This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included within this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this procurement F3N6115233A001 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) 2005-83, Defense Acquisition Circular DPN 20150826, and Air Force Acquisition Circular 2015-0406. This solicitation is not set aside or restricted. For informational purposes the North American Industry Classification System Code is 423430. This is a firm fixed price procurement, and will be procured using commercial item procedures and award selection will be made based on price and meeting the delivery requirement. Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. FOB Destination delivery is requested to the following address: 86 AMXS/MXAA, Ramstein, AB, Germany within 60 days. The contractor shall provide the items listed below:

1 Ea. - Deicing Training Simulator - Upgraded with the actual PQ joysticks used in Global Deicers. This system includes all hardware (CPU, 37" monitor, Keyboard, Mouse) and one software license
1 Ea. - Shipping

The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, and ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items. Late offers: Request for Quotations or modification of quotes received at this address, specified for the receipt of offers, after the exact time specified for receipt of offers will not be considered.

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2014) Addendum: This addendum replaces the below subject paragraphs of clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Apr 2014) as follows:(b)(4) Technical information is required to be submitted by the contractor with the quote at time quotes are due and shall include the following:
(a) The contractor MUST obtain a DUNS Number and CAGE Code. The offeror must be registered in the Sam.gov database showing current registration and submit a copy of their registration.
(b)(6) Offerors shall provide a Price for all listed items
(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm until 30 September 2015

It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure the offer is received. Please note the offer must be received by 700 Contracting Squadron before closing date and time for this Request for Quote, or the offer will not be considered. All proposals must be received by 1400 CEST (German Time) on 22 Sep 2015. Please keep in mind that German time is six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.

End of Addendum

Evaluation/Award: IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial (OCT 2014) items applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: Technical Acceptability and Price.

FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Ceritifications Commercial Items (MAR 2015). Offerors shall complete a copy of the Online Offeror Representations and Certifications Application. Please refer to http://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx for information regarding the Online Representation and Certification Application process.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (MAY 2015) applies to this acquisition.

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (MAY 2015) - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and the addition of the following FAR clauses as cited in the clause are also applicable: FAR 52.222-50, 52.233-3, 52.233-4, 52.203-6, 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.222-19, 52.223-18, 52.232-33, 52.232-36, 52.247-64

The following additional clauses are hereby incorporated by reference:

FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities APR 1984
FAR 52.203-11, Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments To SEP 2007
Influence Certain Federal Transactions
FAR 52.203-12, Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal OCT 2010
Transactions
FAR 52.203-16, Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest DEC 2011
FAR 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights And Requirement APR 2014 To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights
FAR 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber MAY 2011
Content Paper
FAR 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters APR 2010
FAR 52.229-6, Taxes-Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts FEB 2013
FAR 52.242-13, Bankruptcy JUL 1995
FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. - Destination NOV 1991
DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former SEP 2011
DoD Officials
DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights JAN 2009
DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992
DFARS 252.209-7004, Subcontracting with firms that are owned or controlled DEC 2006
by the Government of a Terriorst Country
DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities FEB 2013
DFARS 252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform APR 2003
DFARS 252.225-7005 Identification of Expenditures in the U.S. JUN 2005
DFARS 252.229-7000, Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties JUN 1997
DFARS 252.229-7002, Customs Exemptions JUN 1997
DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and JUN 2012
Receiving Reports
DFARS 252.232-7008, Assignment of Claims (Overseas) JUN 1997
DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on contract Payments DEC 2006
DFARS 252.233-7001, Choice of Law (Overseas) JUN 1997
DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications DEC 1991
DFARS 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2012
DFARS 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items and Commercial MAR 2013
Components (DoD Contracts)

The following clauses are hereby incorporated by full text:

FAR 52.216-1, Type of Contract APR 1984
Fill in : Firm-Fixed Price
FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference FEB 1998
Fill in: http://farsite.hill.af.mil
FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference FEB 1998
Fill in: http://farsite.hill.af.mil
DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation JUN 2011
Fill in: CLIN 0001
DFARS 252.209-7992, Representation
http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/USA007416-14-DPAP.pdf

5352.201-9101 Ombudsman.
OMBUDSMAN (APR 2014)
(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 interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.
(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 interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.
(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, [Insert names, addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers, and e-mail addresses of Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/SMC ombudsman/ombudsmen].
Primary Command Ombudsman
Primary:
Mr. Douglas Guldan
AFICA/KU, UNIT 3103, APO, AE 09094-3103
AFICA/KU, Geb 404, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: DSN: (314)480-2209 Fax: (49)-6731-47-2025

Alternate:
Ms. Heidi Hoehn
AFICA/KU, UNIT 3103, APO, AE 09094-3103
AFICA/KU, Geb 404, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: DSN: (314)480-9330 Fax: (49)-6731-47-2025
Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested 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 (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.
(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 Government intends to award on an all or none basis. All firms must be registered in sam.gov before being considered for award. All quotes must be sent to [email protected]. Request for Information close date will be 18 Sep 2015 at 1400 CEST. Quotes are required to be received no later than 1400 CEST, Tuesday 22 Sep 2015

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