This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subparts 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included with or attached to this notice. This procurement is not a small business set-aside. Therefore, any responsible source may submit a quote. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Therefore, quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number M67400-18-Q-0051 applies and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-97. The FSC code is 6910 and the NAICS code is 423450. The Government intends to issue a single award to the responsible quoter that meets following factors: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. The quote shall contain all requested products as the contract award will be made in aggregate. Therefore, any quote received without all products priced will be considered non-responsive. Please see the attached item list for the requirement's details. Notes: 1. Quoters shall state their proposed delivery schedule and F.O.B. terms. If proposing Freight Prepaid, an estimated freight cost shall be included. The delivery location/address is enclosed in the attached Cover Sheet. 2. CLIN 0001 through 0011 and 0016 through 0020 are for "Brand Name Only". Justification is attached. 3. CLIN 0017 though 0019 are "Brand Name" or "Equal" procurement. The referenced brand name is not intended to be restrictive, but represent the minimum requirements of the Government. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics must be met in order for an "equal" item to be acceptable for award by the Government. It is the quoter's responsibility to furnish sufficient information to the Government in order to determine acceptability of the quoted 'equal' items. Therefore, if "equal" item(s) is quoted, the quoter shall submit all technical specifications for the Government to review in order to determine technical acceptability. ************************************************************************************** The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-2 Security Requirement (Aug 1996), FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016), FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015), FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jan 2017), FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 2014), FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jan 2017), FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Jan 2017), FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Jan 2017), FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation With Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016), FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011), FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996), FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004), FAR 52.243-1 Changes- Fixed Price (Aug 1987), DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011), DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013), DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992), DFARS 252.204-7005 Oral Attestation of Security Responsibilities (Nov 2001), DFAR 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English (Jun 1997), DFARS 252.225-7043 Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors Outside the United States (Jun 2015), DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jun 2012), DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions (May 2013), DFARS 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas) (Jun 1997), DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006), DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991), Responsible quoters must be active in the System Award for Management in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A (Feb 2014), and DFARS 252.232-7006 (JUN 2012) Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions. Pursuant to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, all electronic and information technology (EIT) products and services developed, acquired, maintained, or used under the resultant contract shall comply with the "Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Provisions" set forth by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (also referred to as the "Access Board") in 36 CFR part 1194. Information about Section 508 provisions is available at http://www.section508.gov/. The complete text of Section 508 Final Standards can be accessed at http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/standards.htm. Note: Full text of each FAR and DFARS clause and provision may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ Quoters responding to this announcement shall provide the information required by 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items - with their offer or indicate that they have entered the information via Online Representations and Certifications Application at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Payment shall be made electronically by DFAS Columbus, utilizing Wide Area Work Flow for CONUS quotes, and by DFAS Yokota Japan for local quotes. *OVERSEAS SHIPMENTS: This contract is intended for shipment overseas. Therefore, the vendor is required to preserve, package and pack all items. The vendor shall use the best commercial practice for export shipment, to ensure safe delivery to overseas consignee. All items shall be given the degree of preservation and packing to afford protection against corrosion, deterioration, and damage during shipment to its ultimate destination. Any shipping container or palletized load exceeding 200 pounds gross weight shall be provided with skids with a minimum of 3 7/8" clearance for the purpose of handling with a forklift device or lifting lugs that allows for ease in loading/unloading . Loads in excess of 200 pounds must have 3 7/8" minimum clearance skids . Wood packaging materials must be ISPM certified . Truckload shipments greater than 10,000 pounds and/or 800 cubic feet must be palletized The quoter shall provide its current up to date Commercial and Government Entity (Cage) code, Contractor Establishment code (DUNS number) and Tax Identification Number. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) to be considered for award. The United States Marine Corps utilizes WAWF as its ONLY authorized method to electronically process vendor requests for payment. If your business is not currently registered to use WAWF-RA, visit the WAWF-RA website at https://wawf.eb.mil. Email (preferred) or faxed quotes with cover sheet and all of the above required information shall be provided. All quotes shall be received by the above listed Point of Contact (P.O.C), no later than the Solicitation Closing Date indicated above. *Questions must be addressed to Izumi Kinjo via email:
contact@example.gov by 22 March 2018, 17:00 (EST). Any questions received after the date and time specified will not be answered unless the Contracting Officer determines it is in the best interest of the Government to answer the question(s). (End of RFQ)
