77--Band instruments. Notice of Responses to Questions.

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 1. Combined synopsis/solicitation for Band Instruments and Sound Equipment. 1.1 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested for the required items and no written solicitation will be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-55, effective January 3, 2012. 1.2 This is a small business set-aside under NAICS 339992 Musical Instrument Manufacturing. 1.3 All items shall be FOB Destination to Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. All items are brand name only items. 2. Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. requires the following items: Item No.1: One (1) Amplifier, Electric Bass. Manufactured by Mesa/Boogie. Model: Walkabout Scout Combo 300-Watt 1 x 12 quote mark . Item No.2: One (1) Bass Recording, Tuba Bb. Manufactured by Meinl Weston. Model Bbb 5/4 195/5P-L. Item No.3: One (1) Guitar, Electric Bass. Manufactured by Fender. Model: American Vintage '74 Jazz Black. Item No.4: Two (2) Cymbals, Pair 16 quote mark . Manufactured by Meinl. Model: 16 quote mark Marching B12. Item No.5: One (1) Timbales. Manufactured by LP Tito Puente. Model: 14/15 Bronze. Item No.6: Three (3) Trumpet, Bb. Manufactured by Bach. Model: Stradivarius 37, Silver Plated. Item No.7: One (1) Bass Upright, Electric 5 String. Manufactured by NS Design. Model: CR5M w/EMG Pickups. Item No.8: One (1) Clarinet, Eb. Manufactured by Buffet. Model: TOSCA (BC1550L). Item No.9: One (1) Cornet, Bb. Manufactured by Bach. Model: 181SML Stradivarius. Item No.10: One (1) Drum Snare: Concert. Manufactured by Gretsch. Model: 14x5.5 Contoured Wood Hoop Maple, Natural Hoop Finish. Item No.11: One (1) Drum Snare: Concert. Manufactured by Pearl. Model: 14x5 Philharmonic African Mahogany. Item No.12: Three (3) Flugelhorn. Manufactured by Conn. Model: 1FR Vintage One Series. Item No.13: One (1) Drum Bass: Concert. Manufactured by Pearl. Model: Philharmonic Series 18x36. Item No.14: One (1) Trumpet, C. Manufactured by Back. Model: Chicago Series Stradivarius. Item No.15: One (1) Trumpet, Eb/D Convertible. Manufactured by Charlie Melk. Model: Custom Silver Plated. Item No.16: One (1) Timpani 26 quote mark . Manufactured by Yamaha. Model: YAM-TP7326CL. Item No.17: One (1) Timpani 29 quote mark . Manufactured by Yamaha. Model: YAM-TP7329CL. Item No.18: One (1) Timpani 32 quote mark . Manufactured by Yamaha. Model: YAM-TP7332CL. Item No.19: One (1) Cymbals, Concert Pair 14-24 quote mark . Manufactured by Ziljian. Model: 20 quote mark Classic Orchestral Medium/Heavy. Item No.20: One (1) Console Lighting Control System. Manufactured by ETC. Model: Element 40, 500 Channels. Item No.21: One (1) Piccolo Trumpet, Bb. Manufactured by Schilke. Model: P5-4 Custom Series. Item No.22: One (1) Bells, Orchestra Chromatic. Manufactured by Musser. Model: 2.5 Octave Classic w/Hand Damper (M646). Item No.23: One (1) Vibraphone. Manufactured by Yamaha. Model: 3.0 Octave Sudio with Tough Terrain Frame. Item No.24: One (1) Xylophone. Manufactured by Adams. Model: 3.3 Octave Artist Series Glockenspiel Field Frame (GAF33). Item No.25: One (1) (Set) Crotales. Manufactured by Zlidjian. Model: Two Octave Professional Set with Bars. Item No.26: One (1) Cymbals, Dance Hi-Hat. Manufactured by Meinl. Model: 14 quote mark Byzance Extra Dry Medium Hi. Item No.27: One (1) Cymbals, Dance Hi-Hat. Manufactured by Zildjain. Model: 14 quote mark K Custom Dark. Item No.28: One (1) Cymbal, Suspended or Drumset. Manufactured by Sabian. Model: 16 quote mark HH Dark Crash. Item No.29: One (1) Cymbal, Suspended or Drumset. Manufactured by Sabian. Model: 16 quote mark Vault Artesian Crash. Item No.30: One (1) Cymbal, Suspended or Drumset. Manufactured by Zildjian. Model: 16 quote mark K Custom Dark Crash. Item No.31: One (1) Cymbal, Suspended or Drumset. Manufactured by Meinl. Model: 18 quote mark Byzance Extra Dry Thin Crash. Item No.32: One (1) Cymbal, Suspended or Drumset. Manufactured by Zildjian. Model: 18 quote mark K Dark Medium Thin Crash. Item No.33: One (1) Cymbal, Suspended or Drumset. Manufactured by Meinl. Model: 21 quote mark Byzance Extra Dry Transition Ride Cymbal. Item No.34: One (1) Cymbal, Suspended or Drumset. Manufactured by Zildjian. Model: 22 quote mark K Dark Medium ride. Item No.35: One (1) Trombone, Bb Rotary. Manufactured by Edwards. Model: E-T350-E, Bell 319CF, Rose Brass Single Radius Tuning Slide, Tenore standard all nickel slide, Bullet brace, T3 Sterling Silver Leadpipe, Silver Plated (E-TC101-JM). 3. Type of Contract: The government anticipates a single award of a firm-fixed-price contract. 4. Proposal Evaluation and Basis for Award 4.1 In accordance with FAR 52.212-4 Evaluation Commercial Items the Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Trade-offs between cost/price and non-cost/price factors are not permitted. Unreasonably high/unrealistically low, unbalanced, inaccurate or incomplete price proposals may be the grounds for eliminating a proposal from competition. Proposals/offers shall be submitted via e-mail to contact@example.gov All proposals/offers shall reference solicitation number W911S7-15-T-0043 in the subject line. Proposals/offers shall be submitted so as to arrive in government possession no later than 10:00am Central Standard Time on 10 April 2015. 4.2 Evaluation Factors for Award In accordance with FAR 52.212-4 Evaluation-Commercial Items the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Factors 1 and 2 will receive an adjective rating of Acceptable or Unacceptable. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Factor 1: Meets required items specified in Paragraph 2. Factor 2: Price 5. The following FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses are incorporated into this solicitation and any resulting contract: 52.219-6 252.246-7000 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. Material Inspection and Receiving Report NOV 2011 MAR 2008 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports MAR 2008 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration APR 2008 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items JUN 2010 52.225-3 Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreement--Israeli Trade Act JUN 2009 52.225-25 Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran--Certification. NOV 2011 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2011) 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 252.212-7001 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC2011) 52.225-4 Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreement--Israeli Trade Act Certificate JUN 2009 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2011) 52.222-18 CERTIFICATION REGARDING KNOWLEDGE OF CHILD LABOR FOR LISTED END PRODUCTS (FEBRUARY 2001) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items JUN 2008 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984) 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999) Invoicing and payment shall be made using the Department of Defense Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system. 6. The point of contact for this solicitation is SFC Campos, Jesse, Contracting Specialist; via e-mail at: contact@example.gov. Technical questions must be in writing and are due by 10am Central Standard Time on 2 April 2015. No phone calls. 7. Alternate point of contact for this solicitation is SFC Judith Lommer, Contracting Specialist; via e-mail at: contact@example.gov