Aircraft Insulation

This is a "Brand Name" or equal request for quotes (RFQ) for a commercial item. I. 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. Requirements will be fulfilled using FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 13, under the test program at FAR Subpart 13.5. II. Solicitation FA2517-13-T-6038 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). III. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-69. IV. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code, 336413, Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing with a size standard of 1000 employees. A single award will be made as a result of an evaluation of the quotes received. V. The specifics of this procurement are as follows: CLIN Description Quantity Unit of Measure 0001 Insulation, Aircraft; HVAC Duct Insulation Blanket Material 14 RO 0002 Insulation, Aircraft; Trim Fabric 4 RO CLIN 0001 Minimum Characteristics: Quantity: (14ea) - HVAC Duct Insulation Blanket Material, for use in the manufacture of thermal and acoustical HVAC insulation blankets in Lockheed Martin C-130 aircraft. Manufactured in accordance with the requirements of Lockheed LACG-597. - Color - Green #34424. - Class IIB - Medium Duty, Maximum 300?F, - Weight - Trim cloth and backing 7.0 ounces/square yard. - Width - 36" - Length - 25' - Thickness - 1" - Orcon Aerospace P/N 56508 or equal. CLIN 0002 Minimum Characteristics: Quantity: (4ea) - Trim fabric for use on thermal and acoustic insulation blankets (sidewall) in the Lockheed Martin C-130 aircraft manufactured in accordance with the requirements of Lockheed specification STM26-103. Trim fabric is typically used as a covering fabric for interior sidewall insulation blankets or for fabrication of under floor duct assemblies. - Color - Green #34424 - Class 4.5 Type II - Heat sealable (will have a compatible heat sensitive coating applied to the back side of the coated fabric to facilitate bonding of fabric to insulation batts). - Weight - 6.0 - 7.75 ounces/square yard. - Width - 2" - Length - 300' - Orcon Aerospace P/N 5907 or equal. VI. FOB Destination to Peterson AFB, CO 80914 is required 30 days after award. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VII. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Feb 2012), applies to this acquisition. All firms must be registered in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) at https://wawf.eb.mil at time of quote submittal. DUNS, Cage Code, Tax ID, and Terms & Conditions shall be submitted with the quote. All firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database at (www.sam.gov ) in order to be considered for award. Multiple offers will not be accepted. VIII. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition. IAW Paragraph A an award will be made to the offeror who is able to meet the technical capability and has the lowest price. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Factor 1: Technical Capability: A vendor's quotation will be considered technically acceptable if it meets the requirements detailed in Attachment 1, Itemized Listing. Quotations that do not meet these Brand Name requirements will be considered unacceptable and will not be considered for award. (2) Factor 2: Price will be evaluated in order to determine if it is reasonable in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3. Offers should be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate their reasonableness. AWARD PROCESS: The Government will first evaluate all quotations on a pass or fail basis to determine whether the quote meets the specifications described in this solicitation, and the Itemized Listing (Attachment 1). Quotes will then be ranked according to price. The offeror who submits the lowest price and meets or exceeds the specifications described in the solicitation and Section VI will receive the award. The award will be made to that offeror without further consideration of any other offerors. A written notice of award or acceptance of the offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept the offer, whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. IX. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Dec 2012), applies to this acquisition. All vendors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov) at the time of quote submittal. X. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Feb 2012), applies to this acquisition. XI. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 (Dev), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jan 2013), applies to this acquisition. XII. The following FAR Clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006), FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Jul 2013)\ FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Aug 2012) FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Jul 2013) FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Aug 2013) FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) FAR 52.219-1 Alt I Small Business Program Representations (Apr 2012) FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jul 2013) FAR52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) FAR 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Re-representation (Apr 2012) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor (Mar 2012) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) FAR 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999) FAR 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) FAR 52.222.37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Sep 2010) FAR 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) FAR 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Nov 2011) FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Representation and Certification (Nov 2011) FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management (Jul 2013) FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) The following DFARS provisions/clauses apply to this solicitation: DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011) DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Jan 2009) DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A, System For Award Management (May 2013) DFARS 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure (Sep 2011) DFARS 252.209-7999 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Jun 2013) DFARS 252.215-7007 Notice of Intent To Resolicit (Jun 2012) DFARS 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (Jun 2013) DFARS 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (FEB 2013) DFARS 252.227-7015 Technical Data-Commercial Items (Jun 2013) DFARS 252.227-7037 Validation Of Restrictive Markings On Technical Data (Jun 2013) DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jun 2012) DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies On Contract Payments (Dec 2006) DFARS 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment (Mar 1998) DFARS 252.244-7000 Subcontracts For Commercial Items (Jun 2013) DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Jun 2013) The following AFFARS clause applies to this solicitation: AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Apr 2010) - contact: HQ AFSPC/A7K, 150 Vandenberg St., Suite 1105, Peterson AFB, CO 80914-4350. (719)-554-5250, Fax (719)-554-5299, email a7K.wf@us.af.mil. The following clauses have been included in full text: FAR 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. As prescribed in 52.107(b), insert the following clause: Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 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): http://farsite.hill.af.mil or www.arnet.gov. (End of Clause) 52.252-6 -- Authorized Deviations in Clauses. As prescribed in 52.107(f), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts that include any FAR or supplemental clause with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental clause is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the clause when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental clause, except that the contracting officer shall insert "(Deviation)" after the date of the clause. Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984) (a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause. (b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. (End of Clause) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XIII. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this acquisition. XIV. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing no later than 4:00 PM MST, 25 September 2013. Submit questions to A1C Matthew Glowacky via e-mail: matthew.glowacky@us.af.mil and to 21cons.lgcba@us.af.mil Quotes shall be submitted in writing no later than 9:00 AM MST, 26 September 2013. Submit quotes to A1C Matthew Glowacky via e-mail:matthew.glowacky@us.af.mil and to 21cons.lgcba@us.af.mil Quotes shall include: CAGE Code, DUNS, Tax Identification Number, FOB Point, Discount Terms, Delivery Date, Attached Pricing Table, and Attached DFARS Provision 252.209-7999. Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 30 days after submittal. XV. Contracting Office Address: 135 Dover Street, Suite 2225 Peterson AFB, CO 80914-1055 United States Place of Delivery: 302 Maintenance Group 860 Malmstrom St. Ste 104 Peterson AFB CO 80914-1179 Primary Point of Contact: A1C Matthew Glowacky Contract Specialist Phone: 719-556-0851 E-mail:matthew.glowacky@us.af.mil and to 21cons.lgcba@us.af.mil Attachment 1 - DFARS 252.209-7999 Attachment 2 - Pricing Table