FA5685-15-Q-0029_Plate_Carrier_Inserts.pdf

FA5685-15-Q-0029

General Information

Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Solicitation Number: FA5685-15-Q-0029

Title:

Posted Date:

Plate Carrier Inserts

5-August-2015

Solicitation Response Date: 17-August-2015

Estimated Award Date: 21-August-2015

Set Aside: Full and Open without exclusions

Classification Code: 5999 – Miscellaneous Retail Stores, Nec

NAICS Code: 339113 - Bulletproof vests manufacturing

Business concerns not within the country of Turkey should be aware of challenges associated with doing business in the Republic of Turkey. Challenges may include:

Turkey Social Security Tax (may be as high as 80%)

VISA

Turkey Residency Permit

Business certificates/licenses as required by the country of Turkey

Turkey requires a CE marking (European Union Standards/certification conformity) on all goods imported into the country

Customs clearance

Health Care insurance not provided by contract

U.S. base housing not provided

U.S. base support facilities not authorized/provided (i.e. medical, commissary, Base

Exchange, fuel station, etc.)

Additional information may be found at:

http://turkey.usembassy.gov/doing_business_in_turkey.html http://export.gov/turkey/doingbusinessinturkey/index.asp

Synopsis

I. 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. Additionally, the Government will utilize simplified procedures in accordance with Subpart 13.5. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation;

quotes are being requested and a separate solicitation will not be issued.

II. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) IAW FAR Part 12 and 13.

Submit written quotes or electronic quotes on RFQ reference FA5685-15-Q-0029.

III. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83-1 (July 2015).

http://export.gov/turkey/doingbusinessinturkey/turkishstandardscemark/index.asp http://turkey.usembassy.gov/doing_business_in_turkey.html http://export.gov/turkey/doingbusinessinturkey/index.asp

IV. Due to the overseas location of this solicitation, no set-aside will be used. The NAICS code for this requirement is 339113 - Bulletproof vests manufacturing.

V. This combined synopsis/solicitation is for Plate Carrier Inserts.

Line

Item

Description QTY Unit Cost/Unit

(USD $)

Total

(USD $)

Small/Medium Ballistic bullet proof vests; protection level 4:

Model: # SALTIIIACIR-M

170 EA $ $

Large/Extra Large ballistic bullet proof vests; protection level 4:

Model: # SALTIIIACIR-L

195 EA $ $

(US Dollars $)

TOTAL ALL ITEMS

$ USD

DUNS Number

Cage Code

Location: Incirlik AB, Turkey

Vendor POC:

Name:

Phone:

E-mail:

Delivery (FOB Destination): 60 days ADC

VI. The delivery period for this requirement is 60 days after contract award. All plate carrier inserts shall be delivered to the following address:

POC: SSgt James Hartnett

39 SFS/S4R

Incirlik Air Base, Turkey

Delivery method must be stated in your quote.

VII. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (April

2014), applies to this acquisition.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Apr

2014) GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Addendum to 52.212-1(c), Period for Acceptance of Offers. The paragraph is tailored as follows: “The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

VIII. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Oct 2014), applies to this acquisition. Please see the addendum below.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

The Government will award one contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is determined to offer the

Best Value to the Government which in the Government’s estimation provides the greatest overall benefit to the user. The Government may award without discussions;

however, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in the

Government’s best interest. Quotes will be evaluated on price and offeror’s ability to meet the delivery and specification requirements of this Combined

Synopsis/Solicitation.

IX. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror

Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Mar 2015), Alternate I (May

2014), with their offer, or complete paragraph (b) of 52.212-3, if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://www.sam.gov.

X. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May

2015), applies to this acquisition.

XI. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement

Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (May 2015), applies to this acquisition; additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are:

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

__X__ Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

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

52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78).

52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with

Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

http://www.sam.gov/

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul

2013) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Aug 2013) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (May 2012)

(section 738 of Division C of Public Law 112-74, section 740 of Division C of Pub. L.

111-117, section 743 of Division D of Pub. L. 111-8, and section 745 of Division D of

Pub. L. 110-161).

52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2014) (E.O.

13126).

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

2011).

FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Jul

2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(End of clause)

XII. Additional provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition are:

FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management

FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance

FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal

FAR 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language

FAR 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency

FAR 52.225-14, Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract

FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran

FAR 52.233-1, Disputes

FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest (Faye Ritter, 39 CONS/LGCB, Unit 7090 Box 127, APO, AE 09824, Bldg. 485, Incirlik Hava USSU, Adana Turkey);

FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

(https://farsite.hill.af.mil)

FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (https://farsite.hill.af.mil);

DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management Alternate A;

DFARS 252.204-7011, Alternative Line Item Structure

DFARS 252.222-7002, Compliance With Local Labor Laws (Overseas)

DFARS 252.225-7041, Correspondence in English;

DFARS 252.225-7043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors Outside the United States (ATO Support Staff, 39 SFS/S5AT contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial items)

DFARS 252.229-7000, Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties;

DFARS 252.229-7001, Tax Relief (18%);

https://farsite.hill.af.mil/

DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports;

DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions;

DFARS 252.232-7008, Assignment of Claims (Overseas);

DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments;

DFARS 252.233-7001, Choice of Law (Overseas);

DFARS 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items;

AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Douglas Guldan, HQ USAFE/A7K, Telephone

Number: DSN: (314) 480-2209, COMM: 0049-6371-47-2209, Email:

douglas.guldan@us.af.mil);

AFFARS 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations

AFFARS 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installation

XIII. All firms must have base access and be registered and active in the System for

Award Management (SAM) database at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be considered for award. All quotes must be directly submitted by the firm registered in

SAM that is intended to be the successful awardee. Quote submitted by another firm on behalf of a SAM registered company with the intention of being award "care of" will not be accepted. All quotes must include registered DUNS, CAGE codes, Tax ID, and small business status, and any applicable GSA contract number.

XIV. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition.

XV. Quotes must be received no later than 1700 Eastern European Time (EET), 17

August 2015.

Contracting Office Address:

US Vendors:

SrA Jonathan Davidson

39th Contracting Squadron

Unit 7090 Box 127, APO, AE 09824

Local Vendors:

SrA Jonathan Davidson

39th Contracting Squadron

Building 485, Incirlik Hava USSU, Adana, Turkey

Place of Delivery:

POC: SSgt James Hartnett

39 SFS/S4R

Incirlik AB, Turkey mailto:douglas.guldan@us.af.mil

XVI. If there are any questions on the requirement, please contact the individuals below:

Jonathan D. Davidson

Contract Specialist

Phone (011) (90) 322-316-8075

DSN 676-8075

Email

Jonathan.Davidson.1@us.af.mil

Stephen M. Fray

Contracting Officer

Phone (011) (90) 322-316-8075

DSN 676-8075

Email Stephen.Fray@us.af.mil mailto:Jonathan.Davidson.1@us.af.mil mailto:Stephen.Fray@us.af.mil