Passive Attenuation Communications Earphone System (PACE) (For Headsets)

Combined Synopsis- Solicitation for Commercial Items (IAW FAR 12.603) Contracting Office Address: 934th Airlift Wing/Contracting Office 760 Military Highway, Bldg. 729 Minneapolis, MN 55450-2100 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. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number FA663320QA011. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-07-2, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Change Notice (DPN) 20200605, and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2019-1001. The requirement for NAICS Code 334290 size standard: 750 employees. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (http://www.sam.gov) database to be eligible to receive award and have completed the - On-line Representations and Certifications within that registration. The Offeror must be an authorized, qualified, and certified vendor. Written quotes are required (oral offers will not be accepted). One award is anticipated. All quotes are due on 27 August 2020 at 8:00AM Central Time and required to be valid until 30 September 2020. This acquisition is a Other Than Full and Open-Sole Source in accordance with IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) & FAR 6.302-1(a)(2). Eighty Four (84) Passive Attenuation Communications Earphone System (PACE) (For Headsets kits) listed has been identified as meeting the minimum needs of the government. The minimum requirements for the Ten (84) Passive Attenuation Communications Earphone System (PACE) kit/Lot: (For Headsets) are; Part Number: PFG-PACE-1001, NSN: 5965016650715, 3.5mm P.A.C.E Cable Part Number: PFG-PACE-Comply-kit, NSN: 5965016661675,Comply Black Foam Tips Kit to Include 1 Pair Each Large, Standard, and Slim Part Number: PFG-PACE-1003, NSN: 5965016661703, P.A.C.E Y-Tap Adapter Contract Line items: The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, delivery and all other items necessary to provide the following item(s): Contract Line Item: 0001 Qty: 84 Unit of Measure:Each Unit Price Description:Passive Attenuation Communications Earphone System (PACE) (For Headsets) Total Price: Provide estimated delivery time: Delivery: FOB Destination to 934th OG/OGB (DODF5G1AS), Attn: Lt Col Bryan Granger F5G1AS 934 OG 760 MILITARY HWY BLDG 821 AF NO MILSBILLS PROC MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55450 2100 United States It is the firm's or individuals responsibility to be familiar with applicable provisions and clauses. All FAR Provisions and Clauses may be viewed in full text at the Federal Acquisition Regulation Table of Contents via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm Please see Attachment 1 for full set of applicable Clauses AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (JUN 2016) (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 interested 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 OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Lt. Colonel Alaric Jorgensen, 155 Richard Ray Blvd, Robins AFB GA 31098-1635, Phone DSN: 497-2440, contact@example.gov HQ AFRC/DSD. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested 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 +1 (555) 000-0000, facsimile number +1 (555) 000-0000. (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)