COMBO_XRay_Unit_for_NDI.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICIATION ‘COMBO’:

X-Ray Units for Nondestructive Inspection (NDI)

(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-0174 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Submit written offers (oral offers will not be accepted). This solicitation will result in the establishment of a firm-fixed price purchase order awarded to the contractor whose Offer conforms to the solicitation, and is deemed most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) IAW FAR 52.204-7.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-94, 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 under Full and Open Competition. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this procurement is 334517 with a small business size standard of 1,000 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 (1 page), and Attachment 2, Salient Characteristics

(1 page)

(vii) Delivery of 60 days ARO. Vendor shall include delivery schedule information on the Pricing Schedule, Attachment 1. All deliveries shall be made to (F.O.B Destination):

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 proposal, the vendors must follow the instructions contained herein. The proposal 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 that responds to the requirements detailed in the salient characteristics, Attachment 2.

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 criteria in specifications in 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

(iii) Descriptive literature (e.g. illustrations, brochures)

(b) If an “or equal” item is supplied with a price on the quote, the offeror shall provide technical specifications and information regarding that item in order to be accepted as “equal.” The technical specifications and information must:

(i) Clearly identify the item by brand name, to include make or model number.

(ii) Include any descriptive literature that provides information to the Contracting Officer proving the item meets the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified in this solicitation.

This may include, but is not limited to, illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished, descriptive data.

(iii) Describe and elaborate upon any modification the offeror plans to make to the product in order for it to conform to the solicitation requirements and become “equal.” Any descriptive material must be marked to clearly show the modification.

(c) 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.

(d) 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 equipment described herein (see Attachments 2).

(e) 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:

(xiii) 52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference- This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.

(xiv) 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management Oct 2016

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance 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 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror July 2016 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 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal Aug 1999 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 Disabilities Jul 2014 FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Mar 2015 FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While

Driving Aug 2011

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 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations Jun 2013 FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors Dec 2013

FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award Aug 1996 FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Oct 2004

FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination Nov 1991

FAR 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels Feb 2006

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 OCT 2016

Reporting 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 252.225-7048 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

(xiiii) NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:

Questions shall be submitted to the following personnel:

673d Contracting Squadron/LGCC Attn: SSG Carlos J. Espada, carlos.espada.2@us.af.mil

Please forward all questions to SSG Carlos J. Espada, carlos.espada.2@us.af.mil no later than 1 p.m. AKDT on 29 August 2017. An amendment will be issued providing the Government’s answers to any questions received.

Quotes are due no later than 1 p.m. AKDT on 5 September 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 Part 3 - Descriptive literature (e.g. illustrations, brochures)

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 SSG Carlos J. Espada, carlos.espada.2@us.af.mil and SSG Carlos J. Espada carlos.espada.2@us.af.mil . For information regarding this solicitation, contact the same.

List of Attachments:

Attachment 1: Pricing Schedule (1 page) Attachment 2: Salient Characteristics (1 page) Attachment 3: DFARS 252.203-7994 (1 page) Attachment 4: DFARS 252.203-7995 (1 page)

Attachment 1: PRICING SCHEDULE

FA5000-17-T-0174

1 Page

Vendor Name: Cage Code:

LINE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION QTY UI

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

PRICE

Digital X-Ray Units for NDI (includes shipping, training, installation and 1 warranty minimum)

**(NOTE: Refer to salient characteristicsd document;

only these brand name(s) approved devices stated)**

2 EA

TOTAL PRICE:

***Quotes must be good for a minimum of 60 days from close of solicitation*** 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.

Attachment 2: Salient Characteristics

Digital X-Ray Units

- Capability to perform multiple radiographic inspections including, but not limited to, cracking in welds/structures, corrosion anf foreign object detection

- Brand Name of Computed Radiography (CR) for Crack Detection currently approved by the Air Force:

Carestream HPX-1 Durr HD-CR35 Fuji Dynamix HR2 GE CRx Flex II

VMI 5100MS

Attachment 3: DFARS 252.203-7994

252.203-7994 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements—Representation.

Include the following provision in all solicitations, including solicitations for the acquisition of commercial items under FAR part 12, that will use funds 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). Section 103 of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 subjects the funding by that Act for FY 2017 to the same conditions set forth in section 743:

PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN

INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS—REPRESENTATION (DEVIATION

2017-O0001)(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)

Attachment 4: DFARS 252.203-7995

252.203-7995 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements.

Include the following clause in all solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts for the acquisition of commercial items under FAR part 12, that will use funds 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). Section 103 of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017 subjects the funding by that Act for FY 2017 to the same conditions set forth in section 743:

PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN

INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS

(DEVIATION 2017-O0001)(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)