SOLICITATION NOTICE
78 -- Replacement Harness and Container Systems
- Notice Date
- 8/24/2010
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 451110
— Sporting Goods Stores
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, USAF Academy - 10 CONS, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, Colorado, 80840-2315, United States
- ZIP Code
- 80840-2315
- Solicitation Number
- FA7000-10-T-0083
- Archive Date
- 9/16/2010
- Point of Contact
- Michelle E. Desmarais, Phone: 7193332965, Diana South, Phone: 719-333-8650
- E-Mail Address
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michelle.desmarais@usafa.af.mil, Diana.Myles-South@usafa.af.mil
(michelle.desmarais@usafa.af.mil, Diana.Myles-South@usafa.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Replacement Harness and Container Systems Combined/ Synopsis Solicitation IAW FAR 12.603 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written (formal) solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number FA7000-10-T-0083 in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-43, dated 2 August 10. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 451110 and the business size standard is $7M. The proposed acquisition business size is 100% small business set aside. All responsible small businesses may submit a response, which if received timely, will be considered by 10 CONS/ LGCB, USAF Academy (USAFA). Please read and comply with all requirements for submitting a quote. Failure to comply with all instructions contained within this combined synopsis/solicitation could result in the quote being ineligible for award. It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure their quote meets all the requirements identified herein. This acquisition is for brand name only. BRAND NAME ONLY: The United States Air Force Academy, 98th Training Squadron currently has over 500 each Rigging Innovations, Inc. harness and containers in inventory. Changing brands is not in our best interest as it would require entirely new sets of canopies and containers for standardization. Training processes would also have to be adjusted should the revamp occur. This is the only brand viable to earn the award for this contract. After extensive research the Talon 3.0 and Telesis 3.0 is the correct size container required for our AM-490/491/492 and 496 formal programs. Our market research shows that no other manufacturer has the precise size containers using the type of construction necessary to meet our extreme environmental conditions. The adjustable harness will accommodate the wide range of body types associated with our programs from our 5 foot, 100-pound females to our 6 foot 4 inch, 200-pound football players. As well, container size/volume must be compatible with the canopy size currently in inventory. IAW AFI 11-410, Rigging Innovations, Inc. Harness and Containers systems are approved for use during USAFA jump operations, on and off-station. REQUIREMENT: Line item 0001: Talon FS Parachute Harness/Container - Navy, Blue and Royal accents Quantity: 30 each UNIT PRICE $ EXTENDED PRICE $ Line item 0002: Classic Pro 3.0 Parachute Harness/Container - Navy, Blue and Royal accents Quantity: 10 each UNIT PRICE $ EXTENDED PRICE $ Line item 0003: Telesis 3.0 USAFA Student Harness/Container Systems Quantity: 40 each UNIT PRICE $ EXTENDED PRICE $ Line item 0004: Main Pilotchute ZP 30" w/Hackey, Navy Quantity: 40 each UNIT PRICE $ EXTENDED PRICE $ Line item 0005: Bridle Main Top Kill Line Wing Suit Quantity: 40 each UNIT PRICE $ EXTENDED PRICE $ Line item 0006: Risers Main-Mini Rings 2" w/RSL Ring Quantity: 25 each UNIT PRICE $ EXTENDED PRICE $ Line item 0007: Toggles Main Velcro Quantity: 25 each UNIT PRICE $ EXTENDED PRICE $ Line item 0008: Main Deployment Bag/speed: Quantity: 150 total: (100 each T7) and (50 each CP4) UNIT PRICE $ EXTENDED PRICE $ Line item 0009: Reserve Deployment Bag (Telesis) Quantity: 5 each UNIT PRICE $ EXTENDED PRICE $ Line item 0010: Reserve Pilotchute Quantity: 5 each UNIT PRICE $ EXTENDED PRICE $ Line item 0011: SOS Deployment Handles (Telesis - Red) Quantity: 20 each UNIT PRICE $ EXTENDED PRICE $ Line item 0012: Main Ripcords (Telesis - USAFA model) Quantity: 100 each UNIT PRICE $ EXTENDED PRICE $ EXTENDED PRICE ALL LINE ITEMS $ These products must comply with the Buy American Act at DFARS 252.225-7001. The following Federal Acquisition (FAR) clauses apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation and offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, addenda applies: The contractor shall submit their quote on company letterhead to include the following: solicitation number, contact name, address, telephone number of the offeror, unit price, extended price, any discount terms, delivery terms, cage code, DUNS number, tax identification number, size of business, warranty information and acknowledgement of solicitation amendments if required. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. a. Prices quoted must be Firm-Fixed Price, to include shipping and handling charges based on F.O.B Destination. Quotes received with FOB: Other than Destination will not be considered. b. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Alt I), must be completed. Offerors are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to complete all representations and certifications electronically on line at: (http://orca.bpn.gov/publicsearch.aspx). If not completed on-line, 52.212-3, Alt I shall be completed in hard copy and submitted with quote. c. FAR 52.222-22 --Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999) The certificate can also be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/) d. 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items. As prescribed in 212.301(f)(ii), use the following provision: OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 1995) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause- (1) "Foreign person" means any person other than a United States person as defined in Section 16(2) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. App. Sec. 2415). (2) "United States person" is defined in Section 16(2) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 and means any United States resident or national (other than an individual resident outside the United States and employed by other than a United States person), any domestic concern (including any permanent domestic establishment of any foreign concern), and any foreign subsidiary or affiliate (including any permanent foreign establishment) of any domestic concern which is controlled in fact by such domestic concern, as determined under regulations of the President. (b) Certification. By submitting this offer, the Offeror, if a foreign person, company or entity, certifies that it- (1) Does not comply with the Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel; and (2) Is not taking or knowingly agreeing to take any action, with respect to the Secondary Boycott of Israel by Arab countries, which 50 U.S.C. App. Sec. 2407(a) prohibits a United States person from taking. (c) Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea. (This representation does not apply to solicitations for the direct purchase of ocean transportation services). (1) The Offeror shall indicate by checking the appropriate blank in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision whether transportation of supplies by sea is anticipated under the resultant contract. The term "supplies" is defined in the Transportation of Supplies by Sea clause of this solicitation. (2) Representation. The Offeror represents that it- ___________Does anticipate that supplies will be transported by sea in the performance of any contract or subcontract resulting from this solicitation. ___________Does not anticipate that supplies will be transported by sea in the performance of any contract or subcontract resulting from this solicitation. (3) Any contract resulting from this solicitation will include the Transportation of Supplies by Sea clause. If the Offeror represents that it will not use ocean transportation, the resulting contract will also include the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause at 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. e. DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (attachment), must be completed (if applicable) and returned with quote. The certificate can also be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/). In accordance with FAR 52.212-4(t), Central Contractor Registration (CCR) contractors must be registered with CCR to conduct business with the Department of Defense. No contractor can be awarded to any company without this registration. (www.ccr.gov). Quotes must be received no later than 1:00 pm Mountain Time, 1 September 2010 at the 10 CONS/LGCB, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315. Please submit quotes via e-mail to Michelle Desmarais at michelle.desmarais@usafa.af.mil. Questions and responses should be addressed to the Primary POC Michelle Desmarais, Contract Specialist, USAF Academy (719) 333-2965 michelle.desmarais@usafa.af.mil. Alternate POC is Diana Myles-South, Contracting Officer, (719) 333-8650 or email to Diana.Myles-South@usafa.af.mil. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition: 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: This is a Brand Name acquisition; award will be made to the offeror providing parachute containers which meet the requirements. Quotes will be evaluated based on the lowest price, technically acceptable. If an offeror is not acceptable they will not be considered. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (JUN 2010) applies to this acquisition and the following addenda, applies: Text in paragraph (c) is deleted and replaced with the following: Changes in terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of certain changes such as administrative changes including changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc. authorized by the Federal Acquisition Regulation and its supplements that may be made unilaterally by the Contracting Officer (for a complete list of changes that may be made unilaterally, see FAR 43.103(b)) (End of Addendum) FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998): This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 52.203-3, Gratuities (APR 1984) 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JAN 2009) 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (APR 2003) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payments Request (MAR 2008) 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (MAR 1998) 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631) 252.225-7012, Preference for certain Domestic Commodities (JUN 2010) (End of clause) 5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (AUG 2007): (a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation. (b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or security police for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, and (refer to USAFA A-01 Contractor Access to USAFA Instruction) to obtain a vehicle pass. (c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site. (d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with [insert any additional requirements to comply with AFI 31-101, Volume 1, The Air Force Installation Security Program, and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management,] citing the appropriate paragraphs as applicable. (e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office. (f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment. (End of clause) CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT: 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (June 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 OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the USAF Academy Ombudsmen, Kim Diercks 8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103 USAFA, CO 80840 Telephone number 719-333-9018 FAX 719-333-9018 email: Kim.Diercks@usafa.af.mil Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU 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 (End of clause) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation) (JUL 2010) applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government ALT I, (SEP 2006) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concern (May 2004) (Deviation) 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (APR 2009) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19, Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (AUG 2009) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of The Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of The Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) 52.222-50, Combat Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) 52.222-99, Notification of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (JUN 2010) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT: 252.212-7001 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2010) (DEVIATION) (a) In addition to the clauses listed in paragraph (b) of the Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items clause of this contract (FAR 52.212-5) (APR 2010) (DEVIATION), the Contractor shall include the terms of the following clause, if applicable, in subcontracts for commercial items or commercial components, awarded at any tier under this contract: 252.237-7019, Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees (SEP 2006) (Section 1092 of Pub. L. 108-375). 252.247-7003, Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment to the Cost Bearer (JUL 2009) (Section 884 of Public Law 110-417) 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631) 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000) (10 U.S.C. 2631)
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- Zip Code: 80840
- Zip Code: 80840
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