Combined Synopsis Solicitation FA3016-20-U-0048 (Official Release).pdf

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-0048.

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. This acquisition is a 100% Small Business set-aside in accordance with FAR 19.502-2. 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 339112; the size standard is 1,000 Employees.

4. See the attached solicitation Schedule of Supplies (Reference Atch No. 2) for applicable contract line items (CLINS), quantities, and units of measures.

5. See the attached Schedule of Supplies (Reference Atch No. 2) for the description of requirements.

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 under Attachment No. 3. 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 559 THLS/SGTO, 1100 Wilford Hall Loop, JBSA-Lackland, TX 78150; 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 addenda 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, and 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment, 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 addenda 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 19 February 2020; 11:00 A.M. CST. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Johnson at kevin.johnson.137@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 12 February 2020, 11:00 A.M. CST.

Three (3) Attachments:

1. Applicable Clauses and Provisions

2. Schedule of Supplies

3. Salient Characteristics