Solicitation_Coversheet_EMM.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Coversheet Electrolytic Manganese Metal

SP8000-19-R-0003

SOLICITATION INFORMATION:

1) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of commercial items under FAR 13.5, using FAR Part 12 and 13 procedures as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and file attachments.

2) Solicitation SP8000-19-R-0003 is a Request for Proposals (RFP). DLA Strategic Materials intends to award and administer a single Fixed price (FP) with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) contract; using a Standard Form (SF) 1449 as the award document for the contract.

The Government reserves the right to not award all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN), if it proves to be in the best interest of the Government.

3) All offerors must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM) with the applicable NAICS code 331110 to be considered for award. The web site for registration is https://SAM.gov.

4) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the:

a) Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-101, effective October 26, 2018.

b) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) effective October 31, 2018.

c) Defense Logistics Agency Directive (DLAD) Current to Revision 5 and PROCLTR18-10 through 17, Revised August 10, 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.

5) This acquisition is Set Aside 100% for Small Business. The applicable NAICS code is 331110 – Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,500 employees.

6) The DLA Strategic Materials proposes to issue a contract to obtain 3,000 metric tons (MT) of (Electrolytic Manganese Metal) EMM. See attached Attachment A Statement of Work for additional information and specifications.

7) Period of Performance is one (1) base period of 12 months. The Contractor shall deliver no more than 300 MT in one month to the Government until the Contractor delivers a total 3,000 MT of EMM to the Government within the period of performance.

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

https://sam.gov/

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, applies to this acquisition and shall be submitted with your proposal if not available through SAM at https://www.sam.gov.

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) The clause at FAR 52.216-2 Economic Price Adjustment – Standard Supplies, applies to this acquisition. Adjustments shall be based on cost indexes of material proposed and subject to Contracting Officer approval.

14) Payment Terms: Net 30

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

16) Please take note of the following applicable clauses:

FAR 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data Sheet (Jan 1997) DFARS 252.223-7001 Hazard Warning Labels (Dec 1991) FAR 52.207-4 Economic Purchase Quantity – Supplies (Aug 1987) FAR 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (Jul 2016) FAR 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (Jul 2016) FAR 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) FAR 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under any Federal Law (Feb 2016)

SOLICITATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1) A telephonic pre-proposal conference is scheduled for January 7, 2019, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

EST.

2) Please submit your attendance request to the DLA Strategic Material inbox at

SMContracting@dla.mil with SP8000-19-R-0003: EMM Pre-Proposal Participation Request https://www.sam.gov/ in the Subject line, by January 4, 2019, 2:00 pm EST, to ensure the call-in information is provided for participation.

3) Proposals shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages total, single-sided; shall be double-spaced, and no smaller than Size 12, Times New Roman font.

4) If you intend to submit a proposal, please ensure that you review and provide all the required submittals (see below) and complete all applicable fill-in clauses in Attachment F— Provisions and Clauses, including signatures where applicable.

5) Submit your proposal in three (3) separate parts: technical proposal, past performance and price. Each of the parts shall be divided and complete so that evaluation of each may be accomplished independently. The price proposal shall be submitted using Attachment E – CLIN Structure; please propose unit price for each CLIN.

6) The proposal acceptance period shall be 45 calendar days from the date of solicitation closing.

7) Submit your proposal to SMContracting@dla.mil with solicitation number SP8000-19-R- 0003: Proposal in the Subject by January 25, 2019, 12:00 pm ET. Alternate methods of submission is via facsimile: (571) 767-5484. Offerors are strongly encouraged to confirm receipt of their proposals after submission. Proposals submitted via US mail will not be accepted.

8) In accordance with FAR 15.208(a) Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any revisions, and modifications, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

SUBMIT WITH TECHNICAL PROPOSAL:

• Technical Narrative

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

• Attachment E—CLIN Structure

• Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the solicited material

• Delivery Schedule

• Expected number of lots of material

• Exampled COA for past delivery for the solicited materials

RETAINED FOR INFORMATION:

• Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

• Attachment A—Statement of Work with Addendums

• Attachment B—Evaluation Criteria

• Attachment C - Hammond ESOHMS

• Attachment F—Provisions and Clauses

• Attachment G—DLA Strategic Materials Depot On-site Rules

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:

LaShondra Pelican Contract Specialist Phone: 571-767-0348 Email: lashondra.1.pelican@dla.mil

Secondary Point of Contact:

Noelle Albert Contracting Officer Phone: 571-767-6481 Email: noelle.albert@dla.mil

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A: Statement of Work Attachment B: Evaluation Criteria Attachment C: Hammond Depot ESOHMS Guide Attachment D: Past Performance Questionnaire Attachment E: CLIN Structure Attachment F: Provisions and Clauses Attachment G: DLA Strategic Materials Depot On-site Rules