Combined Synopsis Soliciation.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 6th Contracting Squadron

MacDill Air Force Base, Florida

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number FA481420TF079 shall be used to reference any written quote provided under this RFQ.

The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-06; Effective 5 June 2020

This is a set-aside for 100% Small Business.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 333314 with a size standard of 500 employees.

The purpose of this combined synopsis and solicitations for the purchase and delivery of A Borescope Kit in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (SOO). The bid schedule and contract CLIN structure are below:

LINE DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

AMOUNT

0001 Borescope Kit in accordance with Statement of Objective

1 Kit $ $

0002 Delivery 1 Each $ $

TOTAL $

*FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Jun 2020) applies to this acquisition and the following addendum applies:

The following words stating “offer”, “offeror”, and “proposal” are replaced with “quotation”, “vendor”, and “quote”.

Paragraph (a) first sentence revised as follows: “The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear above.”

Paragraph (c) first sentence revised as follows: “The vendor agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the quote.”

RFQ due date 2 July 2020 RFQ due time: 10:00 A.M. ET Email to: forrest.browne@us.af.mil and melissa.biggar@us.af.mil

THIS MUST BE SENT TO forrest.browne@us.af.mil and melissa.biggar@us.af.mil AS

STATED ABOVE. ANYTHING OTHERWISE CAN AND WILL BE CONSIDERED

NONRESPONSIVE. YOU MAY WISH TO PLACE A READ/DELIVERY RECEIPT.

Zip files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network and will not go through our email system.

All questions regarding this RFQ must be email to melissa.biggar and forrest.browne@us.af.mil By 25 June 2020 at 1:00 pm EST.

Please provide the following information with your quote:

Company Name: __________________ DUNS Number: ___________________ Cage Code: _______________________

All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be considered for award. The Government will not provide contract financing for this acquisition. Invoice instruction shall be provided at time of award.

All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be considered for award. The Government will not provide contract financing for this acquisition. Invoice instruction shall be provided at time of award.

FAR Provision *52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 14), applies to this acquisition and the following evaluation is applicable:

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the RFQ will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

1) Price

2) Technical

Price – Received quotes will be ranked and arranged by price (lowest first) before the Government assesses technical capability. Rankings/arrangements will based on total price.

Technical - All offerors must provide specific evidence that they are capable of fulfilling the requirement. Specific evidence must reflect a thorough understanding of the Statement of Need (SON) and describe how the offeror will fulfill requirements of the SON. Technical criteria will be evaluated by a technical advisor for compatibility/functionality review and rated IAW Table A-1 (as provided below). Documents submitted in response to this solicitation must be fully responsive to and consistent with the following (if applicable): (1) Requirements of the solicitation; (2) Statement of Need (SON); and (3) government standards and regulations pertaining to this requirement.

Table A-1. Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings Rating Description Acceptable Quote Clearly meets minimum requirements of the government Unacceptable Quote does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation

Price and Technical, when combined, are equal.

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

(End of Provision)

AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (OCT 2019)

(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, employeeemployer 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 ombudsmen, Mrs. Susan Madison, AFICC OL AMC, 510 POW/MIA, Scott AFB, IL 62225- 5022, 618-229-0267, fax 618-256-5724, email: susan.madison@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICC/AFISRA/SMC ombudsman levels, 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)

AFFARS 5352.223-9001 Health & Safety on Govt Installations

AFFARS 5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (OCT 2019)

(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 [insert any additional requirements to comply with local security procedures] 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 [insert any additional requirements to comply with AFI 31-101, Integrated Defense, and DODMAN5200.02_AFMAN 16-1405, Air Force Personnel Security Program] 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) Attachments:

1. Statement of Objective

2. Provisions and clauses

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Primary Government Contact: Forrest Browne, 813-828-1758, forrest.browne@us.af.mil Alternate Government Contact: Melissa Biggar, 813-828-7492, melissa.biggar@us.af.mil