FM-200 FIRE SUPPRESSION AGENT

This is a SOLE-SOURCE COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on FEDBIZOPPS. The RFQ (Request for Quote) number is N00189-13-T-0356. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-69 and DFARS Change Notice 20130909. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm. The proposed contract action is for commercial supplies for which NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department intends to solicit with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all bids, proposals, or quotations received by closing date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. SUPPLIES TO BE ACQUIRED: �� RETRIEVE EXISTING 560LB DISCHARGED FM-200 TANKS FROM NAVY CYBER DEFENSE OPERATIONS COMMAND, 2565 GUADALCANAL ROAD, SUITE 8, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23459 �� SERVICE 560LB TANKS �� RETURN 560LB TANKS �� REWORK FENWAL 560LB INITIATORS, PHOTO DETECTORS, AND ION DETECTORS Sole source provider is Fire-X Corporation of Virginia, 6107 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, VA 23228-4925. The supplies to be acquired are replacement parts and are required for form, fit and function to be compatible with the existing system. The existing system was designed by Fire-X Corporation, and the design incorporates the use of proprietary detection (Photon and Ion) components. This acquisition will result in a Firm-Fixed-Price contract under NAICS 325998. The Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees. FOB point: Destination to zip code is 23459. Delivery is required 30 days after date of contract. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: The following FAR provisions and clauses are applicable to this procurement and are incorporated by reference: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Dec 2012) 52.204-13 CCR Maintenance (Dec 2012) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; 52.212-3 and its ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items including: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6 Protecting the Government Interest when Subcontracting with Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation 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 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving 52.225-13 Restriction on Foreign Purchase 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - CCR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination The following DFAR provisions and clauses are applicable to this procurement and are incorporated by reference: 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration (Feb 2013) 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (June 2012) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments 252.247-7023 and its ALT III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT: 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran--Representation and Certifications. (DEC 2012) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision-- Person-- (1) Means-- (i) A natural person; (ii) A corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, financial institution, insurer, underwriter, guarantor, and any other business organization, any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group, and any governmental entity operating as a business enterprise; and (iii) Any successor to any entity described in paragraph (1)(ii) of this definition; and (2) Does not include a government or governmental entity that is not operating as a business enterprise. Sensitive technology-- (1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically-- (i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or (ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and (2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)). (b) The offeror shall email questions concerning sensitive technology to the Department of State at CISADA106@state.gov. (c) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this provision or if a waiver has been granted in accordance with 25.703-4, by submission of its offer, the offeror- (1) Represents, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the offeror does not export any sensitive technology to the government of Iran or any entities or individuals owned or controlled by, or acting on behalf or at the direction of, the government of Iran; (2) Certifies that the offeror, or any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not engage in any activities for which sanctions may be imposed under section 5 of the Iran Sanctions Act. These sanctioned activities are in the areas of development of the petroleum resources of Iran, production of refined petroleum products in Iran, sale and provision of refined petroleum products to Iran, and contributing to Iran's ability to acquire or develop certain weapons or technologies; and (3) Certifies that the offeror, and any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not knowingly engage in any transaction that exceeds $3,000 with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates, the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (see OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List at http://www.treasury.gov/ofac/downloads/t11sdn.pdf). (d) Exception for trade agreements. The representation requirement of paragraph (c)(1) and the certification requirements of paragraphs (c)(2) and (c)(3) of this provision do not apply if- (1) This solicitation includes a trade agreements notice or certification (e.g., 52.225-4, 52.225-6, 52.225-12, 52.225-24, or comparable agency provision); and (2) The offeror has certified that all the offered products to be supplied are designated country end products or designated country construction material. (End of 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): FAR Clauses: http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/ DFARS Clauses: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/ (End of provision) 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): FAR Clauses: http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/ DFARS Clauses: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/ (End of clause) 252.203-7005 REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (NOV 2011) (a) Definition. Covered DoD official is defined in the clause at 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. (b) By submission of this offer, the offeror represents, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that all covered DoD officials employed by or otherwise receiving compensation from the offeror, and who are expected to undertake activities on behalf of the offeror for any resulting contract, are presently in compliance with all post-employment restrictions covered by 18 U.S.C. 207, 41 U.S.C. 2101-2107, and 5 CFR parts 2637 and 2641, including Federal Acquisition Regulation 3.104-2. (End of provision) 5252. NS-046P PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY (1 AUG 2001) (FISC NORFOLK) In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 9.1, the Contracting Officer shall award contracts only to responsible offerors. No purchase or award shall be made unless the contracting officer makes an affirmative determination of responsibility. To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them. The contracting officer shall require acceptable evidence of the prospective contractor's current sound financial status, as well as the ability to obtain required resources if the need arises. In regard to resources, the contractor must be prepared to present acceptable evidence of subcontracts, commitments or explicit arrangement that will be in existence at the time of contract award, to rent, purchase, or otherwise acquire the needed facilities, equipment, services, materials, other resources, or personnel. Consideration of a prime contractor's compliance with limitations on subcontracting shall be taken into account for the time period covered by the contract base period or quantities, plus option periods or quantities, if such options are considered when evaluating offers for award. Pursuant to FAR 9.104-4, the Contracting Officer reserves the right to request adequate evidence of responsibility on the part of any prospective subcontractor(s). In the absence of information clearly indicating that the prospective contractor is responsible, the contracting officer shall make a determination of non-responsibility. As a minimum requirement, all offerors must submit, as part of the original proposal, the following: (1) Company's Financial Statement which includes Balance Sheet and Income Statement; and (2) Point of Contact from their Bank or any financial institution with which they transact business. (End of provision) Responses to this solicitation are due by 24 September 2013 at 11AM EST. Quotes shall be emailed to Jennifer.L.Miles1@navy.mil. Attention: Jennifer Miles, Reference RFQ N00189-13-T-0356. All quotes shall include unit prices, extended prices, and a total price, (for each performance period), a point of contact, name and telephone number, GSA contract number if applicable, business size, and prompt payment terms. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements. Vendors responding to this solicitation are advised that, prior to award, the Government may request vendors to submit information/data to support price reasonableness such as copies of paid invoices for the same or similar items, sales history for the same or similar items, price list with effective date and/or copies of catalog pages along with any applicable discounts. Failure to submit the requested information may result in disqualification of the submitted quote.