RFQ Combo Letter_ FA8771-22-Q-0014.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS DIRECTORATE

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE GUNTER ANNEX ALABAMA

13 Apr 2022

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/ SOLICITATION

FROM: AFLCMC/HIK

490 E. Moore Dr.

Maxwell AFB- Gunter Annex AL 36114

SUBJECT: Request for Quote for BESPIN Innovation Center Membership FA8771-22-Q-0014

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. The Government intends to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a 2-year ordering period IAW FAR 13.303 for the requirements specified in this letter and accompanying attachments. The ordering period is projected to be from 4 May 2022 through 3 May 2024.

2. This solicitation FA8771-22-Q-0014 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04, effective 30 Jan 2022. The DFARS provisions and clauses are those in effect to, DPN 20180318, effective 18 Mar 2018. The AFFARS provisions and clauses are those in effect to AFC 2021-0726, effective 27 Oct 2021.

4. This requirement is solicited under a Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this procurement is 813910 with a small business size standard of $8.0M.

5. The rates stated in this BPA shall be fixed rate in U.S. Dollars. Each rate shall be priced as a single rate per membership. The membership rate shall include non-exclusive rights to working space and conference room usage as stated in the SOW.

6. The Government intends to award the contemplated BPA for BESPIN Innovation Center Memberships. This is a collaboration innovation center membership to provide secure, non-exclusive workspaces for BESPIN personnel to allow mobile and web software developers to work together using a paired programming approach to solve problems and support developing an open-source platform.

7. Delivery shall be FOB Destination.

8. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) 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 have been tailored to this procurement and are hereby added via addendum:

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

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/Regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/Far/12.htm#P298_49781

b. Specific instructions for the attached Technical Requirements Package (TRP) for the BESPIN Innovation Center Membership (4 May 2022 – 3 May 2024): Quotes will be evaluated for technical acceptability and price reasonableness.

c. Award will be made from a response to this solicitation that is determined to be reasonably priced and technically acceptable. Technical Acceptability, at a minimum, is defined as meeting all of the criteria in specifications in Attachment 1. Price and technical acceptability will be considered.

9.Price and Technical acceptability will be considered. The quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the SOW. Price Fair and Reasonable will be determined by techniques described in FAR 15.404-1(b). Offeror must be able to provide the membersip described herein (see Attachment 1).

10. The Montgomery Chamber of Commerce shall ensure the provision at FAR 52.212-3 including its Alternate I, Vendors Representations and Certifications--Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021), are updated at www.sam.gov. Failure to obtain SAM registration will result in submissions not being considered for award.

11. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021), is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text.

12. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021), is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text.

13. Additionally, the following clauses apply to this acquisition and are consistent with customary commercial practices:

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

As prescribed in 52.107(a), insert the following provision:

Solicitation Provisions 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):

www.acquisition.gov

FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities (Apr 1984) FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) FAR 52.204-21, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Nov 2021) FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)

FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Fund Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011) DFARS 252.203-7003, Agency Office of the Inspector General (Aug 2019) DFARS 252.204-7011, Alternative Line Item Structure (Sep 2011) DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation (Mar 2022) DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Dec 2018) DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Nov 2014) DFARS 252.225-7020, Trade Agreements Certificate (Nov 2014) DFARS 252.225-7035, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Balance of Payments Program Certificate Alt 1 (Nov 2014) DFARS 252.225-7036, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Balance of Payments Program Alt 1 (Mar 2022) DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Dec 2018) DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Dec 2018) DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) DFARS 252.239-7009, Representation of Use of Cloud Computing (Sep 2015) DFARS 252.239-7010, Cloud Computing Services (Oct 2016) DFARS 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (Dec 2012) DFARS 252.246-7003, Notification of Potential Safety Issues (Jun 2013) AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman (Oct 2019)

14. The Quote is due no later than 28 Apr 2022 at 1400 CST.

15. If you need any additional information, please contact Mr. Jeffrey Jolly at Jeffrey.jolly@us.af.mil or 334-416-4157, Ms. Meghan Prude at meghan.prude@us.af.mil or 334- 416-7280, and Ms. Catrina Y.H. Lewis at catrina.lewis@us.af.mil or 334-416-5125.

16. This RFQ is not an authorization to begin performance and in no way obligates the Government for any cost incurred by your company for this requirement. The Government reserves the right to cancel this RFQ at any time prior to award and is under no obligation to make an award as a result of this RFQ.

Catrina Y.H. Lewis Contracting Officer

2 Attachments:

1. Statement of Work (SOW)

2. Redacted Sole Source Justification mailto:Jeffrey.jolly@us.af.mil