Aircraft Parts and Equipment Repair

This is a combined solicitation/synopsis to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)Subpart 13.3 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. A BPA is not a binding contract, but an agreement between the Government and the contractor to provide supplies or services on a "as required" basis and in accordance with an approved price list. A BPA is written for a period of five (5) years and during this period the government is only obligated for actual purchases made under the BPA. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; prices are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation issued number is FA4608-10-Q-S122, in accordance with FAR part 13 and in accordance with provisions and clauses effective in Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC 2005-23 effective 26 Dec 2007). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 488190, and 811310; the business size is $7 million respectively. The proposed BPA is set-aside for small businesses. Small businesses, woman-owned, and disabled veteran-owned businesses are encouraged to participate. The needed BPA service is as follows: This requirement is for the repair of aircraft parts through the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP). The contractor must abide by all AFI 21-123. The Website to see this publication is http://www.e-publishing.af.mil, search by number AFI21-123. The number and type of National Stock Number requiring repair will vary. The contractor must be responsible for the shipping cost to Barksdale Air Force Base. The shipping cost will be included in the price quoted for repair. The contractor will verify receipt of assets shipped by the government (AFREP Office) by signing and returning the enclosed delivery ticket. The contractor will be responsible for all the materials required for the repair of ll parts. The contractor will be responsible for all Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) items. The price quoted for repair must not exceed 45% of the cost of a new part (as found in FEDLOG). The contractor must be able to return the part in a minimum amount of time (NOT to exceed 30 days). If a part is mission critical, the item must be returned within 10 CALENDAR DAYS. The contractor must provide evaluation on the capability of repair at no cost to the government. If unable to repair the part, the part must be returned to the organization at no cost. The contractor must provide a guarantee of workmanship, for example, warranty for one year after repair. A list of individuals authorized to place calls under this agreement shall be furnished to the contractor. The contractor will accept calls placed by those personnel authorized to place calls. Each instrument/component will be asigned a call number by the user upon contractors price quote. The contractor will keep a record of all items included in each call/shipment. All instruments/components will appear cosmetically new after repair. Contractor will furnish the repaired product to the Air Force as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) intended. The repaired product will meet acceptance test procedures (ATPs) as intended by the OEM. Contractor will certify the repaired products are safe and fully qualified as an operational instrument on the aircraft/system it was originally intended for. All returned shipments will be accomplished by a delivery ticket of invoice addressed to 2MXG/MXGQ, Building 6614, 1333 Twining Dr., Barksdale AFB, LA 71110 and will contain the following minimum information: Name of Contractor, Blanket Purchase Agreement Number, Call Number (s), List of items by National Stock Number or part number, serial number if applicable, and nomenclature, Quantity and unit repair cost, and Total Cost for the call. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following addenda applies. Offerors shall submit their pricing on letterhead stationarey and the contractor must remit a completed copy of the REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS at FAR 52.212-3, and follow the instruction as provided in the clause. Offers will be evaluated based on the best value to the government. Evaluation factors include technical capability, performance, responsiveness, deliverables and cost/price. All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price, however cost/price will contribute substantially to the selection decision. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining information not identified in the offer and reserves the right to award to other than the lowest price. If an offeror cannot comply with every requirement, that offer will not be acceptable, and therefore will not be considered. Once an offer has been determined to be acceptable, and in compliance with all directions in this solicitation, the Government will award to the offeror with the best value to the government. Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, and the 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications with its offer. Additionally, the following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel 52.212-4, Copntract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items 52.212-5. Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statuates of Executive Orders Commercial Items, and includes the following clauses cited: (b)-(8)(i), (19), (21), (22), (23), (24), (25), (33), and (40); (c)-(1),(2) 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right to Know 52.228-5, Insurance - Work on a Government Installation Applicable DFARS clauses included: 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statuetes of Exwecutive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquistitions of Commercial Items provisions and includes the following clauses cited: (a), (b)(5), (b)(23)(iv). The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ . Offers must be received NLT 11:00 AM (CST) 25 June 2010, 2 CONS/LGCAA, 41 Vandenberg Ave, Barksdale AFB, LA 71110-209. Prices can be faxed (in accordance with FAR provision 52.214-13 TELEGRAPHIC BIDS) to the attention of Mr. Hilmar K. Sourwine at (318)456-3421. Offers received after this date and time will be considered as late submissions in accordance with 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated or considered. Please refer any questions to Mr. Hilmar K. Sourwine, Contract Specialist, at (318)456-3421, hilmar.sourwine.ctr@barksdale.af.mil or Mr. Travis A. Sippel, Contracting Officer, at (318)456-6887, travis.sippel@barksdale.af.mil. In compliance with Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Para 4), this clause identifies the classes of Service employees expected to be employed under this contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5351 or 5332. This statement is for information only, it is not a wage determination. Employee Class Monetry Wage Fringe Benefits Aircraft Mechanic WG-10, $23.38 32.85% WD 05-2236 (Rev.-13) was first posted on www.wdol.gov on 01/12/2010