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 H92244-09-T-0344. The Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) has a requirement to procure tool assemblies. 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) 2005-36 effective 11 August 2009. This procurement is Unrestricted. The associated NAICS code is 333514 with a standard business size of 500 employees. The Defense Priority and Allocation System (DPAS) rating for this procurement is DO-C9. The procurement is brand name or equal. If quoting equal, please submit specifications with your quote. Section B Schedule of Supplies and Services Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (Earl Industries), Sledge Head Tool Assembly Kit. Quantity: 40 assemblies. The assembly includes the following: Part Number: 303 202015 53 - Alloy Flat Face Sledge Head with Collapsible Self-Locking Titanium Knurled Handle. Description: Heat Treated Alloy Steel 6 lb. Round Flat/Angle Face Combo Sledge, Titanium 1-5/16 Inch diameter handle embossed with sure grip knurled finish forged alloy steel head with titanium shank collapsed length 18 inches and fully extended length 30 inches stainless steel self-engaging shaft locking device (locking device will stay engaged while exposed to impacts to the tool head linear to the shaft), corrosive and rust resistance and connection points at each end for carrying strap. Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0002 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (Earl Industries), Hallagan Head Tool Assembly Kit. Quantity: 40 assemblies. The assembly includes the following: Part Number: 303 202016 53 - Forged Alloy Steel Hallagan Head with Collapsible Self-Locking Titanium Knurled Handle. Description: Forged Alloy Steel Hallagan Head with Flat Wedge and Spike, Collapsible Self-Locking 1-5/16 Inch Diameter Titanium Diamond Knurled Handle, 18 inch Collapsed/30 Inch Extended Handle Length, Stainless Steel Self Engaging Shaft Locking Device (locking device will stay engaged while exposed to impacts to the tool head linear to the shaft) and Connection Points at each end for carrying strap. Section D Delivery Schedule The delivery date for Clins 0001 and 0002 is to be determined (evaluation factor). Section E Inspection and Acceptance Inspect and Acceptance for Clins 0001 and 0002 shall be at Destination by the Government. Section I 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 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (SEP 2007) FAR 52.203-12 Limitations on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (SEP 2007) FAR 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (AUG 2000) FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008) FAR 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (DEC 2008) FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment (SEP 2006) 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 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (JUN 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 (APR 2009) (DEVIATION) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) Alternate I (DEC 2001) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) FAR 52.222-39 Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (DEC 2004) FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking of Persons (FEB 2009) FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) FAR 52.232-17 Interest (OCT 2008) FAR 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986) FAR 52.233-1 Disputes (JUL 2002) FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEP 2006) FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) FAR 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) FAR 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (APR 1984) DFARS 252.204-7004 Central Contractor Registration (SEP 2007) ALT A DFARS 252.209-7001 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country (JAN 2009) DFARS 252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that Are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country (DEC 2006) DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation (Aug 2008) Alt I (Aug 2008) DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (JAN 2009) DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JAN 2009) DFARS 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (DEC 2008) DFARS 252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns (SEP 2004) DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006) DFARS 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment (MAR 1998) DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) SOFARS 5652.204-9000 Individual Authorized to Sign (2003) 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 in decending order of importance: Ability to meet the specifications identified in Section B, price and delivery. Ability to meet the specifications identified in Section B and delivery, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or 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 Leigh Walker, telephone (757) 893-2713, 1636 Regulus Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23461-2299. SOFARS 5652.204-9003 Disclosure of Unclassified Information (2007) Section H (NOV 2007) SOFARS 5652.204-9004 Foreign Persons (JAN 2006) 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] . SOFARS 5652.232-9003 Paying Office Instructions (2005) (a) The Primary Contracting Office Point of Contact for this contract is: Anthony Witherspoon, NSWDG, 1636 Regulus Avenue, BLDG 302, Virginia Beach, VA 23461;
[email protected] , Phone (757) 893-2720 or Connie Hayes, NSWDG, 1636 Regulus Avenue, BLDG 302, Virginia Beach, VA 23461;
[email protected] , Phone (757) 893-2717. (b) Payment will be made by the office designated in Block 12 on Standard Form 26, Block 25 on Standard Form 33, Block 15 on DD form 1155, Block 18a on the Standard From 1449 or otherwise designated paying office. Quotes must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 21 September 2009. 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.