Field Communicator and Differential Pressure Transmitter

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commodities prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subparts 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, proposals/quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The 319th Contracting Flight at 575 Tuskegee Airman Blvd bldg. 418, Grand Forks AFB, ND 58205 intends to acquire the following items: PRICE SCHEDULE ITEM DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL OR SERVICES TO BE PURCHASED QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL 0001 0002 0003 Hart 475 Communicator. Model No. 475-H-P-1-E-KL-U-GMT (or equal). Configured model comm protocol HART, battery type rechargeable li-ion power module, power super charger power supply & charger (li-ion/NiMH) US/UK/Eu connection types included, Language English installation manual and English configuration manual, product certifications ATEX, FM, CSA and IECEx intrinsically safe (includes FISCO as applicable), Easy upgrade (3 year) option, included options graphics, device configuration management, Bluetooth communications (or equal). Differential Pressure Transmitter (or equal). Pressure range - 1000 in H2O (-2, 5 to 2,5 bar), Transmitter output 4-20 mA with digital signal based on HART protocol, process flange type, drain vent, isolating diaphragm 316L SST, O-ring glass-filled PTFE, sensor fill fluid silicone, traditional flange, 316 SST, SST drain/vent, dust ignition-proof, LCD, 0-200" w.c./0-2400 gpm / 4-20 mA DC (or equal). Mobilization of technician to install/test differential pressure transmitters and pressure indicating transmitters for proper communication to control panel and HART 475 handheld field communicator (or equal). Technician needs to be qualified/experienced working on JP8 type III hydrant refueling systems. Technician will need to install differential pressure transmitter on above ground fuel distribution line in facility 658. Technician will need to run software diagnostics to validate software is the most current provision and communicating with existing equipment and the new differential pressure transmitter. Technician will need to test entire fuel distribution system differential pressure transmitters and pressure indicating transmitters for proper communication to main control panel interface on fuel pump/stop control and handheld HART 475 field communicator (or equal) from fuel system transmitter outputs 1 EA 2 EA 1 EA $ $ $ $ $ $ EXTENDED TOTAL: $ DELIVERY TIME (days ARO): This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside. The solicitation reference number is FA4659-15-Q-0014 and is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-80. The NAICS code for the acquisition is 334513 and the size standard is 500 employees. Offerors must show: (1) The solicitation or reference number; (2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers; (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror; (4) Price and discount terms; (5) Remit to address, if different than the mailing address; (6) Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments, if any, for acceptance of offers. Discussions may not be held with offerors; therefore, each offerors initial quote should be complete and accurate. One award will be made based on which offer is fully in compliance with specifications, and provides the lowest price found technically capable. The following provisions and clauses can be viewed through Internet access at the Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. In Accordance with FAR 52.252-1 and FAR 52.252-2, the following provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference or by full text FAR 52.202-1, Definitions; 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance; 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations; 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management; FAR 52.232-1, Payments; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor; FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans; FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses; FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations; FAR 52.233-1, Disputes; FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.242-15, Stop Work Order; 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items. Offerors must submit a completed copy of their annual representations and certificates or complete the annual representations and certifications electronically on the System for Award Management website at http://sam.gov. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items. Price that represents best overall value to the Government. 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUL 2014) (DEVIATION) (a) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (a) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records -- Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (b) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of any other clause in this contract, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (b)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause- (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)). (ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Dec 2010) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (iii) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (Jan 2013) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (1) of FAR clause 52.222-17. (iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jul 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (vi) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). (vii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jul 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (viii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40. (ix) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, (Nov 2007), (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (x) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). ___ Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (xi) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (xiii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jul 2012). (xiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xvi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S.- Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of Clause) In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004, Alternate A, prior to receiving any contract award, contractors must be registered in the System For Award Management (SAM). If not already registered, you should immediately register with SAM via the Internet at http://www.sam.gov/. Confirmation of SAM registration must be obtained before award can be made. DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act of 2001, Section 1008 Electronic Submission and Processing of Claims for Contract Payments requires that any claim for payment under a DOD contract shall be submitted in electronic form. Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) is the DOD system of choice for implementing this statutory requirement. Use of the basic system is at NO COST to the contractor and training will be provided. Information available at no cost is located at http://www.wawftraining.com. DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions (Deviation); DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance Payments Program; DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel work product; DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic submission of payment requests; DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on contract payments; DFARS 252.246-7000, Material Inspection and Receiving Report; 252.247-7023 (ALT III)Transportation of Supplies by Sea. 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman. OMBUDSMAN (APR 2014) (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 OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM or AFISRA ombudsmen, Mr. Gregory S. Oneal, AFICA/KM (OL-AMC), 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB IL 62225-5022, 618-229-0184, fax 618-256-6668, email: Gregory.Oneal@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU or ARISRA 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) Quotes must be sent in writing, by fax, or via e-mail to the Purchasing Agent, SrA Eric Rogers, no later than 4:00 P.M. (CST) on , 28 Apr 2014 to 319 CONF/LGCA - 575 Tuskegee Airmen Blvd, Grand Forks, ND 58201 ATTN: SrA Eric Rogers. For more information email eric.rogers.4.za@us.af.mil or call at # 701-747-3061. Fax # 701-747-4215. The alternate POC for this requirement is Jeremiah J. Snedker, at #701-747-5299, or jeremiah.snedker@us.af.mil. Amendment One Changes: Item#0002 has changed from 1 Ea to a new value of 2 Ea