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FA4877-16-Q-0162Federal

Submission Closed02/02/2016, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA4877 355 Cons Pk

Contract Value

$29,650

NAICS

481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation

Place of Performance

Portland IAP, PORTLAND, OR, 97218, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

PERRIS VALLEY AVIATION SERVICES, INC

Award Issued Date

02/04/2016, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

PWS - Military Freefall Airlift Support

3 pages · sow

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F1PTR76013AW01 - Airlift Support Services for 304th RQS

justification-and-authorization

Low

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PhaseClosed

PostedJan 28

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineFeb 2

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Submission Closed

02/02/2016, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4877 355 Cons Pk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeDAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ, 85707-3522, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4877 355 Cons Pk

Office AddressDAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ, 85707-3522, USA

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Daniel J. Hughes

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Derek BerryContract Administrator

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Full Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format prescribed 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. Solicitation FA4877-16-Q-0162 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses of those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-85, Defense Circular Number 20151230, and Air Force Acquisition Circular 2015-1001. This procurement is being issued as a small business set aisde and limited sources justification (See attachment). The North American Industry Classification System Code is 481219 with a size standard of $15.0 Million or less The right to make multiple or no award is reserved in the event it is advantageous to the Government to do so. The contractor shall provide the following Contract Line Item Number (CLIN): CLIN 0001 - The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, tools, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation, personnel, management, and supervision necessary to perform military freefall airlift support services in support of the 304th Rescue Squadron IAW the attached Performance Work Statement. THIS IS A LIMITED SOURCE REQUIREMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED J&A Clause 52.252-2, 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 Provision, 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil 52.204-7, System for Award Management 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror -- Commercial applies to this acquisition. 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Quotes will be evaluated on technical acceptability and lowest price. Offeror must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with its offer or have an Online Representations and Certification Application which is current. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial applies to this acquisition. 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.233-3, Protest After Award 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6, Protecting the Government' Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations Alternate I of 52.219-1 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards The prevailing wage determination for the county this service is to be provided in is applicable to this acquisition and will be applied upon contract award. Wage Determinations are available at the "Wage Determination On-Line" (WDOL) website at http://www.wdol.gov/ 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination Employee Class Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits GS-12 $32.97 (End of Clause) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance 52.222-99, Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management applies to this acquisition. 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payment 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea DM006 - Individual Access to DM with a Criminal Background DM010 - Illegal Immigrants and Foreign Nationals DM017 - Davis Monthan AFB Marijuana Policy DM019 - Contractor Manpower Reporting 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman (APR 2014) - AFICA/KPC (OL-ACC) Ombudsman, Lt Col Lateef M. Hynson, 129 Andrews St, Langley AFB, VA 23665-2769, phone number (757) 764-5372, facsimile number (757) 764-4400, Email address: lateef.hynson@us.af.mil.. Any questions pertaining to this acquisition shall be submitted in writing no later than Monday, 01 February, 2016 by 10:00 AM Arizona Local Time. Written questions shall be sent to SrA Dan Hughes at daniel.hughes.15@us.af.mil or SrA Derek Berry at derek.berry.1@us.af.mil or by FAX at (520) 228-5284. It is the responsibility of the offeror to view the website for any changes or amendments to this RFQ. Quotes will be due to the 355th Contracting Squadron, 3180 S. Craycroft Rd. Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ 85707, via email or FAX by Tuesday, 02 February 2016, 3:00 P.M, Arizona Local Time. Point of Contact is: SrA Dan Hughes - email: daniel.hughes.15@us.af.mil, phone: 520-228-5461, and; SrA Derek Berry - email: derek.berry.1@us.af.mil, phone: 520-228-1846 FAX at (520) 228-5284. It is the responsibility of the vendor to ensure the quote was received by 355 CO