Shock and Vibration Testing on M98 Particulate Filters

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION W91ZLK-18-T-0004 Shock and Vibration Testing on M98 Particulate Filters This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a 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. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FAC 2005-95 (Effective: 19 Jan 2017). The solicitation number for this requirement is W91ZLK-18-T-0004. This requirement is being solicited under Full and Open Competition. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541380 (Vibration testing laboratories or services). The Government contemplates an award of a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract in accordance with FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and will be evaluated based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION TO OFFERORS: Description of Requirement: The objective of this contract is to acquire a service contractor capable of conducting shock and vibration testing on 20 M98 gas and particulate filters. The services to be conducted by the contractor are to include medium weight shock in accordance with MIL-PRF-51527D and MIL-S-901D, Grade A, Class 1, 9 blows and TYPE 1 vibration in accordance with MIL-PRF-51527D and MIL-STD-167-1A 4-33 Hz. located at the contractors facility. For more specific information regarding this requirement, please refer to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) attached. Proposal shall be submitted in two (2) separate volumes: Volume I: PRICE Proposal Volume II: TECHNICAL Proposal ALL PROPOSALS SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL WITH THE SUBJECT LINE: W91ZLK-18-T-0004 PROPOSAL FROM (INSERT COMPANY NAME) Proposal Format: Volume I: Price Proposal Please provide price proposal for conducting shock and vibration testing on 20 M98 gas and particulate filters to include all cost associated with the testing requirement. Volume II: Technical Proposal will be evaluated based on the following factors. 1. Certification: The contractor shall be a Navy Certified Shock Test Facility in accordance with NAVSEAINST 9491.1C. The offerors shall provide evidence that they are certified as a Navy Certified Shock Test Facility. 2. Location: The testing facility shall be located within a 150 mile radius from the Aberdeen Proving Ground South, MD 21010 to avoid additional travel expenses by the Government representative to be present during the testing. Provide address of the facility. NOTE: Contractor must achieve technically acceptable rating on ALL technical factors to be considered technically acceptable. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - For questions concerning this solicitation, contact Rex M. Valdez, Contract Specialist, via email at contact@example.gov . All questions must be received by November 20, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. All questions will be answered via an amendment to the solicitation on FBO. - All quotations must be signed,dated,and submitted via email to contact@example.gov by 24 November 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. - All quotations from responsible sources will be fully considered. Contractors who are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award will not be considered. Contractors may register with SAM online for free at www.sam.gov. - NO TELEPHONE INQUIRES WILL BE HONORED. - The Government reserves the right to cancel the referenced solicitation if deemed to be in its best interest. EVALUATION & BASIS FOR AWARD Basis for Award: The Government intends to award one Firm-Fixed Price contract to the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) proposal, in accordance with FAR 15.101-2. To receive consideration for award, Contractor must achieve technically acceptable rating on all technical factors to be considered technically acceptable. Rejection of Offers: In accordance with FAR 52.212-1 (g) 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. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Offers that provide only a statement indicating its capability to comply with the RFP terms without support and elaboration as specified in volume instructions stated in this combined synopsis/solicitation; or b. Offers that reflect an inherent lack of technical competence or a failure to comprehend the complexity and risks required to perform the requirements. This may include submission of a proposal which is abnormally high or low in Price or unattainable in terms of technical or schedule commitments: or c. Offers that do not meet all the stated material requirements of this combined synopsis/solicitation; or d. Offers that propose exceptions to the attachments, exhibits, enclosures, or other combined synopsis/solicitation terms and conditions. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at the following address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards OCT 2015 FAR 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Rep NOV 2015 FAR 52.209-6 -- Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. 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