SAP_Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation.doc

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

Single Turner Valve Maintenance Trailer, NAS Sigonella Italy

1. Synopsis/Solicitation Information: This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures found at FAR 13, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on both FEDBIZOPPS and NECO (https://www.neco.navy.mil). Any references in the solicitation to offer/offeror shall be deemed to mean quotation/quoter.

2. RFQ Details: The RFQ number is N68171-18-Q-2020. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-95 and DFARS Publication Notice 201 61 222. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html . The NAICS code is 333991 and the Small Business Size Standard is 500. The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business concerns. Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/. Payment will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). The vendor will be responsible for submitting invoice and proof of delivery to address provided in the contract for payment.

The NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Contracting Department requests responses from qualified sources capable of meeting or exceeding the following. The proposed contract action is for a brand name only. The brand name and model number of the product(s) is EH Wachs PN 79-000-25 Single turner valve maintenance trailer Compact LX (Gas). In accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6), the required justification or documentation is attached.

- 750 Ft/lb Extended Reach Valve operator

- Ruggedized Handle Controller - 100 with Global Positioning System (GPS) controller/datalogger

-10 gallon reservoir

-fan cooled heat exchanger, -continuous duty rated for 8 Gallons Per Minute @ 1,800 PSI

-Auxiliary hydraulic hose reel, -Bluetooth tether and storage tray

Manufacturer Warranty as per US regulations.

3. Quote Response Date & Time: Quotes shall be submitted electronically to: neosenys.gottal@eu.navy.mil clearly referencing Request for Quote (RFQ)#: N68171-18-Q-2020 in the subject line. Quotes are due to the above email address on 16 January 2018 at 0700 NAPLES, ITALY Time. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency.

4. Questions Response Date & Time: submit questions by 0800 NAPLES, ITALY Time 15 January 2018, electronically to neosenys.gottal@eu.navy.mil AND dustin.gilroy@eu.navy.mil, clearly referencing Request for Quote (RFQ)#: N68171-18-Q-2020 in the subject line. Other methods of submitting questions are not authorized and will not be acknowledged or addressed.

5. Delivery and Shipping: Delivery is 90 days After Receipt of Contract (ARC). For this FOB Origin procurement, the Government will arrange for transportation and pay all associated transportation costs through the NAVSUP WSS Shipment Processing (SP) office (aka NAVSUP GLS, NAVSUP LOC or NOLSC). NAVSUP WSS will process shipments of materials from within the United States to CONUS (Continental United States)/OCONUS (Outside Continental United States) consignees with delivery terms Free On-Board (FOB) Origin. Upon award, the contractor will be given instructions on how to contact NAVSUP WSS for shipment processing.

This procurement shall be fulfilled as FOB Origin via NAVSUP WSS FACTS. The contractor shall adhere to NAVSUP WSS FACTS –SP Office Instructions (Provided upon award). For this FOB Origin procurement, the Government will arrange for transportation and pay (via command provided Transportation Account Code (TAC)) all associated transportation costs through the NAVSUP WSS FACTS-SP office. NAVSUP WSS will process shipments of materials from within the United States to OCONUS consignees with delivery terms Free On-Board (FOB) Origin. Contractors/vendors shall complete the NAVSUP automated Ready-to-Ship (RTS) web form by accessing the link provided below in Section II. By completing the form online, NAVSUP WSS at Norfolk, VA, will receive an email of the shipment request immediately and will act on it as soon as possible during their normal working hours of 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time Monday through Friday. In response, NAVSUP WSS will provide MANDATORY USE shipping labels to the contractor/vendor. The contractor/vendor will arrange for shipment with the NAVSUP WSS designated carrier IMMEDIATELY upon receipt of the shipping labels. If the NAVSUP WSS-provided shipping labels are not used, the contractor/vendor will experience delays and additional work to reconcile the transportation payment under the NAVSUP WSS tracking number and possible additional costs not covered under the contract or NAVSUP WSS Transportation. If the contractor/vendor turns an ordered vehicle away and a vehicle-furnished-not-used charge is incurred, the contractor/vendor is responsible for payment. If the contractor/vendor detains the vehicle and incurs a detention charge, the contractor/vendor is responsible for payment. International small parcel shipment documents are invalid after five business days. If the vendor incurs any extra costs with the carrier outside of the CBL/GBL, it is the vendors responsibility for payment. Note: NAVSUP WSS does not accept hazardous or explosive shipments.

CONTRACTORS/VENDORS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO ARRANGE FOR TRANSPORTATION OR PAY TRANSPORTATION COSTS FOR SHIPMENT OF FOB ORIGIN PROCUREMENT.

PRESERVATION & PACKAGING

All Preservation, Packaging, Palletization, and Marking requirements for this shipment shall be according to standard commercial practices sufficient to preserve and protect items from physical damage and or mechanical protection throughout distribution and delivery with a reminder these units will be transferred overseas.

6. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors--Commercial Items (July 2013) It is emphasized that this solicitation is issued in accordance with the procedures of FAR Parts 13 and 13.106-2(b)(3), which are intended to streamline source selection and be minimally burdensome for both the Navy and the quoters interested in competing for this requirement. The procedures of FAR Part 15.3 do not apply to this source selection. While not an all-inclusive list, some examples of FAR 15.3 requirements that do not apply are the late is late rule, competitive range determinations, the FAR Part 15.3 rules for discussions, formal evaluations plans, and formal evaluation documentation.

Quote Instructions & Requirements: A quote will be accepted in the English language only. Any quote received in other than the English language will be rejected. All quotes shall include price(s), a point of contact, name and phone number, business size, and payment terms. Quotes over 10 pages in total will not be accepted. Quoters shall include a completed copy of 52.212-3 and it’s ALT I with quotes. All quotes must include the following:

Technical Submission:

At a minimum the Technical Submission, must include product sheet which displays a full description of the products being offered, demonstrate each product quoted meets the Government’s minimum requirements as set forth in this RFQ. This includes, but is not limited to, the manufacturer’s name and part number, detailed specifications of the item, and the standard unit of issue. Quotes that omit any of the technical requirements may be rejected as incomplete or non-responsive.

Price Quote:

The vendor shall submit one price quote. The Quoter shall submit prices for all CLINs. Failure to submit a price for any CLIN or ELIN could result in the quote being considered unacceptable. Price quotes shall be in U.S. Dollars and valid for thirty days from date of quotation.

7. Evaluation—FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (OCT 2014)

The Government will award a Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and technical factors considered. Award determination will be made using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. The Government will make an award to the contractor who provides the lowest evaluated priced quote meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for the non-cost factors.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Technical Acceptability

2. Price

Technical Acceptability:

The Government will evaluate only the submission provided with contractor quotes to determine if the items offered meet the technical specifications. Technical Acceptability will be rated on an “acceptable” or “unacceptable” basis using the ratings in the table below.

Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings:

Price: The Government will evaluate prices provided in the contractor’s quote to determine if the prices are fair and reasonable. The Government may use one or multiple price analysis techniques in FAR 13.106-3.

Note: Each quote should contain the contractor's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that there are no discrepancies presented within the information contained in its quote. Potential vendors are hereby notified that in the event there are discrepancies within information in a quote received by the Government, or in comparison to Government information provided in the solicitation, the Government reserves the right to apply its judgment to resolve such discrepancies during the evaluation of the quotes without conducting discussions.

Contractor Responsibility: To be eligible for award of a contract hereunder, a contractor must be determined by the Contracting Officer to be a responsible prospective contractor in accordance with FAR 9.1.

8. Applicable Clauses - The following FAR and DFARS provision and clauses are applicable to this procurement.

FAR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2016)

52.204-13 SAM Maintenance (Oct 2016) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation (Dec 2014) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jan 2017) [with Addendum] 52.212-3 and its ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Jan 2017) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Jan 2017) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011)52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Jul 2013) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.247-29 F.o.b. Origin (Feb 2006)

DFARS CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating To Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sept 2011) 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sept 2011) 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation Of Former DOD Officials (NOV 2011) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (April 1992)

252.204-7004 Alternate A, System for Award Management (Feb 2014) 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Oct 2016) 252.204-7011 Alternative Line-Item Structure (SEP 2011) 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (Oct 2016) 252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information To Litigation Support Contractors (May 2016) 252.211-7003 Item Identification & Valuation (March 2016)

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (May 2011)

252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (Dec 2016) 252.225-7036 Buy American—Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program (Dec 2017) 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items (June 2013)

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests And Receiving Reports (Jun 2012)

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 (April 2014)

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