Breast Pump

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. This solicitation, #FA4621-11-T-0010, is being issued as a Request for Quotation, which incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-48. This acquisition is reserved for small businesses; however, the Government will accept proposals from all businesses. In the event of insufficient small business participation, award will be made on an unrestricted basis. The associated NAICS code for this acquisition is 423450 with a size standard of 100. McConnell AFB KS plans to acquire the following items. 0001 - Medela Symphony Breast Pump or Equal To Include: Symphony Breast Pump Symphony 2.0 Program Card Container Stand Protector Card/Cord Carrying Case Shipping Specifications: 2 Phase Expression Technology Simulation Mode/ Expression Mode Be able to pump same amount of milk in 5 minutes as a baby in 16 minutes FDA Hospital Grade approved as multi user pumping system Battery Capability Safe for Collection, Storage, and Feeding Double Pump QTY- 50 Each Manufacturer: Medela Symphony Breast Pump P/N:0240108 or equal Delivery to McConnell AFB, 67221, FOB destination. The following provisions in their latest editions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards, FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or equal. FAR 52.212-l, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation, Commercial Items (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factor will be used to evaluate offers: Price A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful 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 an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items (offeror shall complete these on-line at www.bpn.gov/orca), FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations; FAR 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation; FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-50, Combat Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party; FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52-222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Works with Disabilities; FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act Supplies; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. The clause at DFARS, 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; DFARS, 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; DFARS 252.204-7004, Alternate A, Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. The offeror shall include, as part of their offer, a completed DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act - Balance of Payments Program Certificate. DFARS 252.225-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Applicable To Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (JUN 2010). DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)). DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments. DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications. AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman (10 Aug 2005) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMBC A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, Mr. Michael R. Jackson, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB IL 62225-5022, (618) 229-0267, fax (618) 256-6668, email: Michael.jackson@scott.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) Additional FAR clauses cited within the above clauses, which are applicable, will be incorporated into the solicitation and the resulting contract. All clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Award will be made to the most responsive offeror proposing the items determined to be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with the evaluation factors listed above. FOB shall be Destination. Award can only be made to contractors registered in Central Contractor Registration (http://www.ccr.gov). Offerors shall respond to this solicitation by 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time 16 Mar 2011. Offers can be faxed to Jeff Choi at 316-759-1411 or e-mailed to Jeff.choi.1@us.af.mil.