This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being accepted and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation number is H92244-10-T-0224. The Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) has a requirement for Various Hardware Equipment. A Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract is contemplated. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-44 effective 08 July 2010. This procurement is set aside for 100% Small Business. The associated NAICS code is 332999 with a standard business size of 500. The Defense Priority and Allocation System (DPAS) rating for this procurement is DO-C9. The procurement is brand name (Ferno Aviation) or equal. If quoting equal, must submit specifications with your quote for consideration. Section B Schedule of Supplies and Services CLIN 0001 - Three piece Sectional Ladder Link Set 6' w/new welded connectors, Part Number: FA574A550, Quantity: 3, Unit: each. CLIN 0002 - Five piece Segmented Truss Type Ladder, 12" wide, 22.75" Length, Sectional Ladder without low density foam. TIG welded 6061 T6 aluminum tubing each and 2 grip made with coarse surface foam and closed ends. Color: Custom Desert Sand, Weight: 13 lbs., Tested to support 350 lbs. When suspended on supports 10 inches from each end., Part Number: FA611A100, Quantity: 4, Unit: each. Section D Delivery Schedule The delivery date is to be determined (evaluation factor). Delivery to Virginia Beach, VA 23461 Section E Inspection and Acceptance Inspect and Acceptance shall be at Destination by the Government. Section I Clauses CLAUSES FAR 52.202-1 Definitions (JUL 2004) FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) FAR 52.203-6 ALT I Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006) - Alternate I (OCT 1995) FAR 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997) FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008) FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) FAR 52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense, Emergency Preparedness, and Energy Program Use (APR 2008) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (JUL 2009) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (MAR 2009) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (JUL 2010) (DEVIATION) FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Notice ALL all Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor Law - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2008) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking of Persons (FEB 2009) FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) FAR 52.233-1 ALT I Disputes (DEC 1991) FAR 52.233-3 Protest after award (AUG 1996) FAR 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) FAR 52.243-1 Changes-Fixed Price (AUG 1987) FAR 52.247-29 F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991) FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) FAR 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (APR 1984) FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (APR 1984) FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991) DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992) DFARS 252.204-7004 Central Contractor Registration (SEP 2007) ALT A DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation (Aug 2008) Alt I (Aug 2008) DFARS 252.212-7001 DEV Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Deviation) (JAN 2009) DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (JAN 2009) DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JAN 2009) DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (APR 2003) DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006) DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea - ALT III (AUG 2002) SOFARS 5652.204-9000 Individual Authorized to Sign (2003) SOFARS 5652.204-9003 Disclosure of Unclassified Information (JAN 2007) SOFARS 5652.204-9004 Foreign Persons (JAN 2006) SOFARS 5652.233-9000 Independent Review of Agency Protests (2009) SOFARS 5652.237-9000 Contractor Personnel Changes (JAN 1998) CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT: Please note that due to the character limitations in FedBizOpps, full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil All FAR representations and certifications shall be submitted through Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov. FAR 52.209-1 Qualification Requirements (FEB 1995) FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) (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: Technical, delivery and price. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (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. DFARS 252.212-7000 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2005) SOFARS 5652.201-9002 AUTHORIZED CHANGES ONLY BY CONTRACTING OFFICER (JAN 2005) The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as part of this contract. Except as specified herein, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the contractor's facilities or in any other manner communicates with Contractor personnel during the performance of this contract shall constitute a change under the Changes clause in Section I. In the event the Contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred as a result thereof. The address and telephone number of the Contracting Officer is Christine Anderson, telephone (757) 893-2715, 1636 Regulus Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23461-2299. SOFARS 5652.215-9016 Technical and Contractual Questions Concerning This Solicitation (JAN 2000) All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Office. No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective offeror will be conducted unless it is deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer. Questions shall be sent to the following point of contact: Ana Downes, Contract Specialist; 1636 Regulus Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA Phone: 757-893-2722 Fax: 757-893-2957 Email address:
[email protected]. Quotes must be received no later than 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 22 July 2010. The offeror agrees to hold its prices in its quote firm for sixty (60) calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes. Quotes shall be emailed to Ana Downes. Offerors must scrutinize this solicitation and ensure their quotes and submissions comply with all requirements. It is not sufficient to merely state your quote complies with the solicitation requirements. You must clearly identify how your quote meets all of the solicitation requirements.