CABLE ASSEMBLIES

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no further written solicitation will be issued. The solicitation number FA8307-18-R-0037 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), Part 13. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division's Contracting Office (AFLCMC/HNCK), Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA)- Lackland TX, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price purchase order utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures resulting for this solicitation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-96 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20171228. The clauses and provisions reference in this solicitation may be obtained in full text form located at FAR site, http://farsite.hil.af.mil 2. This requirement has been Set-Aside for Small Business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334419 - Other Electronic Component manufacturing. The size standard is 750 employees IAW FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Oct 2014). 3. Description of items: This requirement is for 517 each, Special Cable Assembly, NSN: 5995-01-496-2412CS, Part Number: FL51242-2. See Attached Department of Defense Drawing #0N512424W-001. Predominate Material of Manufacture: 2 standard fill connectors and a 6 wire cable. Delivery will be FOB Destination to CCSD/HNCADR, 230 Hall Blvd STE 158, Bldg. 2028, Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX, 78243-7052. Inspection/acceptance will be made at destination. Delivery will begin no later than three (3) months after award with a delivery schedule agreed upon by both parties. 4. Interested offerors must submit their representations and certifications in accordance with the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror representations and Certifications- Commercial Item (Nov 2017) with their quote. 5. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Jan 2017) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Oct 2014) The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Item (Nov 2017) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Jan 2017) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Nov 2017), to include following clauses (b) 52.204-10, 52.219-28, 52.222-03, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33 FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011) DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (Oct 2016) DFARS 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (May 2016) DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program-Basic (Dec 2017) DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jun 2012) DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (May 2013) DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) DFARS 252.244-7000, Subcontracts For Commercial Items and Commercial Components (Jun 2013) DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea-Basic (Apr 2014) An AFLCMC Ombudsman has been appointed to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, and others for this acquisition. Before consulting the Ombudsman concerned parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendation to the Buyer/Contracting Officer for resolution. In Addition, AFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman, will be included in this acquisition's solicitation and contract. The AFLCMC Ombudsman is (Primary) Lt. Col Peter A. Sadness 937-255-5512, Deputy Director, Acquisition Excellence Directorate or (Alternate) Ms. Selwa A. Kirbabas, Program Management Division Chief, ALFCMC/AQP at 937-255-5472 . 6. The government will award a single purchase order resulting from this RFQ in accordance with the responsible offeror whose offer represents the best value in terms of technical capability/acceptability and price. 7. Quotes must be received by 22 March 2018, NOON CST. Submit quotes to Ms. Trina Cain at trina.cain@us.af.mil NOTE: Although funds are currently available, they may be reallocated prior to contract award due to Continuing Resolution issues. SAM Registration - Prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award management (SAM) database prior to award. See contract clause 52.204-7 System for Award Management. Information on registration may be obtained via the Internet at: http://www.sam.gov or http://www.acquisition.gov.