FLORIDA NATIONAL GUARD SHELTER SYSTEMS
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the United States Property and Fiscal Office for Florida, Purchasing and Contracting Division, St. Augustine, Florida 32084. The solicitation number assigned to this action is W911YN-18-Q-0021 and shall be used to reference any written quote provided under this request for quote (RFQ) and any correspondence. FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small business Set-aside (Nov 2011). This a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The Principle North American Industry Classification system (NAICS) code for this requirement is 314910 with a size standard is 500 employees. The Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG), 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat TE has a requirement for UTS Shelter Support Systems or equal in accordance with attached salient characteristics and following CLINS. This acquisition is utilizing procedures in FAR part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Government intends to place a single, Firm-Fixed Price order without discussions. Therefore, offerors first offer must be their best offer. Do not assume you will be able to revise your offer. General Requirement: In accordance with attached detailed Statement of Work: CLIN 0001: 4 Door Shelter Systems CLIN 0002: Awnings CLIN 0003: Boot Connectors (UTS to HMVEE) CLIN 0004: Lights, General Purpose with Cases CLIN 0005: Wooden Crates / Storage containers NOTE: If a contractor does not submit the required information, their quote will not be considered for award and determined technically unacceptable unless determined to be in the best interest of the government. All contractors must be registered in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) at https://wawf.eb.mil at time of quote submittal. WAWF clause with instructions will be provided at time of award. The Government will not provide contract financing for this acquisition. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted by email to Deborah.u.bray.civ@mail.mil and brian.j.williams9.mil@mail.mil NLT 2 p.m. on 14 Aug 2018. Submit offers in response to this synopsis/solicitation tough email to Deborah.u.bray.civ@mail.mil and brian.j.williams9.mil@mail.mil NLT 2 p.m., 21 Aug 2018. Offers received after 2 p.m. Eastern Time on the required date of submission, 21 August 2018, may not be considered unless determined to be in the best interest of the government. The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this request for quotation to the responsible offeror whose quotation results in the "best value" to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors. All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. FAR Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following evaluation is applicable: The following factors will be used to evaluate quotations: 1) Pricing, 2) Technical Capabilities 1. Pricing of CLINS 0001 - 0005. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by the total price for each of the CLINs. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the prices are significantly unbalanced. 2. Technical Capabilities - Proposal detailing Contractors offered product and how it will meet or exceed the requirement salient characteristics. Provide any specifications, floor plans, packaging, warranties etc. Submittal Requirements: Submit the following in order to be considered for award. 1. Detailed Pricing of CLINS 0001 tough 0005 2. Any specifications for all components being offered. 3. Any Warranties and coverage. 4. Representations and Certifications, in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site located at http://www.sam.gov/portal. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) tough (u) of this provision. 5. Include the following on your quote: - Point of Contact name, phone number and email. - Solicitation Number - DUNS Number - Cage Code - Tax ID Number 6. Delivery Time This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect tough Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95 (19JAN2017) The following provisions are included for the purposes of this combined synopsis/solicitation: 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions 52.204-7-System for Award Management; 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity code Reporting 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror 52.204-22 - Alternative Line Item Proposal 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. 52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 2016); Evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106 based on price, delivery schedule and suitability to meet Government need. 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items. 52.212-3 ALT I -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representation. 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child labor for Listed End Products. 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance 52.222-38 Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. 52.252-1-Provisions Incorporated by Reference (http://farsite.hill.af.mil); 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.204-7004-Alternate A, System for Award Management; 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure; 252.225-7000-Buy American-Balance of Payments Program certificate 252.225-7031-Secondary Arab boycott of Israel; 252.247-7022-Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea The following clauses are included for the purposes of this combined synopsis/solicitation and most current versions will be incorporated into any resulting award: 52.203-3-Gratuities 52.203-19 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements 52.204-10-Reporting executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards 52.204-18-Commercial and Government Entity code Maintenance 52.204-19-Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications 52.204-21-Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems; 52.209-6-Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.209-10-Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations 52.212-4-Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5-Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Dev.); 52.219-6-Notice of Total Small Business set-aside 52.219-8-Utilization of Small Business Concerns 52.219-14-Limitations on Subcontracting 52.219-28-Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; 52.222-3-Convict Labor; 52.222-19-ChildLabor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21-Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26-Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35-Equal Opportunity for Veterans 52.222-36-Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37-Employment Reports on Veterans; 52.222-40-Notification of Employee rights Under the National Labor Relations Act 52.222-50- Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.223-5-Pollution Prevention and Right to Know Information; 52.223-18-Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-13-Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33-Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; 52.232-40-Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors; 52.233-3-Protest After award; 52.233-4-Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; 52.252-2-Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.252-6-Authorized Deviations in Clauses 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.203-7002-Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.211-7003-Item Unique Identification and Valuation; 252.211-7008-Use of Government assigned Serial Number 252.225-7001-Buy American and Balance of Payments Program; 252.225-7012-Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities 252.225-7048-Export Controlled Items 252.232-7003--Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; 252.232-7006-Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions; 252.232-7010--Levies on Contract Payments. 252.244-7000-Subcontracts for Commercial Items 252.247-7023-Transportation of Supplies by Sea . W911YN-18-Q-0021 Department of the Army National Guard National Capital Region Integrated Air Defense System
8/7/18, 2:21 PM FLORIDA NATIONAL GUARD SHELTER SUPPORT SYSTEM
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY Solicitation Notice Type: Sources Sought (Request For Information - Market Research Only) This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE; not a pre-solicitation notice or solicitation for proposals/quotations. Pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research), the purpose of this notice is to: (1) determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exists, (2) determine if commercial items (SERVICES) suitable to meet the agency's needs are available or could be modified to meet the agency's requirements, and (3) determine the commercial practices of company's engaged in providing the needed service or supply. Pursuant to FAR Part 6 and FAR Part 19, competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research. This notice in no way obligates the Government to any further action. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (Hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, service disabled veteran owned small business, etc.) relative to NAICS 314910, Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (size standard of 500 employees). Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on the FedBizOpps website. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow up information requests. The Florida National Guard, USPFO, is seeking potential sources and feedback capable of delivering UST Shelters/tents with all components listed below. Contractors with the expertise to successfully deliver the requirements outlined in the "Draft" Salient Characteristics attached are encouraged to submit a capability statement. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based upon responses hereto for any subsequent action. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a DOD contract. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. The information below provides a "Contractor Capability Survey" to allow you to document your company's capabilities in meeting these requirements. 2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, please complete and return the Contractor Capability Survey below. Response format and due date information is specified at the bottom portion of this notice. Failure to provide a complete response may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to deliver that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.) 3. This sources sought inquiry is for all potential vendors only. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed via email to Debbie Bray, at Deborah.u.bray.civ@mail.mil Part I. Sources Sought: Please provide the following business information for your firm in the following format: Vendor Name/ Cage Code/ Point of Contact: Socio-Economic Status/ GSA Contract # Capability Name: Cage: DUNS: POC Name: Phone: Email: URL: Socio-Economic Status: 1. [Small Business] 2. [8(a) Certified] 3. [SDVOSB] 4. [WOSB] 5. [GSA Contract # GS-XX-XXXXX] Please also indicate: 1. If your company has experience providing the supplies indicated on the attached Salient Characteristics. 2. Whether your company has a contract under a Federal Supply Schedule that would address all required supplies. If so, please provide the relevant GSA contract number. Attention: Small business respondents who are interested in submitting a proposal as the prime contractor for this effort. The acquisition strategy for this requirement has not been decided; however, the Florida Army National Guard is contemplating setting this acquisition aside for small businesses if there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability. Part II. Description Sample Only/See Sample SOW Seeking market capability to provide/meet the following minimum requirement: TM SHELTER SYSTEM 13 EA AWNINGS FOR TM SHELTER, (Set of 2 each) 13 EA BOOT CONNECTORS, UTS to HMVEE 13 EA LIGHTS, (4 ea with Case) 13 EA STORAGE/PACKING CRATES 13 EA NOTE: Equivalency shall be determined based on the salient specifications contained in this RFI. Part III. Request for Information If possible, please provide answers to the following questions. 1. Are there specific requirements in the documentation that has the effect of limiting competition among potential vendors? 2. Are there an alternate NAICS other than 314910 that you believe is more appropriate for this requirement? If so, what is the NAICS and why? 3. Is there anything in the Salient Characteristics that has the effect of creating duplicative of unnecessary costs to the Government? Do you have any additional comments on the Salient Characteristics? 4. Based on your experience, are the requested products commercial in nature as defined by FAR 2.101? If so, why, and are there established catalog or market prices for these products? 5. Is there a better industry standard in order to procure the requested items? 6. The Government is looking for turn-key end product; are any necessary items missing in the Salient characteristics that you would include? 7. Is there a required lead time that the Government may need to take into consideration for this procurement? 8) Is your company an authorized dealer or manufacturer for any of the above listed Equipment? 9) Describe your company's accessibility in obtaining Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts if not an authorized dealer or authorized service facility for the above listed Equipment. 10) Does your company have the resources and capability to provide repairs on-site? 11) Describe your company's knowledge and/or certifications on the preceding equipment (Part II. Description Sample Only/See Sample SOW)? CAPABILITIES PACKAGE: All interested firms shall submit a response demonstrating their capabilities to provide the requested items to the primary point of contact listed below. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. As stipulated in Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.201, responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary and will not be returned. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred or associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government's discretion. The Government's assessment of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be solicited as full and open or set-aside for small business. Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads "Sources Sought - FLARNG UTS SHELTERS/TENTS." Attachments with files ending in.zip or .exe are not allowable and files will be stripped and deleted from any emails received by the Government. Ensure only .pdf, .doc(x), or .xls(x) documents are attached to your email. Additional company capability information is welcome, however responses are limited to 5 pages. Responses must be submitted electronically in a Microsoft Word or PDF compatible format to be received no later than 04:00 PM, EST, 13 July 2018. Direct all questions concerning this acquisition to Debbie Bray- Deborah.u.bray.civ@mail.mil . Do not contact for information regarding acquisition strategy or regarding the potential solicitation posting date. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. A response to this sources sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.. W911YN-18-Q-0021 Department of the Army National Guard National Capital Region Integrated Air Defense System
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