Combined Synopsis Soliciation RFQ_FA481420TF165.pdf

MISSION FOCUSED…VALUED AIRMEN

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

6TH AIR REFUELING WING (AMC)

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 FA481420TF165 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 2020-07 ; Effective 08-31-2020 .

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

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 611699 with a size standard of $12.0 Million.

The purpose of this Combined Synopsis and Solicitation (hereinafter referred to as “Request for Quote” and/or “RFQ”) is to:

Procure training and instruction in hand-to-hand combative in support United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and United States Special Operations Command Central Command (SOCCENT). The contract will provide for a total of 144 classes consisting of three

(3) 2-hour sessions each week over a period of 48 weeks and two (2) annual Combatives Certification Sessions each year. Reference the Performance Work Statement for complete solicitation details.

Place of Performance: Blackbird St/S MacDill Ave, Bldg. 107 MacDill AFB FL 33621

The Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule is provided below:

Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total

Amount

BASE YEAR: Hand‐to‐hand Combatives Training. SOCOM training and instruction in hand‐to‐hand combatives IAW the PWS. 2‐hour sessions per week over 48 weeks (1100‐1300 ‐ 3X per week)

144 EA

BASE YEAR: Modern Army Combatives Certification Program. Modern Army Combatives Program ‐ Level I & II conducted twice a year

IAW PWS

EA

OPTION YEAR 1: Hand‐to‐hand Combatives Training. SOCOM training and instruction in hand‐to‐hand combatives IAW the PWS. 2‐hour sessions per week over 48 weeks (1100‐1300 ‐ 3X per week)

OPTION YEAR 1: Modern Army Combatives Certification Program. Modern Army Combatives Program ‐ Level I & II conducted twice a year

IAW PWS

OPTION YEAR 2: Hand‐to‐hand Combatives Training. SOCOM training and instruction in hand‐to‐hand combatives IAW the PWS. 2‐hour sessions per week over 48 weeks (1100‐1300 ‐ 3X per week)

OPTION YEAR 2: Modern Army Combatives Certification Program. Modern Army Combatives Program ‐ Level I & II conducted twice a year

IAW PWS

TOTAL

1. Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Oct 2018)

FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Oct 2018) applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. The below items have been revised.

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

- 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.”

- Paragraph (g) second sentence revised as follows: “The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without interchanges. The government however, reserves the right to conduct interchanges with one, some, none or all vendors at its discretion."

- Paragraph (B)(12) is added as follows:

As part of a vendors quote, the following information must be furnished:

(i) Company Name

(ii) DUNS Number

(iii) Cage Code

(iv) Number of Employees (used to evaluate size status)

(v) Total Yearly Revenue (used to evaluate size status)

(vi) Estimated Delivery Date

(vii) Payment Terms

(viii) Warranty Terms

(ix) FOB (Destination or Origin)

(x) Shipping Costs

2. Evaluation of Quotations

Pursuant to FAR 12.602 contract award will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13.106. Quotes will be evaluated based on responses to below factors and sub factors (when applicable).

a. Factor 1 – Technical

Sub factor 1: Scheduling Sub factor 2: Experience

b. Factor 2 – Price

Factor 1 - Technical

This factor and applicable sub factor/s will evaluate a vendor’s ability to meet the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement. For evaluation and to be considered responsive, vendors must provide the following:

Sub Factor 1, Scheduling: Provide evidence that you understand and can meet scheduling requirements oulined in the PWS. Evidence should include a proposed schedule and a brief staffing plan that details how the offeror intends to recruit, retain and replace sufficient personnel who have the knowledge, experience and skills to perform as required in the PWS. There is no page limit for this sub factor.

Sub Factor 2, Experience: Provide an example of at least one (1) project your company has completed within the last five years from the date of this RFQ that, in the aggregate, reflects your company’s ability to perform the requirements of the PWS. Reference shall include a contracting and technical point of contact along with email address, phone number, and title. The Government may supplement the experience information provided with information concerning your performance from any other reliable source including its own experience with your company. There is no page limit for this sub factor.

Factor 2 - Price

To be considered responsive, vendors must provide pricing for all items specified in the above CLIN Schedule.

Quotes will be evaluated for price completeness, reasonableness and balance.

a. Completeness. The quote will be reviewed to determine the extent to which all the price elements have been addressed. The vendors quoted price and other information will be evaluated to ensure continuity and traceability of prices to the technical volume between the initial quote and any revisions thereto (if applicable). The review will determine the adequacy of the vendors quote in addressing and fulfilling the solicitation requirements.

b. Reasonableness. For a price to be reasonable, it must represent a price to the Government that a prudent person would pay in the conduct of competitive business. The Government will determine prices fair and reasonable through the use of one or more of the price analysis techniques at FAR 13.106-3(a).

c. Unbalanced pricing. Vendors are cautioned against submitting an offer that contains unbalanced pricing. Unbalanced pricing may increase performance risk and could result in payment of unreasonably high prices.

Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one (1) or more contract line items is significantly over or understated. The Government shall analyze quotes to determine whether they are unbalanced with respect to separately priced line items or sub-line items. A quote that is determined to be unbalanced may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

3. Basis for Award

Comparative Analysis. Following receipt of quotes, the Government will perform a comparative analysis (comparing vendor quotes to the requirements of the RFQ) in order to select the vendor that is best suited to fulfill the requirements of the RFQ and represents the best value to the Government. All quotes will initially be evaluated and rated based on the vendor’s responses to factors and sub factors (if applicable). The Technical Factor and/or applicable sub factors will be individually evaluated and receive a rating of: “Exceeds Minimum Requirements”, “Meets Minimum Requirements” or “Does not Meet Minimum Requirements”. Preference may be given to vendors whose provided solution exceed minimum requirements if determined by the government to represent the best value. Quotes will also be evaluated for price completeness, reasonableness and balance and receive an “acceptable” or “unacceptable” rating. An incomplete, unreasonable and/or unbalanced determination will result in an “unacceptable” Factor 2 (Price) rating. The Government will then make an award decision consistent with evaluated results and determined to represent the best value.

4. Quote/Question Suspense & Submission Instructions

NOTE: Preferred method of receipt is via email. ZIP files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network and will not go through our email system. Vendors should place a read/delivery receipt and/or request confirmation of receipt by the government.

Any offer not sent via email to the appropriate government POC’s or the address if mailing, will be considered nonresponsive.

a. RFQ due date: 18-Sept-2020 RFQ due time: 10:00 AM EST Email Quotes to: ramon.jimenez.7@us.af.mil & yvette.prioleau.1@us.af.mil. No mailed responsed will be accepted.

b. All questions regarding this RFQ must be emailed to ramon.jimenez.7@us.af.mil & yvette.prioleau.1@us.af.mil by 10:00 AM EST on the 14th of September 2020

5. Provisions and Clauses

The vendor acknowledges that should the quote terms and conditions and/or agreement conflict with mandatory provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other Federal law applicable to commercial acquisitions, to the extent of such conflict the FAR and Federal law govern and conflicting vendor terms and conditions and/or agreement are unenforceable and are not considered incorporated into any resultant contract.

Provisions and clauses may be obtained via the internet through the following websites:

https://www.acquisition.gov, http://www.arnet.gov/far/, or http://safaq.hq.af.mil/contracting. NOTE: ALL PROVISIONS WILL BE REMOVED

AT TIME OF AWARD BUT SHALL REMAIN PART OF THE CONTRACT FILE.

The following FAR Provisions and Clauses are applicable to this RFQ:

Reference attachment #2

The following DFAR Provisions and Clauses are applicable to this RFQ:

Reference attachment #2

The following AFFARS clauses are applicable to this RFQ:

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, 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 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)

Attachments: ( 3 )

1. Performance Work Statement

2. Provisions and Clauses

3. Wage Determination 2015-4571 Rev. 11