Combo_ 4430 IDS - Vindicator.docx

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

4TH FIGHTER WING (ACC)

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE NC

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 FA480921Q0108 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 2021-06, effective 12 July 2021; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation, effective 9 July 2021; and Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation AFAC 2021-0726, Effective 26 July 2021.

This is a total set-aside for Small Business.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 334290 with a size standard of 750 Employees.

The purpose of this combined synopsis and solicitation for the purchase and delivery of a Vindicator IDS for Building 4430 in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

Site Visit. Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where work is to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

A site visit has been scheduled for 10 September 2021 at 4:00PM EST. Contractors should be at the SJAFB Visitors center no later than 3:30PM EST to allow time for obtaining vehicle passes.

Submit the name of all attendees via e-mail no later than 4:00PM EST on 8 Sept 2021.

Only one site visit will be held.

Questions and answers during the site visit will be documented and posted to SAM.gov. Any additional questions shall be submitted to Ms. Brittany Judd via email at brittany.judd@us.af.mil and are due no later than 13 Sept 2021 at 2:00PM EST.

BID SCHEDULE:

Potential Offerors shall include the total price to provide for all of the items listed below, on the following bid schedule. For CLIN 0002-Labor, include your unit of measure (hours/days/weeks etc). Offerors shall also include proposed delivery terms below.

Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Amount

Delivery Terms: ___________________

FOB Destination for delivery to:

4th OSS/ Intel Building 4430 1085 Brooks Street

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AFB NC 27531

Attachments:

Att. 1: Statement of Work Att. 2: Technical Specifications Att. 3: Floorplan Att. 4: AF Approved Equipment List Att. 5: Redacted Brand Name J&A Att. 6: Provisions and Clauses

*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”.

Note: .zip files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network and will not go through the email system.

Please provide the following information with your quote:

Company Name: ____________ DUNS Number: ____________ Cage Code: __ Point of Contact with email address and phone number:_____________ Estimated Delivery Time: ____________ Payment Terms: _________________________ Warranty: ________________

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 instructions shall be provided at time of award.

Contract award will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13.106. Vendor’s submissions will be evaluated for best value based upon the following:

(1) Price

(2) Technical: the item/service offered will be evaluated for capability to meet the agency need, as described in the SOW.

Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulations (AFFAR):

5352.223-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations 5352.223-9000 Ozone Depleting Substances

AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman

(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 The AFICA/KC Ombudsman supporting ACC is the Deputy Director of Contracting, AFICA/KC (OL-ACC), 114 Thompson Street, Bldg. 586, Room 129, Langley AFB, VA, 23665, telephone 757-764-5372 (DSN 574-5372). The alternate Ombudsman is the Civilian Deputy Director of Contracting, AFICA/KC (OL- ACC), 114 Thompson Street, Bldg. 586, Room 129, Langley AFB, VA, 23665, telephone 757-764-5372 (DSN 574-5372). Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/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)

5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations As prescribed in AFFARS 5342.490-1, insert a clause substantially the same as the following clause in solicitations and contracts:

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 a pass letter from contracting 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 AFI 31-101, Volume I, The Air Force Security Program, and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management 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)

The full text of the FAR, DFAR, and AFFARS can be accessed on the Internet at https://www.acquisition.gov/ image1.jpeg