Air Base Defense Equipment

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 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. It is the government's intention to award this requirement using FAR Subpart 13.5 procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document, incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-43, Effective 2 August 2010. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered. Prospective offerors must be CCR registered and must complete the ORCA on-line representation or provide a copy of their representation and certification as required by FAR Clause 52.212-3. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423990. 1. Description: The required items are as listed on the attached spreadsheets with individual nomenclature, part numbers/NSN, and quantities. The Government requests brand name or equal. If providing an or "equal" item, the quote must state that the item is an or "equal" and must be accompanied with descriptive literature and/or specifications including manufacturer name and part number. Salient characteristics are embedded in the attached spreadsheets. The prospective offeror has the responsibility to ensure that any or "equal" items proposed are bonafide or equals to the items requested. All of the items are grouped as Lots or Kits. Prices will be evaluated per group, not individual item. Attachment 1 - Delivery Summary/Pricing Schedule, identifies the delivery locations with quantities for each location. On the Bid Schedule tab, you are to insert both Unit Prices (Column G) as well as Total Prices (Column I), including the Lot Totals and Grand Total in Column I. Prices are to include unit cost and shipping cost, and they are to be submitted based on FOB Destination. Offers submitted on a basis other than FOB Destination will be rejected as nonresponsive. Please pay attention to the delivery locations when quoting your prices. Obtaining additional shipping after award will not be honored. 2. Delivery: NLT 29 October 2010 FOB Destination 3. Addendum to 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items The contractor shall provide a proposal that shall include the following: a. Price. All interested offerors must complete the Bid Schedule tab of Attachment 1, Delivery Summary/Pricing Schedule. Failure to provide completed pricing for all items will result in your offer being considered unresponsive and will not be further evaluated for award. On the Bid Schedule tab, you are to insert both Unit Prices (Column G) as well as Total Prices (Column I), including the Lot Totals and Grand Total in Column I. Prices are to include unit cost and shipping cost, and they are to be submitted based on FOB Destination/shipping prices. Please pay attention to the delivery locations when quoting your prices. The lowest priced offeror that demonstrates the capability to meet the delivery schedule for all items to all locations by 29 October 2010 will be selected for award. 4. Addendum to 52.212-2 - Evaluation of Offerors - Commercial Items EVALUATION: This is a Firm Fixed Priced Contract. The requirement will be evaluated for award based on the following criteria: a. Price. The lowest priced offeror that demonstrates the capability to meet the delivery schedule for all items to all locations by 29 October 2010 will be selected for award. b. Delivery schedule. Offerors must meet the delivery schedule criteria by being able to provide the required items no later than 29 October 2010. Deliveries must be made in full by the required NLT date. Offerors must submit a shipment schedule with their quotes to ensure this requirement delivery date is met. The following Provisions and Clauses are applicable: a. 52.211-6 Brand name or Equal (Aug 2009) b. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial (Jun 2008) c. 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) (a)-evaluation will be based on price and the ability to meet required delivery date d. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications (Aug 2009) Please include a completed copy of 52.212-3 or complete at https://orca.bpn.gov/ e. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Jun 2010) f. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (DEVIATION) (Jul 2010) g. 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991) h. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) i. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) j. 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Jun 2005) k. 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (DEVIATION) (May 2009) l. 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) m. 252.246-7000 Material Inspection and Receiving Report (Mar 2008) The clause at AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman also applies. (Ombudsman for this acquisition is Mr. Eric Thaxton, 129 Andrews St., Suite 136, Langley AFB, 23665-2769, phone number (757) 764-5371, email address: eric.thaxton@langley.af.mil. 4. Commercial Warranty applies: Please state the commercial warranty terms within your quote along with identifying any additional warranty information that is applicable. 5. GSA or Open Market Please indicate if your quote is open market or on the GSA Schedule (provide specific schedule) Quotes will be accepted via email only. Email hatasha.gibson@langley.af.mil NLT 25 August 2010, 2:30 pm, eastern standard time. Questions regarding this RFQ can be directed to Ms. Hatasha Hanley at the email address mentioned above. Attachments: -Delivery Summary/Pricing Schedule