RFQ FA480324QB072 - Aircraft Covers CO Signed.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

20th FIGHTER WING (ACC)

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE SOUTH CAROLINA

Request for Quotation, FA480324QB072

20 CONS / PKA

321 Cullen Street Attn: Joseph Nemedy Shaw AFB, SC 29152-2610

Phone: (803) 895-9893 E-Mail Address: joseph.nemedy.1@us.af.mil

16 May 2024

This is a Request for Quotation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation document will not be issued. The solicitation will be evaluated and awarded per the prescribed procedures of FAR Part 13.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04; DEFENSE FAR SUPPLEMENT (DFARS) Publication Notice (DPN) 20230427, and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 20230508.

This solicitation has been set aside for under the NAICS Code of 336413, with a small business size standard of 1,250 Employees.

Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

Key Information Solicitation Number FA480324QB072 Questions due date 23 May 2024 Quote Due Date 30 May 2024 Set-Aside 100% Small Business

Victory By Valor mailto:joseph.nemedy.1@us.af.mil

The 20th Contracting Squadron of Shaw AFB, SC invites you to submit a quotation on the following items/services.

CLIN Description Quantity Unit of Issue Unit Price Extended

Price

0001 F-16C/D Ejection Seat Cover 30 EA $ $

0002 F-16C/D HUD Cover Block 30/32/50/53

28 EA $ $

0003 F-16C/D Wide Mouth Exhaust Cover 26 EA $ $

0004 F-16C/D Wide Mouth Engine Intake Cover

26 EA $ $

F-16C/D Exhaust Plug

26 EA $ $

0006 F-16C/D Wide Mouth Engine Intake Plug

26 EA $ $

Delivery Information

CLIN Delivery Date 0001-0006 60 Days ARO

Provisions 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial and 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition along with any listed addenda to these provisions.

Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition along with any listed addenda to the clause.

Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition along with any additional clauses cited within this clause.

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (March 2023) – Addendum

Quotes shall include the following:

1. Pricing for all CLIN 0001

2. Product specifications in sufficient detail to ensure compliance with salient characteristics

3. Any discount terms offered

4. Contractor’s name, address, CAGE code, & GSA Schedule (if applicable)

5. Contractor point of contact with email and phone number

6. Completed Reps & Certs

7. Signed copy of Amendments (If Applicable)

Please ensure quotes are valid thru 30 September 2024.

Quotes Submissions: Quotes are due no later than, 30 May 2024, at 10:00AM (EST).

Offerors are responsible for verifying receipt of their proposals to this office before offer due date and time.

Quotes will be emailed to: landon.greenwood.2@us.af.mil and joseph.nemedy.1@us.af.mil

Any formal communication, once the formal solicitation has been issued, shall be submitted in writing (via email) to the POCs below. It is the offerors’ responsibility to confirm receipt of all formal communications.

Contracting Officer: Mr. Jospeh Nemedy, joseph.nemedy.1@us.af.mil Contract Specialist: Mr. Landon Greenwood landon.greenwood.2@us.af.mil

Upon award and satisfactory performance, payment will be through Wide Area Workflow.

(End of provision)

52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (November 2021) – Addendum

(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. Best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Price

2. Technical Acceptability

*Technical Acceptability is achieved when offeror provides proof that the offeror meets the minimum standards of the requested requirement identified in CLIN 0001.

(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (February 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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/ mailto:landon.greenwood.2@us.af.mil mailto:joseph.nemedy.1@us.af.mil mailto:joseph.nemedy.1@us.af.mil mailto:landon.greenwood.2@us.af.mil http://www.acquisition.gov/

(End of provision)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (February 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/

(End of clause)

Solicitation Provisions and Clauses Incorporated by Reference

52.204-7 System for Award Management 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services Representation 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal 52.211-7 Alternatives to Government-Unique Standards 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items 52.219-1 Alternate I, Small Business Program Representations 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information 52.225-18 Place of Manufacture 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or 52.232-1 Payments 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment 52.232-11 Extras 52.232-18 Availability of Funds 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.233-1 Disputes http://www.acquisition.gov/

52.233-3 Protest After Award 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7004 Alternate A, System for Award Management 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests Wide Area Workflow Instructions 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications

Provisions and Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for

Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.

Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) ( https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the

Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

http://www.sam.gov/

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (October 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered telecommunications equipment or services" and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(c) (1) Representation. The Offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End of provision) http://www.sam.gov/

AFFARS 5352.201-9101 -- Ombudsman Clause (Jul 2023)

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 OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, [Insert names, addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers, and e-mail addresses of Center/MAJCOM/FLDCOM/DRU/DAFRCO ombudsman/ombudsmen]. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/FLDCOM/DRU ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Department of 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)

5352.223-9000 Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)(Jul 2023)

ELIMINATION OF USE OF CLASS I OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (ODS) (JUL 2023)

(a) Contractors shall not:

(1) Provide any service or product with any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that requires the use of a Class I ODS in the test, operation, or maintenance of any system, subsystem, item, component, or process; or

(2) Provide any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that establishes a test, operation, or maintenance requirement that can only be met by use of a Class I ODS as part of this contract/order.

[Note: This prohibition does not apply to manufacturing.]

(b) For the purposes of Department of the Air Force policy, the following products that are pure (i.e., they meet the relevant product specification identified in AFI 32-7086) are Class I ODSs:

(1) Halons: 1011, 1202, 1211, 1301, and 2402;

http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a4/publication/afi32-7086/afi32-7086.pdf

(2) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs): CFC-11, CFC-12, CFC-13, CFC-111, CFC-112, CFC-113, CFC-114, CFC-115, CFC-211, CFC-212, CFC-213, CFC-214, CFC-215, CFC-216, and CFC-217, and the blends R-500, R-501, R-502, and R-503; and

(3) Carbon Tetrachloride, Methyl Chloroform, and Methyl Bromide.

[NOTE: Material that uses one or more of these Class I ODSs as minor constituents do not meet the Department of the Air Force definition of a Class I ODS.]

(End of clause)

5352.223-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations (Jul 2023)

(a) In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall:

(1) Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and

(2) Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes.

(b) The contracting officer may, by written order, direct Department of the Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards and/or health/safety standards as may be required in the performance of this contract and any adjustments resulting from such direction will be in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract.

(c) Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the contracting officer, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract.

(End of clause)

5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (Jul 2023)

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)

Attachments

1. Salient Characteristics

JOSEPH A. NEMEDY

Contracting Officer