A-Frame Hoists

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is set aside 100% for small business. The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is 333923, Size Standard 500 employees.

Solicitation/Purchase Request number F2K2AE3217A001 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-69, effective 3 Sept 2013.

The Government intends to award five contract line item numbers as follows:

CLIN 0001: Tri-Adjustable Crane

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT C: DISTRIBUTION AUTHORIZED TO U.S GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND THEIR CONTRACTORS; ADMINISTRATIVE OR OPERATIONAL USE

IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOD DIRECTIVE 5230.25, DISTRIBUTION OF SPECIFICATION SHEET WILL BE RESTRICTED TO AUTHORIZED CONTRACTORS (See Attached Instructions for Obtaining Certification)

FOB: DESTINATION
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: DESTINATION
DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 15 days ARO

CLIN 0002: Push Trolley/Hand Chain Hoist

Capacity: 1-1/2 ton (derated from 3 tons)
Lift: 10'0"
Hand chain drop: 8'6"
Headroom: 19"
Flange Width Adjustment: 3.62"-6.26"
Weight: 133 Lbs.

MANUFACTURER: Wallace Cranes
MFG P/N: HHNTP061008S Headroom
QUANTITY: 1 Each
FOB: DESTINATION
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: DESTINATION
DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 15 days ARO

CLIN 0003: Wallace Tri-Adjustable Crane

Capacity: 3 tons
Maximum Height: 15'11"
Maximum Overall Height: 10'7
I-Beam Depth: 8"
Span: 10'0"
Clear Span: 4'9"
Wheel/Caster Diameter: 8" Phenolic with 4-position swivel locks
Construction: Steel
Weight: 999 Lbs.

MANUFACTURER: Wallace Cranes
MFG P/N: S6T15-S10AC
QUANTITY: 1 Each
FOB: DESTINATION
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: DESTINATION
DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 15 days ARO

CLIN 0004: Push Trolley/Hand Chain Hoist

Capacity: 1-1/2 ton (derated from 3 tons)
Lift: 14'
Hand chain drop: 12'6"
Headroom: 19"
Flange Width Adjustment: 3.62"-6.26"
Weight: 148 Lbs.

MANUFACTURER: Wallace Cranes
MFG P/N: HHNTPO61412S
QUANTITY: 1 Each
FOB: DESTINATION
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: DESTINATION
DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 15 days ARO

CLIN 0005: Freight cost

In accordance with the FAR 13.106-1(a)(2) offerors are notified that award will be made on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable. Offeror will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2.

In accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(1), offerors are notified that each may be required to provide documentation supporting the price, cost and/or cost realism supporting the quoted prices. Failure to furnish supporting documentation expressly requested and necessary for the agency to perform price, cost and/or cost realism analysis is grounds to reject the quote.

Offers may be submitted via: mail to AFNWC/PZIA, ATTN: Katherine Dorn, 8500 Gibson Blvd. SE, Bldg 20202, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117; fax to (505) 846-4262 ATTN: Katherine Dorn; or email to katherine.dorn@kirtland.af.mil. Electronic documents shall be submitted in .pdf, .doc, or .xls. Communication containing documents in any other format, including .zip, may be blocked or stripped by the Government's server and may not be received by this office.

The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement:

FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management
FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items (all offerors shall include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal unless electronically filed in System for Award Management)
FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply: 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232-33]
FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations
DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating Compensation of Former DoD Officials
DFARS 252.204-7000, Disclosure of Information
DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product
DFARS 252.204-7011, Alternative Line Item Structure
DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management
DFARS 252.209-7997, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law-DoD Military Construction Appropriations (See Attached)
DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation
DFARS 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium
DFARS 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items
DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions
DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments
DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modification
DFARS 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items
DFARS 252.247-7023, Alt III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea

The following full text provisions and clauses apply to this procurement:

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): http://farsite.hill.af.mil

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): http://farsite.hill.af.mil
AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsmen

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM, AFISRA ombudsmen, or
AFNWC Ombudsmen:

Ms Jeannine Kinder AFNWC/PK E-Mail: jeannine.kinder@kirtland.af.mil
Phone: (505) 846-1924 Fax: (505) 846-0122

Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU, AFISRA level, or AFNWC level may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2397, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.
(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.
(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.