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The purpose of this Amendment Two is to remove the verbiage requiring vendors provide a certificate of approval along with a quotation submission under the evaluation criteria. The quotation deadline ... The purpose of this Amendment Two is to remove the verbiage requiring vendors provide a certificate of approval along with a quotation submission under the evaluation criteria. The quotation deadline has been extended from 14 June 2021 to 16 June 2021. The purpose of Amendment One is to attach the Brand Name Justification DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 86th AirLift WING (USAFE) Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Requirement Title: Stratsys Fortus F900 Polymer Additive Manufacturing Machine Solicitation Number: F3N6111056AW01 Solicitation Issue Date: 25 May 2021 Response Deadline: 14 June 2021 no later than 1:00pm CEST Contract Type: Fixed-Firm Price Point(s) of Contact: SrA Warren Jenkins, warren.jenkins.2@us.af.mil SSgt Amanda Jardine, amanda.jardine@us.af.mil 1. 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 2. This solicitation is being issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ) under FAR 13. 3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through: Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-04 effective 21 January 2021 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Public Notice effective 30 November 2020 Air Force Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-1001 effective 1 October 2019 4. Due to the overseas location of this requirement, no set-aside will be used in accordance with FAR 19.000(b). The North American Industry Size Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this requirement is 336112 Description: Stratsys Fortus F900 Aircraft Interiors Solution Package includes the F900 base system (only certified system for aircraft part production), material licenses, materials & accessories (Certified Ultem 9085 model material, support material, tips, support tips, build sheets, purge ledges), equivalency toolkit, installation & 3-days on site certification to include inspection with documentation, and shipping. Place of Delivery/Performance/Inspection and Acceptance/FOB Destination: 86 MXS/CCR Ramstein Air Base Line Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price in Euro Extended Price 0001 Stratsys Fortus F900 Aircraft Interiors Solution Package includes the F900 base system (only certified system for aircraft part production), material licenses, materials & accessories (Certified Ultem 9085 model material, support material, tips, support tips, build sheets, purge ledges), equivalency toolkit, installation & 3-days on site certification with documentation, and shipping. 1 lot FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. As prescribed in FAR 12.301(b)(1), the following addendum is provided for this solicitation and hereby amends any language therein: General Information Requirement Information Instructions to Offerors DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 86th AirLift WING (USAFE) Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - Quoted amounts need to be net prices without tax and submitted in Euro currency - The Government reserves the right to award on an "All or None" basis - The Government reserves the right to reject quotes that are received after the response date and time. - Provide Quote Expiration Date, Delivery Date, and any Discount Terms - Quotes, attachments, and all other correspondence as listed in this solicitation must be emailed to both points of contact (POCs) - All Offerors terms and conditions shall be included in their quotations as part of proposed submission package. - All questions are to be submitted in writing by Quotes are required to be valid until FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. As prescribed in FAR 12.301(c), the following addendum is provided for this solicitation and hereby amends any language therein: Vendors that do not provide the certificate of approval with the RFQ are not eligible for any resulting award arising from this RFQ and will not be evaluated. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award shall be based on all or none and best value to the government. The government may award without discussions; however, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in the Government's best interest. Quotes will be evaluated based on a combination of factors including total price, delivery to Ramstein Air Base and offeror's ability to meet the specification requirements outlined in the attached product specifications document and all other terms IAW with this combined synopsis/solicitation. Only new equipment will be accepted. Re- manufactured or grey market items will not be accepted. All items must include a manufacturer's warranty and be stated in their quote. FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with alternate I applies to this acquisition; the offeror verifies by submission of their offer that the representation and certifications posted at FAR 52.212-3 have been entered or updated electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site located at http://www.sam.gov/portal in the last 12 months, and are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation. Alternatively, if the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u) of this provision and include a completed copy with its offer. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition; the following checked clauses are hereby included by reference: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate I 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 02 June 2021 no later than 1:00pm CEST 30 September 2021 Evaluation Criteria Clauses and Provisions DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 86th AirLift WING (USAFE) Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Page 3 of 7 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting wit Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking Persons 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification 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 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party The provisions and clauses listed below have been determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. The following provisions and clauses are hereby included by reference: 52.203-3, Gratuities 52.203-12, Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper 52.204-7, System for Award Management 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.204-22, Alternative Line Item Proposal 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab or Other Covered Entities 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunication and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunication and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.242-13, Bankruptcy 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002, Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls *If Applicable 252.204-7009, Limitations on the use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information *If Applicable DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 86th AirLift WING (USAFE) Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Page 4 of 7 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting *If Applicable 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.205-7000, Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders *Above $1M 252.209-7004, Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism 252.211-7008, Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers *Supplies, if applicable 252.222-7002, Compliance with Labor Laws (Overseas) 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium 252.225-7005, Identification of Expenditures in the United States 252.225-7041, Correspondence in English *Performance in foreign country 252.225-7043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items 252.229-7002, Customs Exemptions (Germany) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions 252.232-7008, Assignment of Claims (Overseas) 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments 252.233-7001, Choice of Law (Overseas) 252.243-7002, Request for Equitable Adjustment 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items 5352.223-9000, Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations The following provisions and clauses are hereby included by full text: 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (a) Definitions. As used in this provision -- “Administrative proceeding” means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceeding at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables. “Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000” means -- (1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and (2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules). “Principal” means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions). DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 86th AirLift WING (USAFE) Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Page 5 of 7 (b) The offeror [_] has [_] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000. (c) If the offeror checked “has” in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information: (1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions: (i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction. (ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more. (iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in -- (A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or (B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000. (iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1) (iii) of this provision. (2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence. (d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management database via https://www.acquisition.gov (see 52.204-7). (End of provision) 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https:// farsite.hill.af.mil 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 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984) (a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause. (b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. (End of clause) 252.229-7001, TAX RELIEF --ALTERNATE I (SEP 2014) DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 86th AirLift WING (USAFE) Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Page 6 of 7 (a) Prices set forth in this contract are exclusive of all taxes and duties from which the United States Government is exempt by virtue of tax agreements between the United States Government and the Contractor's government. The following taxes or duties have been excluded from the contract price: NAME OF TAX: [Offeror insert] RATE (PERCENTAGE): [Offeror insert] (b) The Contractor's invoice shall list separately the gross price, amount of tax deducted, and net price charged. (c) When items manufactured to United States Government specifications are being acquired, the Contractor shall identify the materials or components intended to be imported in order to ensure that relief from import duties is obtained. If the Contractor intends to use imported products from inventories on hand, the price of which includes a factor for import duties, the Contractor shall ensure the United States Government's exemption from these taxes. The Contractor may obtain a refund of the import duties from its government or request the duty-free import of an amount of supplies or components corresponding to that used from inventory for this contract. (d) Tax relief will be claimed in Germany pursuant to the provisions of the Agreement Between the United States of America and Germany Concerning Tax Relief to be Accorded by Germany to United States Expenditures in the Interest of Common Defense. The Contractor shall use Abwicklungsschein fuer abgabenbeguenstigte Lieferungen/Leistungen nach dem Offshore Steuerabkommen (Performance Certificate for Tax-Free Deliveries/Performance according to the Offshore Tax Relief Agreement) or other documentary evidence acceptable to the German tax authorities. All purchases made and paid for on a tax-free basis during a 30-day period may be accumulated, totaled, and reported as tax-free. (End of clause) 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (Jun 2016) (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 quotes, 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. Primary: Mr. Eric Symanski AFICA/KU, UNIT 3103, APO, AE 09094-3103 AFICA/KU, Geb 404, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany E-mail: eric.symanski@us.af.mil 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: heidi.hoehn.de@us.af.mil Tel: DSN: (314)480-9330 Fax: (49)-6731-47-2025 Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 86th AirLift WING (USAFE) Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Page 7 of 7 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) 5352.242-9000 CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS (NOV 2012) (a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation. (b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or Security Forces for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, and a valid vehicle insurance certificate to obtain a vehicle pass. (c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site. (d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with AFI 31-101, Integrated Defense, and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management. (e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office. (f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment. (End of clause) - Attachment 1 - Product Descriptions and Specifications Attachments

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1.This is a Sources Sought Notice, F3N6111056AW01. Seeking responses to determine interested parties for participation in the acquisition. The 700th Contracting Squadron at Kapaun Air Station, Germany... 1.This is a Sources Sought Notice, F3N6111056AW01. Seeking responses to determine interested parties for participation in the acquisition. The 700th Contracting Squadron at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, plans to establish a firm-fixed price contract for a F900 Polymer Additive Manufacturing Machine. 2.General Information: Notice Type:Sources Sought Notice Number: Title: F3N6111056AW01F900 Polymer Additive Manufacturing Machine Posted Date: 09 April 2021 Response Date:16 April 2021 NAICS Code:333249–PrinterMachinery, 3D,Manufacturing Small Business Size Standard: N/A Point of Contact:SrA Warren Jenkins, warren.jenkins.2@us.af.milSSgt Amanda Jardine, amanda.jardine@us.af.mil This is a Sources Sought Announcement; THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. It is published for informational and planning purposes only and NOT as a request for competitive quotations, therefore, no solicitation document exists for this requirement. The purpose of this Source Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources. In order to develop a sound acquisition strategy, early industry participation is highly encouraged; however participation in this effort is strictly voluntary. Responses to this Source Sought will be used by the government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. Business concerns responding to this sources sought should articulate their capabilities clearly and adequately. Please provide your company’s capability statement. Attached is the Polymers Additive Manufacturing, General Procedures and Process Controls for further information. IF A SOLICITATION IS ISSUED IT WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE, AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST RESPOND TO THE SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT SEPARATELY FROM THE RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Sources Sought and no contract will be directly awarded on the basis of this sources sought. Any information submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought shall be voluntary. All questions/comments or any quotation/response regarding this notice shall be addressed in writing via email and received no later than 4:00 PM. CEST, 16 April 2021 to the below individuals. SrA Warren Jenkins Contract Specialist: warren.jenkins.2@us.af.mil, 700 Contracting SquadronKapaun AS, Germany SSgt Amanda L. Jardine Contracting Officer: amanda.jardine@us.af.mil, 700 Contracting Squadron Kapaun AS, Germany