Combo Synopsis_Solicitation Sling Load Block.docx

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION ‘COMBO’:

Solicitation: W91ZRU-23-R-0013

23 August 2023

Subject: 12K # Sling Load Training Block

Offeror Information (To be completed by offeror) Business Name:

Delivery Date (Mandatory):

CAGE:

Net Terms (Mandatory):

UEID:

NOTE: The individual signing must be a signatory official for this Entity; signature constitutes agreement to all terms/conditions contained within this solicitation.

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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.

(ii) Solicitation W91ZRU-23-R-0013 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04, effective 02 June 2023. The DFARS provisions and clauses are those in effect to DFARS Publication Notice effective 9 June 2023.

(iv) This requirement is totally set-aside for HUBZone small business concerns. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this procurement is 238120 with a small business size standard of $19M.

(v) The Pricing Schedule is as follows:

*** NOTE: Item SHALL be delivered within 90 days of award of contract***

(vi) Description of the Requirement: The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the following. The Alaska Army National Guard (AKARNG) State Aviation Office (SAO) requires a 12K # Sling Load Training Block in accordance with attached specification "DA04701-9 Train Blocks Complete Set".

A 12K # Sling Load Training Block is a concrete precast block that allows helicopters to train sling load operations while suspended beneath the helicopter while in flight. This sling load training block will be flown in and around the local air space and residential areas for training such as fire and water buck training as well as sling load operations day/night unaided and night vision goggle operations.

The 12K # Sling Load Block shall be built and tested in accordance with the prescribed build specification in DA04701-9.

Contractor shall test the product in accordance with the Department of Evaluations (DES) and Standards outlined in the build instructions and shall provide proof of testing upon delivery of the product.

(vii) Delivery is to be made to:

47-427 Westbrook Avenue, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska, 99505

(viii) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Products (Mar 2023) is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text.

(ix) The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to the offeror that represents the best value to the government. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Products (Nov 2021) provision is applicable, has been tailored to this procurement and is provided in full-text below:

a. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

b. Technical Acceptability: The government will evaluate quotes based on whether or not the provided quote is technically acceptable. The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products (if applicable) based on information furnished by the quoter or identified in the quote and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the quote.

c. Price: Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.

(x) Each vendor shall ensure the provision at FAR 52.212-3 including its Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Products (Dec 2022) 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 (Dec 2022), 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 (Jun 2023), is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text.

(xiii) Additionally, the following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition:

Provisions:

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference FEB 1998 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls OCT 2016 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation DEC 2019 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications MAY 2021 Equipment or Services—Representation Clauses:

(xiv) This acquisition does not require a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating.

(xv) An amendment may be issued to answer questions, if any are received. Offers are due no later than 10:00 a.m. Alaska Time on 30 August 2023.

(xvi) NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:

Questions shall be submitted to:

POC: Joshua Centilli Phone: (830) 469-7878 E-Mail: joshua.a.centilli.civ@army.mil & ng.ak.akarng.mbx.uspfo-purchasing-contracting@army.mil - E-mail is preferred.

List of Attachment(s):

· Attachment 1: DA04701-9 Train Blocks Complete Set