Solicitation-RFQ.docx

Contracting Office Address AFICA, 338 Specialized Contracting Squadron (SCONS), 2021 First Street West, JBSA-Randolph, TX, 78150-4302 Description The 338 SCONS at JBSA-Randolph TX intends to award a Firm-Fixed Priced (FFP) contract for Profession of Arms Center of Excellence (PACE) Audio rendition of the Air Force Handbook 1 (AFH 1) in support of promotion fitness for airman in accordance with the following:

(vi) Description of Supplies/Services PACE has a requirement to purchase audio file recordings of AFH 1 for use as a study guide. Recordings will be completed by chapter. See attached Statement of Need (Attachment 1).

(vii) Place of Delivery:

HQ AETC/A5/9

ATTN: Daniel Woolever

100 H ST, STE. 3

JBSA-Randolph, TX 78150-4321

Acceptance (FOB: Destination) will be conducted by AETC/A5/9.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Apr 2014), applies to this acquisition.

a. Quotes will be submitted based on word count per chapter. See attachment 3 Word Count Pricing Sheet. In addition, offerors must provide a web link containing a brief audio file representing their ability to produce a clear audio file. See attachment 2 Script for Quote

(ix) In accordance with FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items (Oct 2014):

a. The Government will award a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer represent the lowest total price technically acceptable. Technical acceptability is defined as the ability to meet the criteria outlined in the attached Statement of Need.

b. Award will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Evaluation procedures in FAR 13.106-2 will be utilized. The Contracting Officer will make a determination that the total firm-fixed price is fair and reasonable based on the factors contained herein.

(x) The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification - Commercial Items (Mar 2015), applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall submit Representations and Certification with quote or be registered in ORCA.

(xi) The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Mar 2015) shall apply to this acquisition. Addendum as follows:

52.212-4, Addendum. Paragraph (c) of this clause is tailored as follows:

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties, with the exception of:

(1) Administrative changes, such as changes in the paying officer, appropriation data, etc.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (Mar 2015), applies to this acquisition and the following FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable:

52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2012) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)); 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755); 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons Feb 2009); 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2012) (E.O. 13126); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(xiii) Additional Requirement(s) or Terms and Conditions

The following clauses and provisions are incorporated in full text:

FAR 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.

FAR 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.

The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference:

52.204-7, System for Award Management; 52.233-2, Service of Protest; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract; 252.204-7004, Alt A System for Award Management; 252.212-7001 (Deviation); 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Payment; 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; 252.225-7031, Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel; 252.227-7015, Technical Data-Commercial Items; 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data; 252.232-7003, Submission of Payment Req/Rept; 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Mods; 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea – Alternate III; WAWF Invoicing Instructions.

AFFARS 5352.201-9101 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 ombudsman, Deputy Director of Contracting, AFICA/KT, 2035 First Street West, JBSA Randolph TX 78150-4304, 210-652-1722; facsimile 210-652-8344. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the AFICA level, may be brought by the 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. (INTERIM CHANGE: See Policy Memo 14-C-05)

(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 NOTE: The following list of products, if applicable to this order, must comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C.794d).

1. Software applications and operating systems

2. Web-Based internet and internet information and applications

3. Telecommunications products

4. Video and multimedia products

5. Self-contained, closed products

6. Desktop and portable computers Further information and guidance can be found at http://www.section508.gov

(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating:

Orders awarded as a result of this solicitation will not be assigned a rating under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Information on the DPAS program may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.bis.doc.gov/dpas/default.htm

(xv) Interested parties capable of providing the above must submit a written quote, to include discount terms, Cage Code, DUNS number, and Tax Identification Number.

To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this solicitation, contractor must be registered in the DoD System Award Management (SAM) database, NO EXCEPTIONS. To register, visit http://www.sam.gov.

Quotes must be submitted to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer, via e-mail, listed in section (xvi) by 12:00pm (noon), CST 20 July 2015.

(xvi) The name and telephone number of the individuals to contact for information regarding the solicitation.

List of Attachments:

Attachment 1 – Statement of Need Attachment 2 – Script for Quotes Attachment 3 – Word Count Pricing Sheet