17QB186;_Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

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.

The solicitation number FA2521-17-Q-B186 shall be used to reference any written quote provided under this request for quote.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95, Effective 19 Jan 17.

This is a set-aside for Small Business.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 611699 with a size standard of $11,000,000.00.

Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Amount 0001 Furnish all parts, labor, tools, and transportation necessary to perform the following services: Training to give 308 1 EA RQS operators the ability to understand the mechanics; methodology as well as the Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) of conducting tactical High Altitude High Open (HAHO) operations on multiple Unknown/Unmarked drop zones as a team.

The training will encompass planning, mission prep and execution of such operations and give a solid understanding of what is needed to conduct HAHOs in a combat environment.

19 June 2017 - 30 June 2017

Attachments: SOW

Salient Characteristics:

a) Contractor must provide a minimum of a 15,000 square foot facility for packing multiple MFF/DBSL parachutes, store/fill oxygen equipment and with direct access to aircraft and loading area.

b) Contractor must posses a USPA D-license, have over 10 years of experience in special operations, prior experience instructing special operations forces, a graduate of USA Tactical Infiltration Course, and hold both SL and MFF/DBSL JM rating.

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/FAR12.DOC#s126

c) Contractor has completed the Tactical Infiltration course at Yuma Proving Ground or been trained by members of the MFF/DBSL School Tactical Application Detachment.

d) Contractor will provide reliable subject matter expert instructors that have been validated and must be willing to move throughout the training area with 308 RQS members for the duration of the training period.

e) Contractor must provide coordination with local rescue and EMS system if needed should an accident occur during training iterations.

f) Contractor must provide suitable and appropriate instructional aides to be used by instructors for demonstration and training purposes.

g) Contractor must provide at least one (1) instructor for 16 students. Contractor must provide Video equipment for De-Briefs.

h) Contractor must provide multiple Drop Zones that are current and listed on the ZAR.

i) Contractor must conduct operations within 50 miles of a JPADs Drop Zone.

j) Contractor must provide coordinate and provide lodging and per diem for Instructors, Pilots and Riggers to meet training objectives.

Ship to address: Major Marcus Smith

308 RQS, 698 Rescue Road, Patrick AFB, FL, 32925

Contract Clauses:

FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Jan 17), applies to this acquisition with the following Addendum: Paragraph (c) of this clause is tailored as follows: Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes, such as changes in the paying office, appropriations data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government.

Note: The vendor acknowledges that should the quote or proposal’s terms and conditions and/or agreement conflict with mandatory provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other Federal law applicable to commercial acquisitions, to the extent of such conflict the FAR and Federal law govern and conflicting vendor terms and conditions and/or agreement are unenforceable and are not considered incorporated into any resultant contract.

FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (DEV) (Jan 17), Additionally, the following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable:

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 16) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 16) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracing with Inverted Domestic Corporation (Nov 15) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 11) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1405_194946 http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1595_233379

52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 03) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 14) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 15) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sep 16) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 14) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (May 14) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (May 15) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 17) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 11) 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 08) 52.226-6 Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 14) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Jul 13) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractos (Dec 13) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 96) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 04)

Contract Documents, Exhibits or Attachments:

Attachments: (1) 52.209-11 - Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016) Include as attachment to be returned with

RFQ/RFP

Solicitation Provisions:

FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Jan 17) applies to this acquisition and the following addendem 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.”

RFQ due date: 8 June 2017 RFQ due time: 3:00 P.M. EST Email to 45cons.lgcb.e-bids@us.af.mil and miranda.croom@us.af.mil or mail to:

45th Contracting Squadron Attn: FA2521-17-Q-B186 1201 Edward H. White II Street, MS 7200 Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3238

THIS MUST BE SENT TO 45 CONS E-BIDS AS STATED ABOVE, OR THE ADDRESS

IF MAILING. ANYTHING OTHERWISE CAN AND WILL BE CONSIDERED

NONRESPONSIVE. YOU MAY WISH TO PLACE A READ/DELIVERY RECEIPT.

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1070_147634 mailto:45cons.lgcb.e-bids@us.af.mil

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 solicitation must be email to 45cons.lgcb.e-bids@us.af.mil by 1:00 P.M. EST 5 June 2017

Please provide the following information with your quote:

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

Estimated Delivery Time: ____________ Payment Terms: _________________________ Warranty: ________________ FOB (Select): ____ Destination _____ Origin Shipping Cost included? ____ Yes _____ No

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.

“Pursuant to FAR 12.602 contract award will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13.106. Offeror’s submissions will be evaluated to base upon the following:

(1) Technical: quote must be rated as technically acceptable to be eligible for award. In order to be deemed technically acceptable, the following evaluation criteria must be met:

a) The instructors shall have extensive knowledge in Military Free Fall HAHO NVG operations. The instructors shall also be familiar with AFMAN 11-411/11-420, AFI 13- 217 and AFI 11-410 ACC Sup. They shall also have over 10 years of experience in special operations, and have prior experience instructing special operations forces.

Additionally, instructors should be a graduate of USA Tactical Infiltration Course, hold as a minimum, SL and MFF/DBSL JM rating. Instructors must be proficient and capable to utilize military parachutes such as the SOV-3 parachute systems.

b) IAW AFI 11-410 Paragraph 8.7.2, “US citizens not covered by the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) must sign the hold harmless agreement contained in Attachment 4. US citizens who are not employed by the DoD must be members of the https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

United States Parachute Association, possess a D-license, and be certified for the skill being accomplished. At no time will the scope of operations exceed the parachutist’s certifications or guidelines, as they apply to the jumper.”

c) Contracting company will provide signed copies of hold harmless agreements, USPA license and qualification certificates prior to commencing airborne operations.

d) Authorized Trainers - Ref. AFMAN 11-411 “The initial train the trainer qualifications will be done by Soldiers who have completed the Tactical Infiltration course at Yuma Proving Ground (completion dates inclusive from January 2010) or through members of the MFF/DBSL School Tactical Application Detachment. Once initial training throughout the force has commenced, any current MFF/DBSL Jumpmaster who has completed the approved NVG training support package may administer MFF/DBSL/NVG training.”

a) Contractor must provide a minimum of a 15,000 square foot facility for packing multiple MFF/DBSL parachutes, store/fill oxygen equipment and with direct access to aircraft and loading area.

b) Contractor must posses a USPA D-license, have over 10 years of experience in special operations, prior experience instructing special operations forces, a graduate of USA Tactical Infiltration Course, and hold both SL and MFF/DBSL JM rating.

c) Contractor has completed the Tactical Infiltration course at Yuma Proving Ground or been trained by members of the MFF/DBSL School Tactical Application Detachment.

d) Contractor will provide reliable subject matter expert instructors that have been validated and must be willing to move throughout the training area with 308 RQS members for the duration of the training period.

e) Contractor must provide coordination with local rescue and EMS system if needed should an accident occur during training iterations.

f) Contractor must provide suitable and appropriate instructional aides to be used by instructors for demonstration and training purposes.

g) Contractor must provide at least one (1) instructor for 16 students. Contractor must provide Video equipment for De-Briefs.

h) Contractor must provide multiple Drop Zones that are current and listed on the ZAR.

i) Contractor will conduct operations within 50 miles of a JPADs Drop Zone.

j) Contractor must provide coordinate and provide lodging and per diem for Instructors, Pilots and Riggers to meet training objectives.

(2) Price: Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror.

Technical and past performance, when combined, are more importance or equal when compared to price.

Discussions: The government intends to award a purchase order without discussions with respective vendors/quoters. The government however, reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in its best interest.

Include descriptive literature such as illustrations and drawings.

FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jan 17), with its Alternate I (Oct 14), applies to this acquisition. All vendors must be registered in System For Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ at the time of Quote submittal.

Provisions in by Reference:

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 11) 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safegarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Oct 16) 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure (Sep 11) 252.204-7013 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support Solicitation Offerors (May 16) 252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Past Performance Information Retrieval System—Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluation (Jun 15) 252.215-7007 Notice of Intent to Resolicit (Jun 12) 252.215-7008 Only One Offer (Oct 13) 252.225-7000 Buy American Statute—Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Nov 14) 252.225-7010 Commercial Derivative Military Article—Specialty Metals Compliance Certificate (Jul 09) 252.225-7020 Trade Agreements Certificate (Nov 14) 252.225-7035 Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Nov 14)

FAR Clauses

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreement or Statements (Jan 17) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 16) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 16) 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Jun 16) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractor's

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 15) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 15) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 11) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 13) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 03) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 14) 52.223-13 Acquisition of EPEAT-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 14) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514) 52.223-14 Acquisition of EPEAT-Registered Television (Jun 14) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514) 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 07) 52.223-16 Acquisition of EPEAT-Registerred Personal Computer Products (Oct 15) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 11) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 17) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1145_161469 https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 08) 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 02) 52.232-30 Installation Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 17) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Jul 13) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 96) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 04) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 13)

DFARS Clauses 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 11) 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (Oct 16) 252.227-7015 Technical Data--Commercial Items (Feb 14) 252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data (Sep 16) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jun 12) 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (May 13) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 06) 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial items (Jun 13)

AFFARS Clauses:

The following AFFARS clauses are applicable to this solicitation:

5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Jun 16) with the following fill-in: AFICA/OL-SPC Director of Contracting, 150 Vandenberg Street, Peterson AFB, CO 80914, (P) 719-554-5300, (F) 719-554- 5299, afica.ks.wf@us.af.mil.

5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (Nov 12)

The full text of these clauses and provisions may be assessed electronically at the website:

http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

Approved by the Contracting Officer ___________________________________________ mailto:afica.ks.wf@us.af.mil http://farsite.hill.af.mil/