Recruiting and Retention Marketing Items

UTAH NATIONAL GUARD (UTNG)

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR RECRUITING AND RETENTION MARKETING ITEMS Solicitation# W911YP-20-R-0017

Synopsis:

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 constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). This acquisition is utilizing NAICS 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing with the small business size standard being 500 employees. This acquisition currently has no Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings.

 

1. Requirement.

a. The Utah National Guard has a requirement to procure Recruiting and Retention marketing items to be delivered to the USPFO warehouse located at 12953 S Minuteman Drive Draper, Utah 84020. Details on the requirement are to follow.

b. Request for Quotation (RFQ) for brand name or equivalent items pursuant to FAR Part 11.104 and contractors are encouraged to quote items that meet or exceed the specifications of the items listed. Interested offerors are required to submit a price quotation, and technical specifications on items proposed that conform to the technical specifications provided below. Offeror is to include all freight costs if applicable and to specify the delivery schedule on the quotation to include lead times.

 c. Evaluation - This RFP is subject to availability of funds per FAR 52.232-18. Award will be made on an all or none basis using lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria for items conforming to the minimum requirements and specifications of the item listed. Offers that exceed funds availability or do not meet minimum item requirements and specifications of the items listed will not be considered for award. All items quoted require accompanying Recruiting and Retention logo and call to action to be printed or engraved on the product in order to be found technically acceptable. The offer must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.

d. Set Aside - Award will be made on the basis of full and open competition considering all offers submitted by responsible business concerns.

Marketing Supplies Requirements:

a.    Items and Specifications.

Item 0001:

QTY: 250 EA

Gator Combo Axe II

Brand: Gerber

Product Number: 22-41420

Salient characteristics / specifications:

Forged stainless steel head

Axe Head 2.5 to 3.5 inches

Textured Grip Handle

Glass-filled nylon handle

Includes Coarse Saw Blade 6-7 inches long

Coarse blade handsaw housed in the handle magnetically

Length: 15-16” total length

Weight 28-29 ounces

Color: Black

Must include accompanying UTNG Recruiting and Retention Logo and call to action engraved or etched on steel head. (See attached Combined Synopsis Solicitation)

Item 0002:

QTY: 250 EA

Hydro Kit

Brand: Infuze

Salient characteristics / specifications:

Includes:

Hydro H1 or M1 X 1

Tubing X 2

Mouthpiece X 1

Backflow Preventer X 1

Elixir Cartridge X 1

Additional features:

Color: Brown

Dimensions: 11.8125 X 2.5625 X 2.125 inches

Works with any hydration pack

Works with any liquid enhancer

Attaches to any backpack

Adjustable dial for flavor intensity

Pre-filled flavor cartridges

Refillable flavor cartridges

Must include accompanying full color UTNG Recruiting and Retention Logo and call to action printed on product.  (See attached Combined Synopsis Solicitation)

Item 0003:

QTY: 600 EA

RTIC 16 Ounce Coffee Cup

Item Number: MBPHF-NDDQY

Salient characteristics / specifications:

16 Oz

Integrated Handle

Kitchen Grade Stainless Steel

Double-wall vacuum-insulated

Screw on, flip-top closure resists spills

Product must include accompanying UTNG Recruiting and Retention Logo and call to action engraved, etched or color printed on the Coffee Mug.  (See attached Combined Synopsis Solicitation)

Item 0004: Set-up Fee(If Applicable) Contractor must send sample of each product to Recruiting and Retention personnel for approval prior to full production run. Approved sample to be included in total quantity of deliverables in production run.

Item 0005: Freight (If Applicable)

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All Quotations are due by 3PM MST on 13 APR 2020. Close of questions will be 3PM MST on 06 APR 2020. If there are any questions regarding this solicitation please email to john.b.merlette.civ@mail.mil. Please submit quotation by email only.

The Government anticipates making award without discussions when funding becomes available. Therefore, offers should submit their best and final offer to include alternate proposals.  The Government reserves the right to make an award solely on initial proposals received when funding becomes available. Offers bear the burden of ensuring that proposals (and any authorized amendments and samples) reach the designated office on time and should allow a reasonable time for facsimile and e-mail transmissions to be completed. All pages of the proposal must reach the office before the deadline specified in this solicitation. The vendor bears the risk of non-receipt of electronically transmitted proposals and should confirm receipt.

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) provisions and clauses are applicable to this solicitation:

52.204-10 – Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards.

52.204-16 --Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting.

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance.

52.211-6 -- Brand Name or Equal

52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. 

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items.

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items.

52.232-18 -- Availability of Funds.

52.232-39 – Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations.

52.232-40 – Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

52.243-1 -- Changes -- Fixed-Price.

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

52.252-6 -- Authorized Deviations in Clauses.

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

252.203-7005  Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.  

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation.

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium.

252.225-7031 Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel.

252.225-7035 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments

Program Certificate.

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions.

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments.

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items.