This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subparts 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 F1Q3CD2181A001M4RIFLEUPGRADESand this solicitation is being issued as a Request For Quote. The Offeror must quote on an all or none basis. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer meets the minimum technical requirement at the lowest price. Since award will be based on initial responses, offerors are highly encouraged to quote their most advantageous pricing in their initial response. The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-61 and Defense Acquisition Circular 20120906. This is a 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 333314, size standard 500 employees. This requirement will be a brand name or equal. If offering an "or equal product" please provide product specifications, parts numbers and pictures if available. Vendors supplying "or equal" products shall meet the Government's exact salient characteristics outlined under description. The contractor shall provide pricing to the following items to include delivery: ITEM(S) REQUIRED: 0001 TA31RCO-M150CP - Trijicon ACOG 4X32, Army Rifle Combat Optic for the M150 W/ TA51 Mount or equal. QTY: 21 EA 0002 RM06 - Trijicon RMR Sight Adjustable LED 3.25 MOA DOT or equal. QTY: 21 EA 0003 RM38 -Trijicon RMR Mount for 3.5X & 4X ACOG or equal. QTY: 21 EA *Additional Instructions: 1. If quoting on an alternate product, please include all specifications in the quotation. 2. Award will be made based on best value to the Government, whose offer meets the minimum technical requirements at the lowest price. 3. Vendors shall be required to provide a warranty upon award; an electronic copy is preferred. 4. This is set aside for 100% small business firms. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and can be viewed through internet access at the Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. In accordance with 52.252-1 and 52.252-2. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items. -52.212-1(c), Period for Acceptance of Offers. The paragraph is tailored as follows: "The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers." Addenda to 52.212-1: Proposal Preparation Instructions A. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the quote, the offeror must follow the instructions contained herein. The quote must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. B. The contracting officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the contracting officer will review this determination and if, in the contracting officer's opinion, adequate price competition exists no additional cost information will be requested. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items. The contractor shall fill out the Online Representation and Certification Application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov/ to include the provisions at 52.212-3, Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items. 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, IAW FAR 52.107(b). Provision 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm 52.225-25, Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran- Certification. DFARS 252.209-7002, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government 252.225-7000, Buy American Act- Balance of Payments Program Certificate Clause 52.204-99, System for Award Management Registration 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. 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside 52.219-28, Post Award Business Program Representation, 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Employment Opportunity 52.222-36, Affirmitave Action for Workers with Disabilites. 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons, 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, 52.233-3, Protest After Award 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.242-15, Stop Work Order 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials, 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-- Commercial Items 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 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors 252.225-7003, Electronic Submissions of Payment Requests 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments 252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea Alt III AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman: If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact Center/MAJCOM ombudsman, [ Mr. Gregory S. Oneal, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB IL 62225-5022, (618) 229-0267, fax (618) 256-6668, email:
[email protected].] Concerns, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU 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 (703) 588-7004, fax (703) 588-1067. Wide Area Workflow is the Dept. of the Air Force's mandatory method of electronic invoicing. More information can be found at https://wawf.eb.mil. Contractors are encouraged to offer their most advantageous/best quote. The contractor shall submit their quote the by 24 September 2012 at 12:00 hrs (12:00 PM) EST to the contracting office by email in order to be considered for this contract. If you have any questions, please contact the POC below by 21 September 2012. POC information: Germain Duarte, A1C, USAF 302-677-5233
[email protected] Alternate POC: Francis Puangco, MSgt, USAF 302-677-5232
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