amended_COMBO_Laser_Etcher.pdf

(Amended) COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICIATION ‘COMBO’:

Laser Etcher

(i) 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.

(ii) Solicitation FA5000-17-T-0095 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95, effective 19 Jan 2017. The DFARS provisions and clauses are those in effect to DPN 20161222, effective 22 Dec 2016. The AFFARS provisions and clauses are those in effect to AFAC 2017-0127, effective 27 Jan 2017.

(iv) This requirement is solicited as a Total Small Business set-aside. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this procurement is 333517 with a small business size standard of 500 employees.

(v) The Pricing Schedule is incorporated as Attachment 1. Vendors shall complete Attachment 1 in its entirety and return with any other documentation/data as required by this Combo.

(vi) The government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for the following:

See Attachment 1, Pricing Schedule

(vii) Delivery shall be FOB Destination. Contractor shall include delivery schedule information on the Pricing Schedule, Attachment 1. All items shall be delivered to:

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage Alaska, 99506

(viii) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jan 2017) is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. In addition to the following addendum, all terms and conditions of FAR 52.212-1 remain in effect. The following have been tailored to this procurement and are hereby added via addendum:

1. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the quote, the vendors must follow the instructions contained herein. The quote must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation.

2. Specific Instructions: The response shall consist of two (2) separate parts:

Part 1 – Technical Acceptability - Submit one (1) copy of technical acceptability narrative.

Part 2 – Price – Submit one (1) copy of price schedule and any pertinent additional information.

3. Award will be made to the vendor whose quote is conforming to the solicitation and is determined to be the lowest price technically acceptable. Technical Acceptability, at a minimum, is defined as meeting all of the specifications listed in the Salient Characteristics, Attachment 2. Price and technical acceptability will be considered.

(ix) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014) this provision has been tailored to this procurement and is provided in full-text below:

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

(i) Technical acceptability

(ii) Price

(b) Price and technical acceptability will be considered. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award without discussion, but reserves the right to conduct discussions. Therefore, the vendor’s initial quote should contain the vendor’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. If the quote is found technically acceptable, award will be made without further consideration. If it is found technically unacceptable, the Government will evaluate the next lowest quote for technical acceptability until award can be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable vendors. Therefore, the vendor’s initial quote should contain the vendor’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. Quotes that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) This will be a lowest price technically acceptable purchase. Technical acceptability – at a minimum, is defined as meeting following criteria:

Minimum Qualifications: Contractor must be able to provide the products and services described herein (see Attachments 1&2).

(d) 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.

(End of Provision)

(x) Each vendors shall ensure the provision at FAR 52.212-3 including its Alternate I, Vendors Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Jan 2017), are updated at www.sam.gov. Failure to obtain SAM registration will result in submissions not being considered for award.

(xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Jan 2017), is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text.

(xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (Jan 2017), is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. Additionally, the following clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management Oct 2016

FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards Oct 2016

FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting Jul 2016

FAR 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror Jul 2016

FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance Jul 2016

FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications Dec 2014

FAR 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations – Representation

Nov 2015

FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

Oct 2015

FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Nov 2015 FAR 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law Feb 2016

FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside Nov 2011 FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation Jul 2013 FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor Jun 2003 FAR 52-222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation With Authorities and Remedies Oct 2016 FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities Apr 2015 FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity Sep 2016 FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilites Jul 2014 FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Mar 2015 FAR 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace May 2001 FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While

Driving Aug 2011

FAR 52.225-3 & Alt III Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act May 2014

FAR 52.225-4 & Alt III Buy American -- Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate May 2014

FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases Jun 2008

FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representations and Certifications.

Oct 2015

FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management

Jul 2013

FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations Jun 2013 FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors Dec 2013 FAR 52.233-1 Disputes May 2014 FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award Aug 1996 FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Oct 2004

FAR 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels Feb 2006 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating To Compensation of Former DoD Officials Sep 2011 DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights Sep 2013 DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials Nov 2011 DFARS 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls Oct 2016 DFARS 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure Sep 2011

DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

Oct 2016

DFARS 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support May 2016 DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation Mar 2016 DFARS 252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Past Performance

Information Retrieval System—Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations

Jun 2015

DFARS 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium Jun 2013 DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program Dec 2016 DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors Dec 2016 DFARS 252.225-7036 Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Balance of Payments

Program Nov 2014

DFARS 252.225-7036 Alt 1 Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Balance of Payments Program

Nov 2014

DFARS 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items Jun 2013 DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports Jun 2012 DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions May 2013 DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments Dec 2006 DFARS 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items Jun 2013

DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea--Basic Apr 2014 AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman Jun 2016 AFFARS 5352.223-9001 Health & Safety on Government Installations Nov 2012 AFFARS 5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to the Air Force Installations Nov 2012

(xiii) FAR 52.232-18 - Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) - Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

DFARS 252.203-7994 – Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements – Representation (Nov 2016)

(a) In accordance with Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (Pub. L. 114-223), or any other Act that extends to fiscal year 2017 funds the same prohibitions as contained in section 743, division E, title VII, of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Pub. L. 114-113), none of the funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) by this or any other Act may be used for a contract with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it does not require employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(End of provision)

DFARS 252.203-7995 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (Nov 2016)

(a) The Contractor shall not require employees or subcontractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The Contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect.

(c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(d)(1) Use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 (Pub. L. 114-223), or any other Act that extends to fiscal year 2017 funds the same prohibitions as contained in section 743, division E, title VII, of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Pub. L.

114-113) may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.

(2) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the Contractor fails to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract as a result of Government action under this clause.

(End of clause)

DFARS 252.209-7991 – Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law—Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriations (Oct 2015)

(a) In accordance with section 101(a) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (Pub. L. 114- 53) and any subsequent FY 2016 appropriations act that extends to FY 2016 funds the same restrictions as are contained in sections 744 and 745 of division E, title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing

Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), none of the funds made available by this or any other Act may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that—

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that—

(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability,

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

(xii) NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:

Questions shall be submitted to the following personnel:

673d Contracting Squadron/LGCC Attn: Jennifer Lau, jennifer.lau.2@us.af.mil

Please forward all questions to Jennifer Lau at jennifer.lau.2@us.af.mil no later than 10 AM AKDT on 13 June 2017. An amendment will be issued providing the Government’s answers to any questions received.

Quotes are due no later than 2 PM AKDT on 23 June 2017.; quotes shall include the following:

Part 1-Technical Acceptability – Submit one (1) copy of technical acceptability narrative.

Part 2 - Price – Submit one (1) copy of price schedule as well as any additional pertinent information

BASIS OF CONTRACT AWARD: This is a competitive action in which award shall be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote.

(xvi) Quotations shall be submitted to Jennifer Lau at jennifer.lau.2@us.af.mil. For information regarding this solicitation, contact the same.

List of Attachments:

Attachment 1: Pricing Schedule Attachment 2: Salient Characteristics

Attachment 1: PRICING SCHEDULE

FA5000-17-T-0095

Vendor Name: GSA Contract #:

LINE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION QTY UI

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

PRICE

0001: Dual Source Laser Etcher (In Accordance With the Salient Characteristics, Attachment 2)

1 EA

0002: Shipping to JBER, AK 99506 1 EA

TOTAL PRICE:

***Shipping costs to JBER, Alaska 99506 MUST be included within the unit price.***

***Quotes must be valid until September 30, 2017.***

Vendors may, at their discretion, provide additional time. THIS QUOTE EXPIRES ON: _________________________ Business Size: �Small �Large �Women-Owned �Veteran-Owned �Other:__________________________

Delivery Date (Mandatory): Net Terms (Mandatory): DUNS:

Printed Name Title

Signature Date NOTE: The individual signing must be a signatory official for this Entity; signature constitutes agreement to all terms/conditions contained within this solicitation.

(Amended) Machine minimum requirements:

System must be new

Dual Laser etcher with combined CO2 and Fiber hybrid lasers in one machine

Minimum 75 watt CO2 Laser Source Class I Laser Product Compliant with EN60825

Minimum 50 watt Fiber Laser Source Class 3R Laser Product Compliant with CDRH

Resolution: User controlled 75‐1200 dpi (alternately 125‐1000 dpi is also acceptable)

User friendly Controller Interface Display Panel LCD display

Minimum engraving area 38” X 24”

Closed‐loop Drive system (alternately, Sealed servo drive system is also acceptable)

Speed Control Adjustable from 0.1~100% (Up to 16 color‐linked speed settings per job)

Power Control Adjustable from 0~100% (Up to 16 color‐linked power settings per job)

Common 256‐level gray scale image processing engraving capability

Automatic Z‐Axis Movement

Integrated auto focus with Red Dot pointer showing where laser will fire

Minimum standard 2.0” Focus Lens

Air‐cooled Operating environment temperature 15°‐ 30°C (60°‐ 86°F)

(also acceptable: machine that operates within an environmental temperature range from 15‐

25C (59‐77F) with the capability to operate in an non‐air‐conditioned environment with higher temperatures)

Integrated key switch, Fire Alarm and Emergency Reaction shutoff switch/system

(Fire Alarm or auto shutoff feature not mandatory)

Integrated internal light system

Standard 650 CFM (1104 m3/hr) ventilation exhaust system with two output ports, 4" (102 mm) in diameter for connection to indoor filtration system

(also acceptable: filtration system for indoor use with HEPA & VOC treatment (2 x 320 m³/h)

8,500 Pa static pressure)

System must be compatible with CorelDraw and Operating Systems MS Windows

System must be fully enclosed when lasers are firing/operational and comply with Class 3R Laser Product Compliant with CDRH

Computer Interface 10 Base‐T Ethernet, Full speed 2.0 USB

(Preferred having both Ethernet and USB capability, but either or would be acceptable)

Camera system – to enable precision engraving

Accessories

Vector Pin table minimum 12” x 12” with movable pins allowing the user to raise and support the cutting material in locations where the laser will not be cutting, providing a means of eliminating backside reflection

Vector cutting table attachment

Air Assist connection to provide a continuous flow of air directly at the area the laser beam is engraving/cutting to provide adequate ventilation of the debris and combustible gases.

o (air compressor not required – facility has available air source)

Attachment 2: Salient Characteristics

FA5000-17-T-0095

Filtration system for use indoors that connects to the standard 4" (102 mm) in diameter output ports of the machine.

Rotary attachment providing the ability to engrave cylindrical item up to 10.25" (260 mm) in diameter

3 Jaw chuck for Rotary attachment with the capability to hold an object with a diameter of 6.5″ and length of 17.75″ respectively.

(also acceptable: 3 jaw chuck for rotary attachment (max OD of cylindrical object is 3" clamping from outside, clamping from inside 3.86", 27.91" max length of object when clamped).

Set‐up

Machine start‐up to include assembling any components and initial operational testing