CombinedSynopisSolicitation_Tantalum_SP800018R0010.pdf

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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with Part 13.5 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and file attachments. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. All contractors must be registered with the System Award Management (SAM) to be considered for award.

2. SP8000-18-R-0010 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). DLA Strategic Materials intends to competitively award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA). A Standard Form (SF) 1449 will be used as the award document for the contract.

3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the:

a) Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-99-1, effective July 16, 2018.

b) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) effective April 13, 2018.

c) Defense Logistics Agency Directive (DLAD) Current to Revision 5 and PROCLTR 2018-09, Revised May 17, 2018

The complete text of any of the clauses, provisions and DLAD notes may be accessed in full at https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar and http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx.

4. This acquisition is Unrestricted. The applicable NAICS code is 212299— All Other Metal Ore Mining, with a standard size standard of 750 employees.

5. The requirement is for the purchase of tantalum pentoxide (Ta2O5). See Attachment E CLIN structure for list of line item numbers.

6. DLA Strategic Materials intends to purchase 10,000 kilograms, contained weight, of Ta2O5 in the base period. With two option periods, in each option period DLA Strategic Materials intends to purchase an additional amount of material of 10,000 kilograms contained.

7. Materials shall be delivered within 18 months of contract award to the Government Storage Depot at:

Defense Logistics Agency Scotia Depot Route 5, Building #12 Scotia, NY 12302-9463

8. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

9. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items, applies; the only evaluation factors are: Technical Acceptability, Past Performance and Price

10. A completed copy of FAR 52.213-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and fill-ins from Attachment F Provisions and Clauses shall be submitted with your proposal if not available through SAM at https://www.sam.gov .

https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx https://www.sam.gov/

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11. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

12. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

13. Payment Terms: Net 30

14. This procurement is not rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).

SOLICITATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation will be available at http://fbo.gov on August 31, 2018. If you intend to submit a proposal, please ensure that you provide all required submittals and complete all applicable fill-in clauses per the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, including signatures where applicable.

2. A telephonic pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 12, 2018, from 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST. Submit your attendance request to christopher.tull@dla.mil to request the call-in information for participation, by September 10, 2018.

3. Please ensure that you review and provide all the required submittals (see below) and complete all applicable fill-in clauses in the Clauses and Provisions, including signatures where applicable.

4. Submit your proposal in two (2) separate parts: technical/past performance and price. Each of the parts shall be divided and complete so that evaluation of each may be accomplished independently.

5. The solicitation closes September 17, 2018, 2:00 pm EST. Submit your proposal to SMContracting@dla.mil with the solicitation number in the subject line (SP8000-18-R-0010:

Proposal.) You are strongly encouraged to confirm receipt of your proposal after submission. If your proposal is submitted via facsimile or US mail, it will not be accepted.

6. Please submit all questions in writing to Christopher.tull@dla.mil Attn: Christopher Tull, by 4:00 P.M. EST September 11, 2018. All responses to the questions will be posted on http://fbo.gov by September 13, 2018.

PRICING STRUCTURE

See attached CLIN structure

SUBMIT WITH THE PROPOSAL:

1. Attachment D—Past Performance Questionnaires (for at least three (3) recent (since 2015 or later and relevant customers)

2. Attachment E—CLIN Structure

3. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the solicited materials http://fbo.gov/ mailto:christopher.tull@dla.mil mailto:SMContracting@dla.mil mailto:Christopher.tull@dla.mil http://fbo.gov/

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4. Submit Proof of Conflict Free Status.

5. Submit Third Party sampling, testing plan and qualifications of the Third party company. (Ref

6.3.1-6.3.3 of the SOW)

6. Delivery Schedule

7. Submit Expected number of lots of material.

8. Submit Example Certificate of Analysis (COA) for past delivery for the solicited material within the last 3 years. (Ref 6.2.1-6.2.1.4 of the SOW)

9. Submit Chemical testing from previous lots showing all components over 5%.

RETAIN FOR INFORMATION:

1. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

2. Attachment A—Statement of Work

3. Attachment B—Evaluation Criteria

4. Attachment C¬ SCOTIA ESOHMS

5. Attachment F—Clauses and Provisions

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contracting Office Address:

Defense Logistics Agency DLA Strategic Materials 8725 John J. Kingman Road Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221

Primary Point of Contact:

Mark Andrews Contract Specialist Phone: 571-767-3665 Email: mark.andrews@dla.mil

Secondary Point of Contact:

Christopher Tull Contracting Officer Phone: 571-767-6954 Email: christopher.tull@dla.mil

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A: Statement of Work

Attachment B: Evaluation Criteria

Attachment C: Scotia Depot ESOHMS Guide

Attachment D: Past Performance Questionnaire

Attachment E: CLIN Structure

Attachment F: Clauses and Provisions mailto:mark.andrews@dla.mil mailto:christopher.tull@dla.mil