SERE Kit

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICIATION - COMBO': SERE Kit (i) 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. (ii) Solicitation FA5000-15-T-0175 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83, effective 03 Aug 2015. The DFARS provisions and clauses are those in effect to DPN 20150626, effective 26 Jun 2015. The AFFARS provisions and clauses are those in effect to AFAC 2015-0406, effective 06 Apr 2015. (iv) This requirement is solicited as a - Total Small Business Set-Aside.' The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this procurement is 334511 with a small business size standard of 750 employees. (v) The Pricing Schedule is incorporated as Attachment 1. Vendors shall complete Attachment 1 in its entirety and return with any other documentation/data as required by this Combo. (vi) The government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for the following: See Attachment 1: Pricing Schedule (vii) Delivery shall be FOB Destination. Contractor shall include delivery schedule information on the Pricing Schedule, Attachment 1. All items shall be delivered to: Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska 99506 Would like all items delivered within 45-60 days after receipt of award. (viii) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (April 2014) is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. In addition to the following addendum, all terms and conditions of FAR 52.212-1 remain in effect. The following have been tailored to this procurement and are hereby added via addendum: 1. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the proposal, the vendors must follow the instructions contained herein. The proposal must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. 2. Specific Instructions: The response shall consist of two (2) separate parts: a. Part 1- Technical Acceptability - Submit one (1) copy of a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements. b. Part 2- Price - Submit one (1) copy of price schedule and any pertinent additional information. 3. Award will be made to the vendor whose quote is conforming to the solicitation and is determined to be the lowest price technically acceptable. Technical Acceptability, at a minimum, is defined as meeting all of the criteria and specifications in Attachment 1. Price and technical acceptability will be considered. (ix) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014) this provision has been tailored to this procurement and is provided in full-text below: (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendors whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: (i) Technical acceptability (ii) Price (b) Price and technical acceptability will be considered. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award without discussion, but reserves the right to conduct discussions. Therefore, the vendor's initial quote should contain the vendor's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. If the quote is found technically acceptable, award will be made without further consideration. If it is found technically unacceptable, the Government will evaluate the next lowest quote for technical acceptability until award can be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable vendors. Therefore, the vendor's initial quote should contain the vendor'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. Quotes that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. (c) This will be a lowest priced, technically acceptable purchase. Technical acceptability - at a minimum, is defined as meeting all of the following criteria: Minimum Qualifications: Contractor must be able to provide the products described herein (see Attachment 1). (d) A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful vendor within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quote's specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of Provision) (x) Each vendors shall ensure the provision at FAR 52.212-3 including its Alternate I, Vendors Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Mar 2015), are updated at www.sam.gov. Failure to obtain SAM registration will result in submissions not being considered for award. (xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (May 2015), is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. (xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (May 2015), is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. Additionally, the following clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting Nov 2014 FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance Nov 2014 FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations Dec 2014 FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside Nov 2011 FAR 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation Jul 2013 FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor Jun 2003 FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies Jan 2014 FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities Apr 2015 FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity Apr 2007 FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Mar 2015 FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving Aug 2011 FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases Jun 2008 FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management Jul 2013 FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors Dec 2013 FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award Aug 1996 FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Oct 2004 DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating To Compensation of Former DoD Officials Sep 2011 DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating To Compensation of Former DoD Officials Nov 2011 DFARS 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure Sep 2011 DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information Nov 2013 DFARS 252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contracts Feb 2014 DFARS 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium Jun 2013 DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Statute-Balance of Payments Program Certificate Nov 2014 DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program Nov 2014 DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports Jun 2012 DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions May 2013 DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments Dec 2006 DFARS 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items Jun 2013 DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea Apr 2014 AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman Apr 2014 (xiii) No additional contract requirements apply to this acquisition. (xiv) No Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) assigned rating applies to this acquisition. (xv) NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: Questions shall be submitted to the following personnel: 673d Contracting Squadron/LGCC Attn: Mr. Robert Faust, e-mail: contact@example.gov Please forward all questions to Mr. Robert Faust at contact@example.gov no later than 10AM AKDT on 04 September 2015. An amendment will be issued providing the Government's answers to any questions received. Quotes are due no later than 2PM AKDT on 10 September 2015. Quotes shall include the following: a. Part 1- Technical Acceptability - Submit one (1) copy of technical acceptability narrative. b. Part 2- Price - Submit one (1) copy of price schedule as well as any additional pertinent information BASIS OF CONTRACT AWARD: This is a competitive action in which award shall be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote. (xvi) Quotations shall be submitted to Mr. Robert Faust at contact@example.gov. For information regarding this solicitation, contact the same. List of Attachments: - Attachment 1: Pricing Schedule - Attachment 2: DFARS 252.203-7998 - Attachment 3: DFARS 252.203-7999 - Attachment 4: DFARS 252.209-7992 FA5000-15-T-0175 Attachment 1: PRICING SCHEDULE 1 Page LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UI UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE 0001: Handcuff key tips, 2pk: Fits on all standard boot laces (not included). A black rubber cover is included to protect and further conceal the key. Installs easily using just a regular pair of pliers. 200 EA 0002: 70mm Diamond Wire: 70mm diamond wire cutting blade is created through the process of using wire impregnated with diamond dust of various sizes to cut through materials. 200 EA 0003: Dog Tag Diamond Single Edge: Single or double sided and the sides have been impregnated with diamond dust that allows you to cut through various metals. 200 EA 0004: 1" Black Ceramic Razor blade: Zirconia ceramic razor blades are extremely hard, sharp, and wear resistant and can last up to 100 times longer than conventional steel blades. Black single edge razor 25 x 8 mm. 200 EA 0005: 2pk Shim (Straight): 1" Spring Steel, Shim works most universal handcuffs. 200 EA 0006: 2pk Shim (Key Ring): 1" Spring Steel, Shim works most universal handcuffs. 200 EA 0007: Folding Razor Saw 24tpi: 24 tpi Steel Blade that is 5 cm long and cuts both wood and most metals on the pull stroke. The 5 cm razor blade and handle is made from a Textured Grip Polymer and has a Lanyard Hole for carrying options. 200 EA 0008: Kevlar cord of 135lb test natural kevlar: 1 pound spool approximately 2100 feet of 135lb test Kevlar (Natural) 3 EA 0009: Kevlar cord of 188lb test black kevlar: 1 pound spool approximately 2000 feet of 188lb test Kevlar (Black) 3 EA TOTAL PRICE: ***Shipping costs to JBER, Alaska 99506 MUST be included within the unit price.*** ***Quotes must be good for a minimum of 60 days from close of solicitation*** Vendors may, at their discretion, provide additional time. THIS QUOTE EXPIRES ON: _________________________ Business Size: ?Small ?Large ?Women-Owned ?Veteran-Owned ?Other:__________________________ Delivery Date (Mandatory): Net Terms (Mandatory): DUNS: Printed Name Title Signature Date NOTE: The individual signing must be a signatory official for this Entity; signature constitutes agreement to all terms/conditions contained within this solicitation. Attachment 2 DARS Tracking Number: 2015-O0010 Class Deviation-Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements 252.203-7998 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements-Representation. (DEVIATION 2015-O0010) (FEB 2015) (a) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act for contracts 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) Attachment 3 DARS Tracking Number: 2015-O0010 Class Deviation-Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements 252.203-7999 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements. (DEVIATION 2015-O0010) (FEB 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) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015, (Pub. L. 113-235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act 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 provision) Attachment 4 DARS Tracking Number: 2015-O0005 Class Deviation-Prohibition Against Using Fiscal Year 2015 Funds to Contract with Corporations that Have an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under Federal Law 252.209-7992 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law-Fiscal Year 2015 Appropriations (DEVIATION 2015-OO0005) (DEC 2014) (a) In accordance with sections 744 and 745 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), none of the funds made available by this or any other Act may be used to 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 the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action 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 the 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, (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)