Repair of Telescoping Mast Service Platform (TMP)

(i) 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 requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation/synopsis reference number is F1M3E30279AQ01 and is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). Proposals must be detailed enough so that the government technical expert can evaluate them through a technical review. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-47, effective 12 Jan 2011 (iv) This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small businesses. The associated NAICS code is 333923 with an 500 employee size standard. Companies must be registered as a small business under NAICS code 333923 by 4:30pm EST on 4 Feb 2011 to be considered. (v) Contractors shall submit a quote using the provided price sheet for the repair of the Telescoping Mast Service Platform (TMP) to include all necessary materials, delivery, labor, and installation. A site visit will be conducted on 31 Jan 11 at 0900. The site visit is not mandatory, but is highly encouraged. All contractors shall meet at the Dorchester Gate Visitor Center, Charleston AFB. (Note: Contact, 2Lt Mark Puffenbarger, at 843-963-5166 NLT 4:30 PM on 28 Jan 2011 with the names of all who plan to attend. You must have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration to get on base. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered. (vi) F1M3E30279AQ01 (TMP lift repair) on Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina. (See attached statement of work) (vii) Repairs must begin within 10 calendar days of award and be completed within 20 calendar days of award." (viii) The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full force in any resultant award: (full text of clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at this website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial. (ix) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items Evaluation. 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: 1. Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement. 2. Price - The government will evaluate the total price of the foffer for the award purposes. 3. Past Performance. Technical capability and Past Performance, when combined are significantly more important than price. Note: If the lowest priced evaluated responsible offer is judged to have an exceptional performance risk rating, that offer represents the best value for the Government and the evaluation process stops at this point. Award shall be made to that offeror without further consideration of any other offeres. Offerors shall provide at least 3 references of you most revent and revelant projects within the last 2 years. (x) All offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications--Commercial Item or complete electronic annual representations and certifications at http//orca.bpn.gov. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Condition-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation) are incorporated by reference, however, the following clauses apply; FAR 52.222-21 -Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35- Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37 -Employment Reports On Disabled Veterans And Veterans Of The Vietnam Era; FAR 52.232-33 -Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration; 52.225-1, Buy American Act - Supplies; Offerors are reminded that the Buy American Act restricts the purchase of supplies that are not domestic end products. (xiii) The following additional clauses are applicable to this procurement. - FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside - FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Representation - FAR 52.222-41 Services Contract Act of 1965 and Wage Determination # 2005-2473 (Rev. 12). - FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires - FAR 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act - Price Adjustment. - 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons. - FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases - DFARS 252.204-7004 -Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR); Contractors not registered in the CCR will be ineligible for award (register at http://www.ccr.gov/ or call 1-800-334-3414). - DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act (BAA) - Balance of Payments Program Certificate - DFARS 252-225.7001, BAA - Balance of Payments Program - DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors - DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests - DFARS 252.246-7000, Material Inspection And Receiving Report - AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman (IAW 5301-9103); complete paragraph c as follows: Mr. Michael R. Jackson, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Dr., Scott AFB, IL, 62225-5022, (618) 229-0267, fax (618) 256-6668, e-mail: Michael.jackson@scott.af.mil. - AFFARS 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations - AFFARS 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations 23.804 -- Contract Clauses. Except for contracts that will be performed outside the United States and its outlying areas, insert the clause at: (a) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances, in solicitations and contracts for ozone-depleting substances or for supplies that may contain or be manufactured with ozone-depleting substances. (b) 52.223-12, Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners, in solicitations and contracts for services when the contract includes the maintenance, repair, or disposal of any equipment or appliance using ozone-depleting substances as a refrigerant, such as air conditioners, including motor vehicles, refrigerators, chillers, or freezers. (xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocation System (xv) Response to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be received via email, fax, mail, or delivery by 4 Feb 2011 no later than 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time. Requests should be marked with solicitation number F1M3E30279AQ01 (xvi) Address questions to Mark Puffenbarger, Contract Specialist, at (843) 963-5166, fax (843) 963-5183, email Mark.Puffenbarger@charleston.af.mil or Jacqueline Brown, Contracting Officer, Phone (843) 963-5857, email Jacqueline Brown@charleston.af.mil. For more opportunities, visit http://www.selltoairforce.org, under LRAE Procurement Forecast and http://www.sba.gov.