FY25 Advanced Mobility Training RFQ.docx

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)

Purchase Request Reference: F3ST404353A001

Government Representative: Ashley Bebout – Contract Specialist Phone – 618-256-9313 ashley.bebout@us.af.mil

Gerson Diaz Torres – Contracting Officer Phone – 618-256-9290 Gerson.diaz_torres.1@us.af.mil

This acquisition is for FY25 Advanced Mobility Training. This acquisition is procured utilizing NAICS Code 611519, Other Technical and Trade Schools, Small Business Size Standard is $21M and PSC Code U013, Education/Training- Combat.

Currently, funds are available, and the government may cancel this combined synopsis/solicitation at any time if funds become unavailable. Award will be contingent upon the availability of fiscal year 2025 funds.

The government intends to issue an award to a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) under the authority FAR 19.1406, which permits sole source awards under specific conditions. Vendor must be certified as a SDVOSB by the SBA to receive sole course award. ASUSA Professional, LLC is fully certified as a SDVOSB under CFR 128.300, meeting the requirements for eligibility to receive a sole source award.

From this quotation, a single award will be made to ASUSA Professional, LLC. Please provide an offer for the products listed below by 3:00 p.m. CST Wednesday, 19 February 2025 to the Government Representatives identified above. If this date is not possible, please contact the above to discuss a completion date.

0001 – FY25 Advanced Mobility Training for 15 members

GRAND TOTAL:

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Sep 2023) is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text.

In addition to the following addendum, all terms and conditions of FAR 52.212-1 remain in effect. The following is tailored to this acquisition and is hereby added via addendum:

1. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the offer, the offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. The offer must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation.

2. Specific Instructions: The response shall consist of the following:

Cover Letter – The Cover Letter shall include the Offeror’s points of contact with e-mail address and phone number who are authorized to contractually obligate the company, CAGE Code, DUNS Number, small business status/categories, a statement the company understands the requirements specified and will meet the performance standards and requirements therein, and a statement the company does or does not take exception to any of the requirements of this RFQ.

3. Please provide the following information with your offer:

a. Expiration Date of Quote: _______________________________________

b. Proposed Payment Terms or Discount (i.e, Net 30, 1% 10 days): _______________________

c. Performance Begin/Complete: 24 Mar 2025 to 28 Mar 2025.

Capability Statement with Proposal of Training Schedule that complies with the Statement of Work (SOW).

4. All questions regarding the RFQ must be directed to the contract specialist SSgt Ashley Bebout, via e-mail ashley.bebout@us.af.mil with 1Lt Gerson Diaz Torres CC’d @ Gerson.diaz_torres.1@us.af.mil.

5. REAL ID ACT Version 41

Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act enacted the 9/11 Commission's recommendation that the Federal Government "set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver's licenses." Due to circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the national emergency declaration, the Department of Homeland Security, is extending the REAL ID enforcement deadline until 7 May 2025.

The following states/territories are under review, allowing Federal agencies to accept driver's licenses and identification cards from at Federal facilities and nuclear power plants until further notice:

Under Review A. Samoa

REAL ID COMPLIANT

All 50 states are compliant with the REAL ID Act.

Below are acceptable forms of identification for identity proofing for access to Scott AFB if you do not have an Enhanced Driver’s License:

- Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by DMV (or equivalent)

- U.S. passport

- U.S. passport card

- DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)

- U.S. DoD ID, including IDs issued to dependents

- Permanent resident card

- Border crossing card

- State-issued Enhanced Driver’s License

- Federally recognized, tribal-issued photo ID

- HSPD-12 PIV card

- Foreign government-issued passport

- Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and - Northern Affairs Canada card

- Transportation worker identification credential

- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

- Employment Authorization Card (I-766)

- U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential

- Veterans Health Administration (VA) ID

Please contact Pass and Registration at 256-2008 if you have any questions or need additional information.

AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman

OMBUDSMAN (JUL 2023)

(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 0MB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Mrs. Susan Madison, AFICC OL AMC, 510 POW/MIA, Scott AFB, IL 62225- 5022, 618-229-0267, fax 618- 256-5724, email: susan.madison@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/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.

(End of clause)

AFFARS 5352.242-9000

CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS (JUL 2023)

(a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Department of the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation.

(b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or Security Forces for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, and [ insert any additional requirements to comply with local security procedures ] to obtain a vehicle pass.

(c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

(d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with [insert any additional requirements to comply with AFI 31-101 , Integrated Defense, and DODMAN5200.02_AFMAN 16-1405 , Air Force Personnel Security Program ] citing the appropriate paragraphs as applicable.

(e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.

(f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

(End of clause)

Attachment List:

Attachment 1 – Statement of Work Attachment 2 – FAR/DFARS Provisions and Clauses Attachment 3 – Sole Source Justification Attachment 4 – Wage Determination