Chase Plane June 2021 - Combo.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) This solicitation is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FAC 2021-05, Effective March 10, 2021.

(iii) The Product Service Code (PSC) is V121. The NAICS is 481219 and the business size standard is

$16.5M. This acquisition is SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS.

(iv) Description of Requirements: The contractor shall provide all management, personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, other items, and non-personal services necessary to perform chase plane flying services for the 119th Wing, North Dakota Air National Guard.

See the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for specific details.

CLIN 0001 CHASE PLANE SERVICES 1 JOB (UP TO 90 SORTIES)

(v) Description of requirements for the services acquired: See PWS.

(vi) Dates and place of delivery and acceptance: See PWS. The anticipated Period of Performance Period for this effort is 1 July 2021 to 31 June 2022, but is subject to change by the Contracting Officer.

(vii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

Provisions and clauses can be viewed at https://acquisition.gov.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items:

Offerors shall prepare their quotations IAW FAR 52.212-1. In addition, the following information shall be included:

1. DUNS Number.

2. Federal Tax ID Number.

3. CAGE Code.

4. Contractor’s Legal Name.

5. Payment Terms (NET 30) or Discount.

6. Point of Contact and Phone Number.

7. Email address.

8. A completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-

Commercial Items.

9. TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY INFORMATION: Provide details of your firm's ability to carry out the services requested as well as aircraft performance information related to the proposed aircraft to be used by the contractor. This information will be used to determine the technical capability of the services sought. Chase Aircraft, Observer and Pilot qualifications in accordance with paragraphs 1.4.7.1, 1.4.7.2, and 1.4.7.3 of the PWS shall also be provided to determine technical acceptability.

10. PRICE: Provide pricing in terms of "Cost per RPA Sortie" based on the requirements identified in the attached PWS and a quantity of 90 sorties during the Period of Performance. The price that is provided should include costs for the initial rendezvous at Hector IAP and flight to the

Restricted Area and then the return flight from the Restricted Area back to Hector IAP. This information is included in the PWS.

11. LENGTH OF TERM THAT OFFERS ARE VALID. The price that is provided per RPA Sortie shall include a length of term in which the offeror’s quote is valid for (i.e. 30, 60, 90 days). If the length of term that any interested party submits an offer is not identified, offers will be considered to be valid for 30 days.

**Offerors shall submit quotes electronically via email to the individuals listed at the bottom of this solicitation.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.106.

Evaluation factors are listed below.

Evaluation-Commercial Items

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

- Price

- Past Performance

- Technical Acceptability

Price: Prices will be evaluated utilizing one or more of the methods in FAR 13.106-2. For an offeror to receive the award prices must be determined to be fair and reasonable.

Past Performance: May be based on one or more of the following:

(A) The contracting officer’s knowledge of and previous experience with the supply or service being acquired;

(B) Customer surveys, and past performance questionnaire replies;

(C) The Government wide Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) at www.ppirs.gov; or

(D) Any other reasonable basis.

Technical Acceptability: The government will evaluate the technical capabilities in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement. All interested parties are required to submit details of your firm's ability to carry out the services requested as well as aircraft performance information related to the proposed aircraft to be used by the contractor. This information will be used to determine the technical capability of the services sought. Chase Aircraft, Observer and Pilot qualifications in accordance with paragraphs 1.4.7.1, 1.4.7.2, and 1.4.7.3 of the PWS shall also be provided to determine technical acceptability.

The evaluation factors are technical acceptability, past performance, and price.

***Technical acceptability and past performance, when combined, are approximately equal when compared to cost or price.

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(ix) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(x) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xi) Contract award may be made without discussions.

(xii) Contractors must possess a current S.A.M. Registration to be considered “eligible” for contract award.

(xiii) Responses to this solicitation are to be submitted and received electronically via email by Friday, June 18th, 2021, 3:00 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST). Any questions or requests for information shall be submitted in writing to the individuals listed in paragraph (ix) below no later than Friday, June 11th, 2021 3:00 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST).

(xiv) Responses and/or questions are to be submitted electronically to Brian Erdmann via email at brian.erdmann@us.af.mil and Rachel Syverson at rachel.syverson@us.af.mil.

(xv) THE FOLLOWING FAR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS ARE APPLICABLE TO THIS ACQUISITION:

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation 52.204-7 System for Award Management 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.204-20 Predecessor of Office 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities 52.204-24 - Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-25 - Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items mailto:brian.erdmann@us.af.mil mailto:rachel.syverson@us.af.mil

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order- Commercial Items 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 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--System for Award Management 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 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 52.249-4 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Services) (Short Form)

(xvi) THE FOLLOWING DFARS PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES MAY BE APPLICABLE TO THIS ACQUISITION:

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services— Representation 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services 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

(xvii) CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.219-6 NOTICE OF SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

(a) Definition. Small business concern, as used in this clause—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in paragraph (a)(1) of this clause, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to-

(1) Contracts that have been totally set aside for small business concerns; and

(2) Orders set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts as described in

8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F).

(c) General. (1) Offers are solicited only from small business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not small business concerns shall be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to a small business concern.

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