A21._18-Q-0060_for_Home_Appliances.doc

Department of the Army 411th contracting support brigade, korea rco-daegu unit no. 15682 apo ap 96218

19 June 2018

MEMORANDUM FOR ALL PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS

FROM: 411th CONTRACTING SUPPORT BRIGADE

SUBJECT: Request for Quotation, W90VN9-18-Q-0060, Household Appliances

1. The 411th Contracting Support Brigade intends to establish a Firm Fixed Price contract for various home appliances, South Korea.

2. General Information:

Solicitation Number:

Title:

W90VN9-18-Q-0060

Household Appliances

Estimated Award Date:

Period of Performance:

15 July 2018

NAICS Code:

Point of Contact:

335220 - Major Household Appliance Manufacturing SSgt Dominick Cagle, dominick.a.cagle.mil@mail.mil,

3. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number W90VN9-18-Q-0060, for a commercial supply prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Additionally, the Government will utilize simplified procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.

4. All incorporated provisions and clauses in this solicitation are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-96 effective 06 November 2017, Defense Acquisition Circular 20171228 effective 28 December 2017, and Army Acquisition Circular 2013 Edition-AFARS Revision #26, 12 December 2017.

5. In accordance with FAR 19.000 (b) and because this requirement is to be performed outside the United States and its outlying areas, no set-aside will be used for this acquisition. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this solicitation is 335220 Major Household Appliance Manufacturing. If it is discovered that the U.S. Government is not able to make an award to a business concern within the country of Korea, the U.S. Army reserves the right to make an award to a business concern that is not within the country of Korea. Business concerns not within the country of Korea should be aware of challenges associated with doing business in the Republic of Korea.

6. The contractor shall provide all items in accordance with Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement which contains the description of requirements for the services being provided.

7. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jan 2017) and the addendum, applies to this acquisition.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1(b), Submission of offers - Quotes must contain the following information:

PART I – TECHNICAL

- Offerors shall submit recent (within two years), and relevant prior experience as for the specified items listed.

- Offerors shall include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation. Quotes shall also contain all other documentation specified herein.

- Brand Name or Equal in which an “or equal” item is submitted shall also contain all specifications matching the salient characteristics. If an “or equal” item is submitted without listed specifications the offer will constitute an unacceptable rating and will not be considered for award.

- Delivery shall be specified for each line item to include any possible partial deliveries.

PART II – PRICE

- RFQ number; time specified for receipt of offers; name; address, cage code; tax identification number; telephone number of offeror; and email of offeror.

-Korean business license(s).

- The offeror(s) shall provide a quote/price for this procurement based on the salient characteristics. Additionally, the offeror(s) quoted prices shall include a breakdown for each line item. If the offeror submits a total lump sum without including a breakdown of the total price, then the offeror will receive an unacceptable rating for this factor.

Basis of Award: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer that satisfies all terms and conditions of this solicitation.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1(c), Period for Acceptance of Offers -The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

8. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Oct 2014), and the addendum, applies to this acquisition.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-2(a), Evaluation – Commercial Items (Oct 2014)- 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: The offeror that demonstrates the lowest price technically acceptable for requirements listed, that best conforms with the requirements in the RFQ, price, applicable NAICS code, zero derogatory information in System for Award Management (SAM), and zero negative past performance indicators in Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS).

Quotes that fail to provide conforming descriptions may be grounds for receiving an “Unacceptable” rating.

The Government may award without discussions; however, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in the Government’s best interest.

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, within 60 calendar days or receipt of offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. 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 prior to award.

9. Vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM); the website is https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

10. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Jan 2017), applies to this acquisition.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL

ITEMS

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Inspection for condition, quality count and final acceptance of the supplies delivered under this purchase/delivery order shall be conducted by

Receiving Officer or his authorized representative at the final destination point in Korea.

PAYMENT: All requests for payment, invoice, and payment status will be referred to address in block 18a on SF1449 or block 15 on DD1155. All problems with payment of accounts will be directed to the same office. Telephone inquiries may be made between 8 am and 11 am, Monday through Friday. Payment will be made NET 30 days from date of receipt of invoice in paying office or acceptance of materials/services by the Receiving Officer in Korea, whichever is later.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTING OFFICER (KOREA): Upon receipt and acceptance of supplies/services, the receiving report shall be submitted electronically through Wide Area Work

Flow – Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF) at the web site https://wawf.eb.mil.

a. The COR shall notify the Contracting Officer promptly after date of delivery specified in the contract, of services not rendered or not conforming to the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement. Only under extenuating circumstances should such notification be made later than five (5) days after specified date of delivery.

INVOICE SUBMITTAL: The Contractor shall submit an invoice IAW DFARs 252.232-

7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. The invoice shall be submitted electronically through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) - Receipt and Acceptance at the website https://wawf.eb.mil.

Partial delivery of services are not authorized.

11. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions, Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (DEVIATION 2013-O0019)(Jan 2017), applies to this acquisition; additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are:

52.202-1, Definitions (Nov 2013)

52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77, 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

52.203-7, Anti-Kickback Procedures (May 2014)

52.203-16, Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest (Dec 2011)

52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016)

52.214-7, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids (Nov 1999)

52.222-19, Child Labor – Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016) (E.O. 13126)

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016)

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of FAR 52.222-50, (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011).

52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran – Representation and Certifications (Oct 2015)

52.229-6, Taxes – Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts (Feb 2013)

52.232-18, Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

52.237-3, Continuity of Services (Jan 1991)

52.246-4, Inspection of Services – Fixed Price (Aug 1996)

Additional provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition are:

52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Jul 2013)

52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2015)

52.211-6 (Brand Name or Equal) (Apr 1999)

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991)

52.225-14, Inconsistency between English Version and Translation of Contract (Feb 2000)

52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification (Oct 2015)

52.232-23, Assignment of Claims

52.232-25, Prompt Payment (Jan 2017)

52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.233-1, Disputes (May 2014)

52.233-2, Service of Protest (Sep 2006) (Mr. Anthony C. Dunaway, 411 CSB, APO, AP 96218, Bldg. 1815, Camp Henry, Daegu Korea);

52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996)

52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Oct 2004)

52.237-2- Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation (Apr 1984)

52.243-1, Changes – Fixed Price (Aug 1987)

52.247-34 – F.O.B Destination (Nov 1991)

52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) (https://farsite.hill.af.mil) 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) (https://farsite.hill.af.mil);

52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991)

252.201-7000, Contracting Officer’s Representative (Dec 2001)

252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013)

252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

252.203-7999 (DEV), Prohibition on Contracting with Entities

252.203-7998, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that require certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements-Representation (Dev 2015-O0010)

252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992)

252.204-7004, Alt A, System for Award Management Alternate A; (Feb 2014)

252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information

252.209-7004, Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism (Oct 2015)

252.215-7007, Notice of Intent to Resolicit (Jun 2012) 252.222-7002, Compliance with Local Labor Laws (Overseas) (Jun 1997)

252.223-7006, Prohibition of Storage, Treatment and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials

252.225-7039, Defense Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside of the United States

252.225-7041, Correspondence in English; (Jun 1997)

252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform (Apr 2003)

252.225-7043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors Outside the United States (Jun 2015)

252.225-7048, Export Controlled Items

252.229-7000, Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties (Jun 1997)

252.229-7001, Tax Relief (Sep 2014)

252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jun 2012)

252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (May 2013)

252.232-7008, Assignment of Claims (Overseas) (Jun 1997)

252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006)

252.233-7001, Choice of Law (Overseas) (Jun 1997)

252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel

252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991)

252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Jun 2013)

252.246-7003, Notification of Potential Safety Issues (Jun 2013)

252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation

5152.204-4032, Representations and Certifications

5152.204-4012, Tax Exemption, Customs, Republic of Korea

5152.229-4013, Tax Exemption, Special Excise Tax

5152.229-4014, Tax Exemption, Value Added Tax

5152.229-4015, Tax Exemption, POL Products

5152.233-4703, AMC Protest

5152.242-4004, Alerts, Exercises, Other Special Operations

5152.242-4016, Vehicles, Contractor

5152.242-4038, Reporting Manpower Equivalent Data

12. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition.

13. Offerors shall provide questions no later than 1300 local time to Daegu, Korea 26 June 2018, and quotes are due for submission no later than 1300 local time to Daegu, Korea, 03 July 2018, to the 411th Contracting Support Brigade via email listed below.

SSgt Dominick Cagle

Contract Specialist

Phone (053) 470-8781

DSN 315-768-8781

Email: dominick.a.cagle.mil@mail.mil

Mr. Anthony Dunaway Contracting Officer

Phone (053) 470-7820

DSN 315-768-7820

Email: anthony.c.dunaway.civ@mail.mil

Attachments:

1. Attachment 1, Salient Characteristics

04 Pages

2. Attachment 2, Item List

01 Page