Combined Synopsis and Solicitation.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. FAR Part 13 procedures will be utilized.

Government Point of Contact: Scott Homner, MSgt

Phone: 608-245-4757 Email: scott.homner@us.af.mil

Solicitation Number W50S9F-24-Q-0002 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

Response Due Date: 05 December 2023 at 2:00 PM CST. If this response due date is in conflict with the Contract Opportunities posting, the Contract Opportunities date supersedes.

Quotes must be emailed to the primary point of contact shown. It is your responsibility to make sure your quote is received.

This combined synopsis/solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-01, effective 14 November 2023 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Change 10/30/2023, effective 30 October 2023.

This acquisition is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 621511, and Product Service Code (PSC) code is Q301. The Small Business Size Standard for this NAICS is $41.5M.

Description of Requirement:

a. Coordinate, with the 115th Medical Group, a date and time for contractor pick-up and transportation of blood samples to the contractor’s testing facilities. 28 blood samples are anticipated, but because testing is voluntary, fewer may be required. Blood draws will be accomplished by the 115th Fighter Wing. Due to varying schedules which limit blood collection, two separate pick-ups are required. The majority of samples are expected to be provided at the first pick-up, with the remainder picked up at the second pick-up, although it is possible that additional pick-ups may be necessary.

b. Test approximately 28 blood samples for the following polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) compounds, at a minimum:

1. Perfluorooctanoic acid

2. Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid

3. Perfluoronanoic acid

4. Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid

5. Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid

6. Perfluoroheptanoic acid

c. Provide individual test results within 2 weeks of sample pick-up to the 115th Fighter Wing Medical Group via a secure method.

Attachments:

1. Performance Work Statement

2. Service Contract Act WD # 2015-4897 Rev30Jun2023Testing

Price Schedule:

Line No. Description QTY Unit of Issue Unit Price Extended Price

0001 Blood Testing for PFAS 28 Each

Pick-up Blood Tests and Transport to Testing Facility

2 Each

This is two separate pick-ups of a total of 28 tests.

Total Price:

Note:

1. Inspection and Acceptance will occur at the government facility.

2. A firm fixed price contract award is anticipated.

3. Period of Performance is anticipated to be 11 December 2023 – 11 January 2024.

Wage Determination: Service Contract Act Wage Rates are applicable to this acquisition. Prevailing wage determination(s) are based on the location services are performed. Wage Determination # 2015-4897 for Dane County, Wisconsin is attached.

Instructions to Offerors:

1. Quotes in response to this solicitation MUST include:

a. Completion of the Price Schedule. Pricing may also be submitted using the vendor’s standard format.

b. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE

2. All contractors shall be fully registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time a quote is submitted to the government. Offerors shall ensure SAM registration is active.

3. It is the interested vendor’s responsibility to check Contract Opportunities on SAM.gov for updated information.

4. All questions shall be in writing. Questions shall be emailed to the primary point of contact shown on this RFQ. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to the response date may not be answered.

5. Quotes must be emailed to the primary point of contact shown, and must contain W50S9F-24-Q-0002 in the subject. It is your responsibility to make sure your quote is received.

FAR 52.212-1:

The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

FAR 52.212-2:

FAR 52.212-2 is not included in this solicitation. The Government intends to enter into agreements resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendors whose quotes conforming to the solicitation provide the best value to the Government. Determination of best value will include an evaluation of price, past performance, technical characteristics, and ability to meet the Government’s Period of Performance. The evaluation factors used to determine best value within this solicitation are not in a relative order of importance and the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor is not stated.

FAR 52.212-3 and FAR 52.212-3 Alt 1:

The provisions at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023), and 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services--Alternate I (OCT 2014), apply to this acquisition.

FAR 52.212-4:

The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

FAR 52.212-5:

The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders— Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Any additional clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 are listed in the paragraphs titled “Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference” and “Provision and clauses incorporated by full text”.

The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition:

This effort is a high priority requirement in support of the National Guard. Funds are not presently available to make award. If funds become available for award, and prices are deemed fair and reasonable, it is the Governments intent to make award. This is not a commitment of funds or contract award.

Award will be made to the offeror who represents the best value to the Government as outlined IAW the criteria set forth within the solicitation (See paragraph titled “FAR 52.212-2” within this solicitation). No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available.

In 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). Information regarding WAWF is available at https://wawf.eb.mil/.

The following FAR/DFARS provisions and clauses are applicable to this solicitation and any resultant contract award:

Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference:

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation (JAN 2017) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (AUG 2020) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (AUG 2020) 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) 52.204-25 Prohibition of Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation (OCT 2020) 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services--Alternate I

(OCT 2014)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) 52.219-27 Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (OCT 2022) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAR 2023) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (FEB 1999) 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (APR 1984) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020)

52.223-22 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation (DEC 2016) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017) 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002) 52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (NOV 1991) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (APR 1984) 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011) 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (DEC 2022) 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2022) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992) 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (OCT 2016) 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (JAN 2023) 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (JAN 2023) 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation (DEC 2019) 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation (MAY 2021) 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (JAN 2023) 252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. (MAR 2022) 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. (JAN 2023) "252.204-7021 Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirement.

(JAN 2023)"

252.204-7024 Notice on the use of the Supplier Performance Risk System (MAR 2023) 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation (JAN 2023) 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (JAN 2023) 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program--Basic (JAN 2023) 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (APR 2022) 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items (JUNE 2013) 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (MAY 2022) 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (JAN 2023) 252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region–Representation

(JUN 2023)

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (JUN 2023) 252.225-7972 Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems. (DEVIATION 2020-

O0015) (MAY 2020)

252.225-7973 Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems—Representation.

(DEVIATION 2020-O0015) (MAY 2020)

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (DEC 2018) 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (JAN 2023) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006) 252.239-7098 Prohibition on Contracting to Maintain or Establish a Computer Network Unless Such Network is Designed to Block Access to Certain Websites - Representation (DEVIATION 2021-O0003) (APR 2021) 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991) 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2023) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea--Basic (JAN 2023)

Provision and clauses incorporated by full text:

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services— Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) ( https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/; https://www.acq.osd.mil/DPAP/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html

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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/; https://www.acq.osd.mil/DPAP/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html

(End of clause)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)