Combined Synposis 21R0088_Official Release.docx

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies/services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no further written solicitation will be issued. The solicitation number FA8307-21-R-0088 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), FAR Part 13. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division's Contracting Office (AFLCMC/HNCK), Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA)-Lack land TX, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price purchase order utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures resulting from this solicitation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-04 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20210224. The clauses and provisions referenced in this solicitation may be obtained in full text form located at Federal Acquisition Regulations at https://www.acquisition.gov.

2. The proposed contract action is for supplies/services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate as a brand name only IAW (41 U.S.C. 1901) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. This acquisition is set-aside 100% Small Business. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334511- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical Systems and Instrument Manufacturing. The size standard is 1250 IAW FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Nov 2020). If a firm believes it is capable of meeting the Government's requirement, it may identify their interest and capability to the Contract Specialist by the RFQ close date of this publication. Those interested firms must indicate whether they are a large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a) or woman owned business and whether they are U.S. or foreign owned. An AFLCMC Ombudsman has been appointed to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Before consulting the Ombudsman, concerned parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendation to the Contracting Officer for resolution. IAW AFFARS 5352.20 1-9101, the AFLCMC Ombudsman is Deputy Director, Acquisition Excellence & Program Execution Directorate at AFLCMC/AQ-AZ Workflow (email: ASCA@us.af.mil) or at 937-255-5512/DSN 785-5512, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

3. The Government intends to make award based on the initial quote submissions without conducting interchanges. Therefore each quote should contain the quote’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to hold interchanges (using Interchange Notices {INs}) if, during the evaluation, it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government, IAW FAR 52.212-1(g). Interchanges are fluid interaction(s) between the Contracting Officer (CO) and the quote’s that may address any aspect of the quote and may or may not be documented in real time. Quoter responses to the INs will be considered in making the order selection decision. Interchanges may be conducted with one, some or all quote’s’ as the Government is not required to conduct interchanges with any and/or all quote’s’ responding to this RFQ.

4. The U.S. Air Force is seeking to procure the following supplies/services:

Shipping Cost

5. Interested offerors must submit their representations and certifications in accordance with the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation s and Certifications-Commercial Item (Feb 2021), with their quote.

6. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020)

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Jun 2020)

FAR 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014). The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable

FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Item (Feb 2020)

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2018)

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jan 2021), to include the following clauses: (b) 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-40, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33.

FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)

DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating To Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011)

DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013)

DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011)

DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of government personnel work product (Apr 1992)

DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (Dec 2019)

DFARS 252.204-7015, Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors (May 2016)

DFARS 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (Dec 2019)

DFARS 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (Jan 2021)

DFARS 252.204-7019, Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (Nov 2020)

DFARS 252.215-7013, Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors (Jan 2018)

DFARS 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (Jun 2013)

DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program-Basic (Dec 2017)

DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying country sources as subcontractors (Dec 2017)

DFARS 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items (Jun 2013)

DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Dec 2018)

DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Dec 2018)

DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies On Contract Payments (Dec 2006)

DFARS 252.232-7017, Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors—Prohibition on Fees and Consideration (Apr 2020)

DFARS 252.211-7003, Item unique identification and valuation (Mar 2016)

DFARS 252.244-7000, Subcontracts For Commercial Items (Jan 2021)

DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea-Basic (Feb 2019)

7. A single award will be made to the contractor that:

Is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (beta.sam.gov) with the applicable NAICS code of 334511; is not listed on the Excluded Parties List within SAM; meets and complies with all the terms and conditions of the RFQ; and represents the best value to the government, in terms of technical capability/acceptability and price.

8. RFQ close date must be received by no later than 7 May 2021, 4:00 P.M. (CST). Submit quotes to Ms. Lachel Edison via email at Lachel.edison.1@us.af.mil.

NOTE: SAM Registration: Prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award. See contract clause 52.204-7 System for Award Management Registration (Oct 2018). Information on registration may be obtained via https://www.acquisition.gov