Type V Airdrop Platforms (vented and assembled)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in 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 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ); solicitation number is H92244-11-T-0304. A firm fixed price contract is contemplated. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-53 effective 05 July 2011. North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 336413 with a standard business size of 1000 employees applies to this procurement. This procurement is unrestricted. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. SECTION B CLIN 0001, Description: Vented and Assembled Type V airdrop assembly. See SOW, Qty: 4, Unit of Issue: Assembly; Delivery: 45 days ARO Deliver to NSWDG, 1636 Regulus Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23461-2299 FOB Point is Destination. Inspection is at Destination Acceptance is at Destination STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) 1.0 Scope of Work 1.1 Each Type V Platform Airdrop Assembly, PN: 11-1-2780-6 consists of the following and must be drilled to provide ventin in accordance with U.S. Army Natick Research Development and Engineering Center drawing X11-1-3935 Revision D, Sheets 1 and 2. 1.1.1 (2)- Two - Side Rails, PN: 11-1-2793-6 1.1.2 (4)- Four - Roller Pads, PN: 11-1-2795-6 1.1.3 (13)- Thirteen - Main Panel Vented Assemblies with assembly hardware, PN: 11-1-2780-13 1.1.4 (1) One - Rear Panel Vented Assembly with assembly hardware, PN: 11-1-2780-14 1.1.5 (1) - One - Extraction Bracket Assembly with assembly hardware, PN 11-1-270-11 1.1.6 (2) - Two - Suspension Bracket Assemblies, PN: 11-1-2798-2 1.1.7 (2) - Two - Tandem Link Assemblies, PN: 11-1-2798-1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: FAR 52.202-1 Definitions Jul-04 FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities Apr-84 FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government - Alt I (Oct-1995) Sep-06 FAR 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity Jan-97 FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration Apr-08 FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel Jan-11 FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. 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FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) (a) 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, in descending order of importance: Technical ability to meet specifications, past performance, delivery/installation time frame, and price. Offerors shall provide name, title, and phone number of principal for no less than three prior or current contracts for similar services performed during the previous three years. To be technically acceptable, the submitting offeror must submit relevant and current past performance in ALL areas noted in this combined synopsis/solicitation. The Government will evaluate each offeror's experience on the basis of its depth and its relevance to the work that will be required under the prospective contract. Contractor shall provide drawings and specifications with their quote. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) 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 contract 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. SOFARS 5652.201-9002 AUTHORIZED CHANGES ONLY BY CONTRACTING OFFICER (JAN 2005) The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as part of this contract. Except as specified herein, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the contractor's facilities or in any other manner communicates with Contractor personnel during the performance of this contract shall constitute a change under the Changes clause in Section I. In the event the Contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred as a result thereof. The address and telephone number of the Contracting Officer is Ana Downes, telephone (757) 893-2722, address 1636 Regulus Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23461-2299. SOFARS 5652.215-9016 Technical and Contractual Questions Concerning This Solicitation (JAN 2000) As prescribe in 5615.209(l), insert the following provision, Editable and Fill-ins All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Office. No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective offeror will be conducted unless it is deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer. Questions shall be sent to the following point of contact: Scott Huttleston - Contract Specialist [email protected] PH - 757-893-2721 1636 Regulus Ave. Virginia Beach, VA 23461-2299 SOFARS 5652.233-9000 Independent Review of Agency Protests (2005) All protests shall be submitted through the Contracting Officer. A request for an independent review of the protest decision may be made to the Chief of Contracting. Submit request in accordance with FAR 33.104(d) (4) to: Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Chief of Contracting, (N72), 1636 Regulus Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23461-2299, Fax (757) 893-2957. All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual must be submitted to [email protected] by September 22, 2011 at 9:00AM EST. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 180 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes. Only complete quotes will be considered for award. If you have previously provided a quote please resubmit in accordance with this solicitation. Offerors must scrutinize this solicitation and ensure their proposals and submissions comply with all requirements. It is not sufficient to merely state your proposal complies with the solicitation requirements. You must clearly identify how your proposal meets ALL of the solicitation requirements. Point of contact for this procurement is Scott Huttleston at phone number: (757-893-2721) or email at [email protected]. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by NSWDG. Quotes must be received by Scott Huttleston by email at [email protected] , fax at (757) 893-2957 or U.S. Postal mail addressed to NSWDG, Attn: Scott Huttleston (Contracts/N7), 1636 Regulus Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23461-2299 no later than 8:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 24 September 2011.