Combined Synopsis -Solicitation_KC 46 Radar Calibration.pdf

RFQ FA4484-25-Q0042

KC-46 Radar Calibration, 605 AMXS

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. Solicitation number FA4484-25-Q0042 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04 effective June 11, 2025. It is the contractors’ responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions.

This requirement is being issued as a Sole Source under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 811210 (Electronic and Precession Equipment Repair and Maintenance).

Procurement Description:

The 605th AMXS mission is to provide maintenance support for the KC-46 aircraft for the United States Air Force and JB MDL mission partners. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) addresses the need for a service requirement for annual calibration of five (5) Textron Model 527 Radar Signal Simulator, which directly supports the KC-46 Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) system. The calibration shall be performed IAW TO 1KC46-A-99-51-0000-05A0A-345A-A to maintain KC-46 sustainment and mission readiness.

The specifications must be in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). The period of performance for this effort shall be a 12-month base period and four, 12-month option periods.

The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price purchase order. Quotes shall include itemized pricing for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN).

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS: Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors

- Commercial Items

1. The purpose of this solicitation is to procure a service requirement for annual calibration of five (5) Textron Model 527 Radar Signal Simulator, which directly supports the KC-46 Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) system. Services shall be performed at

2. This is a Sole Source Requirement. The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price contract. The period of performance for this effort shall be a 12-month base period and four, 12-month option periods. This will be a requirements contract and the Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS) represent an estimate and not a representation to the contractor that the estimated quantities will be required or ordered, or that conditions affecting the requirement will be stable or normal

3. See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items" for additional information.

4. See the Basis for Award for additional information and evaluation criteria.

5. All services shall be performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

6. Contractors must have an active registration in System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible to be awarded a Department of Defense (DoD) contract. If you need to register in SAM, please do so using the following link: https://www.sam.gov/sam.

7. You must include all Representations and Certifications with your quote or reflect they're completed in

SAM.

8. Contractor offers shall be submitted via EMAIL to the Contract Specialist, Shawna Dancel at shawna.dancel@us.af.mil and the Contracting Officer, Christina Vargas at christina.varga.1@us.af.mil and shall contain the following information:

A. Technical:

The contractor shall deliver the KC-46 Radar Calibration Cart IAW attached Performance Work Statement

(PWS).

B. Price/Admin:

a. Unit and extended pricing for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for the base and option periods found in Section B, Supplies or Services and Price/Cost of this solicitation. A total price should also be included. Prices shall not extend past the second decimal point for unit and extended amounts. The proposed price shall include all personnel, supplies, services, management, overhead, other directs costs, G&A, and profit to fulfill the contractual requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and any Technical Exhibits/Attachments.

b. CAGE Code, UEI Number, and business-size standard under the applicable NAICS of 811210.

c. Submit pricing and acknowledge contract terms and conditions.

d. Quotes are due no later than 2:00 P.M. EST 20 August 2024.

9. All offers shall remain valid for 90 calendar days. Multiple offers will not be accepted.

BASIS FOR AWARD

Evaluation – Commercial Items

1. Award shall be made to a single contractor. The basis for award of any contract resulting from this solicitation will be the result of the evaluation of the factors specified utilizing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology. The Government intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.

Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable, responsible offeror that meets the requirements of the SOW and this solicitation.

2. The Government intends to award a contract without discussions with respective offerors. The Government, however, reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in its best interest.

I. TECHNICAL

a. Specifications meet the SOW requirements.

Adjectival Rating Description

Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the PWS and solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the PWS and the solicitation.

II. PRICE:

a. Proposals shall include prices for each line item listed and should include a total price, in order that proposals may be properly evaluated. Offers shall also include the completed SF 1449 and any amendments.

b. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for the total evaluated price. In the event there is a difference between a unit price and the total CLIN amount, the unit price will be held as the intended price multiplied by the number of units. If the offeror shows only the total amount but fails to submit a unit price, the total CLIN amount divided by the quantity will be held as the intended price.

3. The Past Performance Information Retrieval System and Federal Awardee Performance & Integrity Information Systems as well any other Government-sponsored information available may be utilized to help make a responsibility determination in accordance with FAR Subpart 9.104.

4. The Government will begin the evaluation process with a ranking based on the Total Evaluated Price from the lowest to highest price. Following the price ranking, only the lowest priced offeror(s) will be evaluated for technical acceptability under the non-price factor(s) according to the evaluation criteria set forth in this section. If acceptable, the evaluation will stop at that point and award will made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror. If unacceptable, the Government will continue to review proposals in order of price until evaluating one that is technically acceptable and eligible for award. The Government reserves the right to conduct additional technical evaluations as deemed necessary.

5. Failure to provide the requested information may deem the proposal Unacceptable and may not be eligible for award.