Solicitation EOS M290 Accessories.docx

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

» EOS M290 ACCESSORIES «

SOLE SOURCE to PHILLIPS FEDERAL DIVISION

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this announcement. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) Solicitation Number: FA8227-23-Q-EOSM This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-02.

(iv)

(v)

Desc: Cone for 20 l stainless steel container (funnel adapter)

Desc: 20-liter Stainless Steel Container w/ Lid

Desc: Building platform Direct Base S36 (for steel powder)

Desc: HSS recoater blade

Desc: RFS Collection Container Replacement Kit

Desc: Electrical lifting trolley

Desc: Sieve Frame with earthing 249x224mm

Desc: Sleighs

Desc: Brush

Desc: Wet Separator MX360 EX (EOS NA Only)

Desc: Wet separator earthing Titanium version

Desc: IPCM M pro (200,208,240,480V; 60Hz; UL)

(vi) Description of item(s) to be acquired:

The contractor shall provide requested products to the 309th EMXG located at Hill AFB, Utah. Please reference the attached document (Purchase Description) for detailed specifications.

(vii) Dates and Place of Delivery:

Delivery is to be completed within 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO). FOB Destination.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by 1500 MST, 21 April 2023 via electronic mail to Lesta.Simmons@us.af.mil

a. Provide Cage code when submitting Bid

(ix) 52.212-2: Evaluation -- Commercial Items

(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. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(i) price;

(ii) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; must comply with the Purchase Description provided within this solicitation package

(b) Evaluation is on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. All offers will be evaluated on their proposed Total Price. The contract will be awarded to the company with lowest price, which also fully meets all specifications. Only the lowest priced proposal will be evaluated for technical acceptability (to be based on the specifications). The next lowest offer will only be evaluated if the aforementioned offer is not found technically acceptable (and so on). Only one award will be made under this solicitation. Award will be conducted under the provisions of FAR Part 12, Commercial Items, and FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Submit only written offers; oral offers will not be accepted. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM).

(c) 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.

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause.

(xii) FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION 2013-O0019) (Jan 2014)

OTHER FAR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

(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 OMBC A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the Center ombudsmen, Melinda Schmidt; Hill Ombudsman/Competition Advocate; melinda.schmidt@us.af.mil; 801-777-6549; OL_H AFSC/PZC. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU or AFISRA 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) 256-2397, 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)

(xiii) Additional Contract Requirement or Terms and Conditions:

N/A

(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS):

N/A

(xv) Proposal Submission Information:

All questions or comments must be sent to Lesta Simmons by email at Lesta.Simmons@us.af.mil, NLT 1500 MST, 17 April, 2023. Offers are due by 1500 MST, 21 April 2023 via electronic mail to Lesta.Simmons@us.af.mil.

(xvi) For additional information regarding the solicitation contact Lesta Simmons at lesta.simmons@us.af.mil.

Notice to Offerors:

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.

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

Acquisition.gov Attachments:

1. Purchase Description

1. Sole Source Justification