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 in FAR 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. The solicitation number is F7D1AS2122A001 and is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). All Quotes shall reference the RFQ number. Request for Quotes are due by 25 May 2012, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. The anticipated award date is 30 May 2012. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 05-58 dated 18 Apr 2012. The RFQ will result in a firm fixed price contract. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. Only qualified offerors may submit quotes. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 335911 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The 124th Contracting Office of the Idaho Air National Guard is soliciting quotes to procure the following supply or service: CLIN 0001 Qty: 5 EA Description: Warrior Pak rechargeable battery for PRC-117G radio, p/n WP PS-02. Must include 110/220V charger and BBR cable from battery to top of rucksack. Each CLIN should be priced as each and then multiplied by required quantity for a total price. NOTE: This equipment is being used in conjunction with an existing system, and to ensure compatability, no Brand Name substitutions are authorized. Delivery and acceptance shall be: Idaho Air National Guard ATTN: Base Contracting 4460 S. Byrd Street, Bldg 503 Boise, Idaho 83705. Delivery schedule is 30 days after award. Note: New products only. No quotes for used or refurbished items will be accepted. Offeror's Representations and Certifications: Offerors must complete the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Offerors who have not previously completed the provision through the ORCA website (http://www.acquisition.gov) must include a completed copy of the provision with their quote in order to be considered for award. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items. 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: Price and Technical. Technical is significantly less important than price. 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 agreement 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. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the offer. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award one contract without discussions with Offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the Offeror's initial quote should contain the Offeror's best terms from a price standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. The Government reserves the right to award on an all or nothing basis. A questions and answer document will be posted on FedBizOpps, if necessary. Any interpretations made will be in the form of an amendment of the solicitation and will be posted on FedBizOpps. Explanations or instructions given in a form other than an amendment to the solicitation shall not be binding. Submit questions by email to the contracting office at the addresses shown below: Idaho Air National Guard 124 MSG Contracting Subject Line: F7D1AS2122A001 Email:
[email protected] All information relating to this synopsis/solicitation, including pertinent changes/amendments, and information prior to the date set for receipt of quotes, will be posted on the FedBizOpps website. Though every effort will be made to provide email notification when a change is posted, such notification is NOT guaranteed and should not be expected. All combined synopsis/solicitation amendments must be acknowledged in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, Commercial. No questions regarding this requirement will be addressed after 23 May 2012. One award will be made to the qualified offeror deemed responsible in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), whose quote is most advantageous to the Government. To arrive at a decision this acquisition will utilize the FAR Part 12.602 Streamlined evaluation of offers. Technical Evaluation: The technical evaluation will consist of offeror proposed supplies that meet the minimum requirements of what the Government is requesting. Quotes which do not meet the Government's requirements will be considered non-compliant and will not be considered. Price Evaluation: The purpose of the Price evaluation is to provide an assessment of the reasonableness and of the proposed price in relation to the solicitation requirements. Quotes will be evaluated in the following manner: Reasonableness will be determined IAW FAR 13.106-3. The Total Evaluated Price (TEP) will be formulated as follows: The unit price of each CLIN will be multiplied by the quantity of units to calculate the extended price. The Contracting Officer shall then add the extended prices of each CLIN to develop the TEP. The offerors must be registered on the Central Contractors Registration database (CCR). Information concerning CCR requirements may be viewed via the Internet at http://ww.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR registration centers at 1-888-227-2423. Only contractors who are registered in the CCR can be awarded a contract. Offerors must have electronic funds transfer (EFT) capability. Offeror quotes shall be valid for a minimum of 30 days to be acknowledged. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-3 (Alt 1), Offerors Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items (Offerors shall include a completed copy as part of their quote or a completed registration on the ORCA website (https://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.233-3 Protest after Award. 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representations 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items by reference 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items or other description of evaluation factors for award 52.212-3, Alt. I Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes and Executive orders 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7004 Alternate A Central Contractor Registration 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program 252.232.7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.225-7000 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure. 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea, Alt. III 52.222-36 -- Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities The following additional clauses and provisions are added in full text: 52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference : This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. 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): http://farsite.hill.af.mil 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference : 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): http://farsite.hill.af.mil Failure to furnish a complete quote, at the time of quote submission, may result in the quote being unacceptable to the government; and be eliminated from consideration for award. Sign and date your quote, then submit to (electronic email is acceptable, fax is not acceptable): Idaho Air National Guard 124th Contracting 4460 S. Byrd, Bldg 503 Boise, ID 83705
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