Parachute Rigging Support

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ); solicitation number is W91ZRU-13-T-0019. A firm fixed price contract is contemplated. This procurement is set aside for small business concerns and the associated North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) is 611620. CLIN 0001 Parachute Rigging Services 2 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Riggers for 30 days. Period of Performance: 20 May 2013 - 18 Jun 2013. Qty - 60 days Place of Performance: Anchorage AK 99506 Riggers must possess a current FAA Master or Senior Parachute Rigger License. Rigger will conduct the packing of main and reserve parachutes for the 212 RQS. Riggers must possess high-level experience in maintaining, packing and inspecting Advance Parachute Systems (APS) Vector containers with Silhouette and Spectre main and reserve canopies (sizes varies 190-360), SOV TS-14/15 Sigma Tandem Systems main and reserve canopies (sizes varies 400-425). Contractors must have experience in Military and Civilian Cypres and Vigil systems. All rigging tools and manuals will be provided. Riggers must be able to accommodate short-notice changes to a training commitment underway due to weather, aircraft or other issues demanding a schedule adjustment which could include nights, mornings or weekends. Firms that believe that they can provide similar required items must provide supporting evidence to the Contracting Officer. This announcement constitutes the only written notice. Basis for award will be the best value to the Government. In accordance with FAR 52.212-2, the Government will award a contract/purchase order 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 evaluation factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical and Price. The following provisions are incorporated by reference, FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certificates-Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items. To be eligible for contract award, all contractors must be registered with the System for Award management (SAM) found at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Payments for the resulting contract will be made through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Contractors can register for WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/.