Solicitation_2018_ExplosiveDetector_final2.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Department of the Air Force 48th Fighter Wing (USAFE)

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Requirement Title: Desktop Explosive and Narcotic Detector

Solicitation Number: FA558718Q0043

Solicitation Issue Date: Tuesday, 17 July 2018

Response Deadline: Wednesday, 01 August 2018 no later than 1630hrs UTC+1

Point(s) of Contact: Steven Brandt / steven.brandt.6@us.af.mil / 01638 521225

Brian Williams / brian.williams.57@us.af.mil / 01638 522234

General Information

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(n) Request For Quotation (RFQ).

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

Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-99, Effective: 15 Jun 2018 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Public Notice DPN 20180601, Effective: 30 May 20 Air Force Federal Acquisition Circular AFAC 2018-0525, Effective: 25 May

4. Due to the overseas location of this requirement, no set-aside will be used in accordance with FAR 19.000(b).

The North American Industry Size Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this requirement is 334519.

Requirement Information

Description:

The U.S. Air Force at RAF Mildenhall has a requirement for one desktop explosive and narcotics detector to be delivered within 60 days. See Attachment 1 - Specifications for the minimum salient characteristics. See Attachment 2 - Quote sheet.

IAW AFFARS MP5332.7(a) the following statement needs to be included in the solicitation:

Notice to Offeror(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.

Note: Due to the Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection nature of this product, the government consolidation point will not be used for delivery.

Place of Delivery/Performance/Acceptance/FOB Point:

Final destination; RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom (exact customer address will be provided at award)

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure 0001 Explosives and Narcotics Detector 1 Each

Instructions to Offerors

FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. As prescribed in FAR 12.301(b)(1), the following addendum is provided for this solicitation and hereby amends any language therein:

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1. Quotes in response to this solicitation must be submitted no later than 1 August 2018. Quotes must be submitted via email to steven.brandt.6@us.af.mil.

2. All price quotations must be submitted on Attachment 2 - Quote Sheet and it must be filled in entirely; all technical submissions must be submitted on a separate document.

Evaluation Criteria

FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. As prescribed in FAR 12.301(c), the following addendum is provided for this solicitation and hereby amends any language therein:

(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. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

TECHNICAL CAPABILITY - An offeror’s quotation will be considered technically acceptable if it meets the specifications in the "Specifications for the minimum salient characteristics" document. Quotations that do not meet these requirements will be considered unacceptable and therefore under the evaluation process will not be considered for award.

PRICE - price will be evaluated on a comparative basis amongst all received quotations and the Government's estimate

Technical capability is equal to price at evaluation.

(b) 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 solicitation's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an quote (or part of an quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

Clauses and Provisions

FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with alternate I applies to this acquisition;

the offeror verifies by submission of their offer that the representation and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation.

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

FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition; the following checked clauses are hereby included by reference:

52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards ✖

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

52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies✖

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities ✖

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity ✖

52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities ✖ 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking Persons✖

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving ✖

52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases✖

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

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The provisions and clauses listed below have been determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. The following provisions and clauses are hereby included by reference:

52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.222-7002, Compliance with Labor Laws (Overseas) 252.225-7033, Waiver of United Kingdom Levies 252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform 252.225-7043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense 252.229-7000, Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties 252.229-7006, Value Added Tax Exclusion (United Kingdom) 252.229-7007, Verification of United States Receipt of Goods 252.229-7008, Relief from Import Duty (United Kingdom) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions 252.232-7008, Assignment of Claims (Overseas) 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments 252.233-7001, Choice of Law (Overseas) 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations MP5332.7, Contract Funding

Attachments

Attachment 1 - Specifications for the minimum salient characteristics.

Attachment 2 - Quote Sheet