Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation.docx

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 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.

Solicitation number FA2860-16-T-0031 is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13 guidelines. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-89. All responsible sources may submit an offer to be considered by the agency.

2. This requirement will be pursued as a 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside (SDVOSB). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561621, and the small business size standard is $20.5M.

3. The Government will award a firm fixed price contract for Upgrades to the Video Security System Equipment. The following items/services are being procured:

4. Delivery Information

Delivery address: Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762

5. Clauses & Provisions It is the vendor’s responsibility to be familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions. All FAR/DFARS/AFFARS clauses and provisions may be viewed in full text via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or http://www.arnet.gov/far/.

The following provisions are applicable:

52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors – Commercial (Oct 2015) Addendum to 52.212-2 - Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014) EVALUATION PROCEDURES: The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation on the basis of a ‘Lowest Price Technically Acceptable’ (LPTA) approach. An award will be made to the lowest evaluated offer that is technically acceptable. The government may communicate with an offeror in order to clarify or verify information submitted in their offer.;

52.212-3 - Offerors Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (Jul 2016) All offerors must submit representations and certifications in accordance with this provision along with their offer. This provision can be downloaded from the internet via http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or from https://www.sam.gov/ if registered in SAM (System for Award Management). Offerors that fail to furnish the required representation information or that reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

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

The following clauses are applicable:

52.204-7 - System for Award Management Registration (Jul 2013) 52.204-16 – Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016);

52.204-19 – Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014);

52.209-6 -- Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015);

52.211-6 – Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999);

52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (May 2015);

52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (Deviation 2013-O0019) (Jun 2016);

52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011);

52.219-27 - Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011);

52.222-3 - Convict Labor (Jun 2003);

52.222-19 - Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2016);

52.222-21 - Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015);

52.222-26 – Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015);

52.222-36 – Equal Opportunity for Workers With Disabilities (Jul 2014) 52.223-3 - Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (Jan 1997);

52.223-18 – Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011);

52.225-13 - Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008);

52.225-18 – Place of Manufacture (Mar 2015);

52.225-25 – Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran – Representation and Certifications (Oct 2015);

52.232-33 – Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Awards Management (Jul 2013);

52.232-40 – Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013);

52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004);

52.247-34 - F.o.b. – Destination (Nov 1991);

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/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ (End of clause) 52.252-6 – Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984);

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause) 252.204-7004 - Alternate A, System for Award Management (Feb 2014);

252.203-7000 – Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011);

252.203-7005 – Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011);

252.211-7003 – Item Unique Identification and Valuation (Mar 2016);

252.223-7008 – Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (Jun 2013);

252.225-7001 – Buy American and Balance of Payments Program – Basic (Nov 2014);

252.225-7002 – Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (Dec 2012);

252.232-7003 – Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (June 2012);

252.232-7006 – Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (May 2013);

252.232-7010 – Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006);

5301.9103 - Solicitation Provision and Contract Clause 5352.201-9101 – 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 AFDW/PK Ombudsman; Primary: Yolanda B. Felder, yolanda.b.felder.civ@mail.mil, (240)612-6112, or Alternate: Calvin C. Hodgson, calvin.c.hodgson2.mil@mail.mil, (240)612-6113, 1500 West Perimeter Rd, Suite 5750, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, 20762. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/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.

(End of clause) 5352.223-9000 – Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (Nov 2012);

6. The contracting office address is as follows:

Andrews AFB, MD 20762

7. All proposals must be sent via e-mail to SrA Justin G. Parrish at justin.g.parrish.mil@mail.mil. Proposals shall be submitted no later than 12:00 PM EST, 21 September 2016. Questions shall be submitted no later than 4:00 PM EST, 15 September 2016.

A site visit will be conducted 15 September 2016 at 10:00 AM. Any interested parties will need to submit the following information to SrA Justin Parrish no later than 1:00 PM 9 September 2016 –

1. Full Name (last, first, middle, and any applicable suffix)

2. Date of birth

3. State driver’s license number. If the individual does not have a driver’s license, a state or federal photo ID number is required.

4. Social Security Number

Any information that is received after the cut off time will prevent the guest from entering base. The site visit location will be at – 1657 Brookley Ave, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762