Testing and Repair of Portable Fire Extinguisher Systems
Added: Jul 27, 2017 4:01 pm The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) located at Edwards Air Force Base, CA is seeking potential sources capable of testing and repairing all portable fire extinguishers utilized at Edwards AFB, CA and IAW the attached Statement of Work. The contractor shall provide all management, personnel, tools, vehicles, supplies, materials, equipment and labor necessary to test and repair fire extinguishers, in accordance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. All work shall comply with government and commercial standards, whichever is more stringent. The contractor shall be required to pick up and deliver the fire extinguishers at Edwards AFB, CA. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number for this effort is 811310. Please indicate you firm's small business status. Contract award is estimated to take place October 2017. This Sources Sought constitutes one form of early industry involvement and the Government requests industry recommendations, opinions, and feedback. This Sources Sought is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for for bids/proposals. Responses will assist the Government in determining whether to set aside or restrict competition in some way or solicit offers from all responsible sources. All interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing the complete information describing their capability and qualifications to provide the aforementioned support services. Please include your company name, point of contact, address, telephone number, Duns & Bradstreet Unique Numbering System (DUNS), Central Contractor Registration (CCR), and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this announcement. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a DoD contract.Responses to this Sources Sought are due by 10:00AM Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Friday, August 4, 2017.Contracting Office Address:AFTC/PZIOB, 5 S. Wolfe Avenue, Building 2800, Edwards Air Force Base, CA 93524-1185. FA9301-17-R-0018 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Test Center
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Added: Aug 09, 2017 4:56 pm Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - FA9301-17-R-0018This is a combined synopsis/solicitation which is expected to result in a Firm-Fixed-Price Blanket Purchase Agreement for Testing and Repair of Portable Fire Extinguisher Systems, prepared IAW the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Signed agreements are being requested and an additional written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), and this requirement is conducted as a commercial item procurement using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13). All responsible sources may submit a firm-fixed price (FFP) quote which shall be considered by the agency. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect tough Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Supplements, Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-95 (effective 19 Jan 2017), AFAC 2017-0127 (effective 27 Jan 2017) and DFARs Change Notice (DPN) 20161222 (effective 22 Dec 2016). This is a Commercial acquisition, under Full and Open Competitive Procedures. The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) located at Edwards Air Force Base, CA is seeking to award a BPA for Testing and Repair of Portable Fire Extinguisher Systems.An agreement shall be made on the basis of a responsible offeror who submits a fair and reasonable price list in accordance with the evaluation procedures described in this RFQ. Prices will be determined fair and reasonable and shall be in accordance with discounts and prices provided to preferred customers or customers with the same or similar purchasing arrangements/agreements. BPA Number: TBDDescription of supplies: Testing and Repair of Portable Fire Extinguisher SystemsNorth American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code: 811310, with a size standard of $7.5MBPA Closing Date: Technical Proposals and Pricelists must be received no later than 4:00PM., (Pacific Standard Time), on 08 September 2017. Submit all documents via e-mail to: alessandra.barzaghi@us.af.mil Any correspondence sent via e-mail must contain the subject line "Combined Synopsis/ Solicitation Testing and Repair of Portable Fire Extinguisher Systems." The entire proposal must be contained in a single e-mail that does not exceed 5 megabytes including attachments, if any. E-mails with compressed files are not permitted. If sending attachments with email, ensure only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls or .xlsx documents are sent. The email filter may delete any other form of attachments. Address questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation to Ms. Alessandra Barzaghi via e-mail at alessandra.barzaghi@us.af.mil. A detailed description of the requirement is provided in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: BPA holders are required to register at the System for Award Management (SAM) and to maintain active registration during the life of the BPA. SAM can be accessed at https://www.sam.gov . Addendum to 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors-Commercial items (Oct 2015) 1. Price List: Offerors are to return the completed Price List (Attachment #3) along with their proposal submission. Offerors are to specify the effective date of the initial price list which shall be 1 Oct 2017 and specify the expiration date which shall be no earlier than 1 year from the effective date. EVALUATION CRITERIA: The Government reserves the right to award multiple agreements resulting from this solicitation. Technical tradeoffs will not be made and no additional credit will be given for exceeding acceptability. Award will be made to the acceptable offerors with the lowest price, which is deemed responsible in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and whose proposal conforms to the solicitation/RFQ requirements. The solicitation/RFQ requirements include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required by this solicitation. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Significant Factors and/or Subfactors: 1. Lowest Price PRICE EVALUATION Price analysis will be performed to determine the reasonableness of the offeror's price proposal. Reasonableness will be based on the total evaluated price. The total evaluated price will be calculated as the sum of prices based on the Offerors completed Price List submission. BPA Master Dollar Limit: $150,000.00BPA Call Limit: $25,000.00 Period of Performance: 1 October 2017 - 30 September 2022 Salient Characteristics of Testing and Repair of Portable Fire Extinguisher Systems - See SOW BPA INSTRUCTIONS•1. DESCRIPTION OF AGREEMENT: This Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is for the testing and repair of all portable fire extinguishers utilitzed on Edwards Air Force Base. The Contractor shall furninsh all supervision, equipment, tools, and labor, materials, and supplies necessary to perform the required work. Extinguishers shall be serviced as needed in lots containing no less than 25 extinguishers of any/all types during the performance period. •2. DELIVERY OR PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The BPA period shall be effective for a period of five (5) years from date of issuance. •3. EXTENT OF OBLIGATION: The U.S. Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized calls actually placed against this BPA. •4. PRICING: Prices charged by the contractor to the U.S. Government Payment shall be in accordance with the approved current price list for actual calls. The contractor shall furnish price lists periodically with prices that are firm for not less than one year. •5. PURCHASE LIMITATIONS: No individual call under this Blanket Purchase Agreement shall exceed $25,000.00 unless approved by the contracting officer. •6. NOTICE OF INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE UNDER THE BPA AND DOLLAR LIMITATIONS: The Contracting Officer will periodically furnish the contractor a list of individuals identified by names authorized to purchase under this Blanket Purchase Agreement and the dollar limitation per purchase for each individual. •7. DELIVERY TICKETS: All services and supplies performed under this Blanket Purchase Agreement require the contractor to prepare delivery tickets for each call made. The original will be attached to the contractor's invoice for the using activity and one copy for the contractor's records. The following information must be shown on each delivery ticket at a minimum: a) Name of Contractorb) Blanket Purchase Agreement Numberc) Date of Calld) Call Numbere) Name of individual placing callf) Itemized list of services performed/supplies deliveredg) Quantity, Unit price and Total Price (less applicable discounts)h) Date when services where performed/delivery was made. •8. PAYMENT: Payment will be made via an authorized call with certify funding document attached. Under no condition shall the vendor make delivery of or process charge for any amount in excess of $25,000 per order. Vendor shall not process charges for more than one delivery on the same charge. Each delivery shall be processed as a separate charge transaction and each transaction shall have a record maintain in the BPA Call Register. •9. PARTIAL PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES: No partial performance of services per call will be accepted unless authorized by the contracting officer. •10. DISCONTINUING BPA: This BPA can be discontinued upon thirty (30) days written notice by either party, the Government or the contractor. •11. ANNUAL REVIEW: This BPA shall be reviewed annually before the anniversary of its effective date and revised as necessary to conform to the requirements of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Modifying the agreement itself can only change this BPA. The following provisions and clauses apply:Clauses Incorporated by Reference:SourceProvision (P) Clause (C)Clause/ ProvisionTitleDateFAR P52.204-13System for Award Management MaintenanceOct 2016FAR P52.204-16Commercial and Government Entity Code ReportingJul 2016FARC52.204-18Commercial and Government Entity Code MaintenanceJul 2016FARC52.209-10Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations Nov 2015FARP52.212-1Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial ItemsJan 2017FARC52.212-4Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial ItemsJan 2017FARP52.215-1Instruction to Offerors - Competitive AcquisitionJan 2017FARC52.222-41Service Contract Labor StandardsMay 2014FARC52.222-43Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards - Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts)May 2014FARC52.222-55Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658Dec 2015FARC52.222-62Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706Jan 2017FARC52.223-11Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential HydrofluorocarbonsJun 2016FARC52.223-20AerosolsJun 2016FARC52.223-21FoamsJun 2016FARC52.225-13Restriction on Certain Foreign PurchasesJun 2008FARC52.232-33Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award ManagementJul 2013FARC52.232-40Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business SubcontractorsDec 2013 FARC52.233-3Protest after Award Aug 1996FARP52.252-1Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/FARC52.252-2Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/DFARSC252.203-7000Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD OfficialsSep 2011DFARSP252.203-7005Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD OfficialsNov 2011DFARSP252.204-7008Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense InformationOct 2016DFARSC252.204-7009Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident InformationOct 2016DFARSP252.204-7011Alternative Line Item StructureSep 2011DFARSC252.204-7012Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident ReportOct 2016DFARSC252.204-7015Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation SupportMay 2016DFARSC252.223-7008Prohibition of Hexavalent ComiumJun 2013DFARSC252.225-7001Buy American and Balance of Payments Program - BasicDec 2016DFARSC252.225-7048Export-Controlled ItemsDec 2016DFARSC252.232-7003Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving ReportsJun 2012DFARSC252.232-7006Wide Area WorkFlow Payment InstructionsMay 2013DFARSC252.237-7010Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor PersonnelJun 2013DFARSC252.244-7000Subcontracts for Commercial ItemsJun 2013DFARSC252.246-7003Notification of Potential Safety IssuesJun 2013AFFARSC5352.201-9101 Ombudsman Jun 2016AFFARSC5352.223-9000 Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)Nov 2012AFFARSC5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force InstallationsNov 2012 Clauses Incorporated by Full Text:52.222-42 -- Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014)In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332.This Statement is for Information Only:It is not a Wage DeterminationEmployee ClassMonetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits Fire Extinguisher Repairer (WG-6)$20.16; Fringe $7.26(End of Clause)52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm (End of provision)52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm (End of clause)5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (JUN 2016)(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Air Force Test Center Vice Commander, 1 South Rosamond Blvd., Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784, phone number (661) 277-2810, fascimile number (661) 277-7593.. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.(End of clause)5352.223-9000 Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) (NOV 2012)(a) Contractors shall not:(1) Provide any service or product with any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that requires the use of a Class I ODS in the test, operation, or maintenance of any system, subsystem, item, component, or process; or(2) Provide any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that establishes a test, operation, or maintenance requirement that can only be met by use of a Class I ODS as part of this contract/order.[Note: This prohibition does not apply to manufacturing.](b) For the purposes of Air Force policy, the following products that are pure (i.e., they meet the relevant product specification identified in AFI 32-7086) are Class I ODSs:(1) Halons: 1011, 1202, 1211, 1301, and 2402;(2) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs): CFC-11, CFC-12, CFC-13, CFC-111, CFC-112, CFC-113, CFC-114, CFC-115, CFC-211, CFC-212, CFC-213, CFC-214, CFC-215, CFC-216, and CFC-217, and the blends R-500, R-501, R-502, and R-503; and(3) Carbon Tetrachloride, Methyl Chloroform, and Methyl Bromide.[NOTE: Material that uses one or more of these Class I ODSs as minor constituents do not meet the Air Force definition of a Class I ODS.](End of clause)5352.223-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations (NOV 2012)(a) In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall:(1) Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and(2) Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes.(b) The contracting officer may, by written order, direct Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards and/or health/safety standards as may be required in the performance of this contract and any adjustments resulting from such direction will be in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract.(c) Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the contracting officer, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract.(End of clause)5352.242-9000 CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS (NOV 2012)(a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation.(b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or Security Forces for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, and and 1) contract number, 2) location of work, 3) dates access is needed to obtain a vehicle pass. Additionally, Vendors/Contractors with driver's licenses from ME, MN, MO, MT and WA (exceptions are Enhanced Driver's Licenses (EDLs) from MN and WA) will not be able to obtain Base access without another form of identification as an identity proofing document. The list of authorized IDs can be found in theREAL ID Act of 2005. Please visit the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) website to getthe latest information: https://www. Dhs.gov/current-status-states-territories. The Contractor shall comply with all security requirements imposed by the Installation. to obtain a vehicle pass.(c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site. (d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with AFI 31-101, Integrated Defense, and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management citing the appropriate paragraphs as applicable.(e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.(f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.(End of clause) FA9301-17-R-0018 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Test Center
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