Fire Extinguisher Service Combined Synopsis-Solicitation.docx

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Requirement Title: Solicitation Number: Solicitation Issue Date:

Fire Extinguisher Testing Services

FA255022Q0024

Tuesday, 26 July 2022

Response Deadline: Purchasing Office:

Tuesday, 9 August 2022 50th Contracting Squadron Schriever SFB, Colorado 80921 no later than 1200 Mountain Standard Time (MST)

Point(s) of Contact: Contract Specialist/ SSgt Kevin Hall/ kevin.hall.30@spaceforce.mil/ 719-567-3454 Contract Officer/ Susan Ulma/ susan.ulma@spaceforce.mil/ 719-567-5266

General Information

1. 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. This solicitation is being issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ).

3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06, Defense Federal Regulation Public Notice 20220623, and Air Force Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-0502.

4. In accordance with FAR 19.502-2 this requirement is a total small business set aside. The North American Industry Size Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this requirement is 541990 with a size standard of $17 million.

Requirement Information

5. The proposed acquisition consists of the following Contract Line Item Numbers:

Note: Services with CY 22 must be completed in that CY before EOY(Fiscal) if applicable

Note: Services with CY 23 must be completed in that CY before EOY(Fiscal) if applicable

Note: Services with CY 24 must be completed in that CY before EOY(Fiscal) if applicable

Note: Services with CY 25 must be completed in that CY before EOY(Fiscal) if applicable

Note: Services with CY 26 must be completed in that CY before EOY(Fiscal) if applicable

6. Description:

This requirement is for fire extinguisher testing services in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

7. Place of Delivery:

F.O.B Destination/Place of Delivery/Performance: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO 80912.

Instructions to Offerors

8. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. As prescribed in FAR 12.301(b)(1), the following addendum is provided for this solicitation and hereby amends any language therein:

a. Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation shall be submitted via email no later than Tuesday, 9 August 2022, 1200 hours MST. In order to be considered for award, quotes shall be submitted to Susan Ulma and SSgt Hall, at the emails listed above.

b. This is a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) requirement. A FFP contract provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor's cost experience in performing the contract. To be eligible for contract award, the vendor shall have an active System for Award Management (SAM) account. Failure to have an active SAM registration may result in the vendor being deemed ineligible for contract award. Vendor shall provide Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) number at time of submitting a quote.

c. Questions shall be submitted by email to the personnel noted above. All questions are due no later than Tuesday, 2 August 2022, 1200 hours MST.

d. Late quotes shall be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212(f) - Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. As prescribed in FAR 12.301(c), the following addendum is provided for this solicitation and hereby amends any language therein:

· Contractor personnel shall IAW NFPA 10 (Current edition) 7.1.2. Personnel, 7.1.2.1. "Shall be certified". In accordance with NFPA 10 - 7.1.2.1.2, certification requires that a person pass a test administered by an organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). For SSFB, the AHJ is the Fire Chief IAW NFPA 10- 7.1.2.1.6. Contractor must submitted documentation to show the ability to obtain certification such as previous certification and/or technical experience.

· Contractor shall provide with their quote a schedule to complete the outlined services.

Evaluation Criteria

9. FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. As prescribed in FAR 12.301(c), the following addendum is provided for this solicitation and hereby amends any language therein:

A. Basis for Contract Award: The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, considering the factors listed in this provision.

1. In accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), the Government will utilize comparative evaluations, and give preliminary consideration to all offers received in response to this solicitation. The Government will identify from all evaluated quotes, readily discernible value indicators that fall within the parameters of price, and technical capability.

2. The Government intends to award a contract to the lowest priced offer than meets the instructions outlined in 52.212-1, and the minimum requirements outlined in this provision, whose price can be determined "fair and reasonable".

3. The Government intends to make an award without conducting exchanges with vendors after the close of the solicitation. Therefore, vendors should provide their best available pricing and to the Government in their initial quote. However, the Government reserves the right to enter into exchanges with all, some, or none of the offers at any time during the evaluation period if deemed in the best interests of the Government to do so.

B. Evaluation Factors: The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

1. Price

2. Technical Acceptability

The evaluation method for this requirement will be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

C. A written notice of award, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful vendor within the time for acceptance outlined in 52.212-1 shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quotes specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are exchanges after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award

The Government will only evaluate prices submitted IAW the provided Price Schedule. During the evaluation process the Contracting Officer will determine a "Total Evaluated Price" (TEP) for each responsive quote. The TEP is determined by totaling the amount of all line items identified in the price schedule CLIN 0001-4004.

7. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer.

8. Contract financing arrangements does not apply.

9. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating, not applicable.

10. Offerors must send quotes through SAM.gov by 1400 Mountain Standard Time (MST), on Wednesday, 3 August 2022.

Clauses and Provisions

FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with alternate I applies to this acquisition; the offeror verifies by submission of their offer that the representation and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation.

FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.

FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition; the following clauses are hereby included by reference:

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 21) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (SEP 2021) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2022) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) with Alt I 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) .

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) 52.223-20 Aerosols (JUN 2016) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (NOV 2021) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2021) with Alt I 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022)

The provisions and clauses listed below have been determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. Full text clauses can be found on the acquisition.gov website. The following provisions and clauses are hereby included by reference unless otherwise indicated:

52.204-7, System for Award Management 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (30 days/60 days) (Full Text) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation.

52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7004, Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors 252.204-7006, Billing Instructions 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation 252.204-7017, Defense252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services Telecommunications Equipment or Services 252.204-7019, Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.

252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation (Full text) 252.223-7006, Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (Filled in upon award) 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman (Filled in upon award) 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installation (Full text) 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (Full text)

Attachments

Attachment 1: Performance Work Statement (PWS) Attachment 2: SCA Wage Determination 2015-5417 Rev 21