Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (IAW FAR 12.603) The 301st Operational Contracting Flight at NAS Fort Worth JRB, TX is issuing this combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accor... Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (IAW FAR 12.603) The 301st Operational Contracting Flight at NAS Fort Worth JRB, TX is issuing this combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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. The solicitation number is FA667521Q0005, and is being issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05, DFARS Change 5/20/2021, and AFAC 2019-1001. DESCRIPTION: This solicitation is for the purchase and delivery of a BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator Simulator System, with Level 1 Training, 12 Months of Technical Support and Maintenance Updates. Quantity: 1 Unit: Each Description: Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator Simulator System with 3 Screens on Motion Platform, Level 1 Training, 12 Months Technical Support & Maintenance Updates Manufacturer Numbers: G4-HEX-CMM3, SPPT12 Salient Characteristics: Excavator Simulator, Motion Platform, Triple Display, Swappable controls for additional equipment simulation options, provide operator techniques found on real-world worksites, 12 months of technical support and maintenance updates. Quotes must provide enough information for the Government to determine if alternatives are equal. NOTE: Item Unique Identification and WAWF input will be required in accordance with clause DFARS 252.211-7003. AWARD TYPE: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order DELIVERY TERMS: FOB Destination. Delivery period to be quoted. Address: USAF 301st MSG/BCE 1651 Lyons Drive Naval Air Station / JRB, TX 76127 SET ASIDE: This solicitation is being issued as a competitive 100% Small Business Set-Aside under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 333318, Product/Service Code 6930, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. EVALUATION CRITERIA: Evaluation for award will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12, Commercial Items. The lowest price proposal will be reviewed for technical acceptability. Technical acceptability is be based on conformance to the requirements detailed. If found technically acceptable, no further reviews will be conducted. If found to be unacceptable, the next lowest priced response will be evaluated. PROVISIONS / CLAUSES: Attached separately FUNDING STATUS: This acquisition is currently UNFUNDED. No award will be made prior to the allocation of funds. REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONS: In order to be considered for this requirement, you MUST have an active company profile in System for Award Management (SAM.gov). INVOICING: In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 3332, electronic funds transfer (EFT) is required for payments. All payments are to be paid via the Internet through the Wide Area Workflow (now called PIEE) system. WAWF/PIEE may be accessed at https://piee.eb.mil/. Payment information may be accessed using the DFAS website at https://www.dfas.mil. POINTS OF CONTACT: Contracting Officer: Robert Staley. 817-782-7830. robert.staley@us.af.mil Contract Administrator: Nicholas Zdanuk. 817-782-7832. nicholas.zdanuk@us.af.mil QUESTIONS: Submit questions by e-mail to BOTH POCs listed above. The cutoff for questions is July 28, 2021 @ 11AM CDT. Answers to questions will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation on FBO.gov. Question 1: To satisfy this bid do we need Caterpillar controls and Caterpillar Specific Software? Please verify if Caterpillar controls and our company's Excavator simulator software would suffice? Government Response: This is a brand name or equal requirement. You may quote alternative hardware/software to the brand specified, but you MUST provide all necessary information for the Government to determine if it will meet the requirements of the government. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Submit quotes by e-mail to BOTH POCs listed above no later than August 10, 2021 @11AM CDT. It is the offeror’s responsibility to get the proposal in on time and should allow sufficient time for the quote to clear any and all email servers. Microsoft Office and Adobe PDF files are the accepted forms of files to be submitted. Please limit file size to 3MB or less and include your company’s CAGE, DUNS, and any discount payment terms. Quotes submitted prior to close date are welcome.