This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) using FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items; the Solicitation number is W52P1J-15-T-OPTC. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-80. The NAICS code for this procurement is 333314; the small business size standard is 500 employees. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT This solicitation is issued for the following: 1 each Optical Comparator, 20 inch; and 1 each Optical Comparator, 30 inch Each Optical Comparator shall meet all requirements within the Description for Purchase at Attachment 0001. The associated line item numbers are CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002 respectively. TYPE OF CONTRACT The Army Contracting Command-Rock Island (ACC-RI) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract. DELIVERY and LOCATION The Delivery Date is 8 weeks after date of award. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to: Crane Army Ammunition Activity, 300 Highway 361, Crane Indiana 47522-5001. QUOTE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The following shall be submitted in response to this solicitation: (1) Quote (Offered Price). The quote shall list two prices; one price for the 20 inch Optical Comparator (CLIN 0001), and one price for the 30 inch Optical Comparator (CLIN 0002). If an offered quote does not provide a price for both the 20 inch AND 30 inch Optical Comparator, it will be considered non-responsive. (2) Literature describing the offered items, in sufficient detail to demonstrate that the offered items meet all requirements as stated in the DFP at Attachment 0001. (3) Completed Clause Number 13 on Attachment 0002 (page 2 through 4), Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program Certificate-Basic Failure to submit all required items/information may result in the Government determining the offer to be unacceptable. EVALUATION FOR AWARD In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(g), the Government intends to award a contract against this solicitation without discussions. In accordance with FAR 12.602, Streamlined evaluation procedures will be utilized for this procurement. Award will be made to the offeror who provides the lowest Total Evaluated Price, who is deemed responsible, and who is compliant with all the requirements of this solicitation, to include submission requirements listed under QUOTE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS above. Total Evaluated Price is calculated as follows Offered Price for CLIN 0001 plus Offered Price for CLIN 0002 equals Total Evaluated Price. Award will be made on a Firm Fixed Price basis. CLAUSES The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) commercial clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference (clauses may be obtained via the internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3, Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items Alternate I, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. Within FAR 52.212-5, the following optional clauses apply: FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; FAR 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations; FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans; FAR 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act; FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. Attachment 0002, Additional Terms and Conditions, contains additional FAR, DFARS and Local Clauses that apply to this solicitation. DEADLINE FOR QUOTE SUBMISSION Offers are due on Monday, April 20, 2015, not later than 3:30 p.m. CDT. Offers shall be submitted in one of the following two ways: (1) Electronically via the Start Offer/Bid Process within the Army Single Face to Industry (AFSI) website; (2) Electronically via email to the Contract Specialist
contact@example.gov Offerors should include Response to W52P1J-15-T-OPTC within the Subject line. QUESTIONS Questions shall be submitted in the same manner as Offers; either electronically through the 'Submit a Question' Process within AFSI, or electronically via email to the Contract Specialist. Phone calls will not be accepted. **Note: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning this solicitation at the earliest time possible, to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.
