Speed of Trust Kits for SOCOM

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial supply and/or service 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 Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is FA481418TF053. This acquisition is for brand name or equal IAW FAR 52.211-6. The 6th Contracting Squadron, MacDill AFB, Florida, requires the following: DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT The Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) requires Speed of Trust Student Kits. CLIN Speed of Trust Student Kit (400 Kits) - The Speed of Trust Book - The one thing that changes everything ? ISBN 978-1-4165-4900-0 - Customized half-day Speed of Trust Student Overview- Franklin Covey - Weekly Trust Huddle Guide - Franklin Covey ? LEA150276 Version 3.1.3 - Speed of Trust Action Cards - Franklin Covey ? LEA150279 Version 3.2.6 Franklin Covey OR EQUAL The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-100 effective 22 Aug 2018, DFARS DPN 20180824 and AFFARS AFAC 2018-0525. The North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) is 611430, Professional Development Training. A firm fixed price contract will be awarded. All interested parties must submit pricing for all requested items. BASIS FOR AWARD: This is a brand name or equal requirement IAW FAR 52.211-6. Any Or Equal proposal received will be sent to the technical advisor for compatibility or functionality. Award will be made to the lowest priced quote deemed technically acceptable. The Government also reserves the right to make no award at all. Negotiation of price will be conducted to achieve a fair and reasonable price. DELIVERY ADDRESS: The equipment is procured on behalf of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), MacDill AFB (Tampa), FL 33621. PROVISIONS/CLAUSES: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference (provisions and clauses may be obtained via the internet: http://farsite.hill.af.mil, http://www.arnet.gov/far/, or http://safaq.hq.af.mil/contracting): FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance FAR 52.204-22, Alternative Line Item Proposal FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors FAR 52.246-16, Responsibility for Supplies FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated in full text: FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, within FAR 52.212-5, the following clauses apply: FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.204-7003, Control Of Government Personnel Work Product DFARS 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support DFARS 252.215-7013, Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors DFARS 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program DFARS 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea The following DFARS clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated in full text: DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions The following Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) clauses apply and are incorporated in full texts: AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman (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, Ms. Susan R. Madison, AFICA OL AMC, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022, phone: (618) 229-0267, fax (618) 256-6668. Email: susan.madison@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/SMC ombudsman levels, 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 (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431. (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) Also your quote must list your GSA Schedule Number, DUNS number, CAGE code, and Federal TIN with Company name, POC and phone number. If you need to obtain or renew a DUNS number or CAGE code, please visit www.sam.gov . Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Vendors must be registered in Wide Area Work Flow to receive payment through electronic funds transfer. If you are not currently registered, please visit the following website https://wawf.eb.mil to complete your registration. DEADLINE: Offers are due on Friday, 21 September 2018 by 10:00 AM EST. Submit offers or any questions to the attention of Brittany Lightfoot, 6 CONS/PKB by email to Brittany.Lightfoot@us.af.mil. No phone calls will be accepted.