FA9101-25-Q-B048 - Combined Synopsis Solicitation REV 23 JUN.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE TEST CENTER

(AFMC)

28 June 2025

MEMORANDUM FOR NAICS CODE 334290: NONFERROUS METAL

FROM: AFTC/PZIA (Arnold) Attn: Brett Moore 872 DeZonia Dr., Bldg 1088 Holloman AFB, NM 88330

SUBJECT: FA9101-25-Q-B048 – Metals Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA): Combined Synopsis Solicitation

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number for this requirement is FA9101-25-Q-B048.

- Federal Acquisition Circular: 2025-03

- The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial

Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision.

- The applicability of the provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, if used, and the specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision. If this provision is not used, describe the evaluation procedures to be used.

- Vendors to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212- 3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with its offer.

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

- The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition.

- A statement regarding any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_5 the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices – N/A.

The North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) is 331491, with a Small Business Size Standard of 900 employees, PSC: 9511. A firm-fixed price purchase order will be issued.

DESCRIPTION: See Atch 1 METALS BPA Requirements

SET-ASIDE: This acquisition is 100% small business set aside.

BASIS FOR AWARD: The Government will issue Blanket Purchase Agreement[s] resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendors[s] whose quote conforms to the solicitation, purchase description, and will be most advantageous to the Government, technical and other factors considered. The vendor shall submit one (1) electronic copy of its quote. The vendor shall submit a signed copy of the solicitation. Vendor shall fill out the Appendix A Materials List (attachment to this solicitation) and state which metals are able to be provided by the Vendor and ability to deliver each of the metals within 60 days. Vendor’s CAGE code shall be provided with the proposal. The vendor shall describe its capabilities and experience relating to the below Technical Subfactors in a clear manner that excludes inconsistencies (2 pages max).

EVALUATION SEQUENCE AND PROGRESSION:

The Government intends to establish multiple BPAs with those vendors whose quotations provide the best value, considering non-price factors (price will be considered at the order level). Non-price factors include past performance and the vendor’s technical ability to support the Government’s ordering needs under a BPA structure.

The Government will first evaluate all quotes for technical acceptability using the two technical factors (Metal Availability and Delivery). Only quotes determined to be technically acceptable by meeting both technical factors will proceed to a past performance evaluation.

Quotes that fail to demonstrate technical acceptability in either or both technical factors will be deemed technically unacceptable and will not be evaluated further. No past performance evaluation will be conducted for technically unacceptable quotes.

TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY FACTORS

TECHNICAL FACTOR ONE – METAL AVAILABILITY

This Factor will be found acceptable if the vendor is able to demonstrate that they can supply some or all of the metals on the list.

TECHNICAL FACTOR TWO– DELIVERY

This Factor will be found acceptable if the vendor is able to demonstrate that they can deliver some or all of the metals within 60 days.

DETERMINATION OF TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY:

The Government will evaluate all quotes for technical acceptability based solely on the factors above. A quote will be determined technically acceptable only if it meets BOTH Technical Factor One (Metal Availability) AND Technical Factor Two (Delivery). Quotes failing to demonstrate capability in either factor will be deemed technically unacceptable and will not be considered for award. Technical acceptability will be determined based on the vendor's completed Appendix A Materials List and the vendor's capability statement (limited to 2 pages) demonstrating their ability to meet both technical factors.

PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:

For quotes determined to be technically acceptable, the Government will then evaluate past performance as follows:

Relevancy Determination: Pieces of past performance will be first evaluated for relevancy. Past performance relevancy will be evaluated as either relevant or not relevant. Past performance will be considered relevant to the extent that it demonstrates:

• History of providing similar metals or materials as those listed in Appendix A

• History of supporting frequent purchases below the simplified acquisition threshold

•History of supporting purchases with similar delivery timeframes (within 60 days)

Quality Assessment: Only past performance determined to be relevant will then be evaluated for quality. The quality of past performance will be evaluated based on:

• Dependability as demonstrated by on-time delivery performance

• Accuracy of orders and compliance with specifications

• Responsiveness to Government requirements

• Quality of materials provided

Sources of past performance information may include, but are not limited to:

• Information provided in the vendor's capability statement

• Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)

• Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS)

• References from previous customers

• Other government databases

In accordance with FAR 13.303-2(b)(2), the Government will give preference to suppliers whose past performance has shown them to be dependable, who offer quality supplies at consistently lower prices, and who have provided numerous purchases at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.

Vendors without relevant past performance will be rated neither favorably nor unfavorably on this factor.

The Government will utilize the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) and other relevant past performance databases to assess each vendor’s performance history. Vendors are encouraged to provide a Past Performance narrative (up to 1 page) highlighting these elements, along with up to two pieces of additional information (such as customer testimonials, performance recognition, or relevant contract information) if they believe their performance history is not fully reflected in

SPRS.

Blanket Purchase Agreements will be awarded up to five Vendors that are found technically acceptable and deemed to provide the best value to the government, based off of the vendor’s proposed technical acceptability and past performance as discussed above. At the Government’s discretion, the Government reserves the right to select five Vendors or less than five Vendors for the establishment of BPAs. BPA’s will be conducted under the provisions of FAR Part 12, Commercial Items, and FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. All companies or individuals responding must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM)

NOTE: Interchanges are fluid interaction(s) between the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Vendor that may address any aspect of the quote and may or may not be documented in real time.

The Government intends to make an award based on the initial quote submissions without conducting interchanges. Therefore, each quote should contain the Vendors’ best terms.

However, the Government reserves the right to conduct interchanges, during the evaluation, if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Vendor’s responses to interchanges will be considered in making the award selection decision. Interchanges may be conducted with one, some or all vendors as the Government is not required to conduct interchanges with any or all vendors responding to this combined synopsis solicitation.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Quotes shall be e-mailed to:

Brett Moore, Contracting Officer - brett.moore.6@us.af.mil

2. Quotes received after the submission deadline (11 July 2025, 10:00 a.m. MDT) will not be reviewed.

3. Quotes must include:

a. One (1) electronic copy of the complete quote

b. A signed copy of the solicitation

c. Completed Appendix A Materials List indicating which metals the vendor can provide and ability to deliver each within 60 days

d. Vendor's CAGE code (see table 1 below)

e. A capability statement (2 pages maximum) clearly describing:

i. Technical capabilities relating to metal availability

ii. Delivery capabilities demonstrating ability to deliver within 60 days

f. If the Vendor has a history of Past Performance, the Vendor is encouraged to provide a Past Performance narrative (up to 1 page), along with up to two pieces of additional information (such as customer testimonials, performance recognition, or relevant contract information) if they believe their performance history is not fully reflected in SPRS. The Past Performance narrative should include:

• Contract/order numbers

• Customer name and point of contact information

• Contract/order value

• Brief description of materials provided

• Performance period

• Delivery timeframes achieved

4. Submit only written quotes; oral quotes will not be accepted.

MUELLER, RYAN A CIV USAF AFMC AEDC/JA

I’m not sure why were talking about this again. There should be clear section with instructions and a clear section with evaluation criteria. This document is kinda bouncing back and forth without being percise on either one.

5. By submission of a quote, the vendor acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment in accordance with FAR 52.204-7 – System for Award Management.

6. If any of the requested information is not provided, the quote may be deemed non-responsive and not considered for award.

BPA TERMS AND CONDITIONS

- Description of Agreement: Under this BPA, the supplier shall furnish metals and related supplies as described in Atch 1 - METALS BPA Requirements Material List, if and when requested by the Contracting Officer (or authorized representative) during the five years and within a stipulated aggregate amount not to exceed 60 days.

- Extent of Obligation: The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under this BPA. The Government makes no guarantee regarding the number or value of orders that may be placed under this agreement.

- Purchase Limitation: Individual purchases under this BPA shall not exceed the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold (SAT) per order.

- Delivery tickets. All shipments under the agreement shall contain the following minimum information:

(i)Name of supplier.

(ii)BPA number.

(iii)Date of purchase.

(iv)Purchase number.

(v)Itemized list of supplies or services furnished.

(vi)Quantity, unit price, and extension of each item, less applicable discounts (unit prices and extensions need not be shown when incompatible with the use of automated systems, provided that the invoice is itemized to show this information).

(vii)Date of delivery or shipment.

- A summary invoice shall be submitted at least monthly or upon expiration of this BPA, whichever occurs first, for all deliveries made during a billing period, identifying the delivery tickets covered therein, stating their total dollar value, and supported by receipt copies of the delivery tickets.

NOTE: By submitting a quote, vendors acknowledge and accept these BPA terms and conditions in addition to the evaluation process described above.

DELIVERY ADDRESS:

Items associated with CLINs shall be delivered to:

10470 W New Mexico Ave.

Building 1178 Arnold Dr.

Holloman AFB, NM 88330

QUOTE DEADLINE: Receipt of quotes are due 11 July 2025, 10:00 a.m. (MST).

TABLE 1

Vendor Name & Address: POC:

CAGE: Phone:

UEI: Fax:

Tax ID: E-Mail

PAYMENT TERMS:

The Government shall consider your “DISCOUNT TERMS” to be NET 30 unless following block is marked and filled-in completely:

Use the following DISCOUNT TERMS for this quote:

% days; Net 30

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (for Vendor Use):

{Insert Name} DATE {Insert Title}

By submission of a quote, the vendor acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation in accordance with FAR 52.204-7 – System for Award Management. If the vendor does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered vendor. Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering. Vendors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation.

PROVISIONS/CLAUSES:

- For provisions and contract clauses, refer to document titled, Model Contract.pdf.

ATTACHMENTS:

Atch 1 – METALS BPA Requirements

Material List

Model Contract

Vendor’s Information