STARCH ACRYLIC BLAST MEDIA

ARCHER DANIEL MIDLAND (ADM) - GPX BLAST MEDIA ( TYPE VII ) The 12th Contracting Squadron at Randolph AFB intends to award a contract on a Sole-Source basis for the purchase of items listed in the Description of Supplies. This is a streamlined 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; quotations are being accepted and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is issued as a request for quotation. The clauses and incorporated provisions of this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circulars as of posting date. The NAICS Code is 423840; size standard is 100 employees. A Firm Fixed Priced Award will be in accordance with the following: DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES A. Following items will be provided: CLIN: 0001 Description: Type VII ADM GPX Starch-g Acrylic Blast Media. Packaged in 300 Pound or 55 Gallon Plastic Drums. Military Specification: MIL-P-85891. Quantity: Forty (40) Drums SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION: GPX, MIL-P-8589, Type VII is a hybrid blasting media that combines acrylic plastic with corn starch. The media is softer and less aggressive than plastic (Type V) media currently used. The Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) company is the only known manufacturer of GPX Type VII. Midvale Idustries is the only authorized distributor for ADM GPX. AETC plans to use this product to strip all assigned aircraft. 12FTW/MXM is mandated to use this type of blasting media. CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS Award will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Evaluation procedures in FAR Part 13.106-2 will be utilized. 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) Conformance to the Description of Supplies (Technical Proposal) The technical proposal shall demonstrate the ability to provide supplies in the Description of Supplies according to Military Specification MIL-P-85891 that provides the best value to the government. (2) Price (Price Proposal) The firm fixed price shall including any volume or spot discounts. Since award will be based on initial responses, you are encouraged to offer your most advantageous pricing in the initial response. The ordering office will make a determination that the total firm fixed price is fair and reasonable based on the factors contained herein. In determining best value, Conformance to the Description of Supplies is significantly more important than price. Interested parties capable of providing the above must submit a written price quote to include discount terms, Cage Code, DUNS number, and Tax Identification Number. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this solicitation, contractor must be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, NO EXCEPTIONS. To register, visit http://www.ccr.gov. Responses to this notice shall be provided in writing to Caesar Morrison via email: caesar.morrison@randolph.af.mil or Ricky L. Harris via email: Ricky.Harris@Randolph.af.mil no later than 2:00 PM CST on Wednesday, 02 September 2009. Offerors are reminded that Representations and Certifications are to be maintained at the following website: http://orca.bpn.gov/publicsearch.aspx In the event Representations and Certifications are not on file, offerors must include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items that can be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil FAR Part 52 or online at http://orca.bpn.gov. 52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). 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 this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration APR 2008 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation APR 2009 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FEB 2008 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities FEB 1999 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration OCT 2003 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A SEP 2007 252.225-7001 Buy American Act And Balance Of Payments Program JAN 2009 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports MAR 2008 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2009) ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - MAR 2009 COMMERCIAL ITEMS Reference FAR 52.212-4, Paragraph (c ) is hereby tailored as follows: (c ) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made Only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes Such as paying office, appropriate data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government. Reference FAR 52.212-4, Paragraph (n) is hereby tailored as follows: (n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished by this Contract shall pass to the government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession. Title for commercially-available-off-the-shelf (COTS) Software is exempt from this paragraph. The terms and conditions of the software licensing Agreement shall prevail in lieu thereof. 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2009) (DEVIATION) (a) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor agrees to comply with the provisions of this paragraph (a) if the contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to the right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times, the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (b)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1)in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause- (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (DEC 2008) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note). (ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $550,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (iii) Reserved. (iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246). (v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (vii) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (DEC 2004) (E.O. 13201). (viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009). (Not applicable until September 8, 2009.) (xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (MAR 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the contractor May include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of clause) 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil (End of clause) 252.212-7001 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2009) (DEVIATION) (a) In addition to the clauses listed in paragraph (b) of the Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items clause of this contract (FAR 52.212-5) (Apr 2009) (DEVIATION), the Contractor shall include the terms of the following clause, if applicable, in subcontracts for commercial items or commercial components, awarded at any tier under this contract: 252.225-7014 Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals, Alternate I (APR 2003) (10 U.S.C. 2533a). 252.237-7019 Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees (SEP 2006) (Section 1092 of Pub. L. 108-375). 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631) 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000) (10 U.S.C. 2631) (End of clause) 252.225-7002 QUALIFYING COUNTRY SOURCES AS SUBCONTRACTORS (APR 2003) (a) Definition. Qualifying country, as used in this clause, means any country set forth in subsection 225.872-1 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement. (b) Subject to the restrictions in section 225.872 of the Defense FAR Supplement, the Contractor shall not preclude qualifying country sources or U.S. sources from competing for subcontracts under this contract. (End of clause) 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005) (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 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, concerned parties may contact the AETC ombudsmen, Chief, Business Operations Branch, HQ AETC/A7KB, 2035 First Street West, Randolph AFB TX 78150-4304, 210-652-5815; facsimile 210-652-8348 Lupe.beckett@randolph.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned 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 (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (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. LOCAL STATEMENT All commercial delivery vehicles are to enter and exit the South Gate of Randolph AFB, TX. Entry and exit times shall be between 0600 and 1800, Monday thru Friday except Federal Holidays. If necessary, use phone at gate for access. All contractors must log in and out with Security Forces. All other vehicles are to enter and exit the Main Gate of Randolph AFB, TX. Entry and exit times shall be between 0700 and 1545, Monday thru Friday except Federal Holidays. All contractors must log in and out with Security Forces at the Visitor and Vehicle Reception Center: Pass & Registration, Bldg #1021 (outside the Main Gate). All contractors must have a point of contact with phone number on base prior to coming to Pass & Registration to receive a Visitor's Pass. "SPECIAL" NOTE: Published gate operations are subject to change without prior notice during security forces responses to emergencies or other mission priorities. All product items sold to the Government should be properly marked with manufacturer's name and part number (Commodities Only). DOD Policy on Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone-Depleting Substances: No DOD contract awarded on or after June 1, 1993 may include a specification or standard requiring the use of an ozone depleting chemical. The supply or service being procured by this contract has been certified as a non ODC item. If, to your knowledge, the product or service contains or will require the use of ozone depleting chemicals in the performance of this contract, you are required to notify the Contracting Officer immediately. CUSTOMER: Mike Howell CONTRACT SPECIALIST: Caesar Morrison (210) 652-5176 CONTRACTING OFFICER: Ricky Harris (210) 652-5176 INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS AND PAYMENTS FOR SUPPLIES/SERVICES "INVOICING NOTICE: All invoices must match the CLIN structure on the contract. Failure to have the invoice match the contract may result in a delay in payment and/or rejection of invoice." Invoices for supplies/services rendered under this contract shall be submitted electronically through Wide Area Work Flow - Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF). The vendor shall self-register at the web site https://wawf.eb.mil. Vendor training is available on the internet at http://wawftraining.com. For more information, call 1-866-618-5988. Select the Create Invoice And Receiving Report COMBO within WAWF as the invoice type (destination/destination). The Invoice and Receiving Report COMBO option prepares the Material Inspection and Receiving Report, DD Form 250, and the Invoice at the same time. YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO USE THE 2N1 OPTION. THE USE OF 2N1 OPTION WILL DELAY PAYMENT. If customer requests copy of invoice, this can be accomplished via E-Mail direct to customer or by attachment to COMBO. Back up documentation (such as delivery receipts, etc.) can be included and attached to the COMBO option invoice in WAWF. Any Microsoft Office product may be attached.