Combined Synopsis and Solicitation - POU Autocrib BPA.docx

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER (AFMC)

HILL AIR FORCE BASE UTAH

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER (AFMC)

HILL AIR FORCE BASE UTAH

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation » Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Autocrib Software Services «

SOLE SOURCE TO IDSC HOLDINGS LLC

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this announcement. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) Solicitation Number: FA8227-24-Q-CRIB This solicitation is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-02.

(iv)

(v) Description of item(s) to be acquired:

The 309 Maintenance Production Support Group at Hill Air Force Base has a sole source requirement for a service contract for the Autocrib cloud-based data storage and maintenance to include updates, upgrades, troubleshooting, problem resolution, parts and support for standard and custom Crystal Reports of the AutoCrib software system known as Arcturus. This will be a five (5) year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

(vi) Delivery and place:

· FOB Destination delivery terms shall apply to all orders.

· est. 21 March 2024 – 20 March 2029

(vii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by 1500 MT, 08 February 2024, via electronic mail to david.padgett@us.af.mil

a. Provide Cage code when submitting offer

b. Must be registered in SAM

c. All offerors must submit a completed copy of the attached Price List. The copy must be submitted in an editable MS Excel format.

(viii) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause.

(ix) FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION 2013-O0019)

OTHER FAR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

"(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, Melinda M. Schmidt; Hill Ombudsman/Competition Advocate; melinda.schmidt@us.af.mil; 801-777-6549; OL_H AFSC/PZC. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/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)

(x) Additional Contract Requirement or Terms and Conditions:

Blanket Purchase Agreement Details:

(1) Description of agreement.

Orders will not exceed a limit of $25,000.00 and will utilize the Government Purchase Card (GPC) as payment. The agreement will be for a period of five years following execution of the agreement, and price lists will be updated annually.

(2) The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under the BPA.

(3) Purchase limitation. A dollar limitation of $25,000 for each individual purchase under the BPA shall apply

(4) A memorandum identifying the individuals authorized to purchase under the BPA and the dollar limitation per purchase for each individual shall be furnished to the supplier by the contracting officer.

(5) Delivery tickets. All shipments under the agreement shall be accompanied by delivery tickets or sales slips that shall contain the following minimum information:

(i) Name of supplier.

(ii) BPA number.

(iii) Date of purchase.

(iv) Purchase number.

(v) Itemized list of supplies or services furnished.

(vi) Quantity, unit price, and extension of each item, less applicable discounts (unit prices and extensions need not be shown when incompatible with the use of automated systems, provided that the invoice is itemized to show this information).

(vii) Date of delivery or shipment.

(6) Invoices. A summary invoice shall be submitted at least monthly or upon expiration of this BPA, whichever occurs first, for all deliveries made during a billing period, identifying the delivery tickets covered therein, stating their total dollar value, and supported by receipt copies of the delivery tickets.

(xi) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS):

N/A

(xii) Proposal Submission Information:

All questions or comments must be sent to David “Nick” Padgett by email at david.padgett@us.af.mil, NLT 1500 MT, 31 January 2024. Offers are due by 1500 MT, 08 February 2024, via electronic mail to david.padgett@us.af.mil.

Notice to Offerors:

The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses and/or 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil

Attachments:

· Performance Work Statement

· Sole Source Justification

· Price List

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