Scissor_Lift_Combo_RFQ.docx

The 375th Contracting Squadron (LGCB2) at Scott AFB, IL is contemplating an award for the purchase of a Rough Terrain Scissor Lift - Brand Name or Equal.

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 FAR Part 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation reference number is FE440742670020; it is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 05-80 effective 2 Mar 2015, and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DPN 20150226 Edition.

(iv) This acquisition is being solicited Full and Open using the Government Point of Entry – FedBizOps webpage Fed Biz OPS under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 333924; Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 750 Employees. The Product Service Code (PSC)/ Federal Supply Code (FSC) for this acquisition will be 3895; Miscellaneous Construction Equipment.

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

**THIS IS A BRAND NAME OR EQUAL PURCHASE**

If quoting an EQUAL, please provide specifications

Dual Fuel 4-Wheel Drive Standard Features Standard Warranty Shipping

GRAND TOTAL

PROVIDE PRICING FOR EACH CLIN WITH YOUR RESPONSE.

(vi) Description of requirements:

**THIS IS A BRAND NAME OR EQUAL PURCHASE**

Rough Terrain Scissor Lift, manufacturer model #JLG4394RT or equal.

Dual Fuel 4-Wheel Drive Standard Features Standard Warranty Shipping

(vii) The Government desires FOB Destination, Scott AFB, Illinois, 62225.

(viii) The provisions 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.

ADDENDA TO 52.212-1:

PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTOR INFORMATION WITH YOUR QUOTE:

1. DUNS Number _________________________________________

2. CAGE Code ___________________________________________

3. Contractor Name _________________________________________

4. Payment Terms (net 30) or Discount _____________________________________

5. Delivery Date: _____________________________________________

6. Business Type (i.e. small, women-owned, etc.)______________________________

7. Point of Contact & Phone Number________________________________________

8. Fax Number _____________________________________

9. Email address___________________________________________________

10. FOB (destination or origin) _______________________________________

11. GSA number, if applicable to this requirement ___________________________

(ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items (OCT 2014), applies to this acquisition.

(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.

(End of Provision)

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

As prescribed in 52.212-3, an offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically at https://www.sam.gov/. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (p) of this provision. A copy of paragraphs (c) through (p) can be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (DEC 2014), applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (DEC 2014), applies to this acquisition.

The Following Clauses are by reference:

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUL 2013).

52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (JUL 2013).

52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (NOV 2014) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractor's Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (AUG 2013).

52.222-3, Convict Labor (2003).

52.222-19, Child Labor---Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (2014).

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999).

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007).

52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers With Disabilities (JUL 2014).

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011).

52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Free Trade Agreements -- Israeli Trade Act (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).

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).

252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011).

252.204-7004, Alt A, System for Award Management (FEB 2014).

252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (NOV 2013).

252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation (DEC 2013).

252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (JUN 2013).

252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (NOV 2014).

252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (JUN 2012).

252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (MAY 2013).

252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006).

252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (JUN 2013).

252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (APR 2014).

5352.223-9000, Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) (NOV 2012).

The Following Clause is full text:

5352.201-9101, Ombudsman (APR 2014).

As prescribed in 5301.9103, insert the following clause:

OMBUDSMAN (APR 2014)

(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 Center/MAJCOM/DRU or AFISRA ombudsmen, Mr. Gregory S. Oneal, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB IL 62225-5022, (618) 229-0184, fax (618) 256-6668, email: gregory.oneal @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)

The Following Provisions are by reference:

52.204-7, System for Award Management (JUL 2013).

52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (NOV 2014).

52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror (NOV 2014) 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Apr 2014).

52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications.

252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (NOV 2011).

252.204-7011, Alternative Line Item Structure (SEP 2011).

The Following Provisions are full text:

(xiii) No additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) are necessary for this acquisition.

(xiv) N/A

(xv) QUOTES ARE DUE TO Scott AFB, IL NO LATER THAN 12:00 P.M. CST ON 23 Mar 2015.

(xvi) Quotes are due to:

By email: david.santimaw.1@us.af.mil

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

PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF QUOTES:

The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.

Interested parties with questions by phone will be directed to ask questions in writing to the email address listed above.

The point of contact for this acquisition is Dave Santimaw: phone 618-256-3139; fax 618-256-2174; e-mail david.santimaw.1@us.af.mil. In the event this individual is not available, contact Mr. Stephen Back: phone 618-256-9268; fax 618-256-2174; e-mail stephen.back.2@us.af.mil.