Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

7/23/2024 - RFI 1: Question/Statement: Your RFQ includes clauses 252.204-7019 and 252.204-7020 which require NIST 800-171 DOD Assessment requirements. However, your entire request is for COTS items, w... 7/23/2024 - RFI 1: Question/Statement: Your RFQ includes clauses 252.204-7019 and 252.204-7020 which require NIST 800-171 DOD Assessment requirements. However, your entire request is for COTS items, which I believe are exempt from these requirements. Conclusion: This is correct. provision 252.204-7019 and clause 252.204-7020 have been removed. Please see solicitation document "FA660624Q0016-1 Clause Set (Fillable)" for an updated clause/provision set. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (i) 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation number FA660624Q0016, is hereby issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for a Generator Load Bank (trailer ready) and corresponding components as outlined in the attachment “FA660624Q0016 Salient Features”. A contract will be issued without discussions as a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award utilizing FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. (iii) This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-05 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Publication Notice 20220428. It is the contractor's responsibility to become familiar with applicable provisions and clauses by visiting https://www.acquisition.gov/. (iv) This solicitation is a 100% small business set aside and is restricted to small businesses only in accordance with FAR 19.502-2(b). The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 335312 – Motor and Generator Manufacturing; Small Business Size Standard is 1,250 employees. (v) Vendor MUST provide unit & total price per CLIN as outlined in the attachment "Solicitation CLIN Schedule (Fillable)". (vi) Description of Requirement: The vendor will provide a Trailer ready Generator Load Bank, Trailer, other components and freight/delivery. Quoted products must conform to standards set forth in solicitation attachment “FA660624Q0016 Salient Features”. (vii) Acceptance is FOB destination: 439 MSG CE, 250 Patriot Avenue, Box 35, Westover ARB, Chicopee, MA 01022. (viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Quotes must include the following information: Pricing, Company Name & Address, Point of Contract, Telephone, Email, Cage Code, UEI Number, and Business Size. Unless already completed on SAM.gov as part of annual certifications, vendors MUST certify provision 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 by completing the attached PDF titled, “FA660624Q0016 Clause Set (Fillable)” and submitting it with their quote. Vendor Solicitation amendments, if any, need to be acknowledged. (ix) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. This requirement will be awarded on a basis of lowest price technically acceptable. Price - Total evaluated price will be used and will be calculated by determining the sums of CLINS 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, and 0007. Technical acceptability - quotes will be evaluated on an acceptable or unacceptable basis. To receive an acceptable rating, vendors MUST submit data sheets for the quoted generator load bank and components that demonstrate compliance with all specifications and requirements outlined in the attachment “FA660624Q0016 Salient Features”. Additionally, all quoted offerings must integrate seamlessly, functioning cohesively as a single, unified unit. Failure to adhere to these stipulations may cause a determination of “Not Technically Acceptable” and quote may no longer be considered for award. Price and technical will be weighed equally and any vendors who do not provide evidence to support data sheets to substantiate that offered products adhere to standards found in attachment "FA660624Q0016 Salient Features" will receive an unacceptable rating. (x) Unless already completed on SAM.gov as part of annual certifications, Vendors MUST certify provision 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items by filling in the appropriate fields in attached PDF titled, “FA660624Q0016 Clause Set (Fillable)” and submitting with your quote. (xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xiii) IAW FAR 52.204-16, prospective awardees shall have an active Cage Code prior to award of a government contract. To register for a Cage Code and to complete Online Representations and Certifications, go to the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/. All vendors interested and capable of obtaining contract award must be registered with the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) located at https://piee.eb.mil/piee-landing/. Vendors are required to create and submit invoices electronically through WAWF and receive payment via electronic funds transfer (EFT) for supplies or services rendered. (xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating is not applicable to this acquisition. (xv) Quotes must be submitted via email no later than (NLT) 2:00 PM EDT, 20 August 2024 to alex.arnold.4@us.af.mil with "Solicitation FA660624Q0016" in the subject line. Requests for Information (RFI) concerning this requirement must be submitted in writing to the email list above no later than 15 August 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT. (xvi) Questions concerning this soliciting should be directed to alex.arnold.4@us.af.mil. Ensure to include the solicitation number “FA660624Q0016” in the subject line. (xvii) Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made.