Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commodities prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcem... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commodities 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. This is a competitive Request for Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number for this requirement is FA2823-23-Q-0044. The Operational Contracting Division, Air Force Test Center at Eglin, AFB, Florida, requires two (2) Brand Name North Atlantic Industries Angle Position Indicators in accordance with the Technical Requirement Document dated 26 June 2023. This acquisition is under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented. This procurement will be conducted as a 100% Small Business set-aside; please identify your business size in your response based upon this standard. Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements. The North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) is 334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a size standard of 750 Employees. A firm-fixed priced purchase order will be awarded. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred or associated with preparation and submission of an offer in response to this solicitation. NO OFFERORS WILL BE COMPENSATED FOR SUBMITTING AN OFFER. FOB Destination Shipping Requested. The Contracting Officer has determined that there is a high probability of adequate price competition for this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the Contracting Officer will review this determination and if, in the Contracting Officer’s opinion, adequate price competition exists no additional price information will be requested. However, if at any time during the evaluation the Contracting Officer determines that adequate price competition no longer exists, Offerors may be required to submit information to the extent necessary to determine the price fair and reasonable. BASIS FOR AWARD: In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(a)(2) offerors are notified that the award will be made to the lowest priced offeror that meets the minimum technical requirements. Offeror will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b). The Representations are listed in the SF 1449, but for ease of completion the Representations and Certifications are also located in Attachment #2. Please return the representations and certifications with the quote. Offerors are not required to complete anything in the SF1449 or return it; its to identify the CLIN structure and the applicable provisions and clauses. All offers must list CAGE code, Company name, POC, and phone number. If you need to obtain or renew a DUNS number or CAGE code, please visit https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Lack of registration in SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Vendor must also be registered in Wide Area Work Flow to receive payment through electronic funds transfer. If you are not currently registered, please visit the following website https://wawf.eb.mil/ to complete your registration. DEADLINES: Submit any questions to the attention of Kristina B. Brannon by email to kristina.brannon.1@us.af.mil no later than 12:00 PM Central Time on 02 August 2023. Offers are due no later than 12:00 PM Central Time on 07 August 2023. Attachments: 1. Technical Requirements Document dated 26 June 2023 2. Representations and Certifications 3. Brand Name Single Source Justification