Combo Synopsis-Solicitation (Penetrometer).pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

AFLCMC/PZI Installation Contracting Support

Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45323

Date: 4 June 2024

Title: Penetrometer

Request for Quote (RFQ) / Solicitation Number: FA860124Q0104

Quotes Due: 19 June 2024 at 3:00 PM EST

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

owen.manning.1@us.af.mil

Contact Point(s): SSgt Brendan Harrah, Contracting Officer Email:

brendan.harrah@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 Penetrometer and cones at a minimum shall:

1. This instrument must be penetrometer able to carry out the necessary analyses as prescribed in the test methods.

2. The instrument must be able to perform and include:

a. The ability to indicate depth in tenths of a millimeter

b. Include cone complying with the requirements of ASTM D217

i. Hardened steel �p with total mass of cone shall be 102.5g±0.05g and movable atachments shall be 47.5g±0.05g

c. Include cones complying with the requirements of ASTM D1403 for ½ scale and ¼ scale tes�ng

i. ¼ scale cone: hardened steel �p with total mass of cone and movable atachments shall be 9.38g ± 0.025g

ii. ½ scale cone: brass cone with total mass of cone and movable atachments shall be

37.5 ± 0.050g (22.5g±0.025g for cone and 15g±0.025g for movable atachments)

3. The purchase must include a compa�ble data collec�on/storage system with all so�ware required for instrument opera�on, as well as collec�on, analysis, and storage of results.

4. The instrument must be supplied with all accessories required for installa�on and opera�on.

5. The instrument must operate on standard 120V single phase, 60Hz electricity and be equipped with American plugs.

6. The instrument must be delivered on site within 90 days of contract.

7. The instrument must be delivered with all manuals and instruc�ons for opera�on, backup discs of all required so�ware, and any calibra�on/cer�fica�on documents.

8. The instrument purchase must include complete on-site installa�on, familiariza�on training of laboratory personnel, and test runs to ensure proper opera�on and ready to use status for all test methods.

CLIN Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount 0001 Penetrometer with test kits as listed in SOW

1 Each

2. Period of Performance: The delivery is required 60 calendar days after date of award

3. Request for Information (RFIs): The Government will accept questions concerning solicitation number FA860124Q0104 until 11 June 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 brendan.harrah@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 19 June 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 “FA8601-24-Q-0104, Penetrometer” 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 60 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: _________________________________________________________

Title: Penetrometer