Combo FA500025Q0071 - Bristles and Broom.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICIATION ‘COMBO’:

FA500025Q0071

MB2 Broom & Bristles

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as well as FAR Subpart 13.5 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.

(ii) Solicitation FA500025Q0071 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05, effective 08/07/2025. The DFARS provisions and clauses are those in effect to DFARS Change 01/17/2025, effective 01/17/2025. The DAFFARS provisions and clauses are those in effect to DAFAC 2024-0612 effective 10/16/2024. The full text is available through http://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

(iv) This requirement is being competed as 100% Small Business Set-Aside with the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this procurement is 333120 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.

(v) The Pricing Schedule is incorporated as Attachment 2. Vendors shall complete Attachment 2 in its entirety and return with any other documentation/data as required by this Combo. Salient characteristics:

High Speed Broom Bristles

1. One set shall consist of the proper amount of cassettes sections to fill the entire core.

2. Cassettes will be no more than 33 inches in length.

3. Each full-length cassette section shall contain 20 tufts of .45 mm wire.

4. Length of each tuft shall be 11 inches from the top of the cassette strip to the tip of the wire bristle.

5. Each tuft shall consist of 140 pieces of zinc coated steel wire, quality grade of "C".

6. Cassette sections shall be a Thermoplastic Styrenic Elastomer (TPS) formed cup, which extends up the length of the tuft no less than 3.1 inches for support.

7. Distance between the centers of each cup shall be a maximum of 41.5mm (1.6 inches) for better sweeping action at full angle and when broom head is at less than full angle.

8. The wires shall be electro-galvanized, hard drawn crimped steel bent in a 'U' shape known as a tuft

9. The wire tufts will be held in place by a 1/8-inch diameter steel rod running full length of the cassette. The steel rod shall be bent on 2 (two) separate positions.

10. Replacement cassettes shall fit in with the equipment factory installed SIB cores (or equivalent).

11. Cassette shipping containers will be constructed in a fashion that eliminates any possibility of bent wires and is stackable up to 4 containers high to maximize storage capacity.

12. The bristles shall be suitable for use in temperatures seen at the altitude of the JBER AK and be guaranteed for a period of one year, and one full use of the bristles should last between 100 - 120 hours or down to the maximum wear.

Broom Cores

1. Broom core will consist of one section called the core.

2. The core will be 263.4 inches in length and 24.375 inches in diameter.

3. There will be 28 cassette tracks per section.

4. The tracks shall be lined with replaceable poly liners to facilitate the smooth sliding of cassettes into the tracks.

5. The poly liner shall be replaceable and, if replaced according to prescribed service maintenance, shall protect http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ the aluminum tracks from wearing out.

6. Cores must be compatible with OEM MB2 chassis, plow, UB, CRDL broom and must carry a 10-year warranty period.

7. Cores must be factory balanced to eliminate vibration during high-speed rotation use up to 700 RPM.

(vi) The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price, single award as a result of this Combo for MB2 Broom & Bristles and attachments in accordance with the salient characteristics.

(vii)The delivery MB2 Broom & Bristles with attachments is F.O.B. Destination to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK99506.

(viii) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors — Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. In addition to the following addendum, all terms, and conditions of FAR 52.212-1 remain in effect. The following have been tailored to this procurement and are hereby added via addendum:

(a) Paragraph 52.212-1(c), “Period for Acceptance of Offers”, is tailored as follows: All offers must remain valid for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

(b) The following is inserted as new paragraph (m) of the provision:

(m) Specific Instructions: The response shall consist of three (3) parts:

(i) Part 1 - Submit one (1) copy of Price Schedule (Attachment 2).

(ii) Part 2 - Technical Capability - Existing product or service literature of the offered equipment

(iii) Part 3 – Completed Provisions and Clauses

(ix) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. In addition to the following addendum, all terms, and conditions of FAR 52.212-2 remain in effect. The following have been tailored to this procurement and are hereby added via addendum:

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation. Award will be made to lowest priced quote with an acceptable rating. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes and determine basis for contract award:

(i) The Government will review all quotes for compliance. A compliant quote consists of a quote that meets the Government’s requirements identified in this solicitation.

(ii) Technical Capability - The Government will evaluate the submissions on a pass/fail basis and assign an Acceptable or Unacceptable rating as described in Table 1 below.

Table 1. Ratings Rating Description

Acceptable The vendor provides existing product or service literature of the offered equipment that meets or exceeds the specifications outlined in the attachment 2.

Unacceptable The vendor fails to provide an existing product or service literature of the offered equipment, or the technical specification provided did not meet the specifications outlined in attachment 2.

(iii) Price - The Government will evaluate the total price listed in Attachment 2, Pricing Schedule IAW FAR 13.106-3(a). The Government will rank all quotations by lowest price.

(b) Interchanges: The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract without interchanges with respective contractors. The Government, however, reserves the right to conduct interchanges if deemed in its best interest. Interchanges are the contemporaneous exchanges of information between the Government, at its discretion, and one, some, none, or all contractors that provided quotes in response to the request for quotes. Under FAR 13 procedures the Government may hold Interchanges with contractors to address any aspect of the quote, which may include, but not be limited to, price and/or compliance to specifications.

Interchanges may be conducted in writing or as oral conversations, will be conducted in a fair and reasonable manner, and will not favor one contractor over another. Contractors do not have to be offered the opportunity for final quote revisions (FQRs) in response to interchanges.

(x) Each vendor shall ensure the provision at FAR 52.212-3 including its Alternate I, Vendors Representations and Certifications--Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024), are updated at www.sam.gov.

Failure to obtain SAM registration will result in submissions not being considered for award.

(xi)The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023), is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text.

(xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (January 2025), is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. If any, of the additional clauses cited in 52.212-5(b) or (c) are applicable to the specific acquisition are listed in the clauses and provision tables below.

(xiii) No additional contract requirements or terms and conditions are required for this acquisition.

(xiv) No DPAS rating is assigned to this acquisition.

(xv) Any questions shall be directed to the POCs listed below IN WRITING to the email addresses ruth.elias_hernandez@us.af.mil and brendan.delane.1@us.af.mil no later than 3:00 PM AKDT on 24 September 2025. All questions will be posted and answered by amendment following this date.

For a quote to be considered, it must be emailed to the Contract Specialist, ruth.elias_hernandez@us.af.mil, and the Contracting Officer, brendan.delane.1@us.af.mil, no later than 1:00 PM AKDT on 26 September 2025.

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Additional Clauses Incorporated by Full Text:

5352.201-9101 PACAF Ombudsman (Jul 2023)

(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 ombudsman, AFICC/KH (Chief Enlisted Manager), 25 E Street, Suite B-100, JBPH-H, HI 96853-5427, Phone: (808) 449- 8569, FAX: (808) 449-8571, e-mail: afica.kh@us.af.mil. 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.

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List of Attachments:

1. Attachment 1 – Provisions and Clauses FA500025Q0071

2. Attachment 2 – Price Schedule FA500025Q0071

3. Attachment 3 – SIB00875F10 - Drawing

4. Attachment 4 – Single Source Justification mailto:afica.kh@us.af.mil

(a) Paragraph 52.212-1(c), “Period for Acceptance of Offers”, is tailored as follows: All offers must remain valid for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.