Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this announcement. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government intends to award a sole source, (FFP) firm fixed price, service contract to Beckman Coulter, Inc. in accordance with FAR 13.501, and FAR 13.106 (b). Interested parties may identify their interest capability by contacting the buyer/contracting officer identified in this solicitation. (ii) Solicitation Number: FA8224-18-Q-LIQD This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-96. (iv) Contracting Officer's Business Size Selection: Large Business NAICS Code: 811219 Small Business Size Standard: $20.5 Million dollars (v) CLIN Nomenclature UI QTY 0001 Repair, calibration, and inspection for (2) HIAC liquid particle counting systems EA 2 0002 Data (CDRLs) in support of CLIN 0001 NSP LOT 1 1001 Repair, calibration, and inspection for (2) HIAC liquid particle counting systems EA 2 1002 Data (CDRLs) in support of CLIN 1001 NSP LOT 1 2001 Repair, calibration, and inspection for (2) HIAC liquid particle counting systems EA 2 2002 Data (CDRLs) in support of CLIN 2001 NSP LOT 1 3001 Repair, calibration, and inspection for (2) HIAC liquid particle counting systems EA 2 3002 Data (CDRLs) in support of CLIN 3001 NSP LOT 1 4001 Repair, calibration, and inspection for (2) HIAC liquid particle counting systems EA 2 4002 Data (CDRLs) in support of CLIN 4001 NSP LOT 1 (vi) Description of item(s) to be acquired: This requirement is to provide calibration, inspection, and repair services for two HIAC liquid particle counting systems (LPCS) in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). (vii) Period of Performance and place: The period of performance is a base plus four (one year) options. The contractor shall provide requested services to the 309th MXSG Maintenance Support Group located at Hill AFB, Utah. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors (Jan 2017) -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by 1300 MST, 17 Jan, 2017 via electronic mail to
[email protected] a. Provide Cage code when submitting Bid (ix) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications (Nov 2017) -- Commercial Items. (x) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Jan 2017), applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. (xi) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders- Commercial items (Deviation 2013-O0019) (Nov 2017) (xii) OTHER FAR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2016) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2016) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2016) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (Jan 2017) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) (section 738 of Division C of Pub. L. 112-74, section 740 of Division C of Pub. L. 111- 117, section 743 of Division D of Pub. L. 111-8, and section 745 of Division D of Pub. L. 110-161). 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (IAW FAR 22.202)(JUN 2003) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246). 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (July 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2011) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O.13513). 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management (Jul. 2013) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). 52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.247-34 F.O.B Destination (Nov 1991) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by reference 52.252-3 Alterations in Solicitation (Apr 1984) 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Apr 1984) 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in clauses 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sept. 2013) 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (Nov 2011) 252.203-7994 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (Deviation 2017-O0001) 252.203-7995 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (Deviation 2017-O0001) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992) 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Oct 2016) 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (Oct 2016) 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (May 2016) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Mar 2008) 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991) 5352.223-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations (Nov 2012) 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Jun 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 OMBC A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the Center ombudsmen, Ms. Jonna L. Hancey AFMC OL_H/PZC 801-777-5399,
[email protected]. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU or AFISRA 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) 256-2397, 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 (End of clause) (xiii) Additional Contract Requirement or Terms and Conditions: N/A (xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS): N/A (xv) Proposal Submission Information: All questions or comments must be sent to Lyndsay Wilson by email at
[email protected], not later than (NLT) 1300 MST, 17 Jan., 2018. Offers are due by 1300 MST, 24 Jan., 2018 via electronic mail to
[email protected]. For additional information regarding this solicitation, contact Lyndsay Wilson at 801-586-2089. Notice to Offerors: The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.