REGION 1 AERIAL FIRE DEPOT, Drogue Parachute

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number AG-03R6-S-16-0070 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89. The clauses and provisions referenced in this solicitation can be found in full text format at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm.

This is a total small business set-aside and the small business size standard is 500 Employees. The North American Industry Classification Code is 314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills.

DESCRIPTION: A quotation is requested to provide Drogue Parachutes for Region 1 Forest Service, Aerial Fire Depot on an Indefinite-Quantity Indefinite-Delivery (IDIQ) contract. Drogue Parachutes must meet the requirements listed on attached drawings.

The awarded contract will be a firm fixed price IDIQ contract, with a base year with performance between September 1, 2016, through August 31, 2017 and four additional option years.

See Attached Solicitation Package and Drawings.

EVALUATION FACTORS: Award will be made to the quoter whose quote, as determined by the Contracting Officer, provides the best value to the Government based on the following factors:

1.Past Performance.
a.Past Performance manufacturing drogue parachutes for the demands of Military and/or Government operations.
b.Demonstrated ability to meet delivery schedules.
2.Technical Capabilities
a.Ability to manufacture drogue parachute that pass end article inspections and meet the requirements of US Forest Service Smokejumpers.
3.Price

-52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision.
-52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, addenda are included in attachment
-52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items

Quotes are due no later than Monday, August 22, 2016 at 1600 PST. Quotes can be submitted by email to Estyn Kevitt at ekevitt@fs.fed.us

Please see attached documents for additional contract terms and conditions.

Submit the following with your quote:
•Schedule of Items
•Vendor Specifications for Drogue Parachute
•Vendor Capability Statement: This statement should describe past performance and technical capabilities as noted in the evaluation criteria.