Environmental Coolers

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared IAW the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is FA9302-13-M-K019. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005- 66 (Effective 1 April 2013) and DFARs Publication Notice (DPN) 20130419 (Effective 19 April 2013) Edition. Award will be made to the lowest priced, most technically acceptable offer that meets the requirement. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 333413 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is a Small Business set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The 412th MXG Maintenance Squadron has a REQUIREMENT for Environmental Cooling Devices. REQUIREMENTS: The following is a complete list of specifications for the Environmental Cooling Devices. 1. Must have a reservoir versus a hose connection to water source during use. 2. No larger than 67" x 30" x 42". 3. Airflow needs to be able to oscillate in more than one direction without having to reposition machine. 4. Explosion-proof models for indoor use. 5. Airflow effective cooling distance at least 70 feet. 6. Must meet Class I, Div II, Standard Number 1926.407 requirements set forth by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). 7. Must provide written proof of meeting OSHA standard. Quantity: 30 ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted no later than 9 May 2013, 4:00 p.m. PST. Questions not received by the Submission Deadline will not be considered*** Interested parties who believe they can meet all the requirements for the Environmental Coolers described in this synopsis are invited to submit in writing a complete Firm-Fixed-Price quote including delivery Free On Board (FOB) destination Edwards AFB CA 93524. The government will NOT accept any partial quotes. Offerors are required to submit with their quote enough information for the Government to evaluate the minimum requirements detailed in this synopsis/solicitation. CONTRACTORS MUST COMPLY WITH FAR 52.204-7 (DEC 2012), and FAR 252.-204-7004 (FEB 2013) To register with the System for Award Management (SAM), go to url: https://www.sam.gov/ USE OF SAM (formerly CCR and ORCA) BECAME MANDATORY 01 JANUARY 2005. Further Information on SAM may be obtained from the SAM Help Menu at https://www.sam.gov/. 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 address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial (FEB 2012), applies to this acquisition. Provision at 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999). (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 factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) price (ii) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (AUG 2012) 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (FEB 1999) 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (APR 1984) 52.225-4 Buy American Act -- Free Trade Agreement -- Israeli Trade Act Certificate (JUN 2009) 52.225-4 Alternate I (JAN 2004) 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 address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (DEC 2012) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (FEB 2012) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes (JAN 2013) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representations (APR 2012) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor---Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2012) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contactor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-3 Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements -Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2012) 52.225-3 Alternate I (MAR 2012) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central (OCT 2003) 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011) 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (JAN 2009) 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (NOV 2011) 252.204-7008 Export-Controlled Items (APR 2010) 252.209-7999 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or Felony Conviction Under any Federal Law (CLASS DEVIATION 2012-O0004) The DFARS 252.209-7999 provision needs to be completed and returned with the quote by the contractor in order to be considered for award of this contract. 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation (JUN 2011) 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (MAR 2013) 252.225-7001 Buy American Act, Balance of Payment Program (DEC 2012) 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (DEC 2012 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (JUN 2012) 252.232-7010 Levies On Contract Payments (DEC 2006) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) 252.247-7023 Alternate III (MAY 2002) 5352.201-9101 Ombudsmen (NOV 2012) 5352.223-9000 Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) (NOV 2012) All responses may be sent via e-mail to shari.trigg@edwards.af.mil or mailed to AFTC/PZIEB, 5 South Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185, Attention: Shari Trigg. Phone number is 661-277-1829. Responses are due in the office by 15 May 2013, 4:00 PM PST.