SACR NPC-L Transition Ramps.pdf

MEMORANDUM FOR: Beta.SAM Vendors

FROM: 763 ESS/PKB

510 POW/MIA Drive Scott AFB, IL 62226-5240

SUBJECT: Simplified Acquisition Quotation Request (SAQR) FA4452-21-R-0012, Negative Pressure Conex-L (NPC-L) Transition Ramps

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. It is the intent of the 763 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (ESS) to award a firm-fixed-priced (FFP) contract to a small or large business vendor who can supply the NPC-L Transition Ramps. Headquarters Air Mobility Command’s (AMC) Directorate of the Surgeon General (SG) requires the construction of 35 aluminum transition ramps to support the NPC-L during aircraft operations. These items will be shipped to Scott AFB, IL and first article of testing will be at Dover AFB, DE. The Government anticipates award to the contractor with the lowest aggregate price that is technically acceptable. This requirement is being solicited in accordance with (IAW) FAR 13, as supplemented.

2. There are three attachments to this SAQR: Attachment 1 Information Sheet, Attachment 2 Provisions and Clauses, and Attachment 3 Statement of Work. A response to this request shall consist of completion of Attachment 1 and applicable specifications (or a submitted quote in contractor format as long as it, at a minimum, depicts unit and extended prices (rounded to the nearest dollar), applicable specifications and delivery periods) and Attachment 2 Provisions and Clauses, specifically provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items.

3. Basis of Award: Award will be made IAW FAR 12 and 13 procedures and the procedures specified in this SAQR, and on the basis of the lowest total aggregate price quote that is technically acceptable. A contract may be awarded to the contractor who is deemed responsible IAW FAR 9.1, as supplemented, whose quote conforms to the SAQR's requirements and is judged to represent the technically acceptable quote with the lowest complete and reasonable price. First, the Government will rank the quotes which conform to the SAQR’s requirements from lowest price to highest price. Next, the Government will evaluate the lowest price offeror for technical acceptability as follows:

Technically acceptable- quote meets all the requirements of the NPC-L Transition Ramps, as outlined in Attachments 1, 2 and 3.

Technically unacceptable- quote does not meet all the requirements of the NPC-L Transition Ramps, as outlined in Attachments 1, 2 and 3.

If the quote with the lowest price is determined technically acceptable, the Government will evaluate the contractor's total aggregate price, for price completeness, reasonableness, and unbalanced pricing, as defined below. If the lowest priced quote is technically acceptable and the price is complete, reasonable, and balanced, then this contractor's quote represents the best value to the Government and award will be made to that contractor. If the lowest priced quote is not technically acceptable, the Government will consider the correction potential and may enter into interchanges with that contractor. If, after interchanges with that contractor, their quote is technically acceptable and remains the lowest priced, the contract will be awarded to that contractor. If the Government deems the quote not easily correctable, or if at any time it becomes other than the lowest priced quote, the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability, followed by an analysis of their price to verify reasonableness and completeness. Interchanges will take place as necessary or deemed appropriate by the Government. This evaluation process will be repeated until reaching a technically acceptable quote, or until all quotes are evaluated. In order to determine price fair and reasonable, the evaluation process may continue until reaching two technically acceptable quotes (to establish adequate price competition). Applicable definitions are outlined below:

Completeness - The quote will be reviewed to determine the extent to which all the price elements have been addressed. The review will determine the adequacy of the contractor's quote in addressing and fulfilling the SAQR requirements.

Reasonableness - For a price to be reasonable, it must represent a price to the Government that a prudent person would pay in the conduct of competitive business. The Government will determine prices fair and reasonable through the use of one or more of the price analysis techniques at FAR 13.106-3(a).

Unbalanced pricing - Contractors are cautioned against submitting an offer that contains unbalanced pricing. Unbalanced pricing may increase performance risk and could result in payment of unreasonably high prices. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly over or understated. The Government shall analyze offers to determine whether they are unbalanced with respect to separately priced line items or sub-line items. An offer that is determined to be unbalanced may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

4. The Government intends to make award based on the initial quote submissions without conducting interchanges. Therefore, each quote should contain the contractor's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to hold interchanges if, during the evaluation, it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

Interchanges are fluid interaction(s) between the Contracting Officer (CO) and the contractors that may address any aspect of the quote and may or may not be documented in real time.

However, the Government reserves the right to conduct interchanges using Interchange Notices (INs). Contractor responses to INs will be considered in making the award selection decision.

Interchanges may be conducted with one, some, or all contractors. The Government is not required to conduct interchanges with any or all contractors responding to this SAQR. This acquisition follows the ordering procedures outlined in FAR 13, and the streamlined procedures for solicitation of commercial items outlined in FAR 12.603, as supplemented. The CO will determine prices fair and reasonable through the use of one or more of the evaluation techniques IAW FAR 13.106-3(a).

5. This SAQR in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the contractor for this requirement. The Government reserves the right not to award a contract in response to this SAQR. Prior to commencement of any activities associated with delivery of this requirement, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the CO with appropriate consideration established.

6. Quotes shall be submitted by email to shelley.person.2@us.af.mil and elizabeth.ruckwardt.1@us.af.mil no later than 12 May 2021 at 12:00 PM Central Time. Any quotes received after the SAQR closing date and time may be considered “late” and may not be considered for award.

ELIZABETH M. RUCKWARDT

Contracting Officer

Attachments:

1. Information Sheet

2. Applicable Provisions and Clauses

3. Statement of Work mailto:shelley.person.2@us.af.mil mailto:elizabeth.ruckwardt.1@us.af.mil