W912L2-18-T-0002_Blade_Pins.v3.pdf

RFQ# W912L2-18-T-0002

(amendment.1)

Non-Destructive Inspections (NDI)

1. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only Combined Synopsis/Solicitation requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This notice and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). All responsible sources may submit a proposal.

2. This announcement constitutes the only Combined Synopsis/Solicitation; quotations are being requested and no further solicitation will be made.

3. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541380 – TESTING LABORATORIES. Offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (SAMS) at http://www.sams.gov prior to award.

4. The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Number is: W912L2-18-T-0002. The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The award will be FIRM FIXED PRICE BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT.

5. Quotes are due via email to the Contracting Specialist:

Justin.m.geisendaffer.mil@mail.mil with W912L2-18-T-0002 in the SUBJECT line by 27 October 2017 @ 1300 MST. NO EXCEPTIONS. Duns Number and Cage code should be submitted with quote submission. Failure to provide all information required in this RFQ may deem your quote non-responsive.

6. Question Submission: Interested offerors may submit any questions concerning the solicitation prior to 23 October 2018 @ 13 MST. Questions must be submitted by email to justin.m.geisendaffer.mil@mail.mil with W912L2-18-T-0002 in the subject line.

Questions not received within the time or format specified will not be considered. No telephonic requests will be entertained. All responses to questions will be posted by way of an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation to the FEDBIZOPS. All questions must be addressed to the Contracting Officer/Specialist only. Any other official may disqualify the offeror from submission of a quote. Questions will be answered on 11 OCT 2017, 16 OCT 2017, and 24 OCT 2017 by means of posting to FEDBIZOPS.

7. Offerors are encouraged to check the Federal Business Opportunity (FEDBIZOPS) website at http://www.fedbizops.gov for any amendments to this combined synopsis/solicitation.

8. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business.

9. The Arizona Army National Guard is requiring: See attached Statement of Work and

Appendices 1 &2.

10. Quotes will be submitted in the following format:

NAME OF VENDOR

POC NAME AT VENDOR

POC EMAIL ADDRESS

POC PHONE NUMBER

DUNS#

CAGE CODE

CLIN 0001 PT Method NDI for Aircraft Slings UOM: Hour-Price per Hour $

CLIN 0002 MT Method NDI for Aircraft Slings UOM: Hour-Price per Hour $

CLIN 0003 RT Method NDI X-RAY Blade Pin UOM: Hour-Price per Hour $

CLIN 0004 Radiographic X-RAY Tail Rotor Blade UOM: Hour-Price per Hour $

CLIN 0005 Blade pin “Second Day Air” UOM: 18lbs. QYT: 8 Total $ _____

CLIN 0006 Tail rotor blade “Second Day Air” UOM: 100lbs. QYT: 4 Total $ _____

*Shipping from Testing Laboratory to Zip Code 85653*

TOTAL PRICE $

*If your company is in the local area and provides pick and delivery or for some other reason will not require “Second Day Air” to meet the stated timelines, a statement containing that information shall be submitted with this quote submission explaining in sufficient detail the reason for not requiring “Second Day Air” pricing. Failure to provide this explanation may deem your quote non-responsive*

11. The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. Effective January 19th, 2017.

The provisions and clauses, which are incorporated herein by reference or full text, apply to this acquisition:

a. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (JAN 2017).

b. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items (OCT 2014). Specifically (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:

The Vendor who’s quote is the Lowest Price and Lowest Price Alone to include shipping with no derogatory past performance.

c. FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2015)

d. FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed For Debarment (Oct 2015)

e. FAR 52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011)

f. FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)

d. FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2016)

e. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JAN 2017). Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision with its offer.

g. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions (JAN 2017).

h. FAR 52. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEVIATION 2013-O0019) (JAN 2017)

I. DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (JUN 2012)

J. DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (MAY 2013)

k. DFARS 252.201-7000 Contracting Officers Representative Dec 1991

Scope of Work NDI is a wide group of analysis techniques used in science and technology industry to evaluate the properties of a material, component or systems without causing damage. NDI will be done on aircraft slings using PT & MT methods. X-Rays inspections will be done for blade pins using the RT method and on a schedule of 250 flight hours, or on the first 125 flight hour inspection after the replacement of a blade pin. Vendor must also be able to perform radiographic X-ray on the tail rotor blade pin using equipment SMART 300HP or equivalent. Results of the testing will be sent via email to the Government representative, who will be identified at time of agreement execution. Vendor must be able to perform rotor blade pin x-ray inspections based on the attached requirements (Appendix 1) and tail rotor blade inspection based on attached (Appendix 2).

Period of Performance

Amount

The amount of this Blanket Purchase Agreement will not exceed $149,999.00 and will last until that amount has been reached or by 31 December 2019, whichever comes first.

Shipping

The Government will ship the articles to be tested to the Vendor and advance notice will be given to the Testing Laboratory by the Government issuing a BPA call with the following information:

a. The item(s) being shipped.

b. The testing required.

c. The name of Common Carrier and tracking numbers.

The Government requires that the X-Ray inspections on the blade pins using the RT method be completed within three (3) days after receiving the blade pins. The Government requires that the X-Ray inspections be done on the tail rotor blade using equipment SMART 300HP or equivalent. The Vendor will be required to send the pins back to the Government (FOB DESTINATION, FREIGHT PREPAID) using a common carrier that can provide “two (2) day” Shipping. A normal shipment consists of eight (8) blade pins is approximately 18 pounds with packaging. Normal shipment of tail rotor blades is (4) each per aircraft at 100LBS.

The Government requires that the MT and PT testing be completed on the aircraft slings within three (3) days after receiving the Aircraft Slings. The Vendor will be required to send the slings back to the Government (FOB DESTINATION, FREIGHT PREPAID) using a common carrier that can provide “Ground” Shipping but no more than five (5) days in total from testing location to Government. A normal shipment will consists of one or more aircraft slings. Due to the different types of slings used, an estimate of the weight cannot be provided at this time.

STATEMENT OF WORK

Non-Destructive Inspections

Introduction/Background Peace Vanguard requires a Non-Destructive Inspections (NDI) to be performed on aircraft slings on an annual basis. The inspection of slings ensures that structural discrepancies in slings are found before sling failure during use. Peace Vanguard also requires an X-ray inspection to be performed on aircraft blade retention pins and tail rotor blades.

This will be a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) starting on date of agreement until 12/31/2019.

The Government does not have a preference for the Common Carrier that the Testing Laboratory uses to ship the tested items back to the Government. The Government requires the Testing Laboratory to use due diligence, and select the lowest priced Common Carrier, when selecting the Common Carrier to return the tested items The Testing Laboratory is responsible for all shipping to return the tested items back to the Government (FOB DESTINATION, FREIGHT PREPAID) and will be reimbursed as a separate line item. The Government will accept the published pricelists of Common Carriers using the ZIP Code of the Testing Laboratory and the Government’s location in Marana, AZ 85653. At the time of Agreement execution, the Testing Laboratory shall submit the name of the Common Carrier that will be used. At any time the Government or Testing Laboratory may change the Common Carrier by mutual agreement.

Place of Performance All work will be done at Testing Laboratory.

Work Requirements Perform inspection testing on aircraft slings that are made of aluminum, stainless steel, wire cable, and steel wire rope. Vendor must perform blade pin X-rays and radiographic rotor blade pin X-ray. Work must be completed in accordance with all NDI/NDT methods and vendor must have ASTM, SNT-TC-1A and be trained and qualified in MT, PT and RT as outlined in NAS 410.

Acceptance Criteria The Government will consider a test accepted once the results are received by the Government.

Other Requirements

Point of Contact: SGT Justin Geisendaffer 602-267-2875 or: justin.m.geisendafer.mil@mail.mil