Aircraft Lifting Slings

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.603 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a RFQ. Submit written offers only, oral offers will not be accepted. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with System for Award Management (SAM). (iii) This combined synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-69 and through Department of Defense Acquisition Regulation Change Notice 20130801. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions can be found at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm (iv) This procurement is being issued unrestricted. North American Industrial Classification Standard: 314994; Small Business Size Standard: 1000 EMP CLIN 0001 TPXCF 5000 X 30FT Twin Path Extra Covermax w/ Check Fast 2 Each CLIN 0002 TPXCF 5000 X 40FT Twin Path Extra Covermax w/ Check Fast 2 Each CLIN 0003 TPXCF 5000 X 50FT Twin Path Extra Covermax w/ Check Fast 2 Each CLIN 0004 TPXCF 5000 X 75FT Twin Path Extra Covermax w/ Check Fast 2 Each (v) The government shall not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred to interested parties for responses to this solicitation. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. (vi) Responsibility and Inspection: Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and Quality Control (QC). (vii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. QUOTE/PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS: Offerors shall provide sufficient technical documentation (including but not limited to: product literature, specifications) to allow for thorough evaluation of proposal. Additionally, the vendor shall fully explain their ability to meet the requirements from above. Shipping shall be FOB Destination. Quote shall specify the Total Price. Quotes will be evaluated for Completeness (all line items are priced). Adequate competition is anticipated for this acquisition. The Government will award a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the synopsis/solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price considered. Offerors shall submit firm-fixed pricing for all above requirements. Include commercial price lists and if applicable, any FSS schedule numbers and pricing. Include any applicable discounts to the Government. (viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD: The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer is the lowest price technically acceptable offer, which shall represent best value to the Government. Award shall be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors (i.e. technical conformance to the requirements of the solicitation). Evaluation of price will be based on the offeror's total price for all line items as delivered to the specified destination. Past Performance is not an evaluation factor for this acquisition. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. Price (all line items shall be priced) The offeror's initial proposal shall contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government reserves the right to make no award as a result of this solicitation. (ix) The clause at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Complete only paragraph (j) of this provision if the annual representations and certificates have been completed electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If the annual representations and certifications have not been completed electronically at the ORCA website, then only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision need to be completed. (x) The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-4 addendum is included. (xi) The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management; FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.204-13, System for Award Management; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act; FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central; Contractor Registration; FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations; FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses; DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A; DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; DFARS 252.232.7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions; and AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (see below POC). **Lt Col Tonney Kaw-uh, 129 Andrews St, Langley AFB, VA 23665-2769, phone number (757) 764-5373, facsimile number (757) 764-4400, Email address: tonney.kawuh@langley.af.mil.** (xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Item (DEVIATION). (xiii) SOLICITATION RESPONSES must be received no later than 4:00 pm Mountain Daylight Time 21 August 2013 at 366TH Contracting Squadron/LGCA2, Suite 498, Bldg 512, Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648. Mail or e-mail response to ourigner.lagundino@us.af.mil. An official authorized to bind your company shall sign the offer. (xiv) Point of Contact: TSgt Ourigner Lagundino, Contract Specialist, Ph 208-828-3128; e-mail: ourigner.lagundino@us.af.mil. Heather Rippy, Contracting Officer, Ph 208-828-6470, e-mail: heather.rippy@us.af.mil. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648.