Inactive
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice ID:FA521524Q0018
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in ...
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services 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; quotes are being requested. This is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. All information is to be submitted at no cost to the Government. This solicitation FA521524Q0018 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-06. This procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside IAW FAR 19.502-2(a). The award will be a Firm-Fixed price contract. The NAICS code is 336999 and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. The following commercial items are requested in this solicitation; CLIN: 0001 QTY: 1 EA Description: Silent Tactical Energy Enhanced Dismount all terrain electric powered platform. FOB Destination: AFMED/SG5T ATTN: Lt Col Alexander Ford 1270 Montevue Lane - Area B Fort Detrick, MD 21702 EXTENDED DESCRIPTION The following specifications must be met: 1500W electric motor. Tactically silent and fully submersible 2-12V batteries, 32 Ah each(24V system) Minimum operating temperature: 45°F Charging time: 2-4 hours from dead using charger. Includes solar panel adapter. Overall dimensions: Length: 48”, Width: 40”, Height: 50” Payload capacity: 300- 500 lbs Range: 15- 30 miles over different terrain Zero turning radius Operable in dense urban, subterranean and forested areas 1-year warranty ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Quotes are valid through 30 September 2024. Items shall be received 30 Days ADC. FOB Destination for delivery to SG5T, Ft. Detrick. MD. The FAR provision 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show— (1) The solicitation number; (2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers; (3) The name, address, Cage Code, DUNS Number, email address, and telephone number of the offeror; (4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary; (5) Terms of any express warranty; (6) Price and any discount terms; The FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. 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. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Lowest Price Technically acceptable (LPTA) Offerors must comply with the FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items and ALT I. All firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database @ www.sam.gov to be considered for award. As prescribed in DAFFARS 5301.9103, insert the following clause: OMBUDSMAN (JUL 2023) (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, AFICC/KH (CMSgt Joe Salazar) 25 E Street, Suite B-100 JBPH-H, HI 96853-5427 Phone: (808) 449-8569 FAX: (808) 449-8571 Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/FLDCOM/DRU ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Department of 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. (End of Clause) All quotes and questions must be sent to Ssgt Daniel P Callahan at daniel.callahan.7@us.af.mil and AMN Angel Liu at angel.liu@us.af.mil. Quotes are required to be received no later than 20 September 2024 1:00 pm HST. ATTACHMENTS Provisions and Clauses
