130TonChillerCombo.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

27TH SPECIAL OPERATIONS CONTRACTING SQUADRON (SOCONS)

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Requirement Title:

Solicitation Number:

Solicitation Issue Date:

Questions Due Date:

Response Deadline:

Point(s) of Contact:

130 Ton Chiller

FA485524Q0009

14 March 2024

21 March 2024

5 April 2024 at 2:00 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time

Mr. John Ambrus – john.ambrus.2@us.af.mil SrA Curtis Lipsey – curtis.lipsey@us.af.mil

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

2. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number FA485524Q0009 shall be used to reference any written quote provided under this RFQ.

3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through:

Federal Acquisition Circular 02/23/2024 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 02/15/2024 Dept of the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 07/07/2023

4. This requirement is being set-aside for: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

The North American Industry Size Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this requirement is 333415 which has a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.

Description:

The 27 SOCES is requesting the delivery of one (1 ea) Air Cooler 130 Ton Chiller package unit for Bldg 355.

This will also include startup services and a prestart inspection.

Place of Delivery/Performance/Acceptance/FOB Point:

Cannon AFB, NM 88103 (Exact address will be provided in the purchase order.)

FOB Destination

Line Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Price 0001 130 Ton Air Cooled Scroll packaged chiller Start up services and prestart inspection included

1 EA $ $

General Information

Requirement Information mailto:christian.baldwin.3@us.af.mil mailto:curtis.lipsey@us.af.mil

TOTAL $

*FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Jan 2017) 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.”

RFQ due date: 5 April 2024 RFQ due time: 2:00 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time Email to John Ambrus at john.ambrus.2@us.af.mil

THIS MUST BE SENT TO john.ambrus.2@us.af.mil AND CURTIS.LIPSEY@US.AF.MIL AS STATED

BELOW. ANYTHING OTHERWISE CAN AND WILL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE. YOU

MAY WISH TO PLACE A READ/DELIVERY RECEIPT.

Note: .zip files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network and will not go through our email system.

All questions regarding this RFQ must be emailed to john.ambrus.2@us.af.mil by 21 March 2024 at 12:00 P.M Mountain Daylight Time.

Please provide the following information with your quote:

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

Estimated Delivery Time: ____________ Payment Terms: _________________________ Warranty: ________________

Instructions to Offerors mailto:christian.baldwin3@us.af.mil mailto:CHRISTIAN.BALDWIN.3@US.AF.MIL mailto:CURTIS.LIPSEY@US.AF.MIL mailto:christian.baldwin3@us.af.mil

FOB: Destination Shipping Cost included? Yes

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.

Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

FAR Provision *52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 14), applies to this acquisition and the following evaluation is applicable:

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the RFQ will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

1. Technical: Quote must be rated as technically acceptable to be eligible for award. To be deemed technically acceptable, the following evaluation criteria must be met:

a. Technical Acceptability. In order to be technically acceptable, the 130 Ton Chiller must be Trane brand, must fit the model number specified in this RFQ and it must contain all of the specifications outlined in Attachment 1 – Chiller Specifications.

2. Past Performance: Award will not be made to any offeror that has relevant negative past performance.

3. Price: Award will be made to the lowest priced vendor meeting all other evaluation criteria.

(b) A vendor must be determined to be responsible by the Contracting Officer in order to be eligible for award.

Responsibility is described in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.1, “Responsible Prospective Contractors.” Part of the determination addresses financial capability. Please provide the names, addresses and points of contact for all financial institution organizations utilized to determine if contractor has adequate financial resources to perform the contract or the ability to obtain them to include written authority to contact the provided financial institution.

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful vendor within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quote’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

Evaluation Criteria http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1130_159445

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Attachment 1 – Chiller Specifications

Attachment 2 – Brand Name Justification

Attachment 3 – Base MFGR Selection List

Attachment 4 – Provisions and Clauses

Attachments