Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for supplies prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. 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 F1N1D14184AA02. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-76. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-aside. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334290, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, and the small business size standard is 750 employees. Columbus Air Force Base has a need for non-personal services to provide all management, labor, transportation, shipping, equipment, tools, materials, and other items necessary to provide and install a completely operational unidirectional paging system in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW) dated 6/24/14. FOB: Destination, delivered to/performance at Columbus AFB, MS 39710. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition; no addenda are included. 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items applies; via the SAM site at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ ; ensure information is accurate and current. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.204-7, System for Award Management; 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance; 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 ; 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses; 252.204-7004, Alternate A, System for Award Management; 252.204-7006, Billing Instructions; 252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions; 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea; CAFB 0002, Smoking in AETC Facilities; CAFB 0006, Columbus AFB Installation Security Requirements and Information; 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors- Competitive, when not commercial; 252.209-7999, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability on a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Deviation 2012); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.212-5, 52-204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.209-6, Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation With Authorities and Remedies (supplies only); 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.233-3, Protest after Award; 52.233-4, Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim; 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. Specifically, the following clauses cited within 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.219-6, 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 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product; 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable: 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. Contractors are required to be registered in SAM prior to submitting invoices. The SAM site can be accessed at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ . 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 6/24/14. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.