12 Gauge Skeet Shotgun Cartridges

1. The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 is issuing this combined synopsis/solicitation to provide 12 Gauge Skeet Shotgun Cartridges (A002 and A003). The type of new contract contemplated is a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order. The Government's selection for Purchase Order awardee will be made on the basis of the lowest priced quote meeting the acceptability standards for the non-cost factors in accordance with FAR 15.101-2, lowest price technically acceptable source selection process. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. The Government will utilize the policies contained in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. Point of contact for this requirement is Austin Alpaugh, Contract Specialist, contact@example.gov and Stephanie Kless, Contracting Officer, contact@example.gov. 2. Applicable FSC/PSC is R408. 3. Applicable NAICS code is 332992. 4. 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; a quote is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation W15QKN-15-T-1066 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58. The NAICS code for this procurement is 332992. The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, on behalf of the NSWC IHEOTD- Picatinny Detachment, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ has a requirement for 203,000 each of 12 Gauge Skeet Load Cartridges (DODIC: A002), and 203,000 each of 12 Gauge Skeet Load Cartridges (DODIC: A003), in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and requirements below. Purchase Order CLIN's will be as follows: 0001 CARTRIDGE, SHOTGUN, 12 GAUGE SKEET LOAD (DODIC: A002) 0002 CARTRIDGE, SHOTGUN, 12 GAUGE SKEET LOAD (DODIC: A003) 0003 Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) 5. Requirements: See SOW and CDRL Attachments to this announcement. 6. Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items. Addenda to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items INTRODUCTION. This section contains quotation submission instructions as well as specific quotation requirements for the request for quotation. The Offeror's quote shall be labeled in a consistent manner with this document. All references to the SOW shall be clearly labeled with the appropriate SOW paragraph. Offerors are expected to submit quotes in sufficient detail to allow for Government evaluation without the need for further clarifications. The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in quotes. The burden of proving acceptability remains with the Offerors. QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS. The quote shall consist of the following: Volumes I, II, and III are to be provided by email to contact@example.gov and contact@example.gov. Offerors are responsible to inquire with the Contract Specialist to assure that the quote submitted has in fact, been received by the Contract Specialist. QUOTATION FILES. Format: The submission shall be clearly indexed and logically assembled. Each volume shall be clearly identified and shall begin at the top of a page. All pages of each volume shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the complete company name, date, and Request for Quotation Number in the header and/or footer. All quotes shall be submitted in Microsoft Office format. Offeror shall not use security options within the files. MS Word (.doc) files shall use the following page setup parameters: Margins - Top, Bottom, Left, Right 1" Gutter - 0" From Edge - Header, Footer 0.5" Page Size, Width - 8.5" Page Size, Height - 11" The following additional restrictions apply: a. Each paragraph shall be separated by at least one blank line. A standard, 12 point minimum font size applies. Arial or Times New Roman fonts are required. Tables and illustrations may use a reduced font size not less than 8 point and may be landscape. b. File Packaging. Each quote volume shall be submitted as a separate file when submitting electronically. c. Content Requirements. All information shall be confined to the appropriate file. The Offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters, sufficient to define the quote and provide adequate basis for evaluation. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details, in a concise manner to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each quote. Each file of the quote shall consist of a Table of Contents, Summary Section, and the Narrative discussion. The Summary Section shall contain a brief abstract of the file. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details (WITHOUT REFERENCE TO COST/PRICE) to permit a complete and accurate evaluation strictly from a technical standpoint. This part shall have an index which contains narrative titles which are cross-referenced to both the applicable SOW paragraph and page number. The narrative discussions shall also be related to the applicable SOW paragraph by placing the appropriate SOW number at the beginning of the discussion text. The Offeror shall provide detailed narrative discussions that address the SOW requirements. Volume I - Technical Factor Offerors shall submit a description of all components necessary and describe their ability to manufacture and deliver within 120 days of award the 12 Gauge, 2 - Inch Shell Length, 3 Drams Equivalent, Shot Weight 1 1/8 Ounce, Shot Size 7.5 (A002) and the 12 Gauge, 2 - Inch Shell Length, 3 Drams Equivalent, Shot Weight 1 1/8 Ounce, Shot Size 8 (A003) cartridges in accordance with the requirements of the Statement of Work. Volume II - Quality Management Systems Offerors shall submit their Quality Management System to ensure conforming parts are supplied to the Government in accordance with the requirements of the solicitation and the Statement of Work. Volume III - Price Offerors shall submit a Firm Fixed Price quote inclusive of fully burdened labor rates, travel, and fee. The Offeror shall propose pricing on CLINs 0001 and 0002 in accordance with the Requirements & Schedule CLIN 003 shall be not separately priced. The total evaluated price is the sum of CLINs 0001 and 0002. . The price quote will be evaluated for reasonableness in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b). Price will not be scored. 7. FAR Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, along with the following addenda: Basis for Award The Government's selection for Purchase Order awardee will be made on the basis of the lowest priced quote meeting the acceptability standards for the non-cost factors in accordance with FAR 15.101-2, lowest price technically acceptable source selection process. The Purchase Order will be awarded to the Offeror who is deemed responsible by the Contracting Officer, in accordance with the General Standards for contractor responsibility at FAR 9.104-1, and whose proposal conforms to all of the solicitation's requirements (including stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information) and is assessed, based on the evaluation factors below, to represent the lowest price technically acceptable offer. A. FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED: The Government will evaluate each Offeror's proposal as follows: Factor 1: Technical Factor 2: Quality Management System Factor 3: Price A.1 FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL The Government will evaluate each Offeror's description of all components and ability to manufacture and deliver within 120 days of award the 12 Gauge, 2 - Inch Shell Length, 3 Drams Equivalent, Shot Weight 1 1/8 Ounce, Shot Size 7.5 (A002) and the 12 Gauge, 2 - Inch Shell Length, 3 Drams Equivalent, Shot Weight 1 1/8 Ounce, Shot Size 8 (A003) cartridges in accordance with the requirements of the Statement of Work. A.2 FACTOR 2: QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM The Government will evaluate each Offeror's Quality Management System to ensure conforming parts are supplied to the Government in accordance with the requirements of the solicitation and the Statement of Work. A.3 The following Rating Criteria shall apply for all non-price factors: Acceptable: Quote clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Unacceptable: Quote does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation A.4 FACTOR 3: PRICE A.4.1 Prices proposed will be utilized in the performance of a price analysis in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b). A.4.2 Price Inconsistencies. A proposal is presumed to represent an Offeror's best effort to respond to the solicitation. Any inconsistency, whether real or apparent, between promised performance and price, should be explained in the proposal. Any significant inconsistencies, if unexplained, raise a fundamental issue of the Offeror's understanding of the nature and scope of work required and his financial ability to perform the contract and may be grounds for rejection of the proposal. 8. Please complete provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items; OR indicate that your company's representation's and certifications are current and available via the System for Award Management (SAM). Quoters shall also have a valid registration in SAM. 9. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. 10. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, along with the following additional clauses under FAR 52.212-5: 52.203-6, 52.204-10, 52.204-14, 52.209-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.222-50, 52.225-5, 52.225-13, 52.232-30, 52.232-33, 52.222-17, 52.246-1, 52.246-15, 52.246-11, 52.246-4 11. The following DFARS Clauses apply to this acquisition: 252.211-7003, 252.223-7002, 252.223-7003, 252.232-7010, 252.203-7000, 252.203-7005, 252.203-7999, 252.204-7004 Alt A, 252.204-7012, 252.204-7015, 252.211-7005, 252.232-7006, +1 (555) 000-0000, 252.237-7010, 252.244-7000, 252.207-7005, 252.247-7000. 12. The following local clauses also apply: 52.233-4000 - HQ AMC -Level Protest Program (Jan 2014) 52.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving (Jun 2012) 52.246-4000 - Acceptance (Oct. 2010) (Destination) 52.246-4001 - Government Procurement Quality Assurance Actions (Oct. 2010) (Destination) 52.232-4002 - Payment (Oct. 2010) 52.000-4002 - Level 1 Anti Terrorist Awareness Training (Oct. 2010) 52.224-4001 - Disclosure of Unit price information (Oct. 2010) 13. 52.252-1 - Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): FAR - http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm Local Clauses - http://procnet.pica.army.mil/reference/Clauses/locals.htm 14. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATIVE DATA Stephanie Kless Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) Building 10, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 Phone - +1 (555) 000-0000 Fax - +1 (555) 000-0000 Email: contact@example.gov Austin Alpaugh Contract Specialist Building 10, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 Phone - +1 (555) 000-0000 Fax - +1 (555) 000-0000 Email: contact@example.gov 15. This is a DPAS rated order in accordance with FAR 52.211-15. The rating is D0-A6 16. All quotes shall be submitted via email to the following points of contact: Ms. Stephanie Kless, contact@example.gov. Mr. Austin Alpaugh, contact@example.gov Quotes must be received no later than 18 September 2015, 1500 EDT. Confirmation of receipt of transmission by the Government by the date/time specified for receipt of quotation is the responsibility of the Offeror