Runway Friction Tester, Amendment 01

**Updated 8/6/20 to include revised statement of need and responses to questions**

THIS COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION IS SET ASIDE 100% FOR SMALL BUSINESS. This 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W50S6V20Q0017 is being issued as a REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-07 effective 2 July 2020. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334519 and the corresponding small business size standard is 500 employees.  The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price contract for a runway friction tester for Colorado Air National Guard at Buckley AFB, CO as set forth in the attached Statement of Need. Please reference solicitation # W50S6V20Q0017 on all correspondence. The Government will utilize simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.

Due Dates:

Questions due by: 30 July 2020 @ 2:00 P.M. MST

              -Shall be submitted, in writing via email, to the points of contact listed below

              -Responses to questions will be provided in the form of an update to the solicitation on Contract

Opportunities

Quotes due by: 13 August 2020 @ 2:00 P.M. MST

-Pricing shall be valid through 30 September 2020

-Quotes shall be submitted electronically to the points of contact listed below

Notice to Offerors:

The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(g) which is incorporated by reference, the Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Please review FAR 52.212-1 in its entirety.

POINTS OF CONTACT:

Primary – SSgt Erydin Bacon – erydin.bacon@us.af.mil

Alternate - MSgt Lucas Martineau – lucas.martineau.4@us.af.mil

Alternate - 2d Lt Jacob Geroux – jacob.geroux.1@us.af.mil

Alternate – MSgt Christopher Stephenson – christopher.stephenson.6@us.af.mil

Alternate – TSgt Chad Wiese – chad.wiese.5@us.af.mil

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:

1. Combined Synopsis-Solicitation W50S6V20Q0017
2. Statement of Need

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES AND DELIVERY

The Colorado Air National Guard is requesting quotes for a runway friction tester.  Please refer to the attached Statement of Need for a full description of the requested item. 

QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of Quotes, offerors shall adhere to the following instructions in preparing their quote and are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. Offerors shall clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale.

Quote Size:

Quote shall be submitted on company letterhead, and page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches. Pages may be single or double-spaced. Quotes shall not exceed ten pages in length. Fewer pages is preferable. Pages shall be numbered sequentially.

Tables, Charts, Graphs, and Figures:

Legible tables, charts, graphs, and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc.  These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible and shall not exceed 11 by 17 inches in size when printed.  Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume, and count as two (2) pages.  Foldout pages may only be used for large tables, charts, graphs, diagrams, and schematics, and not for pages of text.  For tables, charts, graphs and figures, the text shall be no smaller than 8 point.

The Following Shall Be Included in the Contractor’s Response for Evaluation:

Evaluation Factor

Criteria

1.  Price

Competitive Pricing

2.  Technical Specifications

Minimum characteristics listed in the Statement of Need

3.  Past Performance

Recent Government Contracts (Completed and/or On-going)

Evaluation Factor 1.  Price

The offeror shall provide a cover sheet/letter which clearly states the proposal effort title, the solicitation number, and the summarized total project price.  Verify that the prices quoted reflect the most competitive pricing available to the Government. All items must be delivered FOB Destination to Buckley AFB, CO 80011.

Evaluation Factor 2.  Technical Specifications

The proposal shall demonstrate how the offeror’s suggested product meets the minimum characteristics as listed in the Statement of Need.  Failure to meet a technical requirement may result in an offer being removed from consideration.

Evaluation Factor 3.  Past Performance

Past performance will be evaluated based on relevancy and recency.  Relevancy will be based on an assessment of performance under other contracts with a NAICS code of 334519 or other similar NAICS code, where the scope of the contract is deemed relevant to the work under this solicitation.  Recency will be based upon the relevant contract with a period of performance within the last 5 years.  For example, if the overall ratings were Satisfactory or above, the contractor’s past performance may be rated as acceptable.  In addition, the Government may also evaluate other ongoing relevant contracts from other source data if more than 30% complete.  If there is information which deems past performance as less than acceptable for these ongoing contracts, the offeror will be afforded an opportunity to offer a rebuttal in order for this information to be evaluated.  If an offeror does not have relevant past performance as determined by the Contracting Officer, a neutral rating will be assigned.  A neutral rating will be considered acceptable. 

*Note:  A comparative evaluation will be conducted among all quotes received, and contract award will be based on the quote that represents the best value to the Government given the outcome of the evaluation of quotes against the evaluation criteria.