Amended_RFQ.docx

Amended RFQ

The 375th Contracting Squadron (LGCB2) at Scott AFB, IL is contemplating an award for congressional news service. This is a commercial purchase using FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures. The following information, as required per FAR 12.603(c) (2) applies:

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12A.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) The solicitation reference number is F3ST905070A001; it is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-82 effective 08 June 2015, and the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DPN 20150602 Effective 02 June 2015.

(iv) This acquisition is being solicited Full and Open on Federal Business Opportunities webpage Fed Biz OPS under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 519130 (Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals): The Product Service Code (PSC)/Federal Supply Code (FSC) for this acquisition will be D317 (Automated News Services, Data Services, or Other Information Services. Buying data, the electronic equivalent of books, periodicals, newspapers, etc).

(v) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN)

(Base year: 01 AUG 15 – 31 JULY 16)

GRAND TOTAL

PROVIDE UNIT PRICING AND EXTENDED AMOUNT ON EACH OF THE ITEM NUMBERS AND THE TOTAL OF ALL LINE ITEMS IN THE LINE PROVIDED.

**THIS IS A BRAND NAME OR EQUAL PURCHASE**

If quoting an EQUAL, please provide specifications

(vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired.

The contractor shall provide the congressional news service in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. CONTRACTORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) TO RECEIVE AN AWARD. The SAM webpage can be found at https://sam.gov

(vii) Place of performance is Building 1990, Scott Air Force Base Illinois.

Period of Performance is from 1 AUG 15 – 31 JUL 16 w/ 3 Option years.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Provisions and clauses can be viewed through Internet access at the Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTOR INFORMATION WITH YOUR QUOTE:

1. DUNS Number: _______________________________________

2. CAGE Code: __________________________________________

3. Contractor Name: ____________________________________

4. Payment Terms (net 30) or Discount: _______________________

5. Delivery Date: ____________________________________

6. Business Type (i.e. small, women-owned, etc.): ___________________________

7. Point of Contact & Phone Number: _____________________________

8. Fax Number: _____________________________________

9. Email address: _________________________________________

10. FOB (destination or origin): __________________________

11. GSA number, if applicable to this requirement: __________________________

(ix) The provision at 52.212-2 – Evaluation - Commercial Items (Oct 2014), applies to this acquisition.

(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:

Price Technical capability: Technical Capability is achieved when the offeror gives proof that they can provide all requirements IAW attached the Statement of Work.

(End of Provision)

(x) Offerors must include with their proposal a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their quote unless this information has been submitted electronically as part of its annual representations and certificates at https://www.sam.gov/.

As prescribed in 52.212-3 Alt I, an offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically at https://www.sam.gov/. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (p) of this provision. A copy of paragraphs (c) through (p) can be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Dec 2014) applies.

(xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Dec 2014), applies to this acquisition.

The following additional FAR/DFAR clauses apply to this acquisition:

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2013) 52.204-13 – System for Award Management Maintenance (Jul 2013) 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Nov 2014) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Nov 2014)

52.217-9-Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.219-28-Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) 52.222-3-Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-21-Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) 52.222-26-Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015) 52.222-35-Equal Opportunity for Veterans(Jul 2014) 52.222-36-Equal Opportunity for Workers With Disabilities (Jul 2014) 52.222-37-Employment Reports on Veterans (Jul 2014) 52.222-50-Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) 52.223-18-Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) 52.225-13-Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) 52.232-33-Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management (Jul. 2013) 52.232-39-Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40-Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) 52.233-3-Protest after Award (Aug. 1996) 52.233-4-Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 252.203-7000-Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011) 252.204-7004 Alternate A- System for Award Management (FEB 2014) 252.204-7012-Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technincal Information (NOV 2013) 252.204-7015-Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors (Feb 2014) 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (Nov 2014) 252.232-7003-Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jun 2012) 252.232-7006-Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (MAY 2013) 5352.223-9000 Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) (Nov 2012)

The Following Clause is full text:

5352.201-9101, Ombudsman (APR 2014).

As prescribed in 5301.9103, insert the following clause:

OMBUDSMAN (APR 2014)

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the Center/MAJCOM/DRU or AFISRA ombudsmen, Mr. Gregory S. Oneal, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB IL 62225-5022, (618) 229-0184, fax (618) 256-6668, email: gregory.oneal @us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU or AFISRA level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2397, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

The following provisions are by reference:

52.204-7, System for Award Management (Jul 2013) 52.204-17, Ownership of Control of Offeror (Nov 2014) 52.222-22-Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999) 252.204-7011, Alternative Line Item Structure (Sep 2011) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications (Dec 2012) 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Jan 2015)

(xiii) This acquisition requires no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.

(xiv) N/A

(xv) QUOTES ARE DUE TO Scott AFB, IL NO LATER THAN 1:00 P.M. CST on 19 June 2015.

(xvi) Quotes are due to:

201 E Winters St, Bldg. 50 Scott AFB IL 62225-5015

By email: sylvester.nzekwe@us.af.mil

PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF QUOTES:

The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.

Interested parties with questions by phone will be directed to ask questions in writing to the email address listed above.

The point of contact for this acquisition is Sylvester Nzekwe: phone 618-256-9267; fax 618-256-5237; e-mail: sylvester.nzekwe@us.af.mil. In the event this individual is not available, contact MSgt Ketah Watson: phone 618-256-9268; fax 618-256-2174; e-mail: ketah.watson@us.af.mil.