Combo Synopsis-Solicitation (Automatic Particle Counter).pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

AFLCMC/PZI Installation Contracting Support

Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45323

Date: 16 May 2024

Title: Automatic Particle Counter

Request for Quote (RFQ) / Solicitation Number: FA860124Q0102

Quotes Due: 29 May 2024 at 12:00 PM EST

Contact Point(s): 2d Lt Owen C. Manning, Contract Specialist Email:

owen.manning.1@us.af.mil

Contact Point(s): SSgt Jennifer N. Jensen, Contracting Officer Email:

jennifer.jensen.10@us.af.mil

1. Description: 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 an additional written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is conducted as a commercial procurement using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13). This notice is expected to result in award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for a commercial commodity to the responsible offeror who submits a quotation that: (1) conforms to the requirements, (2) complies with the minimum requirements stated in the Statement of Work (SOW) as evidenced by providing a complete description of the equipment provided, and (3) that submits the quotation with the lowest price technically acceptable, provided that the price is determined to be fair and reasonable.

The Government reserves the right to award without discussions or make no award at all depending upon: 1) the quality of quotations received, and 2) whether proposed prices are determined to be fair and reasonable.

This requirement shall be 100% small business set aside under NAICS 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 Employees.

Requirement: The automatic particle counter (APC) must:

1. Consist of an APC with a minimum of five channels and liquid light extinction/light obscuration sensor suitable for counting particles in the desired ranges.

2. The APC shall:

i. Have a built-in pressure/vacuum chamber that can subject samples to pressures up to 4 bar (60 psi) minimum.

ii. Include an automatic bottle sampler that automatically delivers a predetermined volume of fluid at a controlled flow rate.

(sensor dependent).

iii. Calibrated with NIST traceable calibration standards in accordance with ISO 11171.

iv. Be capable of calculating concentration in microns from 100 mL samples.

v. Include an internal computer and touchscreen for sample information and tracking.

vi. Operate on power requirements of 110-120 V, 60 Hz.

vii. Be a benchtop not to exceed 32 in (W) x 26 in (L) or 813 mm (W) x 660 mm (D)

3. A vacuum shall be included in the purchase.

4. A vacuum shall:

i. achieves 53.5 kPa (15.8 Hg/0.535 Bar) minimum.

ii. operate on power requirements of 110-120 V, 60 Hz.

5. Include on-sight annual PMA maintenance and calibration at the Vandenberg SFB laboratory:

Aerospace Fuels Laboratory

AFPET/PTPLE

1747 Utah Ave Bldg. 6670 Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437

6. Be delivered to Vandenberg SFB, CA within 90 days of contract.7. Be supplied with manuals (paper and electronic) for installation/setup and operation.

CLIN Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount

0001 Automatic Particle Counter with options as listed on the SOW and attached Quote

1 EA

0002 Option for 3 Auto Particle Counters.

3 EA

2. Period of Performance: The Period of Performance (POP) is 84 calendar days from date of award.

3. Request for Information (RFIs): The Government will accept questions concerning solicitation number FA860124Q0102 until 23 May 2024 at 12:00 PM EST. Email your questions on a .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls or .xlsx document to owen.manning.1@us.af.mil and jennifer.jensen.10@us.af.mil. Any questions received after this date and time may not be considered.

4. Quotes Due Date: Quotes must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist via e-mail at owen.manning.1@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer at jennifer.jensen.10@us.af.mil.

Quotes must conform to the requirements of this solicitation and be received no later than 31 May 2024 at 12:00 PM EST. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure that the quote and its attachments are received. Any correspondence sent via e-mail must contain the subject line “FA860124Q0102, Automatic Particle Counter” The entire quotation must be contained in a single e-mail that does not exceed 5 megabytes including attachments, if any. E-mails with compressed files are not permitted. Note that e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe or .zip files). Therefore, if the specified subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through the e-mail filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the email filters at Wright-Patterson. If sending attachments with email, ensure only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls or .xlsx documents are sent. The email filter may delete any other form of attachments. If a DoDSafe drop off is needed, please notify the contract specialist or contracting officer at least 48 hours before quotes are due. Any quotes received after designated closing date and time need not be considered. Quotes must include aggregate total of base plus all option year CLINS, if requested (IAW FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options). All quotes shall conform to the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure of attached solicitation.

5. Notice to Vendor(s): The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date.

6. Period of Acceptance of Quotes: Offeror agrees to hold prices in its quote firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

7. SAM Registration: Firms submitting a quote for the solicitation described herein, MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, or risk the quote as being non-responsive, regardless of the package being considered complete, timely or any other salient consideration. Information to register on SAM can be found at the web site, SAM.gov.

8. Provisions and Clauses: See solicitation attachment for applicable provisions and clauses.

Offerors shall compete and include in quotations all representations and certifications, as well as all fill-in provisions and clauses, contained within this solicitation. Additionally, quotations that contain pricing only with no description/detail of the equipment that will be provided will not be accepted or considered for award.

List of Attachments:

1) Solicitation

2) Statement of Work

PLEASE REVIEW & PROVIDE ALL INFORMATION BELOW:

Shipping/transportation will be FOB: Destination

Pricing Quoted (GSA, open market, etc.): ____________________________

Payment Terms: ________________________ Delivery Date: ________________________

Company Name (as registered in SAM): ___________________________________________

UEI: _____________________________ CAGE: ____________________________________

POC: _________________________________ Telephone: _____________________________

E-Mail: ________________________________

Warranty Information: _________________________________________________________