Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

AMENDMENT 01(attached): RQF due date has been changed from 27 May 2020 to 29 May 2020. AMENDMENT 02 (attached): Corrected a clerical error in the Answer provided to Question #3 on document QA-20QA030-... AMENDMENT 01(attached): RQF due date has been changed from 27 May 2020 to 29 May 2020. AMENDMENT 02 (attached): Corrected a clerical error in the Answer provided to Question #3 on document QA-20QA030-RANS Solar Project. Corrected "roughly 350W a day" to "roughly 350W an hour" This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in 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. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number FA489720QA030 shall be used to reference any written quote provided under this RFQ. The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-06; Effective 6 May 2020. This is a set-aside for 100% Small Business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 238210 with a size standard of $16.5 Million. The purpose of this combined synopsis and solicitation is for the purchase and delivery of a Solar Power System and associated installation in accordance with (IAW) the attached Specifications. The bid schedule and contract line item number (CLIN) schedule is below: Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Amount 0001 Solar Power Panels 1 Project 0002 Installation 1 Job Ship to address: 266 RANS/MCJFD Remote Site BD (42.110914,-115.758766) *FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Mar 2020) applies to this acquisition and the following addendum applies: Offerors’ quotation shall conform to the required CLIN structure as referenced above. Any offeror not conforming to the required minimum salient characteristics listed within the attached Specifications sheet and to this solicitation shall be deemed unacceptable and therefore ineligible for award. A firm fixed price contract is anticipated. The following words stating “offer”, “offeror”, and “proposal” are replaced with “quotation”, “vendor”, and “quote”. Paragraph (a) first sentence revised as follows: “The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear above.” Paragraph (c) first sentence revised as follows: “The vendor agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the quote.” RFQ due date: 27 May 2020 RFQ due time: 4:00 P.M. MST THIS MUST BE SENT TO nicholas.defilippo.3@us.af.mil and carmela.hornbeck@us.af.mil AS STATED BELOW, OR THE ADDRESS IF MAILING. ANYTHING OTHERWISE CAN AND WILL BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE. YOU MAY WISH TO PLACE A READ/DELIVERY RECEIPT. Note: .zip files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network and will not go through our email system. All questions regarding this RFQ must be emailed to nicholas.defilippo.3@us.af.mil and carmela.hornbeck@us.af.mil no later than 20 May 2020 by 12:00 P.M. MST Please provide the following information with your quote: Company Name: ____________ DUNS Number: ____________ Cage Code: _______________ *Number of Employees_____________ *Total Yearly Revenue_______________ *Information required determining size of business for the NAICS referenced above Estimated Delivery Time: ____________ Payment Terms: _________________________ Warranty: ________________ FOB (Select): ____ Destination _____ Origin Shipping Cost included? ____ Yes _____ No All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be considered for award. The Government will not provide contract financing for this acquisition. Invoice instruction shall be provided at time of contract award. *****Notice to Vendor(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this RFQ until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this RFQ, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this RFQ, the Government has no obligation to reimburse a vendor for any costs. ***** FAR Provision *52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014), applies to this acquisition and the following evaluation is applicable: 1. Basis for Award (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the RFQ will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: Evaluation Factors and Steps: Price factor, meeting requirements of the attached Specifications Sheet (Conformance), Past Performance, and Delivery Time: Step 1: Evaluate all quotations for acceptability. Step 2: Rank all acceptable quotations based upon offeror’s Total Evaluated Price (TEP) in ascending order from lowest price to highest price. Step 3: Evaluate the lowest three (3) offeror’s conformance to the attached specifications by verifying the quoted product will satisfy all aspects of the Specifications Sheet. Step 4: Evaluate past performance beginning with the lowest priced offoror until a rating of acceptable is received; then move to step five (5). See FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) for more information on evaluating past performance. Step 5: Make a Best-Value decision on meeting requirements of the attached Specifications Sheet (Conformance), performance evaluation, delivery time frame, and a determination the price is fair and reasonable. *****Interactions between the Contracting Officer and/or the Contracting Administrator and Vendor(s), after receipt of quotations that are undertaken with the intent to address any aspect of the quotation(s), and may be conducted with all, some, or none of the vendors.***** (b) A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful vendor within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quote’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUOTATION BUT INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in r... SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUOTATION BUT INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is FA489720QA030 and shall be used to reference any written responses to this source sought. Mountain Home Air Force Base anticipates a requirement that is being considered under a small business set-aside program. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed 334413. The size standard for NAICS is 1,250 Employees The requirement is to provide: Installation of solar equipment. Salient Characteristics: The service being done consists of installation of the 6 solar panels on top of the metal roof of shelter. Contractor will also run necessary cables in order to supply proper power to the battery banks. Contractor is also responsible for constructing and installing the correct equipment to maintain the power at the remote site. Contractors are responsibly grounding all electronic devices to insure proper installation. The Contractor is also responsible for the complete installation of battery banks used to preserve the solar energy and provide power for the equipment. Contractors are responsible for properly installing and testing the remote generator service. The remote generator service needs to be able to have remote commands so that we can manually turn it on/off. Contractors are responsible for picking up all excess material. Contractors are responsible for leaving a detailed diagram of the electronic connection. Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached. Include in your capabilities package your DUNS, Cage Code, System for Award Management expiration date, and any related specifications/drawings. What is the purpose of the item(s)? We are interested in any size business that is capable of meeting this requirement. Market research is being conducted to determine interest, capability, and socio-economic category of potential sources for the requirement. The government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, veteranowned small business, or small business) anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers. Commodity Capabilities package: All interested firms shall submit a capabilities package that explicitly demonstrates company capabilities-indicating examples of commercial sales-and product specifications related to this effort. Also indicate if you are the manufacturer, or provide the name and size of the manufacturer of the product(s) you will be supplying. Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a Foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated us of foreign national employees on this effort. NOTE: RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT SHALL STATE IF THEY ARE A SUPPLIER OR MANUFACTURER! Please note: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov. Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail addresses: nicholas.defilippo.3@us.af.mil and carmela.hornbeck@us.af.mil. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 01 May 2020 by 2:30 P.M. MST. Future information about this acquisition, including issuance of a quotation and/or applicable amendments, will be issued through beta.SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for ensuring they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition.