RFQ_-_Parachutes_(FA481419TF162).pdf

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number FA481419TF162 shall be used to reference any written quote provided under this RFQ.

The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-03; Effective 12 Jul 2019.

This is a set-aside for 100% Small Business.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 314999 with a size standard of 500 EMP.

The purpose of this combined synopsis and solicitation is to acquire Parachute Canopy Systems in accordance with the attached Statement of Need (SON). The Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) schedule is below

This acquisition has been approved as a Brand Name requirement (Reference atch 3). Any offers received that do not provide the identified brands will not be considered for award.

CLIN Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Amount

0001 C Mode Expert Cypres II Automatic Activation Devices

8 Ea

0002 Sunpath Javelin Odyssey Parachute Containers

3 Ea

0003 Sunpath Javelin J-7K Parachute Containers 8 Ea

0004 Performance Designs (PD) CRW Modified Storm Canopy, Parachute 230, Item #C208230

2 Ea

0005 Performance Designs (PD) CRW Modified Storm Main Canopy, Parachute 210, Item #C208210

3 Ea

0006 Performance Designs (PD) CRW Modified Storm Main Canopy, Parachute 150, Item #C208150

1 Ea

0007 Performance Designs (PD) Optima Reserves, 5 EA x size 143; 3 EA x size 160

8 Ea

TOTAL

Delivery Address: HQ USSOCOM SOCS

7701 Tampa Pointe Blvd, Bldg 501 MacDill AFB, Tampa FL 33621

1. *FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Oct 2018) applies to this acquisition and the following addendum 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.”

-Paragraph (c) first sentence revised as follows: “The vendor agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the quote.”

-Paragraph (g) second sentence revised as follows: “The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. The government however, reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in its best interest.”

1.1 Supplemental Instructions

Offerors quote must include the following information:

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

b. Estimated Completion Date: ____________

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

c. -Response to Evaluation Factor 1 -Response to Evaluation Factor 2

NOTE: Completion of the CLIN schedule provided above fulfills the requirements of Evaluation Factor 2.

d. 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.

1.2 Quote/Question Submission Instructions

a. RFQ due date: 22 Aug 2019 RFQ due time: 10:00 A.M. EST Email Quotes to: andrew.cary@us.af.mil & ramon.jimenez.7@us.af.mil or mail to: 2610 Pink Flamingo Ave, Tampa FL 33621

NOTE: Preferred method of receipt is via email. ZIP files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network and will not go through our email system. Offerors should place a read/delivery receipt and/or request confirmation of receipt by the government.

Any offer not sent via email to the appropriate government POC’s or the address if mailing, can and will be considered nonresponsive.

b. All questions regarding this RFQ must be emailed to andrew.cary@us.af.mil & ramon.jimenez.7@us.af.mil by 1:00 P.M. EST on the 13th of August 2019.

2. Evaluation Factors

Pursuant to FAR 12.602 contract award will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13.106. Vendor submissions will be evaluated based upon the following evaluation criteria

Factor 1 – Technical Approach

Factor 2 – Price

2.1 Factor 1 - Technical Approach

The following adjectival ratings (Table 1) will be used to annotate the technical evaluations and will form the basis of the assignment of a rating.

Table 1-Technical Ratings

Rating Description

Acceptable Vendor’s response meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Vendor’s response does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

(a) Technical:

This factor will evaluate a vendor’s ability to meet the requirements outlined in the Statement of Need. To be considered responsive to this solicitation, the vendor must provide the following:

- A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary.

2.2 Factor 2 - Price

Quotes will be evaluated for price completeness, reasonableness and balance and receive an “acceptable” or “unacceptable” rating as specified below in Table 2. The quoted price will be evaluated for the entire effort.

(a) Completeness. The quote will be reviewed to determine the extent to which all the price elements have been addressed. The vendors quoted price and other information will be evaluated to ensure continuity and traceability of prices to the technical volume between the initial quote and any revisions thereto (if applicable). The review will determine the adequacy of the Offeror’s quote in addressing and fulfilling the solicitation requirements.

(b) Reasonableness. For a price to be reasonable, it must represent a price to the Government that a prudent person would pay in the conduct of competitive business. The Government will determine prices fair and reasonable through the use of one or more of the price analysis techniques at FAR 13.106-3(a).

(c) Unbalanced pricing. Vendors are cautioned against submitting an offer that contains unbalanced pricing. Unbalanced pricing may increase performance risk and could result in payment of unreasonably high prices. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one (1) or more contract line items is significantly over or understated. The Government shall analyze quotes to determine whether they are unbalanced with respect to separately priced line items or sub-line items. A quote that is determined to be unbalanced may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

2.3 Basis for Award

Comparative Analysis. Following receipt of responses to this solicitation, the Government will perform a comparative analysis (comparing vendor quotes to one another) in order to select the vendor that is best suited to fulfill the requirements of the solicitation and represents the best value to the Government. All quotes will initially be evaluated and rated based on the vendors responses to the factors. The Government will then compare evaluated vendor quotes against one another and make an award decision consistent with the evaluated results.

3. Provisions and Clauses

Note: The vendor acknowledges that should the quote 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.

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

http://farsite.hill.af.mil. NOTE: ALL PROVISIONS WILL BE REMOVED AT TIME OF

AWARD BUT SHALL REMAIN PART OF THE CONTRACT FILE.

3.1 The following FAR Clauses are applicable to this solicitation:

-FAR Provision *52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Nov 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.

-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.

-FAR clause 52.212-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Table 2-Price Factor Ratings

Rating Description

Acceptable Vendors quote has been determined to be complete, reasonable and balanced.

Unacceptable Vendors quote has been determined to be incomplete, unreasonable and/or unbalanced.

(DEVIATION 2018-O0021) (SEP 2018)

-Reference attachment #2 for list of applicable FAR Provisions and Clauses.

3.2 The following DFARS Clauses are applicable to this solicitation:

-Reference attachment #2 for list of applicable DFAR Provisions and Clauses.

3.3 The following AFFARS clauses are applicable to this solicitation:

(a) OMBUDSMAN (JUN 2016)

(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 ombudsmen, Mrs. Susan Madison, AFICC OL AMC, 510 POW/MIA, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022, 618-229-0267, fax 618- 256-5724, email: susan.madison@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICC/AFISRA/SMC ombudsman levels, 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)

Attachments: (3)

1. Statement of Need (SON)

2. Provisions and Clauses

3. Justification and Approval Document

Approved by the Contracting Officer ___________________________________________