Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

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1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this announcement. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued.
    
2. Solicitation Number: FA8224-20-Q-NICO
   This solicitation is issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ).
    
3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-04.
    

Contracting Officer's Business Size Selection

Other Than Full and Open

NAICS Code

811219

Small Business Size Standard

$22,000,000.00

CLIN

Description

0001

Nicolet 6700 Maintenance

(travel included)

0002

Nicolet iS50 Maintenance

(travel included)

0003

Data – NOT SEPARATELY PRICED

1. Description of  item(s) to be acquired:
    
   This requirement is to provide 309 MXSG full service maintenance, repair, and support of Nicolet iS50 and 6700 FT-IR at Hill Air Force Base.
    
2. Period of Performance and place:
    

• 1 base year + 4 option years
• Performance of service will be at Hill Air Force Base.
• FOB Destination
   

1. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by 1500 MT, 26 February 2020, via electronic mail to [email protected]
   1. Provide Cage code when submitting offer
       
2. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer.
    
3. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause.
    
4. FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION 2013-O0019)
    
   OTHER FAR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS
    
   52.204-7                System for Award Management.
   52.204-13              System for Award Management Maintenance.
   52.204-16             Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting
   52.204-18              Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance
   52.204-19              Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.
   52.204-21             Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems
   52.204-22              Alternative Line Item Proposal
   52.209-6                Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractor's Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment
   52.209-10              Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations.
   52.222-3                Convict Labor
   52.222-17              Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers
   52.222-21              Prohibition of Segregated Facilities.
   52.222-26              Equal Opportunity.
   52.222-36              Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities.
   52.222-41              Service Contract Labor Standards.
   52.222-42              Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires.
   52.222-50              Combating Trafficking in Persons.
   52.222-62             Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706
   52.223-5                Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information
   52.223-10              Waste Reduction Program.
   52.223-18              Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
   52.225-13             Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
   52.232-33              Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management.
   52.232-39              Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations.
   52.232-40              Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.
   52.233-1                Disputes.
   52.233-3                Protest after Award.
   52.233-4                Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
   52.237-1                Site Visit.
   52.237-2                Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation.
   52.247-34              F.o.b. Destination.
   52.249-1                Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form).
   52.252-1                Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.
   52.252-2                Clauses Incorporated by Reference.
   52.252-6                Authorized Deviations in Clauses
   252.203-7000       Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
   252.203-7002      Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
   252.204-7003      Control of Government Personnel Work Product
   252.204-7004      Alternate A, System for Award Management
   252.204-7008       Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls
   252.204-7012      Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting
   252.204-7015      Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support
   252.232-7003      Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.
   252.232-7006      Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions
   252.232-7010       Levies on Contract Payments
   252.243-7001       Pricing of Contract Modifications
   252.244-7000       Subcontracts for Commercial Items
   5352.223-9000    Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)
   5352.201-9101    Ombudsman
   "(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.
   (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, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Mrs. Jonna Hancey AFMC OL_PZC 801-777-6549, [email protected].  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)
    
5. Additional Contract Requirement or Terms and Conditions:
   N/A
    
6. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS):
   N/A
    
7. Proposal Submission Information:

All questions or comments must be sent to David “Nick” Padgett by email at [email protected], NLT 1500  MT, 19 February 2019. Offers are due by 1500 MT, 26 February 2019, via electronic mail to [email protected].

1. For additional information regarding the solicitation, contact Nick Padgett at [email protected] or Greg Orlando at [email protected].
    
   Notice to Offerors:
   The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
   This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses and/or provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
    
   http://farsite.hill.af.mil
    
   Attachments:

• Single Source Justification
• Performance Work Statement
• Contract Data Requirements List
• Wage Determination