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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

48TH CONTRACTING SQUADRON (USAFE)

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

RFQ – Test Proctor – 100 SFS - Reference (F3F3SF1256A001)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation IAW FAR Part 12 and 13. Evaluation will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). In order to be considered for award, vendor must adhere to all quotation requirements detailed herein. Submit written quotes in reference to Request for Quote (RFQ) reference number F3F3SF1256A001.

Due to the overseas location of this solicitation, no set-aside will be used. The NAICS code for this requirement is 448140, Retailing new clothing for all genders and ages.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53 effective 4 August 2011 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation DPN 20110920 effective 20 September 2011.

The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation and are included by reference:

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses:

Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR):

Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulations (AFFAR):

5352.201-9101 Ombudsmen 5352.223-9000 Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) 5352.223-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations

The full text of the FAR, DFAR, and AFFARS can be accessed on the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

The Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) assigned rating is: none.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items

As prescribed in FAR 12.302(d) the following addendum is provided for solicitation provision FAR 52.212-1 and hereby amends any language therein:

Quotation Preparation Instructions:

A. To be considered for award, note that you or your company must be CCR registered and subsequently enrolled in WAWF for purpose of invoice/payment if awarded the contract.

B. To assure the timely and equitable evaluation of quotations, vendors must follow the instructions contained herein. Vendors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors and if applicable, sub-factors. Quotations submitted in response to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation must address the following evaluation factors which include a price quote and technical qualifications as follows and defined in paragraph C – Quote Specifics.

C. Quote Specifics: All quotes must include the following information:

1. Company’s or individual’s complete mailing and remittance address.

2. Discount for prompt payment – if any

3. Quotes shall be quoted in United States Dollars ($) and must be valid for a period of no less than 60 days.

4. Prices shall be all inclusive (i.e., all materials, transportation, labor, etc.).

5. Quote shall be provided in US dollars ($) AND include a unit price and total price for the following:

CLIN 0001 – Fire Retardant Undergarments Delivery: 90 Days ADC

Unit Price: $_____________ Total Price: $_____________

CLIN 0002 – Shipping

Unit Price: $_____________ Total Price: $_____________

6. Copy of Offeror Representations and Certifications; please see FAR 52.212-3 ALT I, for additional direction.

7. Technical Qualification: All Items must be Fire retardant and must all size and color reuirenments listed above.

8. All payments made under this contract will be made in United States Dollars ($).

D. Quotes are due to this office no later than 01:00p.m. Greenwich Mean Time, 30 September 2011. Quotes may be faxed to 01638-52-2189 or if dialing from outside United Kingdom 011-44-1638-52-2189, or sent via e-mail to mark.barber@lakenheath..af.mil and thomas.crews@lakenheath.af.mil

E. Vendors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale.

(End Addendum)

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (Jan 1999)

(a) Award Basis: The Government’s evaluation of quotation will fully account for the evaluation factors identified and required under the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1. The evaluation of these factors will utilize the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) award basis. Quotes that do not meet the quote specifics, will be deemed technically unacceptable, and therefore not considered for award.

The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without exchanges or communications and therefore, quotations should contain the vendor’s best terms.

(b) Evaluation: Evaluation factors required under 52.212-1 will be evaluated by the Government as follows;

i. Price: To evaluate price reasonableness, a comparison will be made amongst all received quotations and the Government’s estimate.

ii. Technical Qualification: A vendor’s quotation will be considered technically acceptable if it meets the requirements detailed in paragraph C7 of the Addendum to FAR 52.121-1 above. Quotations that do not meet these requirements will be considered unacceptable and therefore, under the LPTA evaluation process, will not be considered for award.

(c) AWARD DETERMINATION: As a result of the Government’s aforementioned evaluation, only those vendors whose quotes are determined to be technically qualified, and therefore technically acceptable, will be considered for award. No trade-offs will be permitted between price, and the non-price factor of technical capability. Of those vendors found technically acceptable, an award determination will be made to the lowest priced vendor that is determined to be reasonable, realistic, and affordable.

(End Provision)

In accordance with FAR 13.004 -- Legal Effect of Quotations the following information is provided in regards to quotations.

A quotation is not an offer and, consequently, cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Therefore, issuance by the Government of an order in response to a supplier’s quotation does not establish a contract. The order is an offer by the Government to the supplier to buy certain supplies or services upon specified terms and conditions. A contract is established when the supplier accepts the offer.

When appropriate, the contracting officer may ask the supplier to indicate acceptance of an order by notification to the Government, preferably in writing. In other circumstances, the supplier may indicate acceptance by furnishing the supplies or services ordered or by proceeding with the work to the point where substantial performance has occurred.

If the Government issues an order resulting from a quotation, the Government may (by written notice to the supplier, at any time before acceptance occurs) withdraw, amend, or cancel its offer.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of the following:

Primary point of contact:

Mark Barber, Contract Specialist, Tel: 01638-52-2215 or email mark.barber@lakenheath.af.mil

Alternate point of contact:

Thomas Crews, Contract Specialist, TEL: 01638-52-2217 or email thomas.crews@lakenheath.af.mil Attachment(s):

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