Combined Synopsis Solicitation - Official Release.docx

Request for Quotation (RFQ) 59th Medical Wing (MDW)

FA3016-20-U-0046

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) RFQ No. is FA3016-20-U-0046.

2. The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition circular 2020-04 effective 15 January 2020 and DFARS Publication Notice 20190531 effective 1 October 2019.

3. The Government intends to make award based on the initial quote submissions without conducting interchanges. Therefore each quote should contain the quoter’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to hold interchanges (using Interchange Notices {INs}) if, during the evaluation, it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government, IAW FAR 52.212-1(g). Interchanges are fluid interaction(s) between the Contracting Officer (CO) and the quoters that may address any aspect of the quote and may or may not be documented in real time. Interchanges may be conducted with one, some or all quoters as the Government is not required to conduct interchanges with any and/or all quoters responding to this solicitation.

4. This acquisition is a 100% small business -aside in accordance with FAR 19.5. Interested vendors shall refer any and all eligibility questions to their respective Business Development Specialist at their respective servicing SBA District Office. The associated NAICS is 333244; the size standard is 750 EMP.

5. To be considered for award, quotes shall demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements as specified in this RFQ. See the attached solicitation applicable Provision and Clauses (Reference Atch No.1), Schedule of Supplies (Reference Atch No. 2), and Salient Characteristics (Reference Atch No.3) for the description of requirements. It is each quoter’s responsibility to ensure their quote and all data is complete and in accordance with the RFQ. The Government assumes no responsibility for late or incomplete responses to the RFQ. Late responses will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f).

Brand Name or Equal. The item in this solicitation is identified as “brand name or equal,” the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are specified in the solicitation in Section 5 below. To be considered for award, quotes of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation, clearly identify the item by brand name and make or model number. Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, specifications and drawings. The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the vendor or identified in the quote and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the quote. Unless the vendor clearly indicates in its quote that the product being offered is an “equal” product, the vendor shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. When using an “Equal product” to substitute the requested brand name product, the contractor must include the following: (1) MFG name, (2) Part Number, (3) illustrations, and (4) literature or description to support equal product substitution in your RFQ submission

6. Place of Delivery and Installation: 1100 Wilford Hall Loop, Bldg 4554, JBSA Lackland, TX, 78236 Delivery shall be FOB Destination.

7. The FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Reference Atch No 1. regarding the addendum statements to this provision.

8. The FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Reference Atch No 1. regarding the addendum statements to this provision.

9. Quoter(s) is(are) required to include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with their quotation.

10. The FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Reference Atch No 1. regarding the addendum statements to this clause.

11. The FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, all FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition.

12. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating: N/A

13. The complete quotation package is due 18 February 2020; 4:30 P.M. CST. If you have any questions, please contact Charniqua Sexton at charniqua.sexton@us.af.mil or Marcus Mattingly at marcus.mattingly@us.af.mil . All questions and/or requests for information must be submitted no later than 11 February 2020, 4:30 P.M. CST.

3 Attachments:

1. Applicable Clauses and Provisions

2. Schedule of Supplies

3. Salient Characteristics