This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (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. The solicitation number for this acquisition is W912DQ-16-R-1015 and it is being issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-85 (effective 04 December, 2015). This acquisition is set aside 100% for small business concerns. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561720 and the associated small business size standard is $18,000,000.00. A list of the contract line item numbers and items, quantities, and units of measure are detailed in Section B of this combined synopsis/solicitation. A description of requirements for the items to be acquired are detailed in Section C of this combined synopsis/solicitation. The dates and places of delivery and acceptance are detailed in Sections E and F of this combined synopsis/solicitation. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, does apply to this acquisition. In accordance with FAR 13.106, the solicitation will be awarded to the offeror providing the best value to the Government based upon three (3) evaluation factors: Past Performance, Relative Experience, and Price. Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with its proposal. This provision is included in Section K of this combined synopsis/solicitation. If the offeror has up-to-date representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) website, then this completed provision is not required to be submitted with the offeror's proposal. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The specific clauses required are detailed in Section I of this combined synopsis/solicitation. VENDORS INTERESTED IN RESPONDING TO THIS COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION MUST SUBMIT THEIR PROPOSAL ON THE ATTACHED FORM. Any questions must be submitted by e-mail to the point of contact below. The System for Award Management (SAM) is a Federal Government owned and operated free web site that consolidates the capabilities in CCR, ORCA, and EPLS. All vendors must verify their information through this web site. If you were previously registered in CCR and ORCA, your organization's information is already in SAM. You just need to set up a SAM account and migrate your CCR roles. If you were previously registered in CCR, your registration should have been moved to SAM, and you just need to open an account, see the following link for instructions: https://www.sam.gov/sam/transcript/Quick_Guide_for_Migrating_Roles_v1.8.pdf. If you were not previously registered, please go to https://www.sam.gov. Instructions for new registration are also located at the following link https://www.sam.gov/sam/transcript/Quick_Guide_for_Contract_Registrations_v1.7.pdf to register. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.sam.gov or by calling (866) 606-8220. If you have questions about Government procurements in general or need assistance in the preparation of your proposal, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptacus.org/new/Govt_Contracting/find.php. The due date for the receipt of proposals is located in Block 8. The due date for the receipt of questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation is ten (10) calendar days prior to the due date. Proposals must be received electronically at
[email protected]. Adobe (.pdf) or Microsoft Word (.doc) are acceptable formats for submitting proposals. The electronic file must be under 8MB total to ensure it can be received by e-mail. If you are having any issues submitting your proposal, please contact Richard Mathena as soon as possible. The Government reserves the right to cancel this combined synopsis/solicitation. Any questions should be sent to Richard Mathena at (816) 389-2041 or at
[email protected]. FOR INSTRUCTIONS - Please see SECTION L of the solicitation (Instructions/Notice to Vendors).