76--STRATCOM Satellite Locator Guide Charts

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation, 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 solicitation is issued as Request for Quote (RFQ) Number W91260-11-T-0025 and is a 100% Small Business set-aside. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53. NAICS code is 323110. Business Size Standard is 500 employees. DESCRIPTION: SATCOM Satellite Locator Guide Charts for U.S. Army SMDC/ARTSTRAT CIO/G6 SATCOM Division, Peterson AFB, CO 80914. The following specifications are issued as Brand Name or equal specifications. With that, the term or equal is not added to each item/component description, but is instead stated here and applies to all items and components discussed hereafter. Offerors shall structure their quote to include a price for all items as listed and described for CLIN 0001 through SUBCLIN 0001AC below. CLIN 0001 - SATCOM Satellite Locator Guide Charts (three sizes of the Charts shown in SUBCLIN 0001AA - 0001AC below); Constructed of Base Card with Sliding Plastic Cursor, base is .025 White Opaque Plastic, Slide-Cursor is .015 Clear Plastic. Printing Requirements: Base to be printed four-color process on the front with Communications Satellite Information on the back, and the Slide Cursor is printed 1 Spot Color. All printed surfaces to be varnished. SUBCLIN 0001AA - 3.75 Inch x 10 Inch Charts. QTY: 32,500 EA SUBCLIN 0001AB - 2.25 Inch x 6 Inch Charts. QTY: 5,000 EA SUBCLIN 0001AC - 11.25 Inch x 30 Inch Display Charts; 3 mil DigiGloss with Eyeleted Cursor; front side printed. QTY: 100 EA U.S. Army SMDC/ARSTRAT, CIO/G6 SATCOM Division point of contact will provide the special logotype, pictures, illustrations, or any other type of artwork needed for production . Desired Delivery: The offeror will deliver all items and quantities within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of Purchase Order, to include all associated parts, components, and hardware, as described below in Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001 through SUBCLIN 0001AC above. Offeror shall submit a delivery plan and schedule along with their quote. The delivery plan and schedule must address, at a minimum, the timeline proposed for creation and delivery of master model for Government review, the timeline proposed for production of the Charts after receipt of the approved master model (including start and completion dates), and the timeline proposed for delivery of the Charts after completion of production. Quotes citing products offered under the terms of a Federal Supply Schedule contract must include GSA contract number and terms. A copy of the pertinent pages of the schedule shall be provided with the offeror's quote. Products not provided under a Federal Supply Schedule shall fully articulate and demonstrate technical/functional capabilities offered. Catalog cutsheets, system design and configuration drawings or layouts, and other information required to substantiate the offeror's claims shall be provided with the offeror's quote. Manufacturer's standard commercial warranty is desired. Delivery/Acceptance point is U.S. Army SMDC/ARSTRAT CIO/G6 STRATCOM Division, 350 Vandenberg St. Bldg 3, Peterson AFB, CO 80914. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following addenda: Per FAR 12.603(b) the SF 1449 is not used. Period of acceptance of offers: Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 days after Government receipt of quotes. Any interested/qualified small business sources that believe they can provide the required products must respond no later than 4:00 PM, Mountain Time, 12 September 2011. Award is anticipated to be made no later than 23 September 2011. Payment of invoice(s) shall be made by Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) under the order contemplated. All such responses will be evaluated IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items. The following evaluation criteria shall be used to evaluate offers (1) Technical - acceptability of the products, items or services offered; (2) Delivery Schedule - ability to meet the desired delivery date for all items described in CLIN 0001 through SUBCLIN 0001AC above; and (3) Total Proposed Price, inclusive of shipping cost and warranty price - most advantageous price considering all other factors. Evaluation Criteria is listed in descending order of importance. QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: The offeror shall clearly demonstrate how the products proposed meet the requirements set forth herein regardless of how offered (e.g., open market, Federal Supply Schedule). The Offeror shall provide proposal information (e.g., catalog cut sheets, etc.) that substantiates the equivalence of the product offered to the product stated and required herein. Offerors that offer products against Federal Supply Schedules shall provide copies of the pertinent pages of the schedule to verify the offeror is an authorized agent/supplier under the FSS and relevant pages to validate prices offered. Prices shall be structured in accordance with the CLIN structure stated above. The Government will only consider the information provided in the offeror's quote. Award will be made without discussion; therefore, each offeror is encouraged to submit their best terms with their quote. Special attention is directed to FAR 52.212-1(b). Failure to submit the information set forth therein for evaluation may render the offer nonresponsive. Offerors shall include a fully executed copy of the FAR provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their quote. FAR clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, along with the following additional FAR clauses: 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003); 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (AUG 2009); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010); 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009); 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Sep 2010); 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb 2009); 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008); and 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). Quotes sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to US Army SMDC/ARSTRAT, ATTN: SMDC-RDC-CA (George Knowlton), 350 Vandenberg Street, Peterson AFB, Colorado 80914. All quotes not sent through the US Mail will be considered hand carried and subject to FAR 15.208. Quotes may be submitted by facsimile or email, however, it is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure receipt by due date and time set for receipt of quotes - see also in this respect FAR 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals. Offerors are responsible for ensuring quotes are received no later than 4:00 PM, Mountain Time, 12 September 2011. The point of contact for all information regarding this acquisition is George Knowlton at (719)554-1967, fax (719) 554-8442, or email at [email protected].