This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation is attached at this time. The solicitation number is FA8224-14-T-0019 attached hereto and the solicitation is issued as a request for proposal (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-66. This acquisition is for Small Business Set Aside, under NAICS code 333923. The Air Force intends to procure (2 Each) Electric Winch Hoists and (2 Each) Single Speed Low Voltage Controls per Purchase Specification, Electric Winch System dated September 3, 2013 (see attached Purchase Specification). The items must meet the Air Forces Purchase Specifications. The Purchase Specifications attached with this synopsis notice are 100% complete, however the documents can change. It's the offerors responsibility to ensure they have followed the most current documents. ***Final delivery shall be no later than 60 after date of contract award, FOB destination, 581st MMXS/MXDPA Exit 62, off I-80 West, 18 miles North, Grantsville, UT 84029. Offeror shall submit the proposal according to the solicitation. Offeror shall comply with all aspects of the purchase specification. This will be a Firm Fixed Price award. Offerors shall provide FFP destination pricing The formal solicitation is attached hereto. 100% Small Business Set-aside The entire solicitation will be made available only on FedBizOpps (FBO) website at: https://www.fbo.gov. All current/future information about this acquisition, i.e. solicitation, amendments, purchase specification, and Q &A's will be distributed through FBO. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring FBO to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this solicitation. Offerors are advised to review 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors Addendum and 52.212-2 Evaluation Addendum, clauses in the solicitation for instructions to Offerors and evaluation criteria. See attached Solicitation SF 1449 for a listing of all Clauses and Provisions. (full text of clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at this website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil) As prescribed in FAR Subparts 4.11 and 4.12, all prospective offerors must obtain a DUNS number, have an "active" Central Contractor Register (CCR), and maintain an Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) in order to transact business with the Government. Failure to comply with the above mentioned regulations will result in an award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Interested contractors can register at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ Any questions regarding this requirement must be emailed directly to Brett Simpson at
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[email protected] BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME Feb 24, 2014 10:00 AM MST. FAX COPIES CANNOT BE ACCEPTED. Questions from interested parties: Have other winch suppliers bid this yet? Government Response - Information regarding other bids or bidders will not be provided. If so were they able to offer you a standard product of theirs? Government Response - Information regarding other bids or bidders will not be provided. Is there a budget price not to exceed assigned to this unit(s)? Government Response - No. This is a competitive acquisition. Determination that the proposed price is based on adequate price competition and is reasonable will be required. Do you have a layout drawing of application that can be provided? Government Response - No What is the actual travel distance load is required to be pulled? Government Response - The furthest they would ever extend it would be close to 170', and when extended that distance it needs a rating of at least 12,000 lbs. Is the footprint of the winch something that can be varied or does it have to be as stated in the specification? Government Response - The details provided in the purchase specification are required.