BORESCOPE
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICIATION ‘COMBO'
Eielson AFB Borescope and Tools
(i) 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.
(ii) Solicitation FA5004-19-Q-A062 is a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-05, effective 13 August 2019. The DFARS provisions and clauses are those in effect to DPN 20190628, effective 28 June 2019. The AFFARS provisions and clauses are those in effect to AFAC 2018-0525, effective 25 May 2018.
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)
Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
(iv) This requirement is solicited as a 100% total small business set aside. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this procurement is 334419 with a small business size standard of 750EMP.
(v) The Pricing Schedule is incorporated as Attachment 1. Vendors shall complete Attachment 1 in its entirety and return with any other documentation/data as required by this Combo.
(vi) The government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for the following:
See Attachment 1: Pricing Schedule
See Attachment 2: Salient Characteristics
(vii) Delivery shall be FOB Destination. Contractor shall include delivery schedule information on the Pricing Schedule, Attachment 1. All items shall be delivered to:
Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska 99702
(i) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jan 2017) is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. In addition to the following addendum, all terms and conditions of FAR 52.212-1 remain in effect. The following have been tailored to this procurement and are hereby added via addendum:
1. The following words stating "offer", "offeror", and "proposal" are replaced with "quotation", "vendor", and "quote".
2. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the proposal, the vendors must follow the instructions contained herein. The proposal must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation.
3. Specific Submission Instructions: Price - Contractor shall submit one (1) copy of Price Schedule (Attachment 1) and any pertinent technical information such as product specifications and type of product/service offered in accordance with the requirements of the statement of work.
4. Award will be made to the vendor whose quote is conforming to the solicitation and is determined to be the lowest price and meets all of the criteria and specifications in Attachment 2.
(ii) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014) this provision has been tailored to this procurement and is provided in full-text below:
(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendors whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:
(i) Price
(b) Price only will be considered. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award without discussion, but reserves the right to conduct discussions. Therefore, the vendor's initial quote should contain the vendor's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. If the quote is found acceptable, award will be made without further consideration. Therefore, the vendor's initial quote should contain the vendor's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. Quotes that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.
(c) This will be a lowest price purchase and at a minimum, the contractor shall meet the minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: Contractor must be able to provide the products/services in accordance with this solicitation and all attachments.
(d) A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful vendor within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quote's specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of Provision)
(iii) Each vendor shall ensure the provision at FAR 52.212-3 including its Alternate I, Vendors Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Nov 2017), are updated at www.sam.gov. Failure to obtain SAM registration will result in submissions not being considered for award.
(iv) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Jan 2017), is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Nov 2017), is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. Additionally, the following clauses apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT Oct 2016
FAR 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING Jul 2016
FAR 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE Jul 2016
FAR 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Dec 2014
FAR 52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT.
FAR 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT.
FAR 52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS - REPRESENTATION Nov 2015
FAR 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS Nov 2015
FAR 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE Nov 2011
FAR 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION Jul 2013
FAR 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR Jun 2003
FAR 52.222-19 CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES Oct 2016
FAR 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES Apr 2015
FAR 52.222-22 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS Feb 1999
FAR 52.222-25 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE Apr 1984
FAR 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Sep 2016
FAR 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES Jul 2014
FAR 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS Mar 2015
FAR 52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING Aug 2011
FAR 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES Jun 2008
FAR 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER-- SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT Jul 2013
FAR 52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS Jun 2013
FAR 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS Dec 2013
FAR 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD Aug 1996
FAR 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM Oct 2004
DFARS 252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS Sep 2011
DFARS 252.203-7002 REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS Sep 2013
DFARS 252.203-7005 REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS Nov 2011
DFARS 252.204-7008 COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION CONTROLS Oct 2016
DFARS 252.204-7011 ALTERNATIVE LINE-ITEM STRUCTURE Sep 2011
DFARS 252.204-7012 SAFEGUARDING OF UNCLASSIFIED CONTROLLED TECHNICAL INFORMATION Oct 2016
DFARS 252.204-7015 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS May 2016
DFARS 252.223-7008 PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM Jun 2013
DFARS 252.225-7001 BUY AMERICAN AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM--BASIC Dec 2017
DFARS 252.225-7002 QUALIFYING COUNTRY SOURCES AS SUBCONTRACTORS Dec 2017
DFARS 252.225-7048 EXPORT-CONTROLLED ITEMS Oct 2015
DFARS 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS Jun 2012
DFARS 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS May 2013
DFARS 252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS Dec 2006
DFARS 252.244-7000 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS May 2014
DFARS 252.247-7023 TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA--BASIC Apr 2014
52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items.
52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION 2018-O0021) (SEP 2018)
(a) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (a) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.
(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.
(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.
(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.
(b)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of any other clauses of this contract, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (b) (1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-
(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).
(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).
(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).
(iv) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.
(v) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.
(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).
(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (July 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.
(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xiii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E.O. 12989).
(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).
(xviii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).
(xix)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).
(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.
(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.
(2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.
(End of clause)
Alternate I (2018-O0021) (SEP 2018). As prescribed in 12.301(b) (4)(i), delete paragraph (a) from the basic clause, redesignate paragraph (b) (1) as paragraph (a), and redesignate paragraphs (b) (1) (i) through (b) (1) (xiv) as paragraphs (a) (1) through (a) (14) and redesignate paragraph (b)(2) as paragraph (b).
Alternate II (2018-O0021) (Sep 2018). As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4)(ii), substitute the following paragraphs (a)(1) and (b)(1) for paragraphs (a)(1) and (b)(1) of the basic clause as follows:
(a)(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, an appropriate Inspector General appointed under section 3 or 8G of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.), or an authorized representative of either of the foregoing officials shall have access to and right to-
(i) Examine any of the Contractor's or any subcontractors' records that pertain to, and involve transactions relating to, this contract; and
(ii) Interview any officer or employee regarding such transactions.
(b)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of any other clause in this contract, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause in a subcontract for commercial items, other than-
(i) Paragraph (a) of this clause. This paragraph flows down to all subcontracts, except the authority of the Inspector General under paragraph (a)(1)(ii) does not flow down; and
(ii) Those clauses listed in this paragraph (b)(1). Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-
(A) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015)(41 U.S.C. 3509).
(B) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5).
(C)Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018)(Section 1634 or Pub. L. 115-91).
(D) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Dec 2010) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.
(E) 52.222-1, Prohibition on Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015)
(F) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).
(G) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(H) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (July 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(I) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.
(J) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. Chapter 67).
(K)__(1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. Chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
__(2) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. Chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(L) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. Chapter 67).
(M) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(N) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015)(E.O. 12989).
(O) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).
(P) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017)(E.O. 13706).
(Q)(1) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017)(5 U.S.C. 552a).
(2) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.
(R) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016)(Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).
(S) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C.1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.
(T) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.
AFFARS 5352.242-9000 CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS
AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman 6/1/2016
"(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/ or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee- employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman,
Attention: AFIKA/KH (Chief Enlisted Manager)
25 E Street, Suite B-100
JBPH-H, HI 96853-5427
Phone: (808) 449-8569
FAX: (808) 449-8571
Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/ MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer."
(viii) Options- N/A
(ix) No Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) assigned rating applies to this acquisition.
(x) NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:
Questions shall be submitted electronically via email to SrA Oliver Ancans at oliver.ancans@us.af.mil and TSgt Zachary Bowens at zachary.bowens@us.af.mil
Quotes are due no later than 2PM Alaska Standard Time on 23 September 2019. Quotes shall include the following:
- One (1) copy of Price Schedule (Attachment 1) and any pertinent technical information such as product specifications and type of product/service offered in accordance with the requirements of the statement of work.
BASIS OF CONTRACT AWARD: This is a competitive action in which award shall be made to the lowest priced quote.
(xvi) Quotations shall be submitted electronically via e-mail to SrA Oliver Ancans at oliver.ancans@us.af.mil and TSgt Zachary Bowens at zachary.bowens@us.af.mil. For information regarding this solicitation, contact the same.
List of Attachments:
o Attachment 1: Pricing Schedule
o Attachment 2: Salient Characteristics
Oliver A. Ancans, Contract Specialist, Phone 9073773327, Email oliver.ancans@us.af.mil
