RFQ-Combo.pdf

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: FA8201-16-Q-SB01

The intent of this combined synopsis/solicitation is to issue a sole source request for quotation (RFQ) to American

Covers Inc.

(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition

Circular 2005-89, Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Publication Notice 20160811, and Air Force Acquisition Circular 2016-0603.

(iv)

(v)

CLIN Nomenclature UI QTY

Container Cover: CT404016

Storage Container Cover - Low Profile

Size: 40'W x 40'L x 16'H center (when mounted on standard 8' - 6" containers)

Frame: 1.66", Galvanized Steel Truss

Cover: White, 16oz, Flame Resistant, PVC

Includes all mounting hardware.

EA

Container Cover:CTEPD4016

Fabric End Panel for 40'W Container Cover. Qty 1 ea.

EA 1

Container Cover:CT40 WeatherFlap

Weather Flap - covers (2) 40'W joining container cover systems.

EA 1

0004 Light Kit EA 2

0005 Installation Package, Labor, TDY and Delivery EA 1

(vi) The contractor shall provide requested products to AFSC/FY8930 OL_Hill located UTTR/DOL Wig Pit, Dugway

Utah. Please reference the attached SOW document for detailed specifications.

(vii) Period of Performance and place:

Period of Performance is 30 days ADC.

**All items to be shipped FOB Destination**

Questions: (if Necessary)

All questions regarding this solicitation can be sent to susan.burraston@us.af.mil and must be received NLT 31 Aug

2016.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by

1200 MST, 2 Sep 2016 via electronic mail to susan.burraston@us.af.mil

a. Provide Cage code when submitting Bid

b. Late submissions of offers will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f) “Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.”

c. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for this requirement. However, the

Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event

Contracting Officer's Business Size Selection

Other than Full and Open Competition Authority

NAICS Code 314910

Small Business Size Standard 500 http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1403_190669 mailto:susan.burraston@us.af.mil the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

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

(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;

(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 the lowest price, which also fully meets all specifications stated within the attached Statement of Work. Only the lowest priced quote 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) To be technically acceptable all items must be TAA compliant. If your company takes exception to any of the requirements of the terms/conditions of this solicitation, they must be clearly identified in your quote. These will be reviewed for potential impact on your ability to successfully meet the Government’s requirements. Any assumptions, conditions or exceptions which may negatively impact performance of this requirement could render the quote ineligible for award.

(d) 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 --

Commercial Items, with its offer.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, 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) (Jan 2014)

OTHER FAR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

52.204-7 System for Award Management (Jul 2013)

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2015)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015)

52.211-16 Variation in Quantity (Apr 1984)

52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantity (Sep 1989)

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003)

52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2016)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011)

52.225-1 Buy American--Supplies (May 2014)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Jul 2013) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1479_204463 http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1760_244281

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)

52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)

52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984)

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011)

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013)

252.204-7004 Alternate A, System for Award Management (Feb 2014)

252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (Dec 2015)

252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors (May 2016)

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (Jun 2013)

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items (Jun 2013)

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Request and Receiving Reports (Jun 2012)

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (May 2013)

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006)

5352.201-9101 Ombudsman

(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 Susan Burraston by email at susan.burraston@us.af.mil 1200 MST, 31

Aug 2016. Offers are due by 1200 MST, 2 Sept 2016 via electronic mail to susan.burraston@us.af.mil.

(xvi) All questions on this requirement should be directed by email to: Susan Burraston, susan.burraston@us.af.mil, by phone at (801) 777-3499 or Jerry G. Meeks Jr., jerry.meeks.1@us.af.mil, by phone 801-777-3505.

mailto:jerry.meeks.1@us.af.mil