(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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 solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Submit written quotes (oral quotes will not be accepted) on RFQ reference number FA4626-19-Q-0056.

(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01.

(iv) This procurement is being solicited as a total small business set aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339999 with a small business size standard of 500 employees.

(v) Requirement: When submitting your quotation, please structure your Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) to the following format:
CLIN Item Quantity
0001 Long Range Transmitter capable of controlling
up to 10 simulators simultaneously, 1 Each
0002 Large Pneumatic machine gun Simulator 3 Each
0003 Explosive Blast simulator 1 Each
0004 Pneumatic simulator with key fob remote
control 2 Each

(vi) Please refer to the attached specifications for all requirements.
(vii) Delivery: 60 days after date of contract (ADC).
(viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Aug 2018), applies to this acquisition.

FAR 52.212-1 Addenda:
Offerors' quotation shall conform to the required specifications as referenced in paragraph (vi) above and as attached to this solicitation. Any offeror not conforming to the required specifications shall be deemed non-responsive and therefore ineligible for award. Award shall be made to the lowest price offeror that also meets required specifications as attached to this solicitation. Any offeror providing an "or equal/equivalent" item shall specifically state how its item is an "or equal/equivalent" substitute. The Government shall limit quotation reviews to the three lowest priced quotations that also conform to the required specifications.

For either the site visit (if required) or submission of proposals, all personnel requesting access to Malmstrom Air Force Base must possess a valid State or Government picture identification card. Furthermore, individuals presenting identification cards from a state that is non-compliant with the REAL ID Act will require additional documentation to gain unescorted base access. Additional documentation include a valid U.S. or foreign government issued passport, an employment authorization document that contains a photograph, or identification cards issued by federal, state or local government agencies that include a photo and biographic information. A full list of REAL ID Act compliant and non-complaint states can be found at https://www.dhs.gov/current-status-states-territories. Personnel requesting vehicle access to Malmstrom Air Force Base must provide a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, and valid vehicle insurance.

Prospective offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation. SAM must be current at the time of award and have completed the annual representations and certifications section IAW FAR 4.1102. Notice: Effective 11 June 2018, entities registering in SAM (and those renewing expired registrations) will be required to submit a notarized letter appointing their authorized Entity Administrator. Information regarding this requirement can be found at the following link: https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/answer.do?sysparm_kbid=d2e67885db0d5f00b3257d321f96194b&sysparm_search=kb0013183.

The specific Ombudsman information for this acquisition is: if resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, AFICA/KG, COLONEL TOMMY M. GATES III, 66 Kennedy Avenue, Suite 233, Barksdale AFB, LA 71110, phone number (318) 456-6336, email address [email protected]. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/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.

Notice to Offerors/Suppliers: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. 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.

Your quotation must remain valid for 90 days. The expiration date of your quotation must be clearly marked.

(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 2014), applies to this acquisition. Specific evaluation criteria is included in paragraph (a) of this provision:

(a) Offerors shall be ranked by price in ascending order from lowest priced to highest priced. Quotations shall then be evaluated on the basis of how the quotation conforms to the required specifications as listed in paragraph (v) above or as attached to this solicitation. Any quotation not meeting the required specifications shall be deemed non-responsive and therefore, ineligible for award. Award shall be made to the lowest-priced quotation that also meets the required specifications contained in this solicitation.

(x) The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 2018) with its Alternate I (Oct 2014), applies to this acquisition. A completed copy of this provision must accompany your quotation.

(xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2018), applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Aug 2018), applies to this acquisition. Additionally, the following FAR clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 apply to this acquisition:

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).
___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).
___ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).
52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).
52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) (E.O. 13126).
52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).
___ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.
52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).
___ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-36.
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).
52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
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(xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply to this acquisition and are consistent with customary commercial practices:

52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018)
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)
52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016)
52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2016)
52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)
252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011)
252.203-7002 Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013)
252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011)
252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992)
252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (May 2016)
252.225-7048 Export-Control Items (Jun 2013)
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Dec 2018)
252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Dec 2018)
252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006)
252.243-7001 Pricing on Contract Modifications (Dec 1991)
252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Jun 2013)
252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea-Basic (Apr 2014)
5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Jun 2016)

(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable.

(xv) Quote is required to be received NO LATER THAN 2:00 PM MST, Monday, 20 May 2019. Quote must be emailed to SSgt Joshua Crist at email: [email protected]; [email protected] or faxed to commercial: 406-731-3748 to the attention of: SSgt Joshua Crist. Please follow-up quote submission with an email/call to ensure receipt.

(xvi) Direct your questions to SSgt Joshua Crist at commercial: (406) 731-4968 or e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] or TSgt Ann Marie Bierman at commercial: (406) 731-4462 or e-mail: [email protected].