*****Update 12/6/2022****** Solicitation Questions/Answers Does Hill AFB have the resources to remove the containers from a flatbed trailer? Yes, we have access to a 25K forklift. *****End of Update****** **Update 11/28/2022** Solicitation Questions/Answers FA8227-23-Q-10290 Would Conex Storage Container with the specs 40' x 8' x 9'6" be acceptable? Yes, that would be acceptable . What condition should the container be in? Cargo Worthy (1-5 years old) conditions or new with one trip from Asia? They need to be cargo worthy and weatherproof. The Government would prefer new containers. If you are going to provide used then they must be one trip, cargo worthy and weatherproof. Is there a requirement for a specific color? No specific color The ARO of 30 days is that 30 business days (noting the holiday season) or 30 calendar days? 30 days ARO would be 30 Calendar days. If a contractor is not able to meet that deadline, the contractor is encouraged to submit a quote proposing a new delivery time. If no contractor can meet the delivery timeframe the government may take proposed delivery changes into account during quote evaluation. Are those 30 days from date of contract signing or notification? 30 days ARO is 30 days After Receipt of Order. Once the order is signed by the Contracting Officer, it will be sent to the contractor via e-mail. 30 days ARO will start from the time the contractor recieves the signed order. **End of Update** 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. (ii) Solicitation Number: FA8227-23-Q-10290 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 2022-28. (iv) Contracting Officer's Business Size Selection: Small Business Set Aside NAICS Code: 332439 Small Business Size Standard: 500 (v) CLIN: 0001 NSN: 8150-01-463-8555 Description: Conex Storage Container UI: EA QTY: 12 (vi) Description of item(s) to be acquired: The contractor shall provide requested products to the 309th MXSG located at Hill AFB, Utah. Please reference the attached document for detailed specifications. (vii) Dates and Place of Delivery: The anticipated Period of Performance: Not To Exceed (NTE) 30 Days ARO FOR DELIVERY TO: DoDAAC: F2DCAN 7873 Utility Dr BLDG 1153 Hill AFB, UT 84056 (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by 1200 MST, 08 December, 2022 via electronic mail to
[email protected] (ix) Provide Cage code when submitting Bid (x) 52.212-2: Evaluation -- Commercial Items (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: (i) price; (ii) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; The cables will have to be the correct length and that it is one continuous length (b) Evaluation is on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. All offers will be evaluated on their proposed Total Price. The contract will be awarded to the company with lowest price, which also fully meets all specifications.. Only the lowest priced proposal will be evaluated for technical acceptability (to be based on the specifications). The next lowest offer will only be evaluated if the aforementioned offer is not found technically acceptable (and so on). Only one award will be made under this solicitation. Award will be conducted under the provisions of FAR Part 12, Commercial Items, and FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Submit only written offers; oral offers will not be accepted. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). (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. (xi) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. (xii) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. (xiii) FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION 2013-O0019) (Jan 2014) OTHER FAR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS 52.204-7 System for Award Management 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Aug, 2013) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011). 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). 52.222-3 Convict Labor (IAW FAR 22.202)(JUN 2003) 2.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2014) (E.O. 3126). 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (IAW FAR 22.810(a)(1))(FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (IAW FAR 22.810(e)) (MAR 2007) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jul 2014)(38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (July 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (July 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O.13513). 52.225-1 Buy American--Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (July 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). 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). 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by reference 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in clauses 252.204-7004 Alternate A, System for Award Management 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment request and Receiving reports 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment instructions 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (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, Melinda Schmidt; Hill Ombudsman/Competition Advocate;
[email protected]; 801-777-6549; OL_H AFSC/PZC. 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) (xiv) Additional Contract Requirement or Terms and Conditions: N/A (xv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS): N/A (xvi) Proposal Submission Information: All questions or comments must be sent to Tanner Nielsen by email at Tanner
[email protected] , NLT 1500 MST, 30 November, 2022. Offers are due by 1200 MST, 08 December, 2022 via electronic mail to
[email protected]. (xvii) For additional information regarding the solicitation contact Tanner Nielsen at 801-586-2756.