Combined_Synopsis_and_Solicitation.docx

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER (AFMC)

HILL AIR FORCE BASE UTAH

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER (AFMC)

HILL AIR FORCE BASE UTAH

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation » Dry Media Blast Booths «

(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: FA8224-18-R-0041 This solicitation is issued as a request for proposal (RFP).

(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-96.

(iv)

(v)

Design, supply and installation of two custom built dry media blast systems with an elevated booth platform structure. All equipment, except for outside dust collectors and blowers, to be housed within a government provided 60’ long by 56’ wide by 19’-25’ varying height enclosure space at Hill air Force Base adjacent to Building 507 East Wall. One booth (North) will be positioned adjacent to an existing dock and will require an elevated support structure, with structural pylons, to be designed and installed. The second booth (south) will be up on the dock and perpendicular to the North Booth. The South Booth will require a pit to accommodate the in-floor recovery. The blast booths are to be used for coating removal of off-airframe aerospace components. The blast media equipment shall be designed to use type I, II, V, VII Dry Media Blast, DMB, and to clean the reclaimed media, in accordance with current U.S. Air Force Technical Order (T.O.) 1-1-8 specifications. All media-conveying, storage, and cleaning systems shall include all hoppers, receivers, air locks, level probes, controls, blowers, fans, motor starters, dust collectors, and any related items necessary for complete operating systems. All design and installation shall meet OSHA 1910.94 Occupational Health and Environmental Control: Ventilation, Nation Fire Protection Association (NFPA), UFC 3-410-04, UFC 4-211-02, ACGIH Industrial Ventilation Manual, 28th Edition, and attached Purchase Specification, Hill Air Force Facility Design Standards.

3.0 A001 Design data and Calculations

4.0 A002 Site Preparation Requirements and Installation Plan

5.0 A003 Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Manual and Associated environment Supplemental Data

6.0 A004 Conference Report

7.0 A005 Property Control Report

8.0 All CDRLS will be accomplished in accordance with the attached Purchase Specification

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NSP

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

The two blast booths shall be ventilated and illuminated for enclosed abrasive blasting, and be a fully sealed, dust tight, all-steel structure. The components shall be prefabricated for simple bolt-together erection, with minimal or no on-site welding required. Each blast booth shall stand by its own structural support, with floors matching the height of the existing dock. Internally, the blast booths shall have no areas, other than the floor, where airborne media or dust may be captured, settled, or collected. Prior to installation, the foundation must be flat, level, and square. All design aspects of the blast booths and supporting equipment shall be in accordance with the attached Purchase Specification.

(vii) Period of Performance and place:

Hill Air Force Base, Utah

Performance shall be included with proposal and coordinated with the Government Representative (GR) after contract award. FOB Destination.

(viii) Instructions to Offerors Section L see below or attached Section L and M-- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by 1300 MT, 27 April, 2018, via electronic mail to Tyler.Fitz@us.af.mil or Shawna.Dudis@us.af.mil

a. Provide Cage code when submitting proposal

(ix) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Addenda: See Section L: Instructions to Contractor for Proposal Preparation Using LPTA Procedures below for additional information.

(x) 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this combined solicitation/synopsis (CSS) to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the CSS will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(b) See section L Instructions to Contractor for Proposal Preparation using lowest price technically acceptable procedures and Section M Evaluation Criteria below.

(c) All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM).

(d) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, emailed 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.

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

(xii) 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.

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

SECTION L: INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTRACTOR (ITC) FOR PROPOSAL PREPARATION USING LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE (LPTA) PROCEDURES

1. General Instructions

1.1. Instructions to Contractors (ITC): This section of the ITC provides general guidance for preparing proposals as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal to design, fabricate, assemble, test, install, start up, and document per the Purchase Specification (PS) for the two Dry Media Blast Booth systems (DMBB), as the basis for preparing a proposal, and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL). The Contractor’s proposal must include all data and information requested by the ITC and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. Non-conformance with the instructions provided in the ITC may result in rejection of a proposal.

1.2. In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. Unless the Contractor requests otherwise, the Government will destroy any extra copies of unsuccessful proposals.

1.3. The Government intends to award one (1) Contract requirement in accordance with the paragraph 1.1 stated above; however, the Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.

2. General Information

2.1. Points of Contact: The Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contract Specialist are the sole points of contact for this acquisition. Written requests for clarification shall be sent to the Contracting Officer. Address any questions or concerns to the individuals identified in paragraph 2.2 of this solicitation.

2.2. Distribution of Proposals: the "original" proposal shall be so designated and signed by the Contractor’s authorized representative. Electronic copies must be received by the due date identified on the front page of the RFP. Proposals shall be emailed to both of the following individuals:

Shawna Dudis Contracting Officer 801-586-8596 Shawna.Dudis@us.af.mil

Tyler Fitz Contracting Specialist 801-777-5486 Tyler.Fitz@us.af.mil

2.3. The Contractor shall prepare the proposal as set forth in the Proposal Organization Table (Table 1). The titles and contents of the volumes shall be as defined in the following table:

Table 1 - Proposal Organization

PAGE LIMIT

*(See Note)

FILE SIZE

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Appendix 1 - Sub-factor A: Preliminary Concept Design

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Appendix 2 - Sub-factor B: Program Elements

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· Note: Proposal pages should be numbered sequentially. Font size shall be 12 Times New Roman.

2.4. If submission exceeds page limit, then excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal.

2.5. Labeling: Each volume of the proposal should be clearly marked as to volume number, title, solicitation identification, and the Contractor’s name. Be sure to apply all appropriate markings including those prescribed in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(e), Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information.

3. Volume I: FACTOR 1 - Technical Proposal

3.1. General: The technical proposal shall be clear, concise, complete, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation. Legibility, clarity, and coherence are very important. The proposal shall not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements, but rather shall provide convincing documentation to address how the Contractor will meet these requirements. Rephrasing the Government’s requirement will result in a determination of the offerors proposal being technically unacceptable. There will be no reference to rates or price in this volume. Contractors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their certifications, facilities and/or structural, mechanical, and electronics capabilities, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Contractor’s proposal. Contractors’ responses will be evaluated against the factors and sub-factor defined below. Using the instructions provided below, provide as specifically as possible the actual methodology the Contractor would use for accomplishing and satisfying the factors and sub-factor. All the requirements specified in the solicitation are mandatory. By the Contractor’s proposal submission, the Contractor is representing that the company/firm will perform ALL the requirements specified in the solicitation (including all documents listed in paragraph 1.1 ITC); it is not necessary or desirable to tell us so in the proposal. Do not merely reiterate the objectives or reformulate the requirements specified in the solicitation.

3.1.1. If after award of a contract, it is discovered that changes made during discussions (if held) were not incorporated into the PS and/or technical proposal, such changes to the contract documentation shall be considered administrative and shall be made by unilateral modification to the order, at no change in cost or price or other terms and conditions.

3.2. Volume Organization: The Technical Proposal shall be organized according to the following general outline:

a. Table of Contents

b. List of Tables and Drawings

c. Factor 1: Technical Proposal

· Sub-factor A: Preliminary Concept Design

· Sub-factor B: Program Elements

d. Logistics Support – Contractor must explain approach and methodology to meeting contract data requirements and deliverables as outlined in the PS, and CDRL(s).

--Describe warranty procedures/processes.

--Provide methodology of training offered, description of training and identification of unique training requirements if required.

3.3. Sub-Factor A: Preliminary Concept Design Elements

The offeror shall provide a preliminary Concept Design that addresses the elements of the PS including:

· ELEMENT 1: Support Structure, Booth Design and Equipment Layout (PS 2.0, 8.0, 11.0) The offeror shall provide a preliminary concept design in accordance with PS that includes a sound engineering design solution showing design decisions and assumptions, design analysis and models that result in a design and installation plan for:

· Exact locations, dimensions, load analysis and exact compatibility with existing dock and enclosure building in accordance with Concept Drawing B in Appendix A of the PS, including any interference with existing structure, utilities, and adjacent equipment (PS 2.0).

· All efforts made to reduce leakage from booth enclosure to surrounding environment including door and joint seals, valves, and ducting. (PS 2.5, 8.0, 11.3)

· ELEMENT 2: Sizing and Design Calculations of Media Recovery Systems (PS 3.0) The offeror shall provide a preliminary concept design in accordance with PS that includes a sound engineering design solution showing design decisions and assumptions, design analysis and models that result in a design and installation plan for:

· A media recovery separation system that completely and efficiently removes media from the entire room without blockage of recovery floor sections when the entire booth floor is filled with media (PS 3.0).

· ELEMENT 3: Sizing and Design Calculations of Media Storage and Cleaning Systems (PS 4.0) The offeror shall provide a preliminary concept design in accordance with PS that includes a sound engineering design solution showing design decisions and assumptions, design analysis and models that result in a design and installation plan for:

· a storage and cleaning system for media that receives used media from the recovery separation system, stores the media for re-use, and cleans the media to remove fine particles from the media. (PS 4.0).

· a storage and cleaning system for media that includes mesh sizes and screen layouts in the separators (PS 4.2, 4.3, 4.4).

· ELEMENT 4: Sizing and Design Calculations of Ventilation System. (PS 5.0, 8.0) The offeror shall provide a preliminary concept design in accordance with PS that includes a sound engineering design solution showing design decisions and assumptions, design analysis and models that result in a design and installation plan for a ventilation system that:

· Is capable of operating at any velocity set point between 100 and 130 feet per minute (fpm) while maintaining required flow patterns to include laminar flow throughout the work zone without dead spots (PS 5.1).

· Includes a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model and simulation showing from start up to laminar flow throughout the work zone in an unloaded and loaded state utilizing the part shown in Appendix A to the PS. The model and simulation shall use the provided 3D CAD Drawing file, Cart with Part SLDASM. (PS 5.0, 8.1).

· Any additional measures to reduce employee exposure to hazardous levels of heavy metal dust while blasting within the work zone (PS 5.0).

3.4 Sub-factor B: Program Elements

The offeror shall provide explicit evidence by way of official documentation, explanations, discussions and examples showing:

· ELEMENT 1: Design and Engineering Program that includes:

· Engineering experience (PS 8.5):

· Degreed mechanical engineers with computational fluid dynamic design experience (PS 8.5.1)

· Engineering staff that has CAD and Modeling experience (PS 8.5.2).

· Engineering management staff that has design project management including conducting multiple preliminary design reviews and configuration change management experience (PS 8.5.3).

· Professional licensed Engineers for structural capable of producing stamped drawings (PS 2.14)(8.5.4)

· Project Management experience (PS 8.0)

· Installing on government facilities – access to base, understanding of base standards (PS 8.6.1)

· Executing a complex design and installation project schedule on government facilities – applicable work hours, holidays, shift work, etc. (PS 8.6)

· Reading and producing engineering and project documentation including drawings and interpreting applicable regulatory requirements (PS 8.6.3, & 9.0)

· ELEMENT 2: Schedule of Events.

· The offeror shall provide a preliminary schedule that is sound and feasible with sufficient detail in accordance with all PS, and all CDRL(s), that will provide insight into the approach and proposed milestones to achieve full execution, project acceptance, and on-going support processes after acceptance (Warranty) and includes:

· A detailed master schedule of events that can be accomplished within the 42 week period of performance as outlined in the PS. (PS 8.0, 10.0, 11.0)

· Schedule of Events shall include all major milestones and reviews (PS 8.0, 10.0, 11.0)

· Preliminary schedules shall include site preparation that addresses and illustrates understanding of requirements and full scope of installation of proposed system (PS 8.0, 10.0, 11.0).

· Site preparation shall identify and mitigate schedule risks (PS 8.0, 10.0, 11.0).

4. Volume II: FACTOR 2 Price Proposal:

The CO has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of initial offers, the CO will review this determination. If, in the CO’s opinion, adequate price competition exists, no additional data will be requested. However, if at any time during this competition the CO determines that adequate price does not exist, offerors may be required to submit data other than certified cost or pricing data to the extent necessary for the CO to determine the fairness and reasonableness of the price.

4.1 General Instructions: The price proposal shall consist of the completed CLIN Table found under paragraph (v) of the combined synopsis/solicitation. For purposes of evaluation, pricing for CLIN 0001 must be filled-in, in order to develop the Total Evaluated Price. Data beyond that required by this instruction shall not be submitted, unless you consider it essential to document or support your price position. All data relating to the proposed price, including all required supporting documentation, must be included in the section of the proposal designated as the Price Volume.

4.2 Pricing Assumptions: Summarize all significant pricing assumptions of the price proposal.

5. VOLUME III – PAST PERFORMANCE

5.1 Quality and Satisfaction Rating for Contracts Completed in the Past Five Years: Provide a detailed narrative of three (3) examples which document the experience of the installation and testing of equipment equivalent to the government’s requirement including customer name and contract number, performed within the past five (5) years. Equivalent equipment would include equipment installed in comparable order, operation and technical requirements.

5.2 Performance Surveys: The government will evaluate the quality and extent of offeror's performance deemed relevant to the requirements of this RFQ. The government will use information submitted by the offeror and any other sources of information available to the Government to assess past performance. Provide a list of no more than three (3), of the most relevant contracts performed for Federal agencies and commercial customers within the last five (5) years. The evaluation of past performance information will take into account past performance information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience, or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is relevant to the instant acquisition. Furnish the following information for each contract listed:

· Company/Division name

· Product/Service

· Contracting Agency/Customer

· Contract Number

· Contract Dollar Value

· Period of Performance

· Verified, up-to-date name, address, FAX & telephone number of the contracting officer

· Comments regarding compliance with contract terms and conditions

· Comments regarding any known performance deemed unacceptable to the customer, or not in accordance with the contract terms and conditions.

· If a teaming arrangement is contemplated, provide complete information as to the arrangement, including any relevant and recent past performance information on previous teaming arrangements with same partner. If this is a first time joint effort, each party to the arrangement must provide a list of past relevant contracts.

5.3 Subcontractor Consent: Past performance information pertaining to a subcontractor cannot be disclosed to the prime offeror without the subcontractor’s consent. Provide with the proposal a letter from all subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement, consenting to the release of their past performance information to the prime contractor.

SECTION M: EVALUATION CRITERIA

1. General Information

1.1. Basis for Award

1.1.1 This acquisition will utilize Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures in accordance with FAR 15.101-2, as supplemented. Technical tradeoffs will not be made and no additional credit will be given for exceeding acceptability. Award will be made to the acceptable offeror with the lowest evaluated price, that is deemed responsible in accordance with the FAR and whose proposal conforms to the solicitation requirements. The solicitation requirements include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required by Section L of this solicitation.

1.1.2 Number of Contracts to be Awarded:

The Government intends to select one contractor for Dry Media Blast Booth systems (DMBB) Requirements. However, the Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, if the SSA determines it is in the Government’s best interest.

1.2. Evaluation Factors and Sub-factor

The following evaluation factors and sub-factor will be used for evaluation. Award will be made to the acceptable Contractor with the lowest evaluated price, which is deemed responsible in accordance with the FAR and whose proposal conforms to the solicitation requirements based upon an assessment of the evaluation factors and sub-factor described below.

· Factor 1: Technical Proposal

· Sub-factor A: Preliminary Concept Design

· Sub-factor B: Program Elements

· Factor 2: Price Proposal

· Factor 3: Past Performance

2. Evaluation Methodology

2.1. Price shall be evaluated on all offers and the proposals will be listed from lowest to highest price based on the total evaluated price. Then technical acceptability will be evaluated starting with the proposal with the lowest total evaluated price until two proposals are determined to be acceptable.

2.1.1. Acceptable – The Contractor has clearly demonstrated through design overview, drawings, diagrams and necessary documentation that it has met the requirements of the proposal.

2.1.2. Unacceptable – The proposal fails to meet specified minimum requirements necessary for contract performance. Proposals with an unacceptable rating are not awardable.

2.2. Volume I: FACTOR 1: Technical Proposal

Technical Approach – The proposal will be evaluated to ensure the Contractor’s preliminary concept design and approach toward accomplishing the requirements of the PS is sound and feasible. Further evaluation will assess whether or not the proposal described, in detail, the Contractor’s technical approach for meeting the requirements in the PS. The proposal identifies which paragraph is being addressed in the PS. If the technical approach utilizes a subcontractor(s), it will be identified as to how the prime contractor will be responsible for performing the primary and vital requirements and be ultimately responsible for all requirements performed by themselves or their subcontractors(s).

The contractor and assigned subcontractor will specifically provide detailed strategies of the plan to accomplish and satisfy the key requirements IAW the PS.

The Government’s technical evaluation team will evaluate the technical proposals against the following sub-factors.

2.2.1 Sub-Factor A: Preliminary Concept Design Elements

The preliminary concept design shall be used to evaluate the design capabilities and maturity of the offerors. Sound engineering principles, practices and tools must be used and demonstrated for each element of the design. This subfactor is acceptable when the offeror provides a preliminary concept design, including engineering drawings, that demonstrates by analysis and explanation the offeror’s engineering capabilities in the following elements:

An acceptable approach provides a level of detail and supporting documentation to clearly demonstrate: (A) that all requirements set forth in each of the specific ELEMENTS listed above have been considered, defined and satisfied; (B) an explicit understanding of all technical requirements; (C) that the Contractor is capable of satisfying requirements; (D) that the Contractor’s approach is realistically achievable; and (E) if the technical approach utilizes subcontractor(s), the prime contractor is responsible for performing all primary and vital requirements.

· ELEMENT 1: Support Structure, Booth Design and Equipment Layout (PS 2.0, 8.0, 11.0) This element is met when the contractor provides a preliminary concept design in accordance with PS that includes a sound engineering design solution showing design decisions and assumptions, design analysis and models that result in a design and installation plan for:

· Exact locations, dimensions, load analysis and exact compatibility with existing dock and enclosure building in accordance with Concept Drawing B in Appendix A of the PS, including any interference with existing structure, utilities, and adjacent equipment (PS 2.0).

· All efforts made to reduce leakage from booth enclosure to surrounding environment including door and joint seals, valves, and ducting. (PS 2.5, 8.0, 11.3)

· ELEMENT 2: Sizing and Design Calculations of Media Recovery systems (PS 3.0) This element is met when the contractor provides a preliminary concept design in accordance with PS that includes a sound engineering design solution showing design decisions and assumptions, design analysis and models that result in a design and installation plan for:

· a media recovery separation system that completely and efficiently removes media from the entire room without blockage of recovery floor sections when the entire booth floor is filled with media (PS 3.0).

· ELEMENT 3: Sizing and Design Calculations of Media Storage and Cleaning systems (PS 4.0) This element is met when the contractor provides a preliminary concept design in accordance with PS that includes a sound engineering design solution showing design decisions and assumptions, design analysis and models that result in a design and installation plan for:

· a storage and cleaning system for media that receives used media from the recovery separation system, stores the media for re-use, and cleans the media to remove fine particles from the media. (PS 4.0).

· a storage and cleaning system for media that includes mesh sizes and screen layouts in the separators (PS 4.2, 4.3 4.4).

· ELEMENT 4: Sizing and Design Calculations of Ventilation System. (PS 5.0, 8.0) This element is met when the contractor provides a preliminary concept design in accordance with PS that includes a sound engineering design solution showing design decisions and assumptions, design analysis and models that result in a design and installation plan for a ventilation system that:

· Is capable of operating at any velocity set point between 100 and 130 feet per minute (fpm) while maintaining required flow patterns to include laminar flow throughout the work zone without dead spots (PS 5.0).

· Includes a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model and simulation showing from start up to laminar flow throughout the work zone in an unloaded and loaded state utilizing the part shown in Appendix A to the PS. The model and simulation shall used the provided 3D CAD Drawing file, Cart With Part SLDASM.. (PS 5.0, 8.1).

· Any additional measures to reduce employee exposure to hazardous levels of heavy metal dust while blasting within the work zone. (PS 5.0, 5.1).

3.4 Sub-factor B: Program Elements

This subfactor is met when the contractor provides explicit evidence by way of official documentation, explanations, discussions and examples showing:

· ELEMENT 1: Design and Engineering Program that includes:

· Engineering experience (PS 8.5):

· Degreed mechanical engineers with computational fluid dynamic design experience (PS 8.5)

· Engineering staff that has CAD and Modeling experience (PS 8.5).

· Engineering management staff that has design project management including conducting multiple preliminary design reviews and configuration change management experience (PS 8.5).

· Professional licensed Engineers for structural capable of producing stamped drawings (PS 2.14)

· Project Management experience (PS 8.0)

· Installing on government facilities – access to base, understanding of base standards (PS 8.6)

· Executing a complex design and installation project schedule on government facilities – applicable work hours, holidays, shift work, etc. (PS 8.6)

· Reading and producing engineering and project documentation including drawings and interpreting applicable regulatory requirements (PS 8.0, 9.0)

· ELEMENT 2: Schedule of Events that include.

· This element is met when the contractor provides a preliminary schedule that is sound and feasible with sufficient detail in accordance with all PS, and all CDRL(s), that will provide insight into the approach and proposed milestones to achieve full execution, project acceptance, and on-going support processes after acceptance (Warranty) and includes:

· A detailed master schedule of events that can be accomplished within the period of performance as outlined in the PS. (PS 8.0, 10.0, 11.0)

· Schedule of Events shall include all major milestones and reviews (PS 8.0, 10.0, 11.0)

· Preliminary schedules shall include site preparation that addresses and illustrates understanding of requirements and full scope of installation of proposed system (PS 8.0, 10.0, 11.0).

· Site preparation shall identify and mitigate schedule risks (PS 8.0, 10.0, 11.0).

2.3 Volume II: FACTOR 2 - Price

2.3.1 The pricing criteria used for evaluation are (1) completeness, (2) price reasonableness

2.3.2 Completeness – The Government will review the pricing submissions for completeness and compliance with Section L of the RFQ. Incomplete price submissions may not be evaluated and the proposal may be eliminated from the competition.

2.3.3 Price Reasonableness – The offeror’s price proposal will be evaluated using one or more of the techniques defined in FAR 15.404-1 (Proposal Analysis Techniques). Based on the level of interest for this requirement, it is anticipated that adequate price competition will satisfy the criteria for price reasonableness.

2.4 Factor Three – Past Performance

2.4.1 Past performance information will be gathered from offeror submissions, Government databases such as the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) and/or through the use of Government and commercial customer interviews and questionnaires. Only recent and relevant past performance information will be considered.

2.4.1.1 Recency is defined as performance less than five years old. The Government will not consider performance on contracts/task orders where performance was concluded more than five years prior to this solicitation’s issue date.

2.4.1.2 Relevancy is defined as work that involves approximately the same types of services described in this RFQ.

2.4.2 Past performance will be rated on an “Acceptable” or “Unacceptable” basis using the following ratings.

Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown. (See note below)

Government has no reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Note: In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “Acceptable.”

3.0 DISCUSSIONS

It is the Government’s intent to award without discussions; therefore, it is imperative that offerors submit their best terms initially. However, if during the evaluation period, it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government to hold discussions, offeror responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs), and the Final Proposal Revisions (FPRs) will be considered in making the source selection decision.

4.0 SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors or subfactors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale.

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, Ms. Jonna L. Hancey AFSC/PZC 801-777-5399, jona.hancey@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)

(xiv) Additional Contract Requirement or Terms and Conditions:

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— “Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)” is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

“Document type” means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

“Local processing office (LPO)” is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system is the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall—

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor must use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract/order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall use the following document type(s).

Combo

(2) Inspection/acceptance location. The Contractor shall select the following inspection/acceptance location(s) in WAWF, as specified by the contracting officer.

Destination

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Ship From Code

Mark For Code

Service Approver (DoDAAC)

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC)

Accept at Other DoDAAC

(4) Payment request and supporting documentation. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes appropriate contract line item and subline item descriptions of the work performed or supplies delivered, unit price/cost per unit, fee (if applicable), and all relevant back-up documentation, as defined in DFARS Appendix F, (e.g. timesheets) in support of each payment request.

(5) WAWF email notifications. The Contractor shall enter the e-mail address identified below in the “Send Additional Email Notifications” field of WAWF once a document is submitted in the system.

Primary WAWF Acceptor: Melissa Brokob 801-777-7092 email meissla.brokob@us.af.mil Alternate WAWF Acceptor: Julie Beausoleil 801-777-2039 email julie.beausoleil@us.af.mil

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity’s WAWF point of contact.

Primary WAWF Acceptor: Melissa Brokob 801-777-7092 email meissla.brokob@us.af.mil Alternate WAWF Acceptor: Julie Beausoleil 801-777-2039 email julie.beausoleil@us.af.mil

(2) For technical WAWF help, contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988.

(End of clause)

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

N/A

(xvi) Proposal Submission Information:

(xvii) All questions or comments must be sent to Tyler Fitz by email at Tyler.Fitz@us.af.mil, NLT 1300 MT, 27 April, 2018. Offers are due by 1300 MT, 20 April, 2018, via electronic mail to Tyler.Fitz@us.af.mil and Shawna.Dudis@us.af.mil.

(xviii) For additional information regarding the solicitation contact Tyler Fitz at Tyler.Fitz@us.af.mil or Shawna.Dudis@us.af.mil.

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.

This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses and/or 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFFARA.HTM http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARA.HTM http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfafmca.htm http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfaffara.htm

Attachments:

· Purchase Specification (PS), Building 507 Dry media Blast Booth System – February 12, 2018

· CDRL’s – A001 through A005 – January 20, 2018

· Documents for informational purposes only

· Enclosure for Dry Media Blast Booths Statement of Work (SOW) – December 05, 2017

· Base Facility Design Standard – May 5, 2016

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