MCLEAP Obstacle Course Equipment

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6 "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items," as supplemented with additional information included with or attached to this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is a request for proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-80. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 321999, with a small business size standard of 500. The Marine Corps Systems Command intends to solicit and award a Firm Fixed Price contract for the fabrication and delivery of multiple portable items in support of the Marine Corps Loads Effects Assessment Program (MCLEAP) at the Gruntworks Squad Integration Facility. All Offerors shall read and complete the SF1449 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation attached to this posting, which provides all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), Proposal Instructions and Format, and information for this requirement. FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items" [Oct 2015] (a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees. (b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show -- (1) The solicitation number; (2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers; (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror; (4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary; (5) Terms of any express warranty; (6) Price and any discount terms; (7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address; (8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically); (9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments; (10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and (11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. (c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. (d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing. (e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately. (f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers. (1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due. (2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and- (A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or (B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or (C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received. (ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted. (3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel. (4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume. (5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer. (g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. (h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer. (i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to- GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925) Facsimile (202 619-8978). (ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee. (2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites-- (i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/ ). (ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/). (iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com). (3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by- (i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard ( https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm ); (ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or (iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697/2197, Facsimile (215) 697-1462. (4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance. (j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. (Applies to offers exceeding $3,500, and offers of $3,500 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "DUNS" or "DUNS+4" followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies the offeror's name and address. The DUNS+4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11) for the same concern. If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. An offeror within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling 1-866-705-5711 or via the Internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. An offeror located outside the United States must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for DUNS number. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office. (k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. (l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable: (1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer. (2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror. (3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection. (4) A summary of rationale for award; (5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror. (6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency. (End of Provision) Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items. The Government intends to make one award to a responsible Offeror as defined in the FAR 9.104 resulting from this solicitation and whose proposal is determined to be the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer after being evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated in 52.212-2 - Evaluation - Commercial Items below. Offers shall be valid for a period of ninety days. 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. It is the Government's intention to conduct evaluations and award without discussion. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer determines that they are necessary. Before the Offeror'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. To facilitate the award process, all proposals must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Offeror shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). If an Offeror proposes to use an alternative but equivalent material or finish to those listed on the drawings, the Offeror shall submit information describing the equivalent material or finish proposed, and the Offeror shall submit documentation demonstrating how it meets the Government's requirements. The Government will determine if the proposed alternative is an acceptable equivalent. Items shall be shipped F.O.B. destination no later than 60 days after receipt of contract award. The contractor shall deliver CLIN items 0001 - 0009 and CLIN items 1001 - 1009 to: Gruntworks Squad Integration Facility Building 24017, Gilbert Road Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia 22134. Warranty: The Offeror shall provide its standard commercial warranty for each item. Proposals shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, "Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items" with its proposal. Proposals are due no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 19 August 2016 Proposals shall be submitted electronically via email to Cynthia McCommons at cynthia.mccommons@usmc.mil and Sheila McCreery at sheila.mccreery@usmc.mil. There is a 10 MB size restriction for emails sent to MCSC. If the RFP information and/or attachments are larger than 10 MB, the information should be sent via several emails labeled "RFP M67854-16-R-0507, 1 of 2,"etc. to ensure all RFP information is received. Offerors should send with Delivery and Read Receipts. Late proposals will be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). If interested parties require additional clarification or have any questions, offerors shall provide them in writing via e-mail to cynthia.mccommons@usmc.mil and sheila.mccreery@usmc.mil no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 27 July 2016. This request for proposal does not commit the Government to award any contractual action for the procurement described herein nor to pay any costs associated with an Offeror's proposal preparation. Proposal Submission Instructions: Proposals shall be submitted in separate volumes as follows: Volume I - Price Proposal Price proposals shall include prices in accordance with the solicitation CLINS 0001 through 1009. Price proposals shall include unit price, total CLIN price, and the overall total price proposed. The Offeror's unit price shall include all labor and material costs associated with the end item. Volume II - Technical Proposal Technical proposal shall: - Demonstrate Offerors' understanding of the equipment being manufactured and purchased; - Describe the manufacturing equipment to be used; - Describe the offerors experience with the manufacturing techniques necessary to produce the CLIN items; - Describe and provide documentation of the material to be used; - Demonstrate how offerors will meet the delivery date of all equipment within 60 days of contract award; - Describe Offeror's manufacturing facility; - Provide Points of Contact information (i.e. name, phone number, email); - Provide CAGE Code and DUNS Number; - Provide Business Size and Standard; and - Confirm ability to deliver each item in the established timeframe. Volume III - Past Performance Offeror shall submit past performance citations within the past three years that are relevant to the efforts required by this solicitation. No more than three relevant past performance citations will be accepted. The Government will not review any references after the first three submitted. Offerors may submit references from Commercial or Government contracts. Offerors are advised that the Government may use and evaluate independently obtained past performance data such as Past Performance Retrieval System (PPIRS). It is the Offeror's responsibility to provide all necessary information for its past performance references. Page limitations for each volume as follows: Volume I - Price Proposal - No page limitation Volume II - Technical Proposal - Shall not exceed 10 pages. Any proposal submitted in excess of 10 pages will only be evaluated up to the 10 page limitation. Excess pages will not be evaluated. Volume III - Past Performance - Shall not exceed 10 pages. Any proposal submitted in excess of 10 pages will only be evaluated up to the 10 page limitation. Excess pages will not be evaluated. Format for each volume is as follows: Proposals shall be submitted in the following format: Volume I - Price Proposal - The offeror's price proposal shall be in accordance with solicitation CLINS. If provided in Microsoft Word - Section shall be in Font - Times New Roman, 12 point font. Government will accept price proposal in Microsoft Excel as long as it is formatted in accordance with the CLINS in this solicitation. Volume II - Technical Proposal - Shall be submitted in Microsoft Word - Font shall be Times New Roman, 12 point font. Proposals that are not submitted in accordance with the Proposal Submission Instructions may be determined to be non-responsive and, therefore ineligible for award. Volume III - Past Performance - Shall be submitted in Microsoft Word - Font shall be Times New Roman, 12 point font.