Combined SS 072522.docx

SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

W91ZLK-22-R-0016

This combined synopsis/solicitation is for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-05 (07 March 2022). The solicitation number for this request for proposal (RFP) is W91ZLK-22-R-0016.

This requirement is under the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing. The Government contemplates award of a single Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) on a firm-fixed price (FFP) basis in accordance with FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The period of performance is a Base Year and Two (2) One (1) Year Options. This procurement will be evaluated as a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) 100% Small Business Set-Aside, for the procurement of the following services.

Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies

Award will be made to the Offeror whose response to the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation represents the best value to the Government. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection process described in FAR 15.101-2.

All questions must be submitted via email to terrijuana.p.veals.civ@army.mil and donna.j.bader2.civ@army.mil by Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. SUBJECT LINE: W91ZLK-22-R-0016 PROPOSAL FROM (INSERT COMPANY NAME). All questions will be answered via an amendment to the solicitation on www.SAM.gov.

Firm Fixed Price (FFP) proposals must be signed, dated, and received by Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. All proposals must be submitted via email to terrijuana.p.veals.civ@army.mil and donna.j.bader2.civ@army.mil. SUBJECT LINE: W91ZLK-22-R-0016 PROPOSAL FROM (INSERT COMPANY NAME).

The contractor, as an independent party and not an agent of the government, shall provide Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies for the U.S. Army Public Health Center (APHC).

SUBMISSION PROCEDURES:

52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items This clause applies in its entirety and there are currently no addenda to the provision.

NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

All proposals from responsible sources will be considered. Offerors who are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award will not be considered. Offerors may register with SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or online at www.sam.gov.

Offerors are cautioned to ensure that their proposals contain all necessary information and are complete in all respects as the Government does not intend to conduct discussions. Therefore, proposals shall represent the best and final offer of the Contractor.

1. Proposals shall be submitted in two (2) separate volumes (i.e., attachments via emails) labeled:

a. Volume I: Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies W91ZLK-22-R-0016 TECHNICAL Proposal

b. Volume II: Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies W91ZLK-22-R-0016 PRICE Proposal

Note: Offerors shall complete: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Nov 2021); 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021); and 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (OCT 2020) on www.sam.gov)

2. Formatting.

a. Single space Text

b. Double Space Paragraphs

c. 12-point minimum font size.

d. Arial or New Times Roman fonts only. Table/illustrations 8-point min and landscape is acceptable.

e. Margins: All Margins 1 inch.

f. Gutter: 0 inches

g. Header and Footer 1.5 inches

h. Page Size: Width 8.5 inches and Height 11 inches (11 X 17 folded pages are acceptable for tables/graphic representations; however, each 11 X 17 page counts as two pages)

i. Page Limitations: Volume I Technical – 5 pages limit and Volume II Price – 5 pages.

NOTE: Pages that exceed the required page limitations will not be evaluated. Additional pages over the maximum allowed will be removed or not read and will not be evaluated by the Government. The Contractor shall not submit the requirement package, provided by the Government (i.e., attachments), as a part of the proposal.

j. Restrictions: All information shall be confined to the appropriate volume. The Offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters and sufficient to define the proposal in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked. The following shall be included in the volumes:

1. Volume I: Detail Technical Proposal shall be evaluated based on the following factors:

a. Factor 1 - Technical Approach: The offeror’s proposal shall adequately describe and present a clear understanding of the requirements specified in the Statement of Work (SOW). To be rated as acceptable, offerors must provide documentation that demonstrates the offeror’s approach for meeting all the requirements specified in the SOW.

b. Factor 2 - Experience: Contractor shall demonstrate the ability to provide Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies as specified in the SOW. To be rated as acceptable, the offeror must provide documentation to demonstrate recent experience providing Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies according to the SOW. Recent experience includes Consolidated Gases and Dry Ice Supplies performed a minimum of three (3) (i.e., previous government contracts).

BASIS FOR AWARD:

The award will be made to one responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be technically acceptable, and lowest priced. To receive consideration for an award, an “Acceptable” rating must be achieved for all the non-cost evaluation factors: Technical Approach and Experience. Price will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.404-1 Proposal analysis techniques. Price will be the determining factor for proposals rated as acceptable for the non-cost factors. Price analysis using one or more methods listed under FAR 15.404-1(b) will be used to ensure that the proposal will result in a fair and reasonable price.

2. Volume II: Detailed Price Proposal to include the following elements:

a Header Page Company Name, DUNS, CAGE, Business Type/Size, ETN# and point of contact information to include: Name, title, email address, and telephone number including extension.

b INCLUDE ALL Information Below: (See Attachment 3 – Price List)

Base Year:

Option Year 1:

Option Year 2:

Provisions/Clauses: See Attachment 1 – Provisions/Clauses Statement of Work: See Attachment 2 – Statement of Work Price List: See Attachment 3 – Price List

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - Provisions/Clauses Attachment 2 – Statement of Work Attachment 3 – Price List