This is a 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. The procedures in FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be used. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); solicitation/reference number is F1N3A93242A001. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-69. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 511210, and the small business size standard is $35,500,00.00. Columbus Air Force Base has a need for an upgrade of their security system in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW) dated 18 September 2013. FOB: Destination, delivered to/performance at Columbus AFB, MS 39710 The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.202-1, definitions; 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled paper; 52.204-7, System for Award Management; 52.204-13 ,System for Award Management Maintenance; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition; 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items applies; offerors shall complete the Online System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; ensure information is accurate and current. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference and 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference with the following fill-ins: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm; 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. Specifically, the following clauses cited within 52.212-5 are applicable:52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Award;52.209-6, Protecting the Government Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply: 252.203-7002 Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights, 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product, 252.204-7004 Alternate A, System for Award Management, 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments, 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, Alternate III. The following Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) provisions and clauses apply: 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman; 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations; 5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations. All interested parties must be registered with the System for Award Management as prescribed in DFARS 252.204-7004. Award cannot be made to an offeror unless they are registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. EVALUATION CRITERIA: 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria in 52.212-2 paragraph (a) are as follows: Award will be based on the best value to the Government in terms of price, and technical acceptability. A proposal will be considered technically acceptable as long as it meets the requirements specified in the attached SOW dated 18 September 2013. Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable offeror that represents the best value to the Government. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest priced offeror if deemed in the Government's best interest. Contact A1C Ruth Graham, Contracting Specialist, telephone (662) 434-7761 or e-mail:
[email protected] regarding any questions about this solicitation. All offers must be submitted by e-mail to the Contract Specialist no later than 30 September 2013 by 9:00 a.m. CST. A "Quotation Template" has been provided to ensure the needed information is included with your offer; if a company template or format is used, ensure you include this needed information. Oral quotes will not be accepted. Attachments: 1. SOW dated 18 September 2013, 2 pages 2. Request for Quotation dated 25 September 2013, 3 pages 3. Brand Name Justification, 2 pages