FA481925Q0004 Fire Suppression Wet Chemical Combo.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Fire Suppression Wet Chemical

Tyndall AFB, FL 32403 10 January 2025

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

1. The solicitation number is FA481925Q0004 and is hereby issued as a request for quotation

(RFQ);

2. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-07.

3. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside small business and will be associated with North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541990. The applicable Small Business Size Standard is $19.5M.

4. The following line-item number(s) and description, quantities, and units of measure are applicable to this acquisition:

Table 1

CLIN Description Qty Unit Total Price

X001 Wet Chemical Fire Suppression Services The contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision, and all other items necessary to perform all operations in connection with the inspection, testing, recharging, and maintenance of installed wet chemical fire extinguishing systems.

In addition, all applicable travel, lodging, meals, and incidental expenses in accordance with the JTR.

These services will be provided in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.

2 Each

X002 Emergency On-call Services in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.

3 Each

X003 Replacement Parts in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.

1 Lot $3,000.00

5. The contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision, and all other items necessary to perform all operations in connection with the inspection, testing, recharging, and maintenance of installed wet chemical fire extinguishing systems hosted at Tyndall AFB, FL in accordance with (IAW) Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement (PWS) dated 16 Dec 2024.

6. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point is as follows:

a. Period of Performance:

Base Period: 1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026 1st Option Period: 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027 2nd Option Period: 1 April 2027 – 31 March 2028 3rd Option Period: 1 April 2028 – 31 March 2029 4th Option Period: 1 April 2029 – 31 March 2030

b. Place of Performance: Tyndall AFB, FL 32403

c. Inspection/Acceptance Terms: Destination/Destination

d. Delivery Terms: N/A

7. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

Addendum to this provision is as follows:

a. Offeror shall include with their offer, the following:

i. The offeror shall submit a technical document detailing how they plan to comply with Attachment one, Performance Work Statement, Sections 1.1 through 1.5.6.

ii. The offeror shall fill out the price breakdown Attachment 2 to allow the Government to fully evaluate the proposed pricing as fair and reasonable. CLINs X001-X002 will be evaluated for the base year through each option year. CLIN X003 will be a not to exceed CLIN and will be pre-priced. This CLIN will not be evaluated in the offerors proposal, but will be part of the total contract value.

8. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In accordance with FAR 52.212-2(a), the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award will be made using the lowest priced technically acceptable evaluation methodology. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

a. Technical

i. Technical Factor: Technical Capability

The Technical Capability will be determined acceptable if it identifies an adequate plan in accordance with the PWS to include sections 1.1 through 1.5.6.

b. Price - The offeror’s price shall be evaluated based on the total proposed pricing for CLINS X001-X002 for the base year and four option years. CLIN X003 will be excluded from the evaluation as it is a Not to Exceed CLIN with a set amount. This CLIN will be included in the total contract value.

9. Offeror’s are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer.

10. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

11. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing accelerated payments to Small business Subcontractors (Mar 2023)

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note))

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

X (3) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

X (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

X (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Nov 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

X (18) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

X (26) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)).

X (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

X (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2024) X (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

X (34) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

X (35) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212) X (36) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

X (37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212) X (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O.

13496).

X (39)(i)52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

X (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols (May 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

X (45) 52.223-21, Foams (May 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

X (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

X (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

X (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While

Driving (May 2024) ( E.O. 13513).

X (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

X (63) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118- 31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

(c). The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

X (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.).

X (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

X (3) 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

X (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

X (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller

General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(v) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(vi) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

(vii) (A) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (DEC

2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

(B) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204–30.

(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ix) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(x) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2015) (E.O.11246).

(xi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(xiii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xiv) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC

2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E.O. 12989).

(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN

2022).

(xxi) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xxii) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN

2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxv) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxvi) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L.

118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

(xxvii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV

2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

12. Additional contract requirement(s) and terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are as follows:

a. The following provisions and clauses of the FAR and its supplements will be incorporated into the resultant contract;

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. (Jan 2017)

52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

52.204-1 Approval of Contract. (Dec 1989) 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (Nov 2024) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. (Aug 2020) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. (Aug 2020) 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (Jan 2017) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2019) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. (Feb 2016) 52.223-22 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals- Representation. (Dec 2016) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (Mar 2023)

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. (Sep 2011) 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. (Dec 2022) 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. (Sep 2022) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product. (April 1992) 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls. (Oct 2016) 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. (May 2024) 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support. (Jan 2023) 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Telecommunication Equipment or Service--Representation (May 2021) 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Service (Jan 2023) 252.215-7007 Notice of Intent to Resolicit (Jun 2012) 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors. (Jan 2023) 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. (Feb 2024) 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. (Mar 2022) 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. (Jun 2013) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. (Dec 2018) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. (Dec 2006) 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel. (Jan 2023) 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. (Dec 1991) 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Nov 2023)

Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS)

5352.201-9101 ACC Ombudsman 2019-10

5352.223-9000 Elimination Of Use Of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) 2019-10

5352.223-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations 2019-10

5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations 2019-10

13. Site Visit: The clause FAR 52.237-1 applies to this acquisition as prescribed in FAR 37.110(a). A site visit shall be conducted for this acquisition.

a. A site visit will be conducted on Thursday, January 16th, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. CDT. The contracting officer will need to be notified 48 hours in advance of the site visit.

Contractor’s will be limited to no more than two personnel.

b. Submit Attachment 3 with names of those who will be at the site visit.

14. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable.

15. Date, time and place offers are due:

a. Date/Time: No later than 2:00 PM CDT, 31 January 2025.

b. Place: Email to david.hackney.1@us.af.mil and julie.bragg.1@us.af.mil.

16. All questions pertaining to this requirement are due in writing no later than 4:30 PM CDT, 21 January 2025 via email to david.hackney.1@us.af.mil and julie.bragg.1@us.af.mil.

17. Points of Contact:

a. Contracting Specialist: Julie Bragg, Phone; 850-283-8679, email: julie.bragg.1@us.af.mil.

b. Contracting Officer: David Hackney, Phone; 850-283-8664, email: david.hackney.1@us.af.mil.

Attachment List:

1) Performance Work Statement 16 Dec 2024

2) Pricing Schedule

3) Base Access Request EAL

4) Wage Determination 2015-4559 Rev. 28 Dated 23 Dec 2024