RFQ, COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLCITATION NOTICE General Information Document Type: RFQ RFQ Number: RFQ-18-PHX-20 Posted Date: 08/07/2018 Response Date: 08/22/2018 @ 4:00 PM MST Classification Code: 2320 Set Aside: 100% Native American Owned Small Business NAICS Code: 333111 Contracting Office Address Attention: Donovan Conley, Contract Specialist IHS, Phoenix Area Office, Division of Acquisition Management 40 North Central Avenue, Two Renaissance Square Phoenix, AZ 85004 Office: 602-364-5174 Email: donovan.conley@ihs.gov Description 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government will award a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation, to the responsible offeror whose offer is conforming to the "Brand Name or Equal" synopsis/solicitation where best value is expected when utilizing Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures. This solicitation is issued under Request for Quotations (RFQ) and the solicitation number is RFQ-18-PHX-20. This acquisition is restricted to 100% Native American Owned Small Business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333111 and the size standard is 1,250 employees. The quote document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-96 / 11-06-2017. The Whiteriver Service Unit's Facility Department is procuring for one (1) new diesel utility vehicle and accessories. All questions regarding this RFQ for Items must be in writing and will be sent by email to donovan.conley@ihs.gov. Questions must be received no later than 08/22/2018 at 12:00 PM MST. No further questions will be accepted after that date and time. You are reminded that representatives from your company SHALL NOT contact any Whiteriver Service Unit's employees to discuss this RFQ during this RFQ process. All questions and concerns regarding this RFQ shall be directed to the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist Donovan Conley. Schedule, See Attachment Synopsis-Solicitation RFQ-18-PHX-20 PLEASE ENTER THE UNIT PRICE AND AMOUNT FOR THE CLIN(S) BELOW Separate quotes shall include RFQ number on Quote. Not providing a price for all CLINs would result in your offer as being nonresponsive to the solicitation. FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal - All items must comply and must have the alike salient characteristics of the items stated below, to include technical documentation to support products being offered as equal items. Basis of Award This acquisition will utilize Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. This is a competitive LPTA best value source selection in which technically acceptable is considered the most important factor. By submission of its offer, the Offeror accepts all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being determined technically unacceptable. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. In order for an Offeror to be considered for award, the proposal must receive an "Acceptable" rating in every non-price factor. Any proposal receiving a rating of "Unacceptable" in any non-price factor will not be further evaluated. The Government intends to award one (1) contract for this RFQ notice. For the purpose of award, the government shall evaluate offers based on the evaluation factors described below: FACTOR 1 - Technical (Acceptable/Unacceptable) FACTOR 2 - Price Factor 1 - Technical: Offeror shall provide brief description of alike salient characteristics of the items stated in the Schedule, to include technical specification and product literature documentation to support products being offered as equal items. The Government will evaluate the contractor's product technical specification and product literature to ensure that it reflect sound understanding of Factor 1 - Technical. Ratings: Acceptable - Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Unacceptable - Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Factor 2 - Price: The Government will evaluate the quote to determine the price fair and reasonableness in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a). Offer must be good for 60 calendar days after submission. FOB Destination CONUS (Continental U.S.). Shipping charges shall be included in the purchase cost of the product. Sellers shall deliver the products on their own conveyance to the location listed on the award. Quotations Preparations Instructions: A completed quotation consist of four parts. a) Technical: Provide brief description of alike salient characteristics of the items stated above, to include technical documentation to support products being offered as equal items. b) Price Schedule: Provide product information and price(s) for all Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) numbers. Include manufacturer name and model number, description of supply, unit of issue, unit price, extended total amount and grand total. Nott providing a price for all CLINs would result in your offer as being nonresponsive to the solicitation. c) In order to be considered for an award, an offeror must have completed the online electronic Representations and Certifications located at https://www.sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a). By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in SAM at https://www.sam.gov/ prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation [Note: Lack of registration in the System for Award Management will make an offeror ineligible for award.]. d) Offeror to fill out Contract Administrative Data in attachment SAP Clauses and Contract Administrative Data Clauses: See attachment, SAP Clauses and Contract Administrative Data Provisions: See attachment, Provisions
