Parachute Equipment
Added: Aug 17, 2017 2:25 pm This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is W9124D-17-Q-5887 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect tough Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 314999 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees. This requirement is an [ Women-Owned Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2017-08-25 11:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Fort Bragg, NC 28310The MICC Fort Knox requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001: Javelin Odyssey Demonstration Container C-17 J7NK, RSK No Skyhook (QTY: 4 EA); Javelin Odyssey Demonstration Container C-18 J7NKL, Must hold RMAX 248 Reserve (QTY: 6 EA); Javelin Odyssey Demonstration Container C-16 J7NK (QTY: 5 EA). Items shall be in accordance with attached Demo Rig Specifications. See Attached Photos., 15, EA;LI 002: Competitor Model Javelin Odyssey C-16 TJNK COMP Custom, Individual Name (QTY: 2 EA); C-19 TJNK COMP Custom Individual Name, (QTY: 2 EA); C-16 TJNK COMP Custom, Individual Name (QTY: 2 EA); O-14 RSK.5 COMP Custom, Individual Name (QTY: 2 EA); C-19 RSK.5 COMP Custom, Individual Name (QTY: 1 EA); C-19 RSK.5 COMP Custom, Individual Name (QTY: 1 EA). Items shall be in accordance with attached Competitor Rig Specifications. See Attached Photos., 10, EA;LI 003: Javelin Odyssey Harness Container VFS Model C-17 RSK.5 VFS Custom, Individual Name (QTY: 2 EA). Items should be in accordance with attached VFS Competitor Rig Specifications. See Attached Photos., 2, EA;LI 004: D/Bag Main with ticket pocket on main bag, Size: J7NKXL; Item Number PBAG-MAIN., 5, EA;LI 005: Ripcord Reserve, Phat Daddy Tube Style Skyhook, PIN Type: ME, Color: Gold, Fabric Type: C1000; A Yoke (QTY: 2 EA); B Yoke (QTY: 3 EA); C Yoke (QTY: 5 EA); D Yoke (QTY: 2 EA); Item Number PRIP-PHATDADDY., 12, EA;LI 006: Handle Cutaway Release Phat Daddy Tube Style, Color: Red, Fabric: C1000; Item Number PHAND-CUTPHATDADDY., 15, EA;LI 007: Retrostyle Pilot Chute with kill line bridle and freefly, Handle Size: 28, Handle Color: Black, Fabric Type: C1000; Item Number PPC-KLTOFF-RETROSTYLE., 20, EA;LI 008: Pilot Chute & Non-Kill Line bridle main T-O with hackey, Gold F111, Size: 33, Handle Color: Black; Item Number PPC-TOMAINHACBRI., 25, EA;LI 009: Risers Type 17 Mini 3-Ring Stainless, RSL: Right, Size: As Specified, Color: Black, Toggles: Gold; Item Number PRIS-TY17MINISS., 30, EA;LI 010: Risers Type 8 Large 3-Ring Stainless, RSL: None, Size: 20, Color: Black, Toggles: Gold with custom flag ring mod; Item Number PRIS-TY8LGSS., 25, EA;LI 011: Cross Connector, CRW, Per Pair, Color: Black; Item Number POPT-CROSS., 25, EA;LI 012: Dacron Tube Stow (Pack of 1000), Tubing: .051, Color: Amber; Item Number PTUBESTOW1000-DACRONAMBER., 2, EA;LI 013: Dacron Locking Tube Stow (Pack of 1000), Tubing: .063, Color: Black; Item Number PTUBESTOW1000-DACRONLOCKB., 2, EA;LI 014: Micro Line Tube Stow (Packs of 1000), Tubing: .051, Color: Amber; Item Number PTUBESTOW1000-MICROAMBER., 2, EA;LI 015: Micro Line Tube Stow (Packs of 1000), Tubing: .063, Color: Black; Item Number PTUBESTOW1000-MICROLOCKBLK., 2, EA;Solicitation and Buy Attachments***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.***For this solicitation, MICC Fort Knox intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. MICC Fort Knox is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction tough FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.The following FAR provisions are applicable by reference: 52.204-7 System for Award Management, 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting, 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, and 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items. The following FAR provisions are applicable by Full text: 52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications-- Commercial Items Alternate I and 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. *Reference and/or Full Text of FAR & DFARS provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.The following FAR clauses are applicable by reference: 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance, 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance, 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications, 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractor's 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, 52.219-6 Total Small Business Set-Aside, 52.232-1 Payments, 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment, 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations, and 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. The following FAR clauses are applicable by Full text: 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items and 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. *Reference and/or Full Text of FAR & DFARS provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http:// farsite.hill.af.mil/.The following DFARS provisions are applicable by reference: 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials and 252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on the Use of Past Performance Information Retrieval System - Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations. *Reference and/or Full Text of FAR & DFARS provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.The following DFARS clauses are applicable by reference: 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights, 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product, 252.204-7004 Alt A System for Award Management Alternate A, 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items, 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports, 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments, 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items, and 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. The following DFARS clauses are applicable by Full text: 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation and 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions. *Reference and/or Full Text of FAR & DFARS provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.All contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award of a contract. CCR is now obsolete. Offerors shall ensure SAM registration is active and shall not assume that CCR information automatically migrated to the SAM system. See 52.204-99 Deviation included herein for information and instructions. The official SAM website is https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Contractors are encouraged to complete SAM registration as soon as possible; the government may not delay award for the purpose of allowing a contractor time to register in SAM.New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured or used products. No "GREY" market items.Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after submissionIn accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003, “Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports”, the contractor shall submit their payment request electronically using the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The WAWF website is located at https://wawf.eb.mil. There is no charge to use WAWF. Contractors must register to use WAWF at this website and ensure an electronic business point of contact (POC) is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM ) site at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM /within ten (10) calendar days after award of this contract. Contractor training is available at the website Home Page, under “about WAWF”. Contractors may contact the WAWF Customer Support for assistance toll free at 866-618-5988; commercial: 801-605-7095; Fax commercial: 801-605-7453 or CSCASSIG@CSD.DISA.MILAward will be made in the aggregate to the lowest priced, responsive, responsible offeror. Failure to submit a price on all items will render the quote non-responsive.FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.)No partial shipments unless otherwise specified at time of order W9124D-17-Q-5887 Department of the Army
8/17/17, 2:25 PM Management and Professional Development Training
Added: Mar 16, 2017 2:02 pm SOURCES SOUGHT TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION FOR Management and Professional Development TrainingINTRODUCTIONThe MICC Fort Knox, Kentucky is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and have the resources and expertise to support the requirement for Management Certificate Training. The intention is to procure these services on a competitive basis.BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES (IN FULL OR IN PART) OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.PLACE OF PERFORMANCEThe intent is for the work to be performed at the government's facilities.DISCLAIMER"THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A "REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)" TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. RESPPONSES WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO THE RESPONDER. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) OR RFP, IF ANY ISSUED. IF A SOLICITATION IS RELEASED, IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON THE GOVERNMENT-WIDE POINT OF ENTRY (GPE). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO MONITOR THE GPE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMMATION PERTAINING TO THIS REQUIREMENT."PROGRAM BACKGROUNDHuman Resources Command (HRC) Office of Strategy and Innovation (OSI) has identified a need for management and leadership development training for the Department of the Army Civilian workforce with HRC. HRC Is not staffed or resourced to provide this training internally. OSI anticipates that approximately 8 to 10 training days will be required to provide the required training. Due to mission requirements, OSI requires that training days be provided once a week for approximately 8 to 10 weeks. Finally, OSI requires the training provider be accredited that would afford the participants the ability to acquire college credit for successful participation.REQUIRED CAPABILITIESThe Contractor shall provide training on management, leadership, communication skills, and change management for mid-grade Army Civilian employees of Human Resources Command (HRC) and other government agency partners. The Contractor must identify key performance drivers, assess existing issues and diagnose root causes in order to develop a comprehensive curriculum for closing performance gaps that would sustain results for the employees and the organization. Further detail is provided in the draft Performance Based Work Statement (PBWS) attached to this announcement (Attachment 1).If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. 3) Rough order of magnitude estimate for this effort. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.The Government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to: 1) provide services consistent, in scope and scale, with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) and technical resources required to successfully perform the requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance; meeting and tracking performance; and 4) provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS • Service Contract Act appliesELIGIBILITYThe applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 611430 with a Small Business Size Standard of $11.0. The Product Service Code is 8299. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION DETAILS (CAPABILITIES STATEMENT)A draft Performance Based Statement of Work (PBSOW) is attached for review. (Attachment 1)Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement of no more than ten (8) pages in length in Times New Roman font of not less than 10 pitch. The capabilities statement must address the questions below. The deadline for response to this request is no later than 2 pm, EST, 24 March 2017. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be e-mailed to daniel.j.hereford.civ@mail.mil.This documentation must address at a minimum the following items:1.) What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement?2.) Can or has your company managed a task of this nature? If so, please provide details.3.) What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure capability to perform the tasks?5.) Please note that under a Small-Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14, the small business prime must perform at least 50% of the work themselves in terms of the cost of performance. Provide an explanation of your company's ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in this PBSOW for the base period as well as the option periods.6.) Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations, DUNs number, etc.7.) Respondents to this notice also must indicate whether they qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern.The estimated period of performance is approximately 8 to 10 weeks, once a week with performance to commence late May for the first week in June.The contract type is anticipated to be FFP.The proposed contract is anticipated to include tasking that would be accomplished by labor categories that are subject to the Service Contract Act or a collective bargaining agreement.Upon evaluation of the capability statements, if it is determined that this requirement will be an unrestricted competition, the Government intends to evaluate the Small-Business responses and conduct further market research to identify a subcontracting goal.Your response to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist, Daniel Hereford, in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF), via email daniel.j.hereford.civ@mail.mil.All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.No phone calls will be accepted.All questions must be submitted to the contract specialist identified above. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought. W9124D-17-Q-5887 Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Knox
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