Global Aircraft De-Icer Simulator

Purchase Request Number: FA4621-10-T-0059 (Sole Source Purchase) Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. FA4621-10-T-0059 is being issued as a Request for Quotation, which incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-38. The Government is issuing a Request for Quote with a 100% set-aside for a small business. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. The associated NAICS code for this acquisition is 333319 with a size standard of 500 employees. McConnell AFB, KS plans to acquire the following items: Line Item Description (Sole Source)___________ ________________Qty/Unit 0001 Global Aircraft De-Icer Simulator Option # 2 1 EA Global Simulator w/ PQ Joystick package One Software License, KC-135 Aircraft Added to Software Installation and Training (we will provide the computer, monitor, keyboard & mouse) ****UNFUNDED ****** FUNDS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE****** The item must be delivered FOB destination within 60 days of receiving the order to the 22d MOS, McConnell AFB, KS 67221. Sole Source/Brand Name Requirement.If you find this information not justified and know of an equal or better system, the following instructions below are mandatory in order to submit an "or equal" quote. Please provide any product description; material, specs, and any other pictures or drawings for an or equal quotes for validation. Award will be made to the Offeror who's proposal is determined to be the lowest price technically acceptable and/or considered most adventageous to the government. The following provisions in their latest editions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.203-3 - Gratuities. 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer is the best value for the Government and conforming to the solicitation. 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. FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Governments Interest; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Lowest Price/Technically Acceptable); FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items (offeror shall complete these on-line at www.bpn.gov/orca), FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation), applies to this acquisition. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation; FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.222-3; Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor; 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 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act; FAR 52-222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act Supplies; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (DEV); FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds (Funds are not presently available for this contract.) FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR52.247-34 FOB Destination. The clause at DFARS 252.203-7000, Contracting Officers Representative; DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; DFARS 252.204-7003,Control of Government Personnell Work Product; DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A, Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders; DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications; DFARS 252.247-7023; Transportation of Supplies by Sea. All clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. All firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database @ www.ccr.gov shall be considered for award. Include expected delivery date, DUNS number and TIN. AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman (10 Aug 2005) (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 OMBC A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, Mr. Michael R. Jackson, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB IL 62225-5022, (618) 229-0267, fax (618) 256-6668, email: Michael.jackson@scott.af.mil. 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 (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) Additional FAR clauses cited within the above clauses, which are applicable, will be incorporated into the solicitation and the resulting contract. Award will be made to the most responsive offeror proposing the items determined to be the most advantageous to the government. FOB shall be Destination. Award can only be made to contractors registered in Central Contractor Registration (http://www.ccr.gov). Offerors shall respond to this solicitation by 3:00 pm, Central Standard Time 24 Sep 2010. Offers can be faxed to 316-759-1411 or e-mailed to shannan.hughes@mcconnell.af.mil. For questions, please call 316-759-4517.