U--MILITARY TACTICS COURSE OF INSTRUCTION SPECIALIZING IN WEAPONS PROFICIENCY

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the test program for commercial items found at FAR 13.5, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on both FEDBIZOPPS and NECO (https://www.neco.navy.mil/). This requirement is for Military Tactics course of instruction specializing in weapons proficiency, perimeter defense, entry control point (ECP), land navigation, patrolling, and reactionary force (REACT) combat skills in support of PHIBCB TWO Training Department. The contract shall cover one course of instruction for 18 students each from 19 June 2017 to 30 June 2017. The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk VA intends to purchase the following service on a sole source basis from Academi Training Center LLC, 850 Puddin Ridge, Moyock, NC, 27958. The vendor shall provide training ranges, instructors, and medical support to provide training to 18 DU RC personnel. The contractor shall be required to work closely with designated PHIBCB TWO Training Department members in the scheduling of training ranges and instruction defined herein. The RFQ number is N00189-17-Q-0028. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-95 and DFARS Publication Notice 20161222. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html. The NAICS code is 611699 and the Small Business Standard is $11 million. This procurement will be done on an Unrestricted basis. The proposed contract action is for commercial supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all bids, proposals, or quotations received by the closing response date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Naval Expeditionary Combat Command requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing: CLIN0001: Provide Basic and Advanced Small Arms Instruction classroom-practical exercise – 5 days each CLIN0002: Provide Perimeter Defense Supporting Entry Control Point (ECP) Operations Instruction classroom-practical exercise – 2 days each CLIN0003: Provide Land Navigation, Patrol, and Basic Communication Instruction classroom-practical exercise – 2 days each CLIN0004: Provide REACT Urban Movement and Space Clearance classroom-practical exercise - 2 day CLIN0005: Final Training Exercise (FTX) – 1 day each. The submitter is required to complete the attached pricing spreadsheet. Additional rows can be added for greater itemized pricing data, such as classroom and range pricing. In order to support a Fair and Reasonable pricing determination, please provide the following: 1. Commercial Catalog or Published Price List (if available); 2. Copies of past invoices for same type of services; and 3. Identify any past government contracts (by contract number) within the past two years that your company was the prime contractor for this same type of service, if available Period of performance is 19 June 2017 - 30 June 2017; Delivery Location is: training shall be provided at the selected contractors provided location that must be within 50 miles geographic proximity of 1815 Seabee Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23459. Responsibility and Inspection: unless otherwise specified in the order, the service provider is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control. Please refer to the following attachments: I. Performance Work Statement II. Pricing Spreadsheet III. Justification for Sole Source The following FAR provisions and clauses are applicable to this procurement: 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements – or Statements--Representation in all solicitation, except (per paragraph3.909-3(a)(2). 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements, in all solicitations and resultant contracts, other than personal services contracts with individuals. 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2016) 52.204-13 SAM Maintenance 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (July 2016) 52.204-18 CAGE Maintenance (July 2016) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; 52.212-3 and its ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items. 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Award 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50 Combat Trafficking in Persons 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-13 Restriction on Foreign Purchases 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - SAM 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (June 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) 52.233-3 Protest After Award 52.247-34 FOB Destination 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Quoters are reminded to include a completed copy of 52.212-3 and its ALT I with quotes. All clauses shall be incorporated by reference in the order. Additional contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are: 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating To Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002 Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (April 1992) 252.204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management (May 2013) 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Oct 2016) 252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Information 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Info and Cyber Incident Reporting (Oct 2016) 252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors (May 2016) 252.209-7991 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law—Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriations. 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation (March 2016) 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Aug 2016) 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (Aug 2016) 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items (June 2013) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests And Receiving Reports (Mar 2008) 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (May 2013) 252.232-7010 Levies On Contract Payments 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (Nov 2010) 252.244-7000 Subcontracts For Commercial Items (June 2013) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (April 2014) This announcement will close at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Contact Yvonne Copeland who can be reached at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email contact@example.gov . Submit a quote with a completed Pricing Spreadsheet (see attachment) via email to contact@example.gov by 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. Procedures in FAR 13.106 are applicable to this procurement. While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award will be based on a combination of factors -a combination of price, delivery and a determination of responsibility. System for Award Management (SAM). Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/. All quotes shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number if applicable, business size, and payment terms. Quotes shall not exceed 15 pages in length. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements. ******* End of Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ********