84 -- War Fighting Assets and Troop Support Gear

**********************MODIFICATION 05****************************Modification 05 to this solicitation is issued to extend the response date to 7 MAR 08 at 2:00 P.M. Hawaii Standard Time. Please reference paragraph (ix) of this solicitation (including all modifications) for submission requirements. AS A REMINDER, VENDORS MUST PROVIDE 100 PERCENT OF THE ITEMS CITED IN EACH BAG, INCLUDING KITS WITHIN A BAG. For example, if bidding on the A Bag, provide pricing for 100 percent of the items in the A Bag, including the EIFAK Kit and the components that make up the kit (sanitizer, gloves, etc.). If bidding on Kit 26 ? Power Distribution Kit, provide pricing for 100 percent of the components that make up the kit (distribution panel, extension cords, etc.). Providing pricing on all items will enable the Government to purchase a complete bag(s), or to purchase individual items within a bag or kit as replacement parts. *********************END OF MODIFICATION 05********************* **********************MODIFICATION 04**************************** Modification 04 to this solicitation is issued to make revisions to paragraph (ix) of this solicitation; to provide notification of a revised Atch 1 - Description of Requirement for War Fighting Assets and Troop Support Gear (revisions are indicated by a vertical line in the left margin); and to provide notification that Atch 4 - Questions and Answers has been added to this solicitation. The attachments are incorporated via Amendment 0002. The following revisions are made to Paragraph (ix) of this solicitation: FROM: thirty five (35) bags TO: thirty one (31) bags And FROM: 26 complete bags TO: 23 complete bags The revisions read as follows: (ix) ?To be considered for award, vendors must be able to provide at least 75 percent of the thirty one (31) bags* on the requirements listing identified in paragraph (vi) above. Therefore, vendors must be able to provide a minimum of 23 complete bags? **********************END OF MODIFICATION 04********************* **********************MODIFICATION 03**************************** Modification 03 to this solicitation is issued to provide a cutoff date for the submission of questions, and to clarify/correct the terminology used in this solicitation regarding amendments and modifications. 1. The cutoff date for questions is 4:00 p.m Hawaii Standard Time on THURSDAY, 14 Feb 08. 2. Revisions to the description of this synopsis/solicitation should read MODIFICATION vs AMENDMENT. In addition, the header of the revised Atch 1 - Description of Requirement for War Fighting Assets and Troop Support Gear should read Revised by Amendment 0001 vs Revised by Amendment 0002. The use of the correct terminology are included below. To date, three (3) modifications and one (1) amendment have been issued to this solicitation. **********************END OF MODIFICATION 03********************* **********************MODIFICATION 02**************************** Modification 02 to this solicitation is issued to revise paragraph (ix) of this solicitation, and to incorporate a revised Atch 1 - Description of Requirement for War Fighting Assets and Troop Support Gear (revisions are indicated by a vertical line in the left margin). Paragraph (ix) is revised as follows: (ix) All responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by the agency. Award will be made to the vendor(s) whose quote conforms to the solicitation requirements and is able to satisfy the Government?s requirements. To be considered for award, vendors must be able to provide at least 75 percent of the thirty five (35) bags* on the requirements listing identified in paragraph (vi) above. Therefore, vendors must be able to provide a minimum of 26 complete bags. A complete bag is defined as 100 percent of the items cited for each bag. Vendors must also submit their product listing and a list of government contracts held for similar requirements. The Contracting Officer?s name, telephone number, and email address must be provided for each of the contracts listed. This information will be forwarded to the Using Activity for evaluation to determine if the vendor is capable of meeting the Government?s requirement. *NOTE: THE USE OF THE TERM ?BAG(S)? INCLUDES ALL BAGS, LISTINGS, PACKS, AND KITS IDENTIFIED ON THE REQUIREMENTS LISTING. REQUIREMENTS FOR QUOTE SUBMISSION 1. Pricing must be provided for individual line items in each bag as well as a complete bag cost (assumes quantity discount for entire bag). 2. The vendor?s price list must be submitted using the Government?s requirements listing (Excel spreadsheet) that will be provided to vendors. The format for the Excel spreadsheet MUST NOT BE ALTERED. 3. If a vendor is unable to provide a price for an item, the vendor must indicate ?no bid? in the column titled, DISCOUNTED UNIT PRICE GIVEN TO GOVERNMENT. 4. Suitable substitutes are acceptable. All proposed substitutes must be highlighted on the vendor?s price list and accompanied by specifications for review and acceptance by the Government. **********************END OF MODIFICATION 02********************* ************************MODIFICATION 01************************** Modification 01 to this solicitation is issued to extend the response date to 29 Feb 08. Please note that the complete list of items/quantities requiring pricing is not yet available. When it becomes available, the complete listing will be provided to those who have already submitted their written request. Others who are interested may still submit a written request for a complete list of items/quantities requiring pricing. ***********************END OF MODIFICATION 01******************** (i) 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. THIS IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. ALL INFORMATION IS TO BE SUBMITTED AT NO COST TO THE GOVERNMENT. (ii) Reference number for this combined synopsis/solicitation is request for quotation number: FA5215-08-T-0002. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-22, 24 December 2007, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Change Notice (DCN) 2007-1207, and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2007-0823. (iv) This is a commercial acquisition and it is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside; all responsible small business sources may submit a quote. The associated applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339999 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. (v) This requirement is for War Fighting Assets and Troop Support Gear to be delivered to various PACAF assigned bases within the Pacific Theater (FOB-Destination). See ATTACHMENT 1, Description of Agreement, for complete description of the requirement. Multiple/Pre-priced Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), NOT CONTRACTS, will be established with qualified vendors based on the Government?s assessment of each vendor?s ability to satisfy the Government?s requirements. The assessment will be based on information submitted in response to this solicitation. (vi) Due to the critical nature of the requirement and the size of the requirements listing, vendors must submit a written request to obtain a copy of the complete list of items/quantities requiring pricing. (vii) The period of performance for the BPAs will be the date of the Agreement (the date entered into Block 3 of the DD Form 1155) and shall be effective for five (5) years unless sooner cancelled in writing by either party with at least 30 days notice. Delivery location/Place of performance: Contractor shall provide shipping of all items commercially to PACAF assigned bases. Acceptance will be performed by the Government. The FOB Point is Destination. (viii) Provisions 52.212-1 with addendum and 52.212-3 with Alt I, and clauses 52.212-4 (no addendum), and 52.212-5 (with all applicable clauses marked in ATTACHMENT 2) are applicable to this acquisition and can be found in ATTACHMENT 2. The attachment also includes Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses applicable to this acquisition, and other BPA terms and conditions. The full text of clauses and provisions can be accessed at the following web address: (http://farsite.hill.af.mil/). (ix) All responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by the agency. Award will be made to the vendor(s) whose quote conforms to the solicitation requirements and is able to satisfy the Government?s requirements. To be considered for award, vendors must be able to provide at least 75 percent of the items on the requirements listing identified in paragraph (vi) above. Vendors must also submit their product listing and a list of government contracts held for similar requirements. The Contracting Officer?s name, telephone number, and email address must be provided for each of the contracts listed. This information will be forwarded to the Using Activity for evaluation to determine if the vendor is capable of meeting the Government?s requirement. (x) All prospective offerors interested in submitting a quote on this solicitation must have a Commercial and Government Entity code (CAGE code) in order to be eligible for award. (xi) Quotes may be submitted via e-mail, facsimile, or mail. No telephonic responses will be processed. Quotes are due to the 15th Contracting Squadron no later than 4:00 PM HAWAII STANDARD TIME (HST) ON THE RESPONSE DUE DATE = TUESDAY, 22 JANUARY 2008. Any response package that is incomplete may be ineligible for award. Point of Contact: Ms Kimberlee Tracy Telephone: (808)448-2953; FAX: (808)448-2911/2912; Email: kimberlee.tracy@hickam.af.mil. Mailing Address: 15 CONS/LGCZ, 90 G Street, Hickam AFB, HI 96853 (xii) PRICING: Pricing will be established at the time of award with submitted prices on the price listing of the BPAs and updated annually and/or as required by any equipment change, substitution or upgrade. Offerors may voluntarily offer further discounts at any time. Discounts shall be submitted via a revised price list and will be in effect upon review and approval by the Contracting Officer. Pricing shall be based on published catalog price lists and any discounts offered. Prices to the Government shall be as low as, or lower than, those charged to the contractors? most favored customers for comparable quantities of similar items or services. Pricing information will be included as an attachment to the BPA. **Your quote shall be inclusive of all costs, including shipping to FOB destination ** (xiii) Additional information on BPAs is at FAR 13.303. BPAs will be issued in advance of actual requirements in order to set forth the terms and conditions that will be applicable to purchases made under each BPA, also known as Calls. Upon issuance of a BPA, the Government will be obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under the BPA. Competition for individual calls may be limited to BPAs established as a result of this announcement, if deemed by the Contracting Officer to represent the maximum practicable competition. (xiv) Questions should be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist as identified below. (xv) Please submit the following with the quotation: (1) Price List (To be provided as stated in Paragraph (vi) above); (2) Completed Representations and Certifications, as required in FAR 52.212-3 with Alternate I and DFARS 252.212-7000, and 252.225-7000 (See ATTACHMENT 2); (3) Information identified in Paragraph (ix) above; and (4) Vendor Cover Sheet (See ATTACHMENT 3). ****************************** Attachments to Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Download Attachment Attachment Description Attachment Post Date Atch1-FA521508T0002Description.pdf 1-Description of Requirement for War Fighting Assets and Troop Support Gear Atch2-FA521508T0002ClausesProvisions.pdf 2-Clauses and Provisions Atch3-VendorCoverSheet.doc 3-Vendor Cover Sheet