This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being accepted and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ); solicitation number is H92244-10-T-0047. A Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract is contemplated. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-38 effective 10 December 2009. This procurement is 100% small business set-aside and the associated NAICS 314999 code is with a standard business size of 500 employees. The Defense Priority and Allocation System (DPAS) rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Brand Name Justification: Specific brand name items (Performance Designs) are required in accordance with NAVSEA Instruction 13512.1J Premeditated Personnel Parachuting (P3) Equipment Authorized for Navy Use (ANU). Accordingly, this specific equipment is essential to the Government requirements and other products do not meet and cannot be modified to meet the agency's needs. Section B Schedule of Supplies and Services CLIN 0001 - Various Parachute Parts as per the attached spreadsheet. The following provisions and clauses are incorporated into the RFP: CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: FAR 52.202-1 Definitions (JUL 2004) FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) FAR 52.203-6 Restriction on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006) Alternate I (OCT 1995) FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008) FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (SEP 2006) FAR 52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense, Emergency Preparedness, and Energy Program Use (SEP 1990) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (JUL 2009) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (MAR 2009) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes DEV or Executive Orders Commercial Items (DEC 2009) (DEVIATION) FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor Law - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2008) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) FAR 52.233-1Alt I Disputes (DEC 1991) FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) FAR 52.242-13 Bankrupcy (JUL 1995) FAR 52.243-1 Changes - Fixed Price (AUG 1987) FAR 52.247-34 F.O. B. Destination (NOV 1991) FAR 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Services) (APR 1984) FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991) DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government work Product (APR 1992) DFARS 252.204-7004 Central Contractor Registration (SEP 2007) ALT A DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation ALT I (AUG 2008) DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes (DEV) or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (JUL 2009) (DEVIATION) DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (JAN 2009) DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JAN 2009) DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (APR 2003) DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006) DFAR 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) ALT III SOFARS 5652.204-9003 Disclosure of Unclassified Information (JAN 2007) SOFARS 5652.204-9004 Foreign Persons (JAN 2006) SOFARS 5652.237-9000 Contractor Personnel Changes (JAN 1998) CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT: Please note that due to character limitation in FedBizOpps, full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil. All FAR representations and certifications shall be submitted through Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov. FAR 52.209-1 Qualification Requirements (FEB 1995) 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: technical, availability and price. (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. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (AUG 2009) Alternate I (APR 2002) FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) FAR 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (APR 1984) FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (APR 1984) SOFARS 5652.204-9004 Foreign Persons (JAN 2006) SOFARS 5652.215-9016 Technical and Contractual Questions Concerning This Solicitation (JAN 2000) SOFARS 5652.232-9003 Paying Office Instructions (2005) SOFARS 5652.233-9000 Independent Review of Agency Protests (2009) Section I All protests shall be submitted through the Contracting Officer. A request for an independent review of the protest decision may be made to the Chief of Contracting. Submit request in accordance with FAR 33.104(d)(4) to: Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Chief of Contracting, 1636 Regulus Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23461-2299, Fax (757) 893-2957. SOFARS 5652.201-9002 AUTHORIZED CHANGES ONLY BY CONTRACTING OFFICER (JAN 2005) The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as part of this contract. Except as specified herein, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the contractor's facilities or in any other manner communicates with Contractor personnel during the performance of this contract shall constitute a change under the Changes clause in Section I. In the event the Contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred as a result thereof. The address and telephone number of the Contracting Officer is Christine Anderson, telephone (757) 893-2715, 1636 Regulus Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23461. All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Office. No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective offeror will be conducted unless it is deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer. Questions shall be sent to the following point of contact: Ana Downes at
[email protected]. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes. Only complete quotes will be considered for award. Offerors must scrutinize this solicitation and ensure their proposals and submissions comply with all requirements. It is not sufficient to merely state your proposal complies with the solicitation requirements. You must clearly identify how your proposal meets ALL of the solicitation requirements. Point of contact for this procurement is: Ana Downes at
[email protected]. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by NSWDG. Quotes must be received by Ana Downes by email at
[email protected], phone: (757) 893-2722 fax at (757) 893-2957 or U.S. Postal mail addressed to NSWDG, Attn: Ana Downes (Contracts/N7), 1636 Regulus Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23461-2299 no later than 8:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 29 December 2009.