Viral Detector

The Department of the Air Force, Air Force District of Washington, 5201 Leesburg Pike, Suite 1501, Falls Church, VA 22041, United States. In accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12.603; this is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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 solicitation FA7014-10-T-8009 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Viral Detector. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-38 effective December 10, 2009. Set-aside: Total Small Business (100%), The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) is: 334516 - Electromedical Diagnostic Equipment Manufacturing, Size Standard is 500 Employees. The proposed acquisition consists of the following Contract Line Items Numbers (CLINs): Contract Line Item (CLIN) 0001: Ultraviolet Aerodynamic Particle Sizer (UVAPS) Mfr: TSI; Model: 3314 "or equal" Description: Minimum needs are as follows: Detect biological hazards from a particle concentration of 0.001 to 300/cm3 in 20 minutes or less; must have the capabilities of downloading the data to a laptop (Microsoft XP Professional or Windows Vista); Resolution: at minimum of 50 channels; Weatherproof carrying case; Power Requirements: must have the ablility to plugand run off 120 AC portable generator. Weight less than 100 pounds; Maximum External Dimensions: 36" x 36" x 24", Standard Manufacturer warranty. Delivery Address: 8045 Crouch Rd Bldg 1163,Brooks City Base , TX 78235-5315; Delivery Date: Not later than 20 Dec 10; FOB Point is Destination; Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items must be completed and provided with this offer or available to the Contracting Office on Online Representations & Certifications Application at https://orca.bpn.gov/. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Dec 2009). Clauses Incorporated by Reference: FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984), FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006). FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2008); FAR 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns, FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004), FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUNE 2003); FAR 52.219-26 Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000), FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (DEC 1996), FAR 52.219-28 - Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation, FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003), 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation With Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2009), FAR 52.222-21 -- Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999), FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007), FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of theVietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006), FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998), FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006), FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007), FAR 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (SEP 2009), FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008). FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003), FAR 52.233-2 (a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from Ms. Susan Starks, Contracting Officer, 5201 Leesburg Pike, Suite 1501,Falls Church, VA 22041, FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Full Text (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/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil, FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Full Text (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, DFAR 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating To Compensation Of Former Dod Officials (JAN 2009), DFARS 252.204-7004 Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A (Sep 2007), DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Act--Balance Of Payments Program Certificate (Jun 2005), DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Jun 2005), DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (APR 2003), DFARS 252.246-7000 Materials Inspection and Receiving Report (MAR 2008), DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Request and Receiving Reports (Mar 2008), AFFARS 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 OMBC A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, Col. Timothy ApplegateDirector of Contracting, AFDW/PK, 2822 Doherty Dr SW, Suite 310 Bolling AFB, DC 20373 Phone # 202-767-8046. 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. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating will not apply. Date, time and place offers are due: Quotes must be received NO LATER THAN 8:00AM, 3 Sep 2010 (Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), Quotes shall only be accepted via e-mail or posted to FedBizOps. Questions regarding this requirement shall be submitted via email to Keith.hunter.ctr@afncr.af.mil or Susan.starks@afncr.af.mil NO LATER THAN 8:00AM 27 Aug 2010, after such time questions will not be taken. To ensure your quote is received, you are encouraged to contact the POC with notification of which method your quote was submitted. Quotes received after this date and time will be considered late in accordance with 52.212-1(f), Late Submission, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawal of Offers and will not be evaluated. Quotes shall remain valid for a minimum of 90 days. Individuals to contact for information regarding this solicitation: Mr. Keith Hunter (Contractor) Contract Specialist Phone (703) 681-6085 Email Keith.hunter.ctr@afncr.af.mil and Capt Ty Christian, Contracting Officer, Phone (703) 681-6364, Email Ty.christian@afnccr.af.mil