15853 - Vandenberg Crane Replacement Combo.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 Vandenberg SFB Bldg. 9320 Crane Replacement

(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.

Solicitation Number: FA8227-27-Q-1000 This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

This acquisition is a set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

(ii) CLINs

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

The 309 Maintenance Support Group (MXSG) has a requirement for the removal of the existing indoor overhead crane system and the engineering, fabrication, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of a new under running single-girder bridge crane system with two cross-mounted monorail hoists in Building 9320 at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), California. This requirement applies to non-critical lifting operations only. Operator training, daily inspections, and routine crane operations are performed by Government personnel and are outside the scope of the resulting contract.

(iv) Delivery/Period of Performance:

· FOB Destination delivery terms shall apply.

· Delivery: 36 Weeks ARO

· Location: Building 9320 Vandenberg Space Force Base, California

(v) PROVISIONS

The provision FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. An industry day will be hosted on Vandenberg SFB on 28 October 2026 at 1000 PST. An RSVP is required for attendance. Responses are due by 1500 MT on 26 October 2026. RSVP responses are to be sent to hugo.ruano_gutierrez.1@us.af.mil AND lauren.reigenborn@us.af.mil. Offers are due by 1500 MT, 23 NOV 2026, via electronic mail to hugo.ruano_gutierrez.1@us.af.mil AND lauren.reigenborn@us.af.mil.

a. Provide Cage Code & UEI when submitting offer

b. Must be registered and current in SAM

The provision FAR 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:

(1) Price. Evaluation is on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. All offers will be evaluated on their proposed Total Price. The contract will be awarded to the firm with the lowest price, which also fully meets all specifications outlined in the SOW. Only the lowest price proposal will be evaluated for technical acceptability (IAW the Statement of Work). 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 solicitaition. Award will be conducted under the provisions of FAR Part 12, Commercial Items.

(b) 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 agreement 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.

(vi) CLAUSES

The clause FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause.

"(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 OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Ms. Regina E. Marquardt-Chihuahua, 6038 Aspen Ave, Bldg 1289 Upstairs, Hill AFB, UT 84056,Phone: (801) 777-6000, regina.marguardt-chihuahua@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/SMC ombudsman 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) 256-2395, 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."

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(vii) Proposal Submission Information:

All questions or comments must be sent to Hugo Ruano Gutierrez via email at hugo.ruano_gutierrez.1@us.af.mil AND Lauren Reigenborn via email at lauren.reigenborn@us.af.mil , NLT 1500 MT, 06 NOV 2026. Offers are due by 1500 MT, 23 NOV 2026, via electronic mail to hugo.ruano_gutierrez.1@us.af.mil AND lauren.reigenborn@us.af.mil.

Notice to Offerors:

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):

Acquisiton.Gov

Attachments:

· Statement of Work (SOW)

· Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) Deliver and Support Agile War-Winning Capabilities

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