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SP3300-25-Q-0211

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

1. Issuing Office:

DLA Distribution Acquisition Operations (J7) 430 Mifflin Avenue, Suite 3102A New Cumberland, PA 17070-5008

2. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6 – Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items in conjunction with FAR Subpart 13 Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the RFQ number is SP330025Q0211.

3. This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect under:

The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions are available electronically from the following sites:

FAR - https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/chapter-1 DFARS - https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/ DLAD - https://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Policy-and-Directives/

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is being issued to establish a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order for (10) types/sizes of tires. The Government intends to award one (1) contract as a result of this RFQ and will be issued on a Standard Form (SF) 1449. This acquisition is not a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rated procurement.

4. This RFQ is being solicited as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 326211 and the size standard is 1500 employees. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) for this acquisition is 2610.

5. Delivery Schedule: 30 Days after date of award.

6. DELIVERY INFORMATION

DODAAC

SB3213

DLA DISTRIBUTION RED RIVER

BOSS Rec Office, Bldg 499 10 Street and Avenue K Texarkana, TX 75507-5000

FOB point shall be Destination.

7. PROOF OF DELIVERY: Acceptable Proof of Delivery documents include: Shipping Documentation; Materials Inspection and Receiving Report (DD250), Bill of Lading, Packing List, Tracking/Delivery Confirmation or Invoice. To ensure prompt payment to your company, the Proof of Deliveries must include the following:

· CONTRACT NUMBER or ORIGINAL DOCUMENT NUMBER

· DELIVERY ORDER NUMBER (as applicable)

· CLIN /MATERIAL NUMBER

· SPECIFIC QUANTITY SHIPPED IN REFERENCE TO QUANTITY ORDERED

· PRINTED NAME AND WRITTEN SIGNATURE OF A GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE

8. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): A prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award management (SAM) database by the quotation submission date, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM website at http://www.sam.gov. Contractor shall type company name, address, and CAGE code exactly as it appears in the DoD System for Award Management (SAM) Database.

Company Name:

Company Address:

Telephone:

Cage code:

Point of Contact:

Email:

Manufacturer:

9. INVOICING AND PAYMENT: Invoicing and Payment will be made via Wide Area Work Flow. See DFARS Clause 252.232-7006.

10. MARK CONTRACT NUMBER ON ALL CORRESPONDENCE: Contractor must mark the contract or purchase order number on all paperwork and shipments. The order number must appear on the exterior of the shipment. Failure to follow these instructions will hold up payment to you and could result in the return of merchandise at your expense.

11. REQUIREMENTS FOR PALLETS: Material must be shipped on serviceable, winged pallets in accordance with MD00100452, Revision C, dated 09/2016. Please reference the following link for more information:

https://www.dla.mil/LandandMaritime/Offers/Services/TechnicalSupport/Logistics/Packaging/Palletization.aspx

The complete specification for winged pallets can be found in Part 9 of ANSI MH1. The pallet must be heat treated, certified, and stamped or branded with the appropriate certification markings in accordance with DOD Manual 4140.65-M.

Please reference the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements for information at this link: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/DLAD/TechnicalandQualityMLofRequirements/

Additional information can be found at:

https://www.dla.mil/LandandMaritime/Offers/Services/TechnicalSupport/Logistics/Packaging/WoodPack.aspx

Failure to deliver supplies on pallets with these specifications will result in the Government not accepting the shipment when it arrives at destination. The offeror must quote shipment of supplies in accordance with this requirement.

12. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted by electronic mail to the Acquisition Specialist, via email John Sproul at john.sproul@dla.mil Subject: SP330025Q0211 RFQ Question.

Question(s) must be received by 1:00 PM EST on 9 June 2025. Answers to questions will be posted to the SAM.GOV website via an amendment to the solicitation.

13. The Government is not soliciting for the “same old way” of doing business. The Government encourages proposals that will achieve savings through innovative processes. Furthermore, DLA Distribution personnel are working to eliminate unnecessary requirements and negotiating for a reduction in supplies/material prices. Therefore, your assistance is requested in reducing prices and improving our buying process.

14. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST: The contractor shall be ineligible from participation as a contractor, subcontractor, or consultant in any procurement arising or resulting from any of the services provided to DLA on this contract. This restriction includes providing services to any potential bidders on such procurements. The contractor shall not incorporate its product or services in any Performance Work Statement or specification unless directed to do so in writing by the Contracting Officer.

If the contractor, in the performance of this contract, obtains access to information such as plans, policies, reports, studies, financial data, internal data, or any other non-public information or information by the Privacy Act, the contractor agrees not to release such information without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer. The use of such information for personal gain is prohibited.

In addition, the contractor agrees that to the extent it receives or is given access to proprietary data, or other confidential or privileged technical, business, or financial information under this contract, it shall treat such information in accordance with any restrictions imposed on such information.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

FOB Destination SHIPPING INCLUDED Offerors shall quote Firm Fixed Unit Prices for all items shown on CLINS. All unit prices should be quoted as FOB DESTINATION pricing.

15. INDEPENDENT PRICING:

Offeror is the Manufacturer (MANF) OR Distributor (DIST) of this product:

__________ MANF or _________DIST

If a Distributor, Offeror is quoting a product made by the following manufacturer_________________________________

If a Distributor, Offeror is free to set their own pricing: _______YES or _______NO

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2022) Offerors must complete Representations and Certifications at 52.212-3 in the System for Award Management prior to submission or provide a completed copy with quote submission.

THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services The clause at FAR 52.212-4 and the following addenda are applicable to this acquisition.

FAR 52.212-4 Addenda

THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES ARE INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT:

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Executive Orders –Commercial Items (MAY 2024) The clause at FAR 52.212-5 and the following addenda are applicable to this acquisition.

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (FEB 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):

FAR - https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar DFARS - https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current DLAD - http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/DLAD.aspx (End of Clause)

DLAD Procurement Note L06 Agency Protests (DEC 2016) Interested parties may file an agency level protest with the contracting officer or may request an independent review by the chief of the contracting office (CCO). Independent review by the CCO is an alternative to consideration by the contracting officer and is not available as an appellate review of a contracting officer decision on a protest previously filed with the contracting officer. Absent a clear indication of the intent to file an agency level protest with the CCO for independent review, protests will be presumed to be protests to the contracting officer.

(End of Procurement Note) DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (Dec 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— “Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)” is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

“Document type” means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

“Local processing office (LPO)” is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

“Payment request” and “receiving report” are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall—

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items—

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer. INVOICE (Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer. INVOICE (Contracting Officer: Insert either “Invoice 2in1” or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial item financing, submit a commercial item financing request.

(2) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF “combo” document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

(*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert “See Schedule” or “Not applicable.”) (**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity’s WAWF point of contact. Not Applicable (Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or “Not applicable.”)

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

(End of clause)

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SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT:

FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--Covered telecommunications equipment or services, Critical technology, and Substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. 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. Contractors are not prohibited from providing--

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

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

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that-- 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.

(d) Disclosures. If the Offeror has responded affirmatively to the representation in paragraph (c) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer--

(1) All covered telecommunications equipment and services offered (include brand; model number, such as original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

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

(3) For services, the entity providing the covered telecommunications services (include entity name, unique entity identifier, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if known); and

(4) For equipment, 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).

(End of Provision)

FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984) The Government contemplates award of a single Firm Fixed-Priced (FFP) Purchase Order as a result of this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from

DLA DISTRIBUTION

ACQUISTION OPERATIONS (J7)

ATTN: ERIK SMITH

CONTRACTING OFFICER

430 MIFFLIN AVE, SUITE 3102A

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070-5008.

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of Provision)

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 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):

FAR - https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar DFARS - https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current DLAD - http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/DLAD.aspx (End of Provision)

DLAD 5452.233-9001 Disputes – Agreement to Use Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) (JUN 2020)

(a) The parties agree to negotiate with each other to try to resolve any disputes that may arise. If unassisted negotiations are unsuccessful, the parties will use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques to try to resolve the dispute. Litigation will only be considered as a last resort when ADR is unsuccessful or has been documented by the party rejecting ADR to be inappropriate for resolving the dispute.

(b) Before either party determines ADR inappropriate, that party must discuss the use of ADR with the other party. The documentation rejecting ADR must be signed by an official authorized to bind the contractor (see FAR 52.233-1), or, for the Agency, by the contracting officer, and approved at a level above the contracting officer after consultation with the ADR Specialist and legal counsel. Contractor personnel are also encouraged to include the ADR Specialist in their discussions with the contracting officer before determining ADR to be inappropriate.

(c) If you wish to opt out of this clause, check here [ ]. Alternate wording may be negotiated with the contracting officer.

(End of Provision)

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (SEP 2023) ADDENDA TO FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (SEP 2023)

GENERAL

(a) Excel Schedule of Supplies – Template includes header and footer with blank controlled block to be filled in by quoter.

(b) All other documents marked with appropriate CUI markings as follows:

· Header on all pages: 1st Line of Header: “CUI”

· 1st page only, bottom right corner (above footer):

Controlled by: Quoter’s Name CUI Category: SSEL Distribution/Dissemination Controls: FED ONLY POC: To be completed by Quoter

· Footer (at very bottom) on all pages stating “CUI.”

(c) For Excel Files:

· Include “CUI” in the header/footer to ensure it displays on all pages.

· Include the CUI Designation Indicator Block at the top of the excel spreadsheet, not in the header, so it only appears on the first page.

Controlled by:

CUI Category:

Distribution/Dissemination Controls:

POC:

6. Quotes must include the following items:

(a). TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

1. Technical Capability Quotations may be submitted in contractor format and shall include:

a. Manufacturer Name and Address

b. Manufacturer Part Number

2. The vendor must include descriptive literature, or other documentation to include any certifications from the manufacturer which demonstrates that the quoter’s product meets the requirements of the material descriptions of the required supplies.

(b). PAST PERFORMANCE

The quoter shall provide information on its past performance record. If the quoter has no recent, relevant history in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) application, Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), or other databases, the quoter may submit up to three (3) recent (within three years), relevant (similar in scope, magnitude and complexity as outlined in the PWS) references to be evaluated. The references may be government or commercial contracts/projects and should include a point of contact, contract number, dollar value, and project information. If a quoter has no recent/relevant past performance, they shall provide the following statement in lieu of the information requested: “(Insert quoter name) has determined they possess no recent, relevant past performance in accordance with the RFQ.”

(c). PRICING AND ADMINISTRATIVE

1. The Price Quote shall be submitted for the period of performance in accordance with the Schedule of Supplies/Services CLIN structure of the solicitation. The quoter shall provide the total price for each year and the total price for all periods of performance. Prices shall be rounded to the second decimal place submitted in Schedule of Services/Supplies.

2. Representations and Certifications: Quoter’s are required to include a completed copy of the FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (MAY 2024) with its quote or may indicate completion of the representations and certifications on the internet at http://www.sam.gov. Quoters are required to include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) and FAR provision 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations with their quote submission if not in SAM Representations and Certifications. Failure to include the certifications along with the quotation or to complete the certifications on the internet may result in elimination from consideration for award.

3. Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Telephone number, and E-mail address.

4. Quoter’s SAM Unique Entity ID and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code

5. Solicitation Number

6. Signed acknowledgements of amendments (applicable only if any amendments are issued against this solicitation)

7. If quoter is quoting as a distributor/reseller provide a completed copy of the following statement:

"___________________________________ (Company Name) is an authorized distributor/reseller for_________________________________ (Manufacturer Name) products and is free to set our own prices and discounts."

7. Organization: The quoter shall prepare the quote as set forth in the table below. The titles and contents for each file are defined in this table. Quotes shall be submitted as THREE (3) separate files as follow:

Addenda to FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)

TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

The Government will evaluate the vendors Technical Capability to determine acceptability of the quote in response to this solicitation.

To be considered technically acceptable:

· The Quoter’s supplies must meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified in this solicitation.

PAST PERFORMANCE

To be considered acceptable:

PRICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE

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

END OF SOLICITATION