Combo_-_Composite_Training_Panels.doc

department of the air force air education and training command

82d CONTRACTING SQUADRON

SHEPPARD AFB, TEXAS

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

FOR

Composite Training Panels 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.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Solicitation Number:

PR# F3V5D46083AW01

Request for Quotation (RFQ)

This solicitation and the incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-78 Effective 07 March 2016; Defense DPN 20160325 Effective 25 March 2016 and AFAC 2015-1001 Effective 1 October 2015.

This acquisition is set-aside for small businesses only. Offers from large business will not be considered.

North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS): 325211 Size Standard:

750 Emp

ITEMS TO BE PROVIDED/SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED

All items are to be provided and all services are to be performed in strict accordance with the attached SPECIFICATIONS FOR MANUFACTURE OF COMPOSITE TRAINING PANELS, Panel Composite, Panel part number/NSN: 9390-CO-MPO-SITE.

PRICE

TOTAL PRICE

TOTAL

Business Size: ( Small ( Large ( Women-Owned ( Veteran-Owned (Other __________________

Warranty Information:

Do you have access to Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)? YES NO (If no, see evaluation criteria)

The following factor(s) shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Technical Acceptability of Supplies.

2. Delivery and warranty terms

3. Price

4. Past Performance 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.

Offerors shall certify company information is accurate and current in the System for Award Management (SAM).

RESPONSE DATE/TIME AND CONTACT INFORMATION

FAR AND DFARS PROVISIONS INCLUDED BY REFERENCE

52.252-1 – Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb. 1998):

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil

*SAFB 0031 -- Addendum to 52.212-4 Paragraph (c), entitled ‘Changes’:

Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties, except for the following actions:

1. Exercise of Options pursuant to FAR 52.217-8 and FAR 52.217-9, and incorporation of wage determinations in accordance with the Service Contract Act or the Davis Bacon Act.

2. Administrative changes such as the paying office, accounting classifications, in accordance with FAR 43.103(b).

3. Modifications to obligate or de-obligate funds for not to exceed CLINs.

4. Modifications to obligate funds at the beginning of each fiscal year and incremental funding.

FAR CLAUSES INCLUDED BY REFERENCE

52.252-2 – Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb. 1998):

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil

Additional applicable FAR clauses cited within FAR part 52.212-5:

DFARS CLAUSES INCLUDED BY REFERENCE

AFFARS CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

AFFARS 5352.201-9101, April 2014, Ombudsman

(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/HQ AFICA/AFRCO/SMC ombudsman, Mr. David E. Jones, Deputy Director of

Contracting, AFICA/KT, 2035 First Street West, JBSA Randolph TX 78150-4304, telephone 210-652-1722; facsimile 210-652-8344, david.jones.3@us.af.mil. The alternate Ombudsman for AETC Contracting Squadrons is Stephen G. Smith, Chief, Clearance & Program Support Division, AFICA/KTC, 2035 First Street West, JBSA Randolph TX 78150-4304, telephone 210-652-7075, stephen.smith@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/SMC ombudsman 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) 256-2395, 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.

BE SURE TO READ FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS, AND FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION FACTORS. IF GUIDELINES ARE NOT FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN 52.212-1 YOUR OFFER COULD BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE.

FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, AND VERIFICATION OF ORCA REGISTRATION MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR OFFER.

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