQUISITION UPDATE (10Apr 2026): Release of Draft PWS and Evaluation Criteria for Spain BOS

1. PURPOSE

This acquisition update is provided to all potential offerors for the Spain Base Operations Support (S-BOS) requirement. In the interest of transparency and to facilitate early industry feedback, the Government is releasing several key draft documents from the forthcoming solicitation. This release is intended to provide greater insight into the requirement and evaluation strategy in advance of the S-BOS Site Visit scheduled for 15 April 2026.

2. DOCUMENTS RELEASED

The following DRAFT documents are attached to this notice for industry review and comment:

• Attachment 7: Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) - Spain BOS. This is the most current draft of the PWS for the Morón Air Base requirement.
• Attachment 8: Draft Section M, Factor 1 - Past Performance and Section M, Factor 2 - Technical (Partial).  This document contains the complete, detailed draft criteria for the Past Performance evaluation, including definitions for Recency, Relevancy, and the evaluation of Joint Venture and the draft evaluation criteria for Subfactor 1 - Program Leadership/Staffing & Continuity only. The criteria for Subfactor 2 will be released at a later date.
• Attachment 9: Draft H-Clause - Liquidated Damages for Key Personnel. This is a draft of a special contract clause that the Government intends to include in both the Spain and Türkiye solicitations to address key personnel vacancies.

3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OFFERORS

• All Documents are DRAFTS: The attached documents are for informational and market research purposes only and are subject to change prior to the release of the final Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government is not seeking proposals at this time.
• RFP Release Date: The anticipated release date for the final RFP has been updated to on or around 01 June 2026.
• Spain Site Visit: The site visit for the Spain (S-BOS) requirement at Morón AB is still scheduled to proceed on 15 April 2026.

4. REQUEST FOR INDUSTRY FEEDBACK

The Government is committed to a collaborative process and encourages all potential offerors to review these draft documents thoroughly. Your feedback is critical to helping us refine and improve the final solicitation.

All questions or recommendations regarding the attached documents should be submitted via email to the points of contact no later than 17:00 CET on 22 April 2026.

5. CONCLUSION

The Government is providing this information in the spirit of transparency to foster a more competitive environment. All potential offerors should continue to monitor this official SAM.gov posting for all future updates.

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Amendment 3: Subject: SPECIAL NOTICE -  12 March 2026: Postponement of Türkiye Site Visit for T-S BOS Acquisition

1. PURPOSE:   This notice is to inform all potential offerors of a schedule change for the Türkiye Base Operations Support (T-S BOS) site visit.  Please note this change only affects the Türkiye visit. The site visit for the Spain (S-BOS) requirement at Morón AB will proceed as originally scheduled.

2. REASON FOR POSTPONEMENT

Due to evolving regional events, and in consideration of industry partner expenses, the Government has determined it is prudent to postpone the Türkiye site visit

3. NEW SCHEDULE FOR TÜRKIYE SITE VISIT

• New Dates: 19 - 20 May 2026

• Location: Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye

• All other details regarding the visit remain the same unless otherwise specified in a future notice.

4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTERED VENDORS

The registration period for the Türkiye site visit is now closed.

For all vendors who successfully registered and submitted the required documentation prior to the original deadline, your registration remains valid for the new dates (19-20 May 2026). No further action or resubmission of documents is required from you at this time. If this schedule change impacts your ability to attend, please contact the Points of Contact (POCs) listed in the original announcement.  No new or late registrations for the Türkiye site visit will be accepted.

5. WAY FORWARD

The site visit for Spain at Morón AB will still occur as scheduled.

All potential offerors should continue to monitor this official SAM.gov posting for any further updates. All inquiries related to this notice should be directed to the POCs listed in the original announcement.

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Amendment 2, dated 04 Mar 2026

1. Purpose of this Amendment: To provide interested parties with presentation slides for the TSBOS requirement. These materials were briefed by the Contracting Officer at the Europe Tri-Services Regional Summit - "SAME" conference in Frankfurt, Germany on March 4, 2026.

2. Context: These slides are being posted to provide additional background information to all potential offerors in advance of the upcoming pre-RFP site visit and the eventual release of the solicitation.

3. Disclaimer: This presentation is for informational purposes only. The information contained herein is preliminary and subject to modification. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The definitive requirements will be stated in the official RFP document, which will supersede any and all information provided in these slides.

4. All other information in the original notice, including details of the pre-RFP site visit, remains unchanged.

Amendment 1, dated 26 Feb 2026

SPECIAL NOTICE:  Pre-RFP Site Visits for Türkiye (T-BOS) AND Spain (S-BOS) Acquisitions

GENERAL: The U.S. Government will host two separate pre-proposal site visits: one for the Türkiye Base Operations Support (T-BOS) requirement and one for the Spain Base Operations Support (S-BOS) requirement.  This notice contains details for both events. Interested vendors must identify the specific site visit they wish to attend and follow the distinct registration instructions for that location. Firms may attend one or both events but must register for each separately. 

This is not an RFP. The Government is not liable for any costs incurred by attendees.

SITE VIST AT-A-GLANCE

Event                        Türkiye Site Visit (T-BOS)                   Spain Site Visit (S-BOS)

Location:                   Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye                         Móron Air Base, Spain

Dates:                       21 - 22 April 2026                                   15 April 2026

Registration Deadline:           06 March 2026, 1400 CET (Firm)

SECTION A: TÜRKİYE (T-BOS) SITE VISIT - REGISTRATION & DETAILS

ACTION REQUIRED: Failure to complete these steps by the deadline will result in denial of base access.

• Step 1:
  
  • Submit Registration via email.
  • Email the Primary and Secondary POCs listed below no later than 06 March 2026, 1400 CET
  • Subject Line: T-BOS Site Visit Registration: [Your Company Name]

• Step 2:
  
  • Provide Attendee Information (max 2 per company)
  • For each representative, include the following in the body of your e-mail:
  • Full Name
  • Company Name & Attendee Title
  • Nationality
  • Email Address & Phone Number
  • Scanned copy of Passport/ID Card (must be a valid, government-issued photo ID)
  • Completed registration package IAW attached guidance. Submit Required Forms via email to the two POCs listed below: All attendees must complete and sign the documents relevant to the individual’s category (see attachment 1 e.g. “Short-Term DOD Contractors & Non-DOD: Contractors, Civilians and Vendors” or “Turkish Contractors / Vendors “) and attachment 2.
  • Only complete package will be processed to request access to Incirlik, AB. Failure to submit a complete package will result in exclusion of the event.

SITE VISIT DETAILS:

• Arrival Date: 21 April 2026
• Time: 1100 AM (Attendees must arrive 180 minutes prior for processing)
• Meeting Point: Incirlik AB, Main Gate
• Required ID: All attendees must present the same valid, government-issued photo ID that was submitted with their registration. Names must match exactly.

SECTION B: SPAIN (S-BOS) SITE VISIT - REGISTRATION & DETAILS

• Step 1:
  
  • Submit Registration via email:
  • Email the Primary and Secondary POCs listed below no later than 06 March 2026, 1400 CET
  • Subject Line: S-BOS Site Visit Registration: [Your Company Name]
• Step 2
  • For each representative, include the following in the body of your e-mail:
  • Full Name
  • Company Name & Attendee Title
  • Nationality
  • Email Address & Phone Number
  • Scanned copy of Passport/ID Card (must be a valid, government-issued photo ID)
  • Completed registration package IAW attached guidance. Submit Required Forms via email to the two POCs listed below: All attendees must complete and sign the documents relevant to the individual’s category
  • Only complete package will be processed to request access to Incirlik, AB. Failure to submit a complete package will result in exclusion of the event.

SITE VISIT DETAILS:

• Arrival Date: 15 April 2026
• Time: 0900 AM (Attendees must arrive 90 minutes prior for processing)
• Meeting Point: Móron AB, Main Gate Parking Lot
• Required ID: All attendees must present the same valid, government-issued photo ID that was submitted with their registration. Names must match exactly.

RULES AND RESTRICTIONS:

• Photography/Videography: Photography and Videography are strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized by the on-site contracting officer
• Electronic Devices: The use of personal electronic devices, including cell phones, laptops and smartwatches, may be restricted in certain areas.
• Questions: Questions may be submitted in writing prior to the site visit or asked during the designated question-and-answer portion of the tour. All questions and official answers will be posted on SAM.gov as an amendment to this notice.

POINTS OF CONTACT (POCs)

All inquiries related to this announcement shall be directed to the following POCs:

Primary Point of Contact:

John S. McLaurin

Contracting Officer

John.mclaurin.1@us.af.mil

Secondary Point of Contact:

Christin Buck

Contract Specialist

Christin.buck.de@us.af.mil

Attachments (Türkiye)

1. Attachment 1 - TurAF requirements for Gate Access to Incirlik AB.docx

2. Attachment 2 - Digital Temporary Gate Pass Application.pdf

Attachments (Spanish National Contractors)

1. Attachment 3 – Copy of TABLAACCESOStranslated.xlsx

Attachments (Foreign National Contractors in Spain)

1. Attachment 4 – 03 CCR Temporary Pass Form (2023).xlsx

2. Attachment 5 – 05 CCR Certificate Insurance Form.docx

3. Attachment 6 – 06 CCR Insurance Companies.docx

                                                      USAFE BOS ACQUISITION PROGRAM

                                                                 Update to Industry

                                                                  28 January 2026

SUBJECT: Industry Update #2 on the Turkey-Spain (T-S) Base Operations Support (BOS) Acquisitions

1. Purpose: This notice provides an update to the acquisition strategy for the T-S BOS requirements previously discussed in the industry update posted on 17 April 2025.  This acquisition will replace contract FA5641-20-D-0009 referred to as the United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Base Operations Support (UABOS) Services Contract. The Air Force Acquisition team appreciates the valuable feedback received from industry during our one-on-one market research sessions.  Your feedback has been instrumental in refining our approach and remains essential in shaping this future requirement as we move forward.

2. Acquisition Strategy Revision:

A) Separation of Türkiye and Spain BOS requirements: 

Based on extensive market research and analysis, the Government has determined it will contractually separate the current combined requirement. The revised strategy is to simultaneously issue two RFPs and award two independent contracts:

• Base Operating Support (BOS) services in Türkiye (T-BOS)
• Base Operating Support (BOS) services at Morón Air Base, Spain (S-BOS)

To the maximum extent practicable, the Government intends to use identical acquisition timelines, proposal instructions, evaluation criteria, and source selection methodologies for both solicitations. This parallel approach is specifically designed to reduce the administrative burden and proposal preparation costs for offerors who choose to compete for both contracts. While the acquisition structures will be aligned, the decision to separate the requirements allows the Government to tailor the specific contract terms and Performance Work Statements to the unique operational and economic dynamics of each location.

B) Scope Reduction for Türkiye BOS (T-BOS) Requirement

Following extensive market research on the capability of local Turkish Service Providers and an assessment of local acquisition capabilities, the Government will remove the following five functions from the future T-BOS requirement:

• Full Food Services/Dining Hall Operations
• Custodial/Housekeeping
• Grounds Maintenance/Landscaping
• Golf Course Maintenance
• Refuse Services at the Ankara Support Facility

The USAF intends to transition these capabilities from the current UABOS to a local service providers prior to the end of the current BOS contract.  The 39th Air Base Wing at Incirlik Air Base has been designated requirement owner and the 39th Contracting Squadron is the responsible acquisition organization for these five discrete requirements.  Interested parties in these specific requirements should contact the 39th Contracting SQ for additional information and should monitor SAM.gov for solicitations issued by the 39th Contracting Squadron.

3. Projected Acquisition Timelines: The following timeline is tentative and subject to change. All official dates will be published in the formal RFP announcements.

• Solicitation Issuance: 1 May 2026
• Site Visits: Site visits for both the Türkiye and Spain locations will be scheduled in close proximity to the RFP release date. The Government intends to conduct these visits on consecutive days to facilitate travel between locations, though the order of the visits has not yet been determined. Participation will be limited to a maximum of two representatives per company. Prospective offerors are advised that both locations have strict and lengthy entry approval requirements for foreign nationals. Once submitted, attendee information cannot be changed.  Detailed instructions will be provided in the formal site visit announcement.
• Proposal Due Date: A minimum of 60 calendar days will be afforded for proposal submission.
• Contract Award: As soon as practicable in Calendar Year 2027.
• Full Performance Start: No later than 28 January 2028, preceded by a 60-day transition period. To ease the start-up burden, the Government reserves the right to stagger the full performance start dates for Spain and Türkiye
• Contract Type and Duration: The Government currently envisions both the T-BOS and S-BOS contracts to be Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles. The pricing structure will primarily consist of Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for the core BOS functions, supplemented by Cost-Reimbursable CLINs for materials, travel, unscheduled work, mission changes, and other direct costs, and future labor adjustments.
  • S-BOS (Spain) contract: Three-year base with four 12-month Options (7 years)
  • T-BOS (Türkiye) contract: Due to the unique economic risks associated with labor and currency volatility, the Government anticipates a contract with a three-year base and two 12-month Options (5 years).

4. Union Labor Agreements: Collective Labor Agreements: The efforts require any prospective provider manage their local national workforce IAW Host Nation labor law, social security, employment tax laws and the terms and adhere to the conditions of the Collective Labor Agreements (CLA) for Türkiye and Spain, including all available wage and benefit schedules:

• For the Türkiye (T-BOS) requirement, the successor contractor is required by CLA to initially assume predecessor’s workforce. The U.S. Government (USAFE-AFAFRICA/A1K) reserves the right to negotiate the CLA directly on behalf of the contractor. If this right is exercised, the contractor will provide all necessary administrative support to the U.S. Government during the CLA negotiations.
• For the Spain (S-BOS) requirement, the successor contractor is required to initially assume the predecessor’s workforce. The contractor is responsible for negotiating its own company-level agreement with the union. This negotiation is economically influenced by minimum wage legislation and applicable CLAs that are declared universally applicable in the sector or region. The Government's reserves the right to provide oversight, guidance, and as needed maximum financial bargaining parameters

Key Spain Considerations: Offerors are advised that the Morón Air Base workforce is subject to a company-level Collective Labor Agreement (CLA). While this agreement is currently being renegotiated, the Government will provide the final, binding version with the RFP. Based on the current historical agreements, offerors should anticipate the following critical cost drivers:

• Mandatory Workforce Inheritance: The successor contractor is required to inherit the incumbent workforce and all their existing employment terms, including seniority and salary.
• Fixed Wage Increases: The agreement dictates mandatory wage increases.  For the prior three years, employees were granted increases of 3.00% (2022), 3.00% (2023), and 2.75% (2024). The current CLA applicable to Spain is under renegotiation and will be provided when available.
• Employer Provided To/From work transportation: The CLA requires the employer to provide transportation to and from the worksite for all employees via established bus routes.
• Comprehensive Fringe Benefits: The CLA mandates a complex portfolio of supplemental payments that constitute a significant portion of the total labor cost. These include, but are not limited to, a mandatory employer-funded pension plan, longevity bonuses, a distance-from-work bonus, and shift differentials.

Key Türkiye Considerations: The Türkiye workforce is subject to a unique, multi-employer CLA.  The USG simultaneously negotiates three CLAs with similar conditions - one for each enterprise. The enterprises are 39ABW, AAFES, and the Primary Base Operating Support contract   The successor BOS contractor will be required to adopt and adhere to the terms of this CLA. This agreement creates a "dual risk" environment of high local inflation and currency fluctuation. Critical cost drivers include

• Mandatory Workforce Inheritance: The successor contractor is required by Turkish Labor Law (Law No. 4857, Article 6) and the terms of the existing CLA (Article 37) to inherit the entire incumbent workforce and their associated rights, obligations, and seniority
• Automatic Cost Escalation (High Inflation Risk): The CLA mandates semiannual wage and benefit increases every April and October. These increases are tied directly to the Türkiye-wide General Consumer Price Index published by the Statistics Agency of Türkiye; which under the current contract, has resulted in annual cost growth exceeding 50%.
• Comprehensive Benefit Packages: The mandated percentage increases apply not only to base wages but to the entire compensation package, including annual bonuses, social benefits (e.g., heating, clothing, food allowances), and other subsidies (e.g., child, birth, and funeral)
• Employer Provided To/From work transportation: The CLA requires the employer to provide transportation to and from the worksite for all employees
• Currency Fluctuation Risk: The contract is priced and paid in U.S. Dollars (USD), but all Turkish Direct labor costs are incurred in Turkish Lira (TRY), creating significant financial risk due to the volatility of the exchange rate.

5.  Hyper Inflation in Türkiye and impact of Direct Labor Cost: The CLA in Türkiye mandates compounding, semi-annual increases to wages and benefits, driven by an established "betterment" rate plus the national rate of inflation. Over the life of the current contract, the compounding effect of these increases, coupled with hyper-inflation, has resulted in a cumulative increase of more than 800 percent in the Turkish Lira-denominated cost of Turkish Direct Labor. It is critical to note that this 800% increase applies only to this specific portion of the contract's cost structure, not to the total contract price. This extreme and uncontrollable cost growth is the primary driver behind the Government's need to implement the new CLAC risk-mitigation clause.

To address this significant and uncontrollable cost risk on the future Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract, the Government has developed a unique EPA clause, currently designated as "H-1, Combined Labor and Currency Clause" (C-LAC), a draft of which is provided with this update. This clause is designed to fairly share risk and provide budget stability for both parties.

The C-LAC mechanism operates by creating a single, integrated price adjustment every six months to correspond with the required semi-annual CLA wage and fringe benefit increases.  The core of the clause is a “ledger" system. The process is as follows:

The formula first calculates the net financial impact of two opposing economic forces: the mandatory, CLA-driven labor inflation, and the savings from a strengthening USD

Both POSITIVE credits to the Government and NEGATIVE costs are calculated semi-annually. The resulting balance of the Government-held CLAC ledger is then formally documented via a no-cost administrative modification to the contract. In the case of a semi-annual “positive credit” where currency savings are greater than labor inflation (a positive financial benefit to the provider), no funds would be obligated or deobligated.

If the result is a NEGATIVE cost to the Government (i.e., labor inflation is greater than currency savings), the cost is first paid by subtracting any existing balance on the CLAC ledger.  A subsequent task order modification to provide funding is executed against the task order only if the balance on the running ledger is depleted and there is a remaining shortfall.

This refined ledger system ensures the contractor is protected from uncontrollable inflation while guaranteeing the Government receives the full benefit of favorable currency movements in a way that is administratively efficient and avoids problematic contractor reimbursement actions.

The Government invites all prospective offerors to review the draft CLAC H-clause and provide feedback. We are particularly interested in your responses to the following questions:

On the Turkish Labor Component (TLC): A key input to the CLAC formula is the "Turkish Labor Component," or TLC. This is a single, fixed percentage that represents the portion of the contract's fixed price CLINs attributable only to Turkish National direct labor costs. To ensure a fair and level competition where all offerors use the same baseline, the Government's strategy is to mandate this TLC percentage in the final RFP, based on our market research indicating a realistic rate of approximately 55%. From your perspective, does this Government-mandated approach provide the predictability and clarity needed to develop a competitive proposal without adding unnecessary risk contingency?

On Pre-Performance Currency Risk: The contract baseline for currency (the BCER) will be set at the start of performance in January 2028. We recognize this creates an 18-month gap of currency risk between proposal submission and the start of performance. How does your firm typically approach pricing for this specific type of pre-performance currency fluctuation risk on a FFP contract?

6. Accessing Draft Documents and Points of Contact:

• Documents Available for Review: To foster transparency and gather feedback, the Government is releasing a series of draft documents with this notice. These documents are considered Source Selection Information and access to them is controlled. The available documents include
  
  • The draft H-1 Combined Labor and Currency Clause (C-LAC)
  • The current Collective Labor Agreements for Türkiye and for Moron Air Base including current wage and benefit schedules.  Note that the current CLAs expire on 1 April 2026.  The most current versions will be released with the RFP
  • Draft Workload Estimates (Spain only)
  • Informational Brochures on the Social Security Programs
  • Base Maps for Moron AB and Incirlik AB
• Instructions for Accessing Controlled Documents: Interested parties must request access to these documents directly through the SAM.gov system. The process is as follows:
  • Log in to your official SAM.gov account
  • Navigate to this announcement page
  • Locate the "Attachments/Links" section
  • Click the "Request Access" button next to the listed documents
  • You will be prompted to provide a brief justification for your request. Please state your company's name and your intent to review the documents as a potential prime or subcontractor for this requirement
• Approval Process: Once your request is submitted, the Government Contracting Officers will review it. Upon approval, you will receive an automated email notification from SAM.gov granting your account access to view and download the documents directly from the site. This system provides a secure and auditable record of all requests and approvals.
• The official points of contact for this acquisition are the Contracting Officers, Mr. John S. McLaurin, at john.mclaurin.1@us.af.mil, and Ms. Christin Buck, at christin.buck.de@us.af.mil