Comforters, Blankets & Sweat Suits

Added: Sep 21, 2017 2:51 pm Modified: Oct 11, 2017 2:13 pmTrack Changes

Amendment 0002 to FA7000-17-R-0052 is issued to extend the closing date from 11 October 2017, 12:00 PM MST to 19 October 2017, 12:00 PM MST.


Amendment 0001 to FA7000-17-R-0052 is issued to changed the time for receipt of the proposals and change the period of performance in CLINs 0001 through 0004 and also the delivery schedule under Delivery Information for CLINs 0001 through 0004.

Added: Sep 21, 2017 2:51 pm

Amendment 0001 to FA7000-17-R-0052 is issued to changed the time for receipt of the proposals and change the period of performance in CLINs 0001 through 0004 and also the delivery schedule under Delivery Information for CLINs 0001 through 0004.

Added: Sep 07, 2017 3:14 pm  

GENERAL INFORMATION

Document Type: Pre-Solicitation
Solicitation Number:  FA7000-17-R-0052
Posted Date:  7 September 2017
Acquisition:  100% Small Business Set Aside
NAICS Code:  314120
FSC Code:  7210

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of the Air Force, United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) - 10th Contracting Squadron, 10 CONS/PKB, 8110 Industrial Drive, USAF Academy, CO, 80840

DESCRIPTION

This is a pre-solicitation notice for a base year plus four option years for the manufacturing of the Cadet Comforters in accordance with (IAW) USAFA Purchase Description (PD) 175, dated 26 April 2017, fleece blankets IAW USAFA PD 183, dated 26 April 2017, sweatshirts and sweatpants IAW USAFA PD 185, dated 3 May 2017.   

 

            Comforters          1,250 each estimated per year       

      Blankets              1,250 each each estimated per year

            Sweatshirts          1,300 each each estimated per year

            Sweatpants           1,300 pairs estimated per year

 

Quantities are estimated.  Required quantities will be provided by issuance of delivery orders.

 

This will be a single award, firm fixed price, Requirements type contract.  The proposed period of performance will include a base year period (1 October 2017 through 30 Sep 18) and four (4) one-year options (1 Oct 2018 - 30 Sep 2019, 1 Oct 2019 - 30 Sep 2020, 1 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2021, and 1 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2022). 

 

The Buy American Act (DFARS 252.225-7001) and Berry Amendment (DFARs 252.225-7012) both apply to this acquisition.  Delivery is FOB destination to USAF Academy CO 80840.  The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 314120 and the small business size standard is 750 employees.  This acquisition is 100% small business set aside. 

 

It is anticipated the solicitation will be issued electronically on or about 11 September 2017 on the Federal Business opportunities (FBO) website at http://www.fbo.gov.  Due date for receipt of proposals will be indicated in the solicitation document when it is released.  Once the solicitation is posted on FedBizOpps, it is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this site frequently for any updates or amendments. 

 

It should be noted that paper copies of documents will not be provided.  Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) or may not be considered for award.  Registration can be accomplished at https://www.sam.gov.  As of 1 January 2005, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requires the use of Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) in Federal solicitations as part of the proposal submission process and this is accomplished at https://www.sam.gov. 

 

 

The following evaluation criteria will be used to evaluate quotes:

•·         Price

•·         Past Performance

 

5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (Jun 2016)

 

(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 USAF Academy Ombudsmen:

 

James Anderson

5226 Cedar Drive
USAFA, CO 80840
Telephone number 719-333-2074
FAX 719-333-9075
email: james.anderson@us.af.mil

Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU 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 (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067.

 

(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.

 

(End of clause)

 

POINT OF CONTACT

Questions and responses should be addressed to the primary contact, Sharon D. Scheetz, Contract Specialist, at 719-333-8927 or sharon.scheetz@us.af.mil, or the alternate point of contact, Diana Myles-South, Contracting Officer, 719-333-8650 or diana.south@us.af.mil.