GIANT VOICE

The 375th Contracting Squadron, 201 East Winters Street, Scott AFB IL 62225 is contemplating a Sole Source Award for a Technical Refresh of the GIANT VOICE system. This is a commercial purchase using FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures. The following information, as required per FAR 12.603(c)(2) applies: (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation reference number is F3S3164238AC01 (iii) The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-73 effective 29 April 2014, and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DPN 20140506 Edition. (iv) There is no set-aside for this solicitation. (v) Contract Line Item Number(s) CLINS: PROVIDE PRICING FOR EACH CLIN WITH YOUR RESPONSE. **SEE ATTACHMENT 1 for CLINS (vi) Description of requirements: One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements. This is a Sole Source acquisition being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. 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. Contractor will Provide and install all items listed in the attached Statement of Work (Atch 2) CONTRACTORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) TO RECEIVE AN AWARD. The SAM webpage can be found at https://sam.gov (vii) Place of performance is Scott Air Force Base Library, 510 Ward Drive Scott Air Force Base Illinois. Inspection and Acceptance will be performed by the Government, FOB Destination. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Provisions and clauses can be viewed through Internet access at the Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. (ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2 -- EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, applies to this acquisition. Provisions and clauses can be viewed through Internet access at the Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. (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: Price and Technical capability. Evaluation of quotes will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.106. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of provision) (x) Offerors must include with their quote a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items, with their quote, unless this information has been submitted electronically as part of its annual representations and certificates at https://sam.gov (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, (Feb 2012) applies to this acquisiton. (xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive--Orders Commercial Items (Deviation 2013-O0019) (Jan 2014) applies to this acquisition. (xiii) (a) The following provisions and clauses also apply and in accordance with FAR 52.252-1 and FAR 52.252-2, are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Jul 2013) FAR 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel FAR 204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Jul 2013) FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment FAR 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZONE Small Business Concerns FAR 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor---Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Certification (Dec 2012) FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.232.39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations; FAR 52.232.40, Accelerated Payments to Small Businesses; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) FAR 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Jan 2009) DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration (52.207-7) Alternate A (Sep 2007) DFARS 252.204-7011, Alternative Line Item Structure DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information DFARS 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Mar 2008) DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (May 2013) DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) DFARS +1 (555) 000-0000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items AFFARS 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations (b) The following provisions and clauses also apply and in accordance with FAR 52.252-1 and FAR 52.252-2, are incorporated by full text: FAR 52.252-1 -- SOLICITATION PROVISION 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): http://farsite.hill.af.mil FAR 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): http://farsite.hill.af.mil AFFARS 5352.201-9101 -- OMBUDSMAN 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 ombudsmen, Mr. Gregory S. O'Neal, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB IL 62225-5022, +1 (555) 000-0000, fax +1 (555) 000-0000, email: contact@example.gov. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU 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 +1 (555) 000-0000, facsimile number +1 (555) 000-0000. (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. In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004, Alternate A, prior to receiving any contract award, contractors must be registered in the Central Contract Registration (CCR). If not already registered, you should immediately register with CCR via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov/. Confirmation of CCR 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 Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) 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 AFFARS 5352.242-9000 - CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS (JUN 2002) (a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation. (b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or Security Forces for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate to obtain a vehicle pass. (c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site. (d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with AFI 31-101, Integrated Defense, and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management. (e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office. (f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment. (xiv) N/A (xv) QUOTES ARE DUE TO Scott AFB, IL NO LATER THAN 1:00 P.M. CST ON 22 JUNE 2014. (xvi) Quotes are due to: By email: contact@example.gov By mail: 375 CONS/LGCB Attn: Susan Szoke 201 E Winters St, Bldg 50 Scott AFB IL 62225-5015 By fax: +1 (555) 000-0000 Attn: Susan Szoke PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF QUOTES: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes. Interested parties with questions by phone will be directed to ask questions in writing to the email address listed above. The point of contact for this acquisition is Susan Szoke: phone +1 (555) 000-0000; fax +1 (555) 000-0000; e-mail contact@example.gov. In the event this individual is not available, contact Lt Kristen Hoylman: phone +1 (555) 000-0000; fax +1 (555) 000-0000; e-mail contact@example.gov.