Duluth Convention Space

Added: Dec 18, 2015 1:08 pm

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) and constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-82. This combined synopsis/solicitation is being issued as a cascading set-aside for Small Business. North American Industrial Classification Standard 561920 applies to this solicitation; business size standard is $11.0 million. The following is needed:

- Convention style area to host 400 people (max) with areas for breakout rooms, vendor displays, and childcare. Desired dates are Mar 5th or Mar 6th, 2016. Dates and hosting size are flexible, and vendor can offer innovative solutions to fulfilling this need. Area must be in proximity to Duluth, MN.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=duluth.mn.ang

Service Contract Act is applicable.

The MN ANG will be procuring this as a ‘Best Value' procurement in accordance with the following evaluation factors:

Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items is amended to read:

‘Evaluation Factors and Sub Factors:
-Price
-Past Performance
-Technical Capability

Sub factors
-Performance indicators and feasibility
-Delivery schedule
-Conformity to desired features

All factors are of equal weight.
All sub factors are of equal weight.'

For any additional features, please price as options. ****Multiple solutions to the requirement should be offered as alternative quotes and will be evaluated as separate offers. Multiple solutions are encouraged.****

Include past performance information: other military, commercial, and civilian companies with whom you have done business.

QUESTIONS: All questions and quotes must be directed to MSgt Christopher Fisher via email at usaf.mn.148-fw.list.fal-msc-contracting . All questions will be answered, if timeframe constraints do not interfere.

QUOTES: ****Quotes may be comparatively evaluated in compliance with FAR 13.106-2 (b) (3).****
Make quotes valid for 30 days if possible. Emailed quotes are preferred. Email attention of MSgt Christopher Fisher at email address: usaf.mn.148-fw.list.fal-msc-contracting . Late quotes may be rejected at the Contracting Officer's discretion.

GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO ISSUE ONE (1) CONTRACT BUT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER PARTIAL QUOTES. Contractor Registration (SAM) prior to award. If not already registered in SAM, go to WWW.SAM.GOV to register prior to submitting quote.

Electronic Documents: All electronic documents must NOT be "secured", "locked", or otherwise inaccessible. Submitter risks rejection if documents prove inhospitable to viewing and evaluation. Utilize standard Microsoft or Adobe formats, and net file size of all documents should be less than 10MB.

Clauses and Provisions:
52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS JAN 2012, 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items FEB 2012, 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation APR 2012, 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003, 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities FEB 1999, 52.222-22 Previous Contracts And Compliance Reports FEB 1999, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity MAR 2007, 52.222-53 Exception from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements FEB 2009, 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FEB 2009, 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts Jul 2012, 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011, 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products DEC 2007, 52.232-18 Availability Of Funds APR 1984, 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration OCT 2003, 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, 52.250-2 SAFETY Act Coverage Not Applicable FEB 2009, 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials JAN 2009, 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights JAN 2009, 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A SEP 2007, 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items JUN 2005, 252.225-7001 Buy American Act And Balance Of Payments Program JAN 2009, 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports MAR 2008, 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006, 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.), 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 2014) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011), 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (SEP 2013), 252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information (AUG 2015), 252.204-7012 (Dev) Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (OCT 2015), 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation (DEC 2013), 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items (JUN 2013), 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (JUN 2012), 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006), 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (APR 2014)