THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) DRAFT SOLICITATION FOR END OF YEAR PLANNING PURPOSES.  IF FUNDS BECOME AVAILABLE, WE WILL CONSIDER USING RECEIVED INFORMATION FOR ORDERING PURPOSES.  PLEASE STATE HOW LONG YOUR INFORMATION IS VALID IN THE EVENT FUNDING BECOMES AVAILABLE.  IF INTERESTED, PLEASE RESPOND TO RFI BECAUSE SEPARATE REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) MAY NOT BE ISSUED.

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED.  

All references to offer/offeror are deemed to have the meaning of quote/quoter and any quote received in response to this RFQ is not binding until contractor signs the purchase order issued at time of award or starts performance.

The solicitation number for this procurement is FA4830-17-Q-0068 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). 

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-95, Defense Acquisition Circular (DAC) 91-13 (Correction) and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2017-0127. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334515; this acquisition will be full and open.

This solicitation is for Larsen & Brusgaard Altitrack Military, P/N #L308210-01

THIS REQUIREMENT IS BRAND NAME OR EQUAL.

Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.  Request for Quotation (RFQ) should be submitted and shall contain the following information:  RFQ NUMBER; TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF QUOTES; NAME, ADDRESS; TELEPHONE NUMBER OF QUOTER; ANY DISCOUNT TERMS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ALL SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS (if applicable).   Signed quotes must indicate quantity, unit price and total amount for each item.  QUOTES shall include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation. Quote shall also contain all other documentation specified herein.

LATE QUOTES: Request for Quotations or modification of quotes received at the address specified for the receipt of quotes after the exact time specified for receipt of quotes WILL NOT be considered. 

EVALUATION/AWARD:  IAW FAR 52.212.2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, the Government will award a purchase order to the quote whose price is judged to represent the best value to the government.

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL; EQUAL ITEMS IDENTIFIED SHOULD FURNISH ADEQUATE INFORMATION WITH THE QUOTE TO ENSURE THAT A DETERMINATION CAN BE MADE AS TO THE EQUALITY OF THE PRODUCTS REQUESTED. PLEASE PROVIDE WARRANTY INFORMATION.

ALL QUOTERS MUST BE REGISTERED IN SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) FORMERLY (CCR).  Information concerning SAM requirements may be viewed via the internet at www.sam.gov or by calling the SAM Registration Centers at 866-606-8220.

The System for Award Management (SAM) is a free web site that consolidates the capabilities you used to find in CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS. Future phases of SAM will add the capabilities of other systems used in Federal procurement and awards processes

QUOTERS MAY INCLUDE A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROVISION AT FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS WITH THEIR OFFER, which can be downloaded from the internet or requested in writing via facsimile at 229-257-3547.    Quoters that fail to furnish the required representation information via submission or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. 

The listed Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference.  All FAR Clauses may be viewed in full text via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ ; Federal Acquisition Regulation Table of Contents. 

FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items;

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items;

Pursuant to FAR Clause 52.212-5 the following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference: 

FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755);

FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor

  FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 

FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 

FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793);

FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies;

FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on certain foreign Purchase; 

FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer;

Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items:

DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A, System for Award Management

Pursuant to FAR Clause 252.212-7001 the following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference: 

DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program 

DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests;

DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea

  AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman.

EMAIL QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ARE PREFERRED.  RESPONSE TIME: REQUEST FOR QUOTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE 23 CONTRACTING SQUADRON (LGCA) LOCATED AT 4830 ALABAMA RD. BLDG 932, MOODY AFB GA 31699 NO LATER THAN 1:00 P.M. E.S.T. ON July 7, 2017.  ALL QUOTES SHALL BE MARKED WITH REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) NUMBER AND TITLE.  EMAIL QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ARE PREFERRED. 

Primary Point of Contact: Candace Kerr, Email: [email protected]

Phone: 229-257-3690