COMBO (RFQ) FA557022Q0012 Cold Weather Gear 423 SFS.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Department of the Air Force 501st Combat Support Wing (USAFE)

Requirement Title: Cold Weather Gear, RAF Molesworth

Solicitation Number: FA557022Q0012

Solicitation Issue Date: Tuesday, 17 May 2022

Response Deadline: Tuesday, 31 May 2022 no later than 1500 BST (UTC +1)

Point(s) of Contact: TSgt Joshua Largent / joshua.largent@us.af.mil / +44 1480 843125

501 CSW/RCO email: 501csw.rco@us.af.mil

General Information

1. 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. This solicitation is being issued as a(n) Request For Quotation (RFQ).

3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through:

Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2022-06, effective 01 May 22 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Public Notice DPN 20220428, effective 28 Apr 22 Air Force Federal Acquisition Circular AFAC 2022-0502, effective 02 May 2

4. Due to the overseas location of this requirement, no set-aside will be used in accordance with FAR 19.000(b).

The North American Industry Size Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this requirement is 315280

Requirement Information

Description:

The U.S. Air force has a requirement for a Cold Weather Gear to support the 423rd Security Forces Squadron at RAF Molesworth.

Requirement: See Attachment 1, Bid Schedule, for the item description and NSN/Part Numbers for all 310 "each" items required under this acquisition. Each item will be evaluated on a "brand name or equal" basis.

Delivery shall be within 60 days after date of contract (ADC).

Place of Delivery/Performance/Acceptance/FOB Point:

FOB Destination; Delivery location:

423 SFS RAF Molesworth Unit 5624, Brington Rd Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 5AG

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure 0001 Cold Weather Gear in accordance with attachment 1, bid schedule 1 Lot

Instructions to Offerors

FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. As prescribed in FAR 12.301(b)(1), the following addendum is provided for this solicitation and hereby amends any language therein:

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Quotes are required to be received NO LATER THAN 1500 BST, Tuesday, 31 May 2022. Quotes must be emailed to TSgt Joshua Largent at email:joshua.largent@us.af.mil or email: 501csw.rco@us.af.mil.

Please follow-up quote submission with an email/call to ensure receipt.

Direct your questions to TSgt Joshua Largent at commercial: +44 01480 843125 or e-mail: joshua.largent@us.af.mil or email: 501csw.rco@us.af.mil.

Evaluation Criteria

FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. As prescribed in FAR 12.301(c), the following addendum is provided for this solicitation and hereby amends any language therein:

(a) Offerors shall be ranked by price in ascending order from lowest total price to highest total price. Quotations shall then be evaluated on the basis of how the quotation conforms to the required specifications as listed as attached to this solicitation. Government shall limit quotation reviews to the three (3) lowest priced quotations that also conform to the required specifications listed in the attached bid schedule. Any quotation not meeting the required specifications shall be deemed non-responsive and therefore, ineligible for award. Each item will be evaluated on a "brand name or equal" basis. Award shall be made to the lowest-priced quotation that also meets the required specifications contained in this solicitation.

Clauses and Provisions

FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with alternate I applies to this acquisition;

the offeror verifies by submission of their offer that the representation and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation.

FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.

FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition; the following checked clauses are hereby included by reference:

52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate I 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards ✖

52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment ✖

52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities ✖

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity ✖

52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities ✖

52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking Persons✖

52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving ✖

52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases✖

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52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management✖

52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

The provisions and clauses listed below have been determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. The following provisions and clauses are hereby included by reference:

52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.222-7002, Compliance with Labor Laws (Overseas) 252.225-7033, Waiver of United Kingdom Levies 252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform 252.225-7043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense 252.229-7000, Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties 252.229-7006, Value Added Tax Exclusion (United Kingdom) 252.229-7007, Verification of United States Receipt of Goods 252.229-7008, Relief from Import Duty (United Kingdom) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions 252.232-7008, Assignment of Claims (Overseas) 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments 252.233-7001, Choice of Law (Overseas) 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations

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 ombudsman, Mr. Erik J. Symanski, AFICA/KU, Unit 3103, APO, AE 09094-3103, erik.symanski@us.af.mil, +49 6731472209. 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

501st Combat Support Wing (USAFE) inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer."

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