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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is a small business set aside. The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is NAICS, 335921, Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing, Size Standard 1000 employees. Solicitation/Purchase Request Number F2KBAD3115A001 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-66, Effective 01 Apr 2013 The Government intends to award one contract with one (1) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN): For Brand Name Item as Follows: CLIN 0001: Ytterbium Doped Double Clad Gain Fiber QTY: 110 Meters UNIT OF ISSUE: EA Optical Specifications LMA-YDF-25/400-M Operating Wavelength (nominal) 1060nm Core NA 0.065 ± 0.005 First Cladding NA (5%) ≥ 0.46 Core Attenuation ≤ 30.0 dB/km @ 1300nm ≤ 15.0 dB/km @ 1200nm Cladding Attenuation ≤ 15.0 dB/km @ 1095nm Cladding Absorption 0.57 ± 0.07 dB/m at 915nm Geometrical & Mechanical Specifications Cladding Diameter 400.0 ± 10.0µm Core Diameter 25.0 ± 1.5µm Coating Diameter 500.0 ± 15.0µm Core/Clad Offset ≤ 2.00µm Prooftest Level ≥ 100 kpsi (0.7 GN/m2) DEVELOPER: Nufern FOB: Destination INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Destination DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 30 days ARO In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(a)(2) offerors are notified that award will be made on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable. Technical acceptability is determined by conformance to all details described for each CLIN. Offeror will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. In accordance with FAR 13.106(b)(1), offerors are notified that each may be required to provide documentation supporting the price, cost and/or cost realism supporting the quoted prices. Failure to furnish supporting documentation expressly requested and necessary for the agency to perform price, cost and/or cost realism analysis is grounds to reject the quote. All payments are to be paid via the Internet through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system. WAWF may be accessed at https://wawf.eb.mil. WAWF training may be accessed online at http://www.wawftraining.com. Payment information may be accessed using the DFAS website at https:www.dfas.mil. Your purchase order/contract number or invoice will be required to inquire status of your payment. Partial Payments are not authorized. Invoicing through WAWF shall occur after all items have been received by the organization. Quotes may be E-mailed (preferred) to
[email protected] or mailed to AFNWC/PZIA, ATTN: Terry Mest, 8500 Gibson Blvd SE, Bldg 20202, Room 137, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117, or faxed to (505) 846-8925 ATTN: Terry Mest. Responses are due no later than 28 May 2013 at 4 PM MST. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Be advised that all interested parties must be registered in the System for Acquisition Management (SAM) Database in order to receive an award in accordance with FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration. If you are not registered you may request an application through the SAM website at http://www.sam.gov. The following provisions and clauses by reference apply to this procurement: FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply: 52.209-10, 52.219-6 Alt I; 52.219-28, 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232-33]; FAR 52.219-1 Alt I, Small Business Program Representations; FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran - Certification; DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product; 252.204-7004 Alternate A, Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation. ALTERNATE I; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items [in paragraph(s) (a) and (b) the following clause(s) apply: 252.203-7000, 252.225-7001; and DFARS 252.232-7003]. DFARS 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium; DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions; DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payment; DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications; DFARS 252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea; DFARS 252.247.7023 Alt III; Transportation of Supplies by Sea The following provisions and clauses in full text apply to this procurement: FAR 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically via https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the System for Award Management website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision FAR 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 address http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ FAR 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 http://farsite.hill.af.mil/; DFARS 252.209-7997 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. All offerors shall return a copy of the completed provision. Provision in full text is attached. AFFARS 5352. 201-9101 Ombudsman: (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 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, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM or AFISRA ombudsmen, AFNWC Ombudsmen: Primary: Ms Jeannine Kinder AFNWC/PK E-Mail:
[email protected] Phone: (505) 846-1924 Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU or ARISRA level, may be brought by the concerned 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 (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (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.