This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. Solicitation #FA4625-12-Q-0020 is being issued as a Request for Quote. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-56, the DPN is 20120330, and the AFAC is 2012-0330. This procurement is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 327390. The Small Business Size Standard is 500 Employees. Paper copies of the RFQ will not be made available. Proposals can be e-mailed to the following e-mail address: mailto:
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[email protected]. NOTE: Quotations must be received by 15 May 2012 2:00 PM CST in order to be considered for award; late quotations will not be considered for award. Prospective offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (www.ccr.gov) in order to be eligible for award. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which, if timely received, shall be considered by this agency. Evaluation for this acquistion shall be lowest priced technically acceptable. Offers submitting "or equal" items must provide manufacturer data supporting "or equal" claim. Delivery is FOB Destination to Whiteman AFB, MO. The following parts made by Discount Crowd Control, a Division of Multi Distributing LLC are required, (or equal). QTY Unit 23 each DECO-B96 Stone-Cast 8 ft. "Deco" Barrier - 8'L x 24"W x 36" H, with fork slots, minimum weight. Shall meet; ASTM C150, ASTM C31, and ASTM C33. Be reinforced with ½" rebar according to ASTM standards. Decorative barriers shall be colonial style with 3 recessed panels, with a sloping angular cope top. Color - Grey, with troweled slick finish. 1 each DECO-B96 Stone-Cast 8 ft. "Deco" Barrier ( Red Quartzite) - 8'L x 24"W x 36" H, with fork slots, minimum weight. Shall meet; ASTM C150, ASTM C31, and ASTM C33. Be reinforced with ½" rebar according to ASTM standards. Decorative barriers shall be colonial style with 3 recessed panels, with a sloping angular cope top. Color - Red Quartzite stone imbedded in recesses. The following FAR Clauses and Provisions apply to this acquisition: In accordance with FAR 52.252-1 and FAR 52.252-2, the following solicitation clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference, available at www.farsite.hill.af.mil: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments 5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations WAWF Local Clause 252.211-7003 Item Identification & Evaulation In accordance FAR 52.252-1 and FAR 52.252-2, the following solicitation provisions and clauses are incorporated by Full Text, available at www.farsite.hill.af.mil: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Chid Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workshop with Disabilities 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than Central Contractor Registration 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.- Flag Commecial Vessels 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman Clause 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (APR 2010) (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 OMBC 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, AFGSC/A7K 41 Orville Wright Avenue Barksdale AFB LA 71110
[email protected] Phone: (318)456-6336 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. Wide Area Work Flow Invoicing Instructions will be incorporated in the contract document at award.