Full Length Thinsole Orthotic Insoles

The proposed contract action is for commercial items which the Naval Medical Center San Diego intends to solicit on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 13.106-1 (b) (1) (i). This proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Spenco Medical Corporation located at 6301 Imperial Dr., Waco, TX 76712-6898. The Spenco Rx Full Length Thinsole Orthotic insoles are shoe inserts designed for tighter-fitting shoes and for people with flat, low, or fallen arches. The full length provides complete heel-to-toe comfort. Spenco Medical is the manufacturer and the only distributor that meets the salient characteristics mentioned above. All other offerors may submit a quote that will be reviewed by the Government. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation 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 in the future. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 12.6, using Simplified Acquisitions Procedures for commercial items found at FAR 13, supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is N00259-15-T-0189. It is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-80. This is a total small business set aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 339920. The size standard is 500. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://acquisition.gov/far and www.acq.osd.mil. The contractor shall provide the following: CLIN 0001 Full Length Thinsole Orthotic Insoles; Size 0, Pair; Part # 4330700; Qty: 75; Unit of Issue: Each; Unit Price: _______________; Extended Price: _______________ CLIN 0002 Full Length Thinsole Orthotic Insoles; Size 1, Pair; Part # 4330701; Qty: 100; Unit of Issue: Each; Unit Price: _______________; Extended Price: _______________ CLIN 0003 Full Length Thinsole Orthotic Insoles; Size 2, Pair; Part # 4330702; Qty: 600; Unit of Issue: Each; Unit Price: _______________; Extended Price: _______________ CLIN 0004 Full Length Thinsole Orthotic Insoles; Size 3, Pair; Part # 4330703; Qty: 600; Unit of Issue: Each; Unit Price: _______________; Extended Price: _______________ CLIN 0005 Full Length Thinsole Orthotic Insoles; Size 4, Pair; Part # 4330704; Qty: 600; Unit of Issue: Each; Unit Price: _______________; Extended Price: _______________ CLIN 0006 Full Length Thinsole Orthotic Insoles; Size 5, Pair; Part # 4330705; Qty: 100; Unit of Issue: Each; Unit Price: _______________; Extended Price: _______________ CLIN 0007 Full Length Thinsole Orthotic Insoles; Size 6, Pair; Part # 4330706; Qty: 100; Unit of Issue: Each; Unit Price: _______________; Extended Price: _______________ NAVY COMMERCIAL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM (NCACS) PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION INSTRUCTION (August 2011) (a) In accordance with CNICNOTE 5530 dated May 2, 2011, NCACS credentialing should be established in order to avoid unnecessary delay at military installation entry control points (ECP). (b) NCACS guidance for Vendors/Contractors to obtain a pass is accessible through the following website: http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrsw/installations/navbase_san_diego/om/force_protection/rapid_gate.html and popular links. For more information or to enroll in the NCACS Program call: +1 (555) 000-0000. For Naval Base San Diego Pass and Decal Office, call: +1 (555) 000-0000 (c) Vendors, contractors, suppliers and other service providers shall present their pass upon entry at ECP. 252.203-7998 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS-REPRESENTATION (DEVIATION 2015-O0010) (FEB 2015) (a) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VIII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. (b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information. (c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it does not require employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. (End of provision) 252.203-7999 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS (DEVIATION 2015-O0010)(FEB 2015) (a) The Contractor shall not require employees or subcontractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. (b) The Contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect. (c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information. (d)(1) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VIII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015, (Pub. L. 113-235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause. (2) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the Contractor fails to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract as a result of Government action under this clause. (End of clause) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2005-80. This acquisition incorporates the following FAR clauses: 52.204-7 System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (JUL 2013) 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Item (JUL 2013) 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (JAN 1999) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items (JUL 2013) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (JUL 2013) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (JUL 2013) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub.L. 108-77, 108-78) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First -Tier Subcontract Awards (JULY 2010) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (AUG 2013) (31 U.S.C., 6101 note) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (NOV 2011) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (APR 2012) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2007) 52.222-19 Child Labor -Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2012) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action For Workers With Disabilities (OCT 2010) 52.223-18 encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2006) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (JUL 2013) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (NOV 2013) 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (JUN 2012) 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors (DEC 2012) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (MAR 2008) Quotations will be evaluated based on technical capability, delivery, and price. Technical capability and delivery when combined are more important than price. The Government will only consider firm fixed price quotations. Offeror must complete and submit with the quotations FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (JUL 2013). The provision can also be submitted at https://www.sam.gov. Contractor must be registered to the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. A nine digit Data Universal Numbering Systems (DUNS) number provided by Dun and Bradstreet is required to register. The website address for SAM registration is https://sam.gov Electronic submission of Quotes: Quotations shall be submitted electronically by email to contact@example.gov. Email submissions are limited to 2MB. The submitter should confirm receipt of facsimile and email submissions. Quotations are due before close of business on 13 May 2015, 0900 Pacific Standard Time.