RFQ_Kubota_RTV.docx

The 375th Contracting Squadron at Scott AFB, IL is contemplating an award for a Kubota Utility Vehicle RTV 1100 or equal for Scott AFB, IL.

This is a commercial purchase using FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures. The following information, as required per FAR 12.603(c)(2) applies:

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

(ii) The solicitation reference number is FE440722630007, it is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-67 effective 21 June 2013, and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DPN 20130617 Edition.

(iv) This acquisition is 100% Small Business Set Aside under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 336112. The small business size standard is 1,000 Employees.

(v) Contract Line Item Number(s) (CLINS)

MFG Kubota P/N RTV1100CWX-H or equal

MFG Kubota P/N V4232 or equal

MFG Kubota P/N V4359 or equal

MFG Kubota P/N V4218A or equal

MFG Kubota P/N V4284 or equal

MFG Kubota P/N V4257 or equal

MFG Kubota P/N V4208A or equal

MFG Kubota P/N V4285AS or equal

TOTAL AMOUNT OF ITEM 0001 $_________________

TOTAL AMOUNT OF ITEM 0002 $_________________

TOTAL AMOUNT OF ITEM 0003 $_________________

TOTAL AMOUNT OF ITEM 0004 $_________________

TOTAL AMOUNT OF ITEM 0005 $_________________

TOTAL AMOUNT OF ITEM 0006 $_________________

TOTAL AMOUNT OF ITEM 0007 $_________________

TOTAL AMOUNT OF ITEM 0008 $_________________

TOTAL AMOUNT OF ITEM 0009 $_________________

TOTAL FOR ALL ITEM NOS. COMBINED: 0001-0009 $_________________

PROVIDE UNIT PRICING AND EXTENDED AMOUNT ON EACH OF THE ITEM NUMBERS AND THE TOTAL OF ALL LINE ITEMS IN THE LINE PROVIDED.

(vi) Description of requirements:

The contractor shall purchase and deliver five (5) Kubota Utility Vehicles RTV 1100 or equal products to Scott AFB, IL. If the utility vehicle is an “or equal” provide a description and specifications of the “or equal” product.

(vii) The Government desires FOB Destination to the following address:

375 LRS/LGLO

102 South Adam St., Bldg 4001 Scott AFB, IL

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Provisions and clauses can be viewed through Internet access at the Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1:

PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTOR INFORMATION WITH YOUR QUOTE:

1. DUNS Number _________________________________________________________

2. TIN Number ___________________________________________________________

3. CAGE Code ___________________________________________________________

4. Contractor Name _______________________________________________________

5. Payment Terms/Discount (i.e. Net 15, Net 30, etc.) _____________________________

6. Delivery (i.e. 15 days, 4 weeks, etc.) ________________________________________

7. Business Size (i.e. small business, women-owned, etc.) __________________________

8. POC/Phone Number ______________________________________________________

9. Fax Number ___________________________________________________________

10. Email Address _________________________________________________________

11. FOB (Destination/Origin) _________________________________________________

12. GSA schedule, if applicable to this requirement________________________________

(ix) Evaluation of quotes will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Part 13.106. The evaluation criteria are: LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE.

(x) Offerors must include with their proposal a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items, and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certification—Commercial Items, with their quote, unless this information has been submitted electronically as part of its annual representations and certificates at https://orca.bpn.gov.

As prescribed in FAR 52.212-3 – Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, an offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision. A copy of paragraphs (c) through (o) can be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Jun 2013) applies.

(xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Jan 2013) applies.

The following additional FAR clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside FAR 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to ban Text Messaging while Driving FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration

The following provisions and clauses also apply and in accordance with FAR 52.252-1 and FAR 52.252-2, are incorporated by reference:

FAR 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports FAR 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-To-Know FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act – Balance of Payments Program Certificate DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provision Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil

FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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

AFFARS 5352.201-9101, OMBUDSMAN (Apr 2010) 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 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, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, Mr. Gregory S. Oneal, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022, (618) 229-0267, fax (618) 256-6668, email: gregory.oneal@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned 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 (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067.

(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.

In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004, Alternate A, System for Award Management, prior to receiving any contract award, contractors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM). If not already registered, you should immediately register with SAM via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov/. Confirmation of SAM registration must be obtained before award can be made.

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, Department of Defense (DoD) Appropriations Act of 2001, Section 1008 Electronic Submission and Processing of Claims for Contract Payments, requires that any claim for payment under a DoD contract shall be submitted in electronic form. Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) is the DoD system for implementing this statutory requirement. Use of the system is at NO COST to the contractor and training is available at https://wawf.eb.mil/.

(xiii) This acquisition requires no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.

(xiv) N/A

(xv) QUOTES ARE DUE TO Scott AFB, IL NO LATER THAN 12:00 P.M. CST (Noon) on 15 July 13.

(xvi) Quotes are due to:

201 E Winters St, Bldg 50 Scott AFB IL 62225-5015

By email: kenneth.schleckser@us.af.mil

PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF QUOTES:

The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 125 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.

The point of contact for this acquisition is SrA Kenneth Schleckser: phone 618-256-9262; fax 618-256-2174; e-mail kenneth.schleckser@us.af.mil. In the event this individual is not available, contact Ms. Marcia Wuebbels: phone 618-256-9308; fax 618-256-2174; e-mail marcia.wuebbels@us.af.mil.