Solid State Media Disintegrator

This solicitation is modified to attach the NSA-CSS EPL Approved Soild State Destruction List July 2021 in the attachment section. (31 Aug 2021). 

This solicitation, W50S72-21-Q-7309, is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-06, effective 12 July 2021. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price (FFP) contract to the vendor whose quote is the lowest price that meets the minimum specifications. This procurement is set aside 100% for small business. The NAICS code applicable to this requirement is 339999 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The government evaluation factor for this acquisition is LOW PRICE that meets the minimum specifications. The government plans to award the lowest priced product that meets the minimum essential needs. The Government intends to make a single award as a result of this solicitation; however, multiple awards may be made if determined to be in the Government's best interest. The following commercial item is requested in this solicitation:

Required Line Items:

0001 – Solid State Media Disintegrator.  Quantity: 1 EACH

• Must destroy solid state media, including, but not limited to memory cards, thumb drives, solid state devices, cell phones, and tablets to 2mm particle size
• Must destroy optical media including, but not limited to CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray to 2mm particle size
• Accepts media up to .85 inches by 8 inches
• Continuous duty
• Simple push button automatic operation
• Must sense overload and momentarily reverse automatically to clear and prevent jams
• Automatic bin-full sensor
• Destruction blades, grinders, and screens must be easily reused, adjusted, and replaced
• Must include a Level 3 spare parts kit, replacement air filters, and 50 debris bin bags
• Size footprint no greater than 27 inches by 42.5 inches with a height no taller than 48 inches
• Weight less than 2500 pounds
• Castor wheels
• 200-240V/6A/50-60 Hz
• Must be listed on NSA/CSS Evaluated Products List for Solid State Disintegrators, dated July 2021 (see attachment)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS/RFQ TERMS:

1.  Offerors shall submit ALL of the following information with their quote on attached vendor information sheet.

• Company/Offeror Name:
• Company Tax ID Number:
• Company P.O.C:
• POC Phone Number:
• POC E-Mail:
• Cage Code or DUNS Number:
• Place of Manufacture (Required):
• Anticipated Delivery Time After Receipt of Order (ARO):
• F.O.B. (if origin, please provide cost):
• Net Payment Terms (Net 30, unless otherwise noted):

2. Offerors quotes shall include adequate information (product brochures, cut sheets, technical data sheets, etc.) for the Government to determine if the item being offered meets the Minimum Specifications identified below.  Links to web sites are not acceptable. Failure to provide adequate specification information will render the quote non-responsive, and it will not be considered for award.

3. FAR and DFARS provisions/clauses incorporated into this RFQ and/or the resulting contract(s) are attached. The full text of the referenced provisions/clauses may be found at http://www.acquisition.gov.  Vendors must submit the Representations and Certifications from, Full Text Provisions and Clauses, with their quote only if they differ from, or have not been completed within, their System for Award Management (SAM) profile.

4. Contractors must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration to be eligible for award. Register or check the status of your registration at http://www.sam.gov.  Please ensure your SAM profile reflects all socio-economic group(s) and NAICS Codes applicable to your business. If the NAICS code listed above is not included in your SAM profile, you must also complete the representations in FAR 52.219-1 and attach it to your quote. Contractors must submit invoices electronically using the Invoicing, Receipt, Acceptance, and Property Transfer (iRAPT) application within Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) at https://wawf.eb.mil, and receive payment via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to the bank account listed in their SAM profile. Please verify with your accounts receivable/billing department that they can comply with this billing method prior to submitting a quotation.

5. FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment, FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, DFARS 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services Representation, and DFARS 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services, certifications must be filled out and returned with your quote (FAR and DFARS Section 889 Representations).

6.Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available. Contractors shall not quote sales prices that will expire before 30 September 2021.

7. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be emailed to MSgt Megan McCauley AND 1st Lt Allison Harbit, no later than 11:00 AM Central on Monday, 6 September 2021. Questions and Answers will be consolidated into a single Q&A document on a non-attribution basis and posted to the solicitation.

8. Proposals are due at:

185ARW/MSC

ATTN: 1st Lt Allison Harbit

2920 Headquarters Avenue

Sioux City, IA 51111-1300.

Proposals may be submitted by mail, hand delivered, e-mail to allison.harbit@us.af.mil AND megan.mccauley@us.af.mil.

It is the vendor's responsibility to verify that quotes have been received at the Contracting Office prior to the due date and time.

This solicitation, W50S72-21-Q-7309, is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-06, effective 12 July 2021. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price (FFP) contract to the vendor whose quote is the lowest price that meets the minimum specifications. This procurement is set aside 100% for small business. The NAICS code applicable to this requirement is 339999 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The government evaluation factor for this acquisition is LOW PRICE that meets the minimum specifications. The government plans to award the lowest priced product that meets the minimum essential needs. The Government intends to make a single award as a result of this solicitation; however, multiple awards may be made if determined to be in the Government's best interest. The following commercial item is requested in this solicitation:

Required Line Items:

0001 – Solid State Media Disintegrator.  Quantity: 1 EACH

• Must destroy solid state media, including, but not limited to memory cards, thumb drives, solid state devices, cell phones, and tablets to 2mm particle size
• Must destroy optical media including, but not limited to CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray to 2mm particle size
• Accepts media up to .85 inches by 8 inches
• Continuous duty
• Simple push button automatic operation
• Must sense overload and momentarily reverse automatically to clear and prevent jams
• Automatic bin-full sensor
• Destruction blades, grinders, and screens must be easily reused, adjusted, and replaced
• Must include a Level 3 spare parts kit, replacement air filters, and 50 debris bin bags
• Size footprint no greater than 27 inches by 42.5 inches with a height no taller than 48 inches
• Weight less than 2500 pounds
• Castor wheels
• 200-240V/6A/50-60 Hz
• Must be listed on NSA/CSS Evaluated Products List for Solid State Disintegrators, dated July 2021 (see attachment)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS/RFQ TERMS:

1.  Offerors shall submit ALL of the following information with their quote on attached vendor information sheet.

• Company/Offeror Name:
• Company Tax ID Number:
• Company P.O.C:
• POC Phone Number:
• POC E-Mail:
• Cage Code or DUNS Number:
• Place of Manufacture (Required):
• Anticipated Delivery Time After Receipt of Order (ARO):
• F.O.B. (if origin, please provide cost):
• Net Payment Terms (Net 30, unless otherwise noted):

2. Offerors quotes shall include adequate information (product brochures, cut sheets, technical data sheets, etc.) for the Government to determine if the item being offered meets the Minimum Specifications identified below.  Links to web sites are not acceptable. Failure to provide adequate specification information will render the quote non-responsive, and it will not be considered for award.

3. FAR and DFARS provisions/clauses incorporated into this RFQ and/or the resulting contract(s) are attached. The full text of the referenced provisions/clauses may be found at http://www.acquisition.gov.  Vendors must submit the Representations and Certifications from, Full Text Provisions and Clauses, with their quote only if they differ from, or have not been completed within, their System for Award Management (SAM) profile.

4. Contractors must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration to be eligible for award. Register or check the status of your registration at http://www.sam.gov.  Please ensure your SAM profile reflects all socio-economic group(s) and NAICS Codes applicable to your business. If the NAICS code listed above is not included in your SAM profile, you must also complete the representations in FAR 52.219-1 and attach it to your quote. Contractors must submit invoices electronically using the Invoicing, Receipt, Acceptance, and Property Transfer (iRAPT) application within Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) at https://wawf.eb.mil, and receive payment via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to the bank account listed in their SAM profile. Please verify with your accounts receivable/billing department that they can comply with this billing method prior to submitting a quotation.

5. FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment, FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, DFARS 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services Representation, and DFARS 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services, certifications must be filled out and returned with your quote (FAR and DFARS Section 889 Representations).

6.Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available. Contractors shall not quote sales prices that will expire before 30 September 2021.

7. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be emailed to MSgt Megan McCauley AND 1st Lt Allison Harbit, no later than 11:00 AM Central on Monday, 6 September 2021. Questions and Answers will be consolidated into a single Q&A document on a non-attribution basis and posted to the solicitation.

8. Proposals are due at:

185ARW/MSC

ATTN: 1st Lt Allison Harbit

2920 Headquarters Avenue

Sioux City, IA 51111-1300.

Proposals may be submitted by mail, hand delivered, e-mail to allison.harbit@us.af.mil AND megan.mccauley@us.af.mil.

It is the vendor's responsibility to verify that quotes have been received at the Contracting Office prior to the due date and time.