Combo - Thermal Acoustic Imaging Camera.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

27TH SPECIAL OPERATIONS CONTRACTING SQUADRON (SOCONS)

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Requirement Title: Thermal/Acoustic Imaging Camera

Solicitation Number: FA485524Q0076

Solicitation Issue Date: 13 September 2024

Questions Due Date: 18 September 2024

Response Deadline: 19 September 2024 at 2:00 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time

Point(s) of Contact: SrA Bryce Lowe – bryce.lowe@us.af.mil, 575-784-4850 SrA Evan Halnon – evan.halnon@us.af.mil, 575-784-6549

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 Request for Quotation (RFQ). The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number FA485524Q0076 shall be used to reference any written quote provided under this RFQ.

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

Federal Acquisition Circular 08/29/2024 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 08/15/2024 Dept of the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 06/12/2024

4. This requirement is being set-aside for: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

The North American Industry Size Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this requirement is 334511 which has a small business size standard of 1350 employees.

Description:

Cannon AFB, NM is looking to purchase two each of thermal and acoustic imaging cameras for use by aircraft maintainers and other base agencies.

The thermal imaging camera portion of the requirement will be used to detect heat signatures, which can indicate a variety of issues such as overheating, electrical problems, or air leaks. This type of camera can help maintenance personnel quickly identify and diagnose problems with aircraft systems, reducing the time needed for repairs and improving overall aircraft readiness.

The acoustic imaging camera portion of the requirement will enable the detection of air leaks based on sound.

This technology can help identify leaks that may not be detectable by other means, such as those of the same

General Information

Requirement Information temperature as the surrounding environment. This broadens the applicability of the device to a wider range of situations and allows for more thorough troubleshooting of aircraft systems.

See attached specifications document for information.

Place of Delivery/Performance/Acceptance/FOB Point:

Cannon AFB, NM 88103 (Exact address will be provided in the purchase order.)

FOB Destination

PRICE SCHEDULE

The period of performance will be 90 days after date of award.

Line Item

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price

Extended Price

0001 Acoustic Imaging Camera 2 Each $ $ 0002 Thermal Imaging Camera 2 Each $ $

TOTAL $

*FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Sep 2023) applies to this acquisition and the following addendum applies:

The following words stating “offer”, “offeror”, and “proposal” are replaced with “quotation”, “vendor”, and “quote”.

Paragraph (a) first sentence revised as follows: “The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear above.”

Paragraph (b) first sentence revised as follows: “Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation.”

Paragraph (c) first sentence revised as follows: “The vendor agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the quote.”

Instructions to Offerors

RFQ due date: 19 September 2024 RFQ due time: 2:00 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time Email to SrA Bryce Lowe – bryce.lowe@us.af.mil , and SrA Evan Halnon - evan.halnon@us.af.mil.

THIS MUST BE SENT TO bryce.lowe@us.af.mil and evan.halnon@us.af.mil AS STATED. ANYTHING

OTHERWISE CAN AND WILL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE. YOU MAY WISH TO PLACE A

READ/DELIVERY RECEIPT.

Note: .zip files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network and will not go through our email system.

All questions regarding this RFQ must be emailed to SrA Bryce Lowe by 18 September 2024 at 2:00 P.M Mountain Daylight Time.

Please provide the following information with your quote:

Company Name: ____________ UEI Number: _______________ Cage Code: _______________ *Number of Employees_____________ *Total Yearly Revenue_______________ *Information required determining size of business for the NAICS referenced above

Estimated Delivery Time: ____________ Payment Terms: _________________________ Warranty: ________________ FOB: Destination Shipping Cost included? Yes

All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be considered for award. The Government will not provide contract financing for this acquisition. Invoice instruction shall be provided at time of award.

FAR Provision *52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition and the following evaluation is applicable:

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the RFQ will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

Evaluation Criteria http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1130_159445

1. Technical: Quote must be rated as technically acceptable to be eligible for award. To be deemed technically acceptable, the following evaluation criteria must be met:

- Meet salient characteristics and attach detailed specifications of proposal as separate attachment.

2. Past Performance: Award will not be made to any offeror that has relevant negative past performance.

3. Price: Award will be made to the lowest priced vendor meeting all other evaluation criteria.

(b) A vendor must be determined to be responsible by the Contracting Officer in order to be eligible for award. Responsibility is described in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.1, “Responsible Prospective Contractors.” Part of the determination addresses financial capability. Please provide the names, addresses and points of contact for all financial institution organizations utilized to determine if contractor has adequate financial resources to perform the contract or the ability to obtain them to include written authority to contact the provided financial institution.

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful vendor within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quote’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

Attachment 1 – Provisions and Clauses

Attachment 2 - Salient Characteristics