This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation 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. The Request for Proposal (RFP) number is FA8604-10-R-7972. The Air Command Center (ACC) transportation Squadrons is issuing this solicitation for the procurement of On-Line Auto Repair subscriptions for all makes. Access is for 16 locations plus one location for Collision on a Firm Fixed Price basis. EVALUATION: An award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) responsible offeror who responds to the items included in this Combined Synopsis Solicitation (FAR 52.212-2, technical acceptability and price). Technical acceptability and price are considered equal, however; offeror not rated technically acceptable will be eliminated from competition and will not be considered for award. The Government anticipates proposals will be evaluated, and an award made, without discussions with the offerors. Vendor shall provide information on relevant current or past performance. Submit at least three applicable customer references currently in progress or completed no later than three years prior to the issue date of this combined synopsis solicitation. This solicitation and incorporated clauses/provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Fac 2005-37, Effective 13 Nov 2009 & Class Deviation 2009-00009, DFARS Current to Change Notice 20091123 Edition. This solicitation incorporates the following clauses/provisions by reference: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-7, 52.212-1, 52.212.2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7004 - Alternate A, 252.211-7003, 52.212-7000, 252.212-7001, 252.227-7013, and 252.227-7014. The below clause is included in full text: AF 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005) (a) Mr Howard E. Marks Jr., ASC/AQH, has been appointed as Ombudsman. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendation to the appropriate government personnel. 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 ombudsmen, Howard E. Marks Jr. Chief, Acquisition Center of Excellence Aeronautical Systems Center 1755 11th St, Bldg 570, Room 101 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7404
[email protected] Voice Number: 937-255-8642 (DSN 785-8642) Fax Number: 937-656-7193 (DSN 986-7193) Concerns, issues, 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 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. Please note if manufacturer requires a license agreement to be signed by government, the terms and conditions of that agreement are required to be in compliance with all Federal Laws, Statutes, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Therefore, please modify accordingly and submit with your quote. - This solicitation is full and open competition. - NAICS Code: 519130 - Size Standard: 500 Employees Proposals/quotes shall be sent via mail to ASC/PKESM, Attn: Denise Jackson, 2275 "D" Street, Bldg 16 Room 128, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7228 for receipt not later than 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time 21 Sep 2010. Contractor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award for solicitations issued after 31 May 1998. DUN/CCR website is: http://www.ccr.gov/. For questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation please contact Brenda Hicks at 937-656-7507 or
[email protected]. All information regarding this acquisition will be posted on the World Wide Web at http://www.fedbizopps.gov.