Liquid Scintillation Counter

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. The solicitation number FA2521-16-Q-B229 shall be used to reference any written quote provided under this request for quote. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89. This is a set-aside for Small Business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 EMP. Item Description 0001 - Tri Carb 4910 Liquid Scintillation Counter, or equal, 1, Each 0002 - Ambient Kit, 1, Each, 1, Each 0003 - Unquenched LSC standards, 1, Each 0004 - Shipping, 1, each Salient Characteristics: Bench top liquid scintillation counter for detecting alpha, beta, and gamma radioactive material. Multiple independent protocols capable. MCA (Multichannel Analyzer) with an effective resolution down to � keV, offers an extended dynamic quench range and provides multi-parameter spectrum analysis to correct for luminescence, color quenching and background radiation. Capable of analyzing multiple types of vial sizes. Capable of measuring mixed fission products and actinides. Ship to address: 10989 S. PATRICK DRIVE PATRICK AFB FL 32925-3002 NOTE TO OFFERORS: In accordance with FAR 8.402(f), an ordering activity Contracting Officer may combine open market items with General Services Administration (GSA) items; therefore, if any item is applicable to (GSA) Contract Schedule please clearly labeled the item GSA or open market. Include your GSA contract number for items, as well as expiration date of the contract. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Oct 15) applies to this acquisition and the following addendum applies: The following words stating "offer", "offeror", and "proposal" are replaced with "quotation", "vendor", and "quote". Paragraph (a) first sentence revised as follows: "The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear above." Paragraph (c) first sentence revised as follows: "The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm until 1 Oct 16." RFQ due date: 15 Sep 16 RFQ due time: 3:00 P.M. EST Email to 45cons.lgcb.e-bids@us.af.mil or mail to: 45th Contracting Squadron Attn: FA2521-16-Q-B210 1201 Edward H. White II Street, MS 7200 Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3238 THIS MUST BE SENT TO 45 CONS E-BIDS AS STATED ABOVE, OR THE ADDRESS IF MAILING. ANYTHING OTHERWISE CAN AND WILL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE. YOU MAY WISH TO PLACE A READ/DELIVERY RECEIPT. Note: .zip files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network and will not go through our email system. All questions regarding this solicitation must be email to 45cons.lgcb.e-bids@us.af.mil by 1:00 P.M. EST 13 Sep 16 Please provide the following information with your quote: DUNS Number: ____________ Cage Code: _______________ Tax ID Number: ___________________ *Number of Employees_____________ *Total Yearly Revenue_______________ *Information required determining size of business for the NAICS referenced above Estimated Delivery Time: ____________ Payment Terms: _________________________ Warranty: ________________ FOB (Select): ____ Destination _____ Origin Shipping Cost included? ____ Yes _____ No All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be considered for award. The Government will not provide contract financing for this acquisition. Invoice instruction shall be provided at time of award. 52.209-7 - Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. As prescribed in 9.104-7(b), insert the following provision: Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision- "Administrative proceeding" means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceeding at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables. "Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000" means- (1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and (2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules). "Principal" means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions). (b) The offeror [_] has [_] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000. (c) If the offeror checked "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information: (1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions: (i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction. (ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more. (iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in- (A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or (B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000. (iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision. (2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence. (d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management database via https://www.acquisition.gov (see 52.204-7). (End of provision) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016) (a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that-- (1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or (2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (b) The Offeror represents that- (1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and (2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months. (End of provision) FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 14), applies to this acquisition and the following evaluation is applicable: (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: (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement as specified in the salient characteristics (ii) price (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. (d) The item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation. To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation, clearly identify the item by brand name and make or model number. Include descriptive literature such as illustrations and drawings. The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. (End of Provision) Discussions: The government intends to award a purchase order without discussions with respective vendors/quoters. The government however, reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in its best interest. Include descriptive literature such as illustrations and drawings. FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Nov 15), with its Alternate I (Oct 14), applies to this acquisition. All vendors must be registered in System For Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ at the time of Quote submittal. 252.203-7996 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS-REPRESENTATION (DEVIATION 2016-O0003)(OCT 2015) (a) In accordance with section 101(a) of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (Pub. L. 114-53) and any subsequent FY 2016 appropriations act that extends to FY 2016 funds the same restrictions as are contained in section 743 of division E, title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), none of the funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) by this or any other Act may be used for a contract 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) 252.203-7997 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS (DEVIATION 2016-O0003)(OCT 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) Use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016, (Pub. L. 114-53) or any other FY 2016 appropriations act that extends to FY 2016 funds the same prohibitions as contained in section 743 of division E, title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015, (Pub. L. 113-235) 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) FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 14), applies to this acquisition with the following Addendum: Paragraph (c) of this clause is tailored as follows: Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes, such as changes in the paying office, appropriations data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (DEV) (Jan 14), Additionally, the following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 15) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Nov 14) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Nov 14) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractor's Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 15) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 11) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 13) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 03) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 14) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 15) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 15) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 14) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (May 15) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 11) 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 08) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management (Jul 13) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business subcontractors (Dec 13) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 96) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 04) DFARS Clauses: 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 11) 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 11) 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Defense Information Controls (Aug 15) 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure (Sep 11) 252.204-7012 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Information (DEV)(Oct 15) 252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors (Feb 14) 252.209-7991 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or Felony Conviction Under any Federal Law -Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriations (Deviation 2016-00002) (Oct 15) 252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Past Performance Information Retrieval System-Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations (May 15) 252.225-7031 Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel (Jun 05) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jun 12) 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (May 13) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 06) 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial items (Jun 13) The following AFFARS clauses are applicable to this solicitation: 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Apr 14) with the following fill-in: AFICA/KS SCO 150 Vandenberg Street, Peterson AFB, CO 80914, (P) 719-554-5300, (F) 719-554-5299, afica.ks.wf@us.af.mil. 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (Nov 12) The full text of these clauses and provisions may be assessed electronically at the website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil.