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 in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  This solicitation is being issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ).  This solicitation document with the incorporated provisions and documents are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-72.

 The Department of the Air Force 482nd  Homestead ARB, FL has a requirement for NSA certified safes for protection of Siprnet Equipment.  This is a brand name or equal purchase with the following salient charateristics:

1) Must be at least NSA Class 5 IPS Security Container.

2) Must meet the HE GSA Class 5 protection criteria, as specified under federal specification AA-C-2786.

3) Must allow access for at least 50 red and 30 incoming black cables.

4) Must allow access for properly separated black cable or fiber.

5) Must have interior cooling with a closed loop heat.

6) Must have at least 30U of 19 in rack space with roll out capability.

7) Must include a roll-out rack assembly.

8) Must have an internal temperature and security monitoring system

9) Must have a flat bottom design, distributes the weight to 220 lbs per square foot; without it will be challenged on placing the safe on our datacenter raised floor.

Delivery is contingent upon award date. Questions regarding this acquisition should be addressed to [email protected], phone number (786) 415-7472.

We anticipate a single award contract based on low price.  This procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside IAW FAR 19.502-2 (a).  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 334112  and small business size standard is 1000 employees.  A fixed price contract will be awarded for this solicitation.  Offerors are required to be registered in Systems for Awards Management (SAM) to receive an award.  

Line Item No:             Supplies/Service                                    QTY              U/I       Price

0001                            TSM281WDFC SCIF-IN-A-BOX?             2                 EA      $

                                    GSA CLASS 5 IPS CONTAINER,

                                        62HX27WX52D, X10 LOCK

                                        INSTALLED FAN COOLED,

                                        115VAC FANS, 7400W MAX    
                                        COOLING, ELECTROSTATIC
                                        AIR FILTER RACK NOT
                                        INCLUDED SINGLE CABLE
                                        ENTRY, MOUNTING BRACKET
                                        FOR PDS JUNC BOX (TSM1010-JB)
                                        POWER STRIP (5 OUTLET, 15FT
                                        CORD, NEMA 5-15)             

0002                           THERMOSTATIC FAN CONTROLLER,      4                  EA      $
                                      115V AC FANS

0003                              19" ROLL-OUT FRAME ASSY, TSM621     2                  EA      $

                                      SERIES, 50" SERVICE TRACKS, 32U,  

                                      29"D   

0004                              RED/BLACK SEPARATION CABLE           2                 EA       $

                                      ENTRY BOX, 4X4X4    

0005                              INSIDE DELIVERY TO HOMESTEAD        1                 EA       $              
                                      ARB, FL 33039 - LIFTGATE TRUCK
                                      REQUIRED, BOTH ROOMS LOCATED
                                      ON GROUND FLOOR, NO STEPS,
                                      LOADING DOCKS AVAILABLE.     

The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items and award will be made to the lowest priced quotation that meets the physical, functional, and performance criteria outlined in The Statement of Work, 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.

Clauses Incorporated By Reference:

52.204-7 System for Award Management (Jul 2013)

52.209-6  Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment DEC 2010

52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format OCT 1997

52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2011

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation APR 2012

52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003

52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities FEB 1999

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity MAR 2007

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans SEP 2010

52.222-36 Affirmative Action For Workers With Disabilities OCT 2010

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans SEP 2010

52.222-41 Service Contract Act Of 1965 NOV 2007

52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards And Service Contract Act - Price Adjustment SEP 2009

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FEB 2009

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving AUG 2011

52.225-3 Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreement--Israeli Trade Act MAY 2012

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008

52.227-2 Notice And Assistance Regarding Patent And Copyright Infringement DEC 2007

52.227-3 Patent Indemnity APR 1984

52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984

52.232-11 Extras APR 1984

52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims JAN 1986

52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004

52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation APR 1984

52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987

52.249-1 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed Price) (Short Form) APR 1984

52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Service) APR 1984

252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Terrorist Country DEC 2006

252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program JUN 2012

252.225-7021 Trade Agreements JUN 2012

252.232-7006  Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions

5352.242-9000  Contractor Access to Air Force Installations

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 1989)

In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332.

THIS STATEMENT IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY: IT IS NOT A WAGE DETERMINATION

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

Alarm Monitor Health & Welfare, Vacations, Holidays

(End of clause)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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/vffara.htm

(End of clause)

5352.201-9101 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.

(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, [Col Steven Slick, HQ AFRC/A7Z, 255 Richard Ray Blvd, Robins AFB, GA 31098-1635, Tel: 478-327-2472, E-Mail: [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.