SOLICITATION NOTICE
85 -- Toiletry Items - Package #1
- Notice Date
- 3/18/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 325612
— Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing
- 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
- FA7000-11-T-0026
- Archive Date
- 4/13/2011
- Point of Contact
- Brenda S Smith, Phone: 719-333-8265, Diana South, Phone: 719-333-8650
- E-Mail Address
-
brenda.smith@usafa.af.mil, Diana.Myles-South@usafa.af.mil
(brenda.smith@usafa.af.mil, Diana.Myles-South@usafa.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Attachment 1 - Buy American Certificate This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 FA7000-11-T-0026 in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-47 effective 31 January 2011. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 325612 and the size standard is 500. This is an unrestricted acquisition. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which if received timely, will be considered by the 10th Contracting Division, 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. The USAF Academy has a Brand Name Or Equal requirements for Shoeshine Kits, Spiral Notebooks, Plastic Templates, Men's Handkerchiefs, Nail Clippers, Lint Brushes, Nail Brushes, Plastic Tumblers, Sunblock Lotion, Women's Comb and Hairbrush Sets, or equal product with the salient characteristics provided below. Logistic Readiness Squadron (LRS) determined these characteristics to be the only suitable features to provide the functionality they require. Quotes may be provided for items listed below as a brand name product or for a proposed "equal" fulfilling all the above specifications. If an offeror believes they have an equal product which meets all the features and functionality of the items listed above, they may submit a quote for that product. It will be evaluated for technical acceptability. If it is determined by the Government to be an equal product it will be evaluated along with all other technically acceptable offers. If it is determined by the Government not to be an equal product, the offer will not be considered for award. The following provides the salient characteristics that will satisfy the Government's needs: Description Quantity Unit Price Extended Price SHOESHINE KIT with plastic carrying 1300 each $_______ $____________ case. Includes rocker brush, dauber, cloth, two 1-1/8 oz. cans of black polish.Kiwi #135011M26KT or equal NOTEBOOK, spiral, open end, 3"x5", 1300 each $_______ $____________ ruled, 60 sheets count TEMPLATE, plastic,1300 each general 1300 each $_______ $____________ purpose, timesaver #422 or equal HANDKERCHIEFS, men's, cotton, 1125 each $_______ $____________ white, 17"x17", 3 each per package, Lehigh #02101-04 or equal NAIL CLIPPERS, trim #720 or equal 1300 each $_______ $____________ LINT BRUSH, Helmac style, Magic 1350 each $_______ $____________ brush #HB300-02300 or equal NAIL BRUSH, with nylon bristles, 1300 each $_______ $____________ non-slip finger grip, GEM #E2602A or equal TUMBLER, clear hard plastic, 5 oz. 1300 each $_______ $____________ size LOTION, sunblock with UVAL/UVB 1300 each $_______ $____________ Protection, SPF 45, 3.4 oz. Coppertone or equal COMB AND HAIRBRUSH SET, women 300 each $_______ $____________ nylon brush, 5 or 6 rows wide, flared bristles, 7" comb, Vistron Pro #632 or equal. TOTAL PRICE $____________ 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 vendor shall also submit descriptive literature to the contracting officer for evaluation based on the required salient characteristics stated. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. Quotes, including descriptive literature, and the Buy American Certificate (see Attachment 1) must be received no later than 10:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time, March 29, 2011 at 10 CONS/LGCB, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315. Please submit quotes, descriptive literature, and the Buy American Certificate by e-mail to Brenda Smith at brenda.smith@usafa.af.mil or 719-333-8265. In my absence, please contact Diana Myles-South, Contracting Officer, at Diana.Myles-South@usafa.af.mil or (719) 333-8650. Addenda to FAR 52.212-1, Proposal Preparation Instructions: a. Initially, those vendors who are quoting on an "or equal" will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis who can meet or exceeds the salient characteristics. Then those vendors who pass technically (Pass/Fail), will be evaluated on who offered the lowest price. b. The Offeror of an "or equal item" must submit data that adequately demonstrates that its product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics of the solicitation in accordance with the provision at FAR 52.211-6, brand name or equal. A general statement of compliance or restatement of the salient characteristics is insufficient. An Offeror must clearly identify in writing they are providing the brand name or equal product by annotating it on their quote. Offerors who are providing an "or equal" shall include in their quote descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference, such as a web site to information readily available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. If an offeror cannot comply with every requirement that offer will not be considered c. 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. Delivery is required no later than May 15, 2011. SHIP TO ADDRESS: Cadet Store Officer - FX7000 Mitchell Hall Annex, Bldg 2351 USAF Academy, CO 80840 United States 719-333-3017 d. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and its Alternate 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 and its Alt I shall be completed in hard copy and submitted with quote. e. The provision at DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (attachment 1), must be completed, signed 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 purchase order can be awarded to any company without this registration (www.ccr.gov). The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items apply 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 factor shall be used to evaluate offers: Award will be made on the basis of determining the technically acceptable offer with the lowest evaluated price which meets or exceeds the requirements. Once an offer has been determined to be technically acceptable then the Offeror with the lowest evaluated price will be awarded the contract. If an offer is not technically acceptable it will not be considered. Paragraphs b and c are not applicable as shown below: 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. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Jun 2010) applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation) (Oct 2010) applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation (Jul 2010) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Dec 2010) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) 52.222-50 Combat Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Sep 2010) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) 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) 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/ applies to this acquisition. DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders applicable to defense acquisitions of commercial items (Deviation) (Dec 2010) applies to this acquisition. Additional DFARS clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are: 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Jan 2009) 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) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Jul 2010) (End of clause) 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Apr 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 719-333-2074 FAX 719-333-2379 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) 5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (Jun 2010): 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)
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Cadet Store Officer – FX7000, Mitchell Hall Annex, Bldg 2351, USAF Academy, CO 80840, 719-333-3017, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, 80840, United States
- Zip Code: 80840
- Zip Code: 80840
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