This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items is prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis/solicitation is issued by the Nevada Air National Guard (NVANG) as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number W9124X-13-T-0002. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-69, effective 1 August 2013. Award will be made without negotiation. This is an Unfunded Requirement, and award is subject to the availability of funds. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Small Businesses with the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 336413; the Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for this code is 1000 employees or fewer. The NVANG intends to purchase two (2) Flexible Lifeline Systems (manufacturer) Wingrip (brand) aircraft fall arrest systems. This requirement is identified as “Brand Name or Equal”. Contractors offering equivalent items shall be responsible for providing documentation of equivalency. All items identified in this RFQ shall be delivered to the 152d Airlift Wing, Reno Nevada. Two contract line item numbers (CLINs) are contemplated and identified below. Each CLIN should be priced independently and on a net basis (i.e., the sum of all items indicated for that CLIN). a. CLIN 0001 (priced). Two (2) kits, fall arrest system for use on C-130H aircraft, without a structure or any external hardware, except possibly shop compressed air or compressed nitrogen and useable in an explosive atmosphere. The system must be capable of continuous fall protection across 100 feet of the wing surface without the need to disconnect the lanyard and capable of supporting up to four users concurrently. Also, as a separate use, must be capable of use by one user at any location on the wings, upper fuselage surface or upper surface of horizontal stabilizer. b. CLIN 0002 (priced). Three (3) day on-site setup, assistance, and training. 5. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are included by reference. The full text is viewable at https://farsite.hill.af.mil: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (AUG 2012) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEC 2010) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (MAY 2012) 52.211-6 -- Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) 52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities (SEP 1989) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (FEB 2012) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (FEB 2012) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2012) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (SEP 2010) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (SEP 2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) 52.232-28 Invitation to Propose Performance-Based Payments (MAR 2000) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989) 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV (1991) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991) 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011) 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (JAN 2009) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (MAR 2008) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006) 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (NOV 2010) 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991) 252.246-7000 Material Inspection and Receiving Report (MAR 2008) The following provisions and clauses have been incorporated by full text. Except where provided below, the full text is available at https://farsite.hill.af.mil: 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, also applies to this acquisition The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Factors that shall be used to evaluate offers are (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement and (ii) price. The Government intends to evaluate offers and make award without discussions. However, the Government reserves the right to hold discussions if it is in the best interest of the Government to do so. Technical capability will be rated as ‘go’ or ‘no go’ by technical expert, and will be based on whether the item is an equivalent to the “brand name or equal” requirement. Contractors offering equivalent items shall be responsible for providing documentation of equivalency. Only those quotes with a 'go' rating will then be evaluated on price. Quotes must provide information on price, delivery, Tax ID number, Cage Code and DUNS number. Additionally, your company must be registered in the SAM System as well as registered and have completed the online Reps and Certs at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ b. Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). c. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (DEC 2012) Alternate I (APR 2011) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (FEB 2012) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (NOV 2012) (Deviation) Note: The optional clauses identified by items 4, 6, 12, 23, 26, 28, 29, 31, 38, and 47 at 52.212-5(b) apply. Additionally, item 2 at 52.212-5(c) applies. 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (APR 2012) Alternate I (APR 2011) 52.219-22 Small Disadvantaged Business Status (OCT 1999) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (APR 2012) 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (APR 1984) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran - Representations and Certifications (DEC 2012) 52.292-99 Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (AUG 2012) (Deviation) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) d. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect 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): https://farsite.hill.af.mil e. 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): https://farsite.hill.af.mil 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (APR 1984) 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984) 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions (OCT 2005) 252.204-7008 Export-Controlled Items (APR 2010) 252.204-7011 Alternative Line-Item Structure (SEP 2011) 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (DEC 2010) Offeror representations and certifications provided through the System for Award Management (SAM) are required and shall be verified prior to award. As a result, an otherwise eligible offeror who does not have a recently-updated representations and certifications page may be deemed ineligible for award. All offers must be submitted no later than 2:00pm Pacific Time, Tuesday, 24 September 2013 . Quotes can only be submitted via e-mail at
[email protected] . If you can't submit a quote via e-mail, contact MSgt Jason Huth prior to the submission deadline. Direct all inquiries regarding this synopsis/solicitation to the undersigned at (775) 788-4662 or via email to
[email protected]. Please be sure to reference the RFQ number (W9124X-13-T-0002) in all written correspondence. Contracting Office Address: 152d Airlift Wing, Base Contracting, Nevada Air National Guard 1776 National Guard Way, Reno, NV 89502 US Place of Performance: 152d Airlift Wing, Base Contracting, Nevada Air National Guard 1776 National Guard Way, Reno, NV 89502 US Point of Contact(s): MSgt Jason Huth, 775-788-4662