Men's and Women's Cross Trainer Shoes

 

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 (formal) solicitation will not be issued.  This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation,(RFQ), solicitation number FA7000-11-T-0014, in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13.  This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-47 effective 13 Dec 2010.  The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 316219. The proposed acquisition is unrestricted.  All responsible sources may submit a quote, which if received timely, will be considered by the 10th Contracting Division, USAF Academy (USAFA). 

 

Please read and comply with all requirements for submitting a quote.  Failure to comply with all instructions contained within this combined synopsis/solicitation could result in the quote being ineligible for award.  It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure their quote meets all the requirements identified herein. 

The following provides the salient characteristics that will satisfy the Governments needs:

Description                              Quantity          Unit Price        Extended Price

Men's Cross Trainer Shoes:            1114 pair        $________      $____________

IAW USAFA PD 34TRW/SDCU 251,
Dated 06 Feb 04.  See Attachment
1 for description.

 

REQ.#		STOCK NUMBER		SIZE		QTY
0033		8430L9022137000		7M		10
0034		8430L9022147000		7-1/2M		2
0035		8430L9022157000		8M		20
0036		8430L9022167000		8-1/2M		24
0037		8430L9022177000		9M		100
0038		8430L9022187000		9-1/2M		100
0039		8430L9022197000		10M		120
0040		8430L9022207000		10-1/2M		100
0041		8430L9022217000		11M		180
0042		8430L9022227000		11-1/2M		100
0043		8430L9022237000		12M		150
0044		8430L9022257000		13M		130
0045		8430L9022277000		14M		60
0046		8430L9022297000		15M		10
0047		8430L9022317000		16M		6
0048		8430L9022337000		17M		2
					TOTAL	1114

REQUEST UNIT PACK OF ONE PAIR PER BOX AND EITHER 6 PAIRS/12 PAIRS PER CARTON.

Bar Code Label Requirement: A bar code label containing a 10ABW/LGLC approved stock number, brief description and size must be placed on each box and on each shipping container. An adhesive label of regular commercial quality, reflecting the Cadet Issue Division stock number, size and a brief description, compatible with the Government's UPC Code 39 system, shall be affixed to each box. See Attachment 2 for bar code example.

A sample bar code label shall be submitted for approval within 10 days of receipt of notice of contract award. Submittals shall be made to:

10 LG/LGCB
Attn: Brenda Smith
8110 Industrial Drive, Ste. 200
USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315

Women's Cross Trainer Shoes:           290 pair          $________      $____________

IAW USAFA PD 34TRW/SDCU 251,
Dated 06 Feb 04.  See Attachment
1 for  description.

 

REQ#		STOCK NUMBER		SIZE		QTY
0049		8430L9021937000		6M		2
0050		8430L9021947000		6-1/2M		20
0051		8430L9021957000		7M		40
0052		8430L9021967000		7-1/2M		35
0053		8430L9021977000		8M		45
0054		8430L9021987000		8-1/2M		35
0055		8430L9021997000		9M		36
0056		8430L9022007001		9-1/2W		4
0057		8430L9022017001		10W		30
0058		8430L9022017000		10M		30
0059		8430L9022027000		10-1/2M		6
0060		8430L9022037000		11M		7
					TOTAL	290

 

REQUEST UNIT PACK OF ONE PAIR PER BOX AND EITHER 6 PAIRS/12 PAIRS PER CARTON.

Bar Code Label Requirement: A bar code label containing a 10ABW/LGLC approved stock number, brief description and size must be placed on each box and on each shipping container. An adhesive label of regular commercial quality, reflecting the Cadet Issue Division stock number, size and a brief description, compatible with the Government's UPC Code 39 system, shall be affixed to each box. See Attachment 2 for bar code example.

A sample bar code label shall be submitted for approval within 10 days of receipt of notice of contract award. Submittals shall be made to:

10 LG/LGCB
Attn: Brenda Smith
8110 Industrial Drive, Ste. 200
USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315

 
TOTALPRICE             $____________                                                                                              

  

The following Federal Acquisition (FAR) clauses apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation and offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, addenda applies:  The contractor shall submit their quote on company letterhead to include the following: solicitation number, contact name, address, telephone number of the offeror, unit price, extended price, any discount terms, delivery terms, cage code, DUNS number, tax identification number, size of business, warranty information and acknowledgement of solicitation amendments if required. The vendor shall also submit a sample cross trainer shoe or descriptive literature to the contracting officer for evaluation based on the required salient characteristics stated.  The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

 

Quotes, including a sample cross trainer shoe or descriptive literature, and the Buy American Act Certificate, must be received no later than 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time, January 19, 2011 at the 10CONS/LGCB, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315.  Please submit quotes by e-mail to Brenda Smith at brenda.smith@usafa.af.mil.  In my absence, please contact Diana Myles-South, Contracting Officer, (719) 333-8650 or email to Diana.Myles-South@usafa.af.mil.

 

Addenda to FAR 52.212-1, Proposal Preparation Instructions:

a. Quotes will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis to determine whether the proposed cross trainer shoes meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of cross trainer shoes specified in USAFA PD 34 TRW/SDCU 251, dated 6 Feb. 2004 (see Attachment 1).

            b. Once a quote has been determined to be technically acceptable, then the quote with the lowest evaluated price will be awarded the contract.

c. Prices quoted must be Firm-Fixed Price to include shipping and handling charges based on F.O.B Destination.  Quotes received with FOB: Other than Destination will not be considered. Request unit pack of one pair per box and either 6 pairs/12 pairs per carton.  Delivery is required no later than 25 Mar 2011.

SHIP TO ADDRESS:
Cadet Store Officer - FX7000
Mitchell Hall Annex, Bldg 2351
USAF Academy, CO 80840
719-333-3017 

d. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and its Alternate I must be completed.  Offerors are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to complete all representations and certificationselectronically on lineat: (http://orca.bpn.gov/publicsearch.aspx).  If not completed on-line, 52.212-3 and its Alt I shall be completed in hard copy and submitted with quote. 

e. The provision at DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (See Attachment 3), must be completed, signed and returned with quote.  The certificate can also be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/).  In accordance with FAR 52.212-4(t), Central Contractor Registration (CCR) contractors must be registered with CCR to conduct business with the Department of Defense.  No purchase order can be awarded to any company without this registration. (www.ccr.gov)

 

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items apply to this acquisition

•52.212-2    Evaluation--Commercial Items (Jan 1999)

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 factor shall be used to evaluate offers:

Quotes will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis to determine whether the proposed cross trainer shoes meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of cross trainer shoes specified in USAFA PD 34 TRW/SDCU 251, dated 6 Feb 2004 (see Attachment 1).  Contractors shall include in their quote description literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to information readily available to the Contracting Officer along with a sample cross trainer shoe.  The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in their quote.  Once an offer has been determined to be technically acceptable, then the quote with the lowest evaluated price will be awarded the contract.

 

Paragraphs b and c are not applicable as shown below:

b. Options.  The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement.  The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced.  Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

c. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

 

The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Jun 2010) applies to this acquisition and the following addenda, applies:

 

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation)  (Oct 2010) applies to this acquisition.  Additional FAR clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are: 

 

52.222-3     Convict Labor (Jul 2010)

52.222-19  Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010)

52.222-21  Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999)

52.222-26  Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)

52.222-36  Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010)

52.222-50  Combat Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009)

52.223-18   Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Sep 2010)

52.225-13  Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008)

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)

  

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998):  This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.  The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.

  

DFARS 252.212-7001     Contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders applicable to defense acquisitions of commercial items (Deviation) (Jun 2010) applies to this acquisition.  Additional DFARS clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are:

 

252.203-7000   Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Jan 2009)

252.225-7001   Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Jan 2009)

252.225-7002  Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (Apr 2003)

252.232-7003   Electronic Submission of Payments Request (Mar 2008)

252.232-7010   Advance Payment Pool (Jul 2010)
 (End of clause)

  

5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Jun 2010):

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, Kim Diercks
8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103
USAFA, CO 80840
Telephone number 719-333-2074
FAX 719-333-2379
email: Kim.Diercks@usafa.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)

 

5352.242-9000   Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (Jun 2010):

a. The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation.

b. The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or security police for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, and (refer to USAFA A-01 Contractor Access to USAFA Instruction) to obtain a vehicle pass.

c. During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

d. When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with [insert any additional requirements to comply with AFI 31-101, Volume 1, The Air Force Installation Security Program, and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management,] citing the appropriate paragraphs as applicable.

e. Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.

f. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.
(End of clause)