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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this announcement. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) Solicitation Number: FA8201-15-R-DugwayTV This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-78.

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(vi) Description of item(s) to be acquired:

The contractor shall provide requested service to the Dugway proving grounds, Utah. Please reference the attached document for detailed specifications.

(vii) Period of Performance and place:

Will be one year from date of award with 4 one year options

Site Visit (if necessary) DPG (South Range, UTTR)

a. Route 1 (mountain pass suitable for small vehicles): From I-80 take exit 99 southbound toward Tooele on Hwy 36. Go south for approximately 21 miles to Hwy 199. Turn right on Hwy 199 and continue for approx. 24 miles through Johnson's Pass to the Dugway main gate.

b. Route 2 (suitable for hauling purposes): From I-80 take exit 77 southbound. Go south on Hwy 196 through Skull Valley for approximately 38 miles to the Dugway main gate. Be aware that you will be traveling through open range country with horses and cattle free ranging

Questions: (if Necessary) All questions regarding this solicitation can be sent to hideo.mera.2@us.af.mil and must be received NLT 21 Jan 2015

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors (Apr 2014) -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by 1400 MST, 29 January, 2015 via electronic mail to hideo.mera.2@us.af.mil

Quotations must include as a minimum:

1. The solicitation

2. The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offerors

3. The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror and cage code

4. A technical description of the service being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation.

5. Price and any discount terms;

6. “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address;

7. Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(ix) 52.212-2: Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

(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:

(i) price;

(ii) technical capability – Technical acceptibility will be based on the following

i. Compliance with the PWS

(b) Evaluation is on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. All offers will be evaluated on their proposed Total Price. The contract will be awarded to the company with lowest price, which also fully meets all specifications.. Only the lowest priced proposal will be evaluated for technical acceptability (to be based on the specifications). The next lowest offer will only be evaluated if the aforementioned offer is not found technically acceptable (and so on). Only one award will be made under this solicitation. Award will be conducted under the provisions of FAR Part 12, Commercial Items, and FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Submit only written offers; oral offers will not be accepted. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM).

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

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) -- Commercial Items, with its offer.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (may 2014), applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause.

(xii) FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION 2013-O0019) (Dec 2014)

OTHER FAR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official.

Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMBC A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the Center ombudsmen, Mr Kevin Flinders AFMC OL_H/PZC 801-777-6549, kevin.flinders@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU or AFISRA level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2397, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer (End of clause)

(xiii) Additional Contract Requirement or Terms and Conditions:

N/A

(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS):

N/A

(xv) Proposal Submission Information:

All questions or comments must be sent to Hideo Mera by email at Hideo.Mera.2@us.af.mil, NLT 1500 MST, 26 Jan 2015. Offers are due by 1400 MST, 29 January 2015 via electronic mail to Hideo.Mera.2@us.af.mil

(xvi) For additional information regarding the solicitation contact Hideo Mera at 801-777-4626.

Notice to Offerors:

The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for this requirement. 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.