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ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Oct 2015) THIS SECTION IS FOR SOLICITATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS SECTION WILL BE PHYSICALLY REMOVED FROM ANY RESULTANT AWARD, BUT WILL ... ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Oct 2015) THIS SECTION IS FOR SOLICITATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS SECTION WILL BE PHYSICALLY REMOVED FROM ANY RESULTANT AWARD, BUT WILL BE DEEMED INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. 1. This Solicitation is being issued in accordance with (IAW) FAR Parts 12 and 13 as a Request for Quote. IAW FAR 13.004, in all instances throughout this solicitation any use of the word "proposal" should be understood as "quote". All instances of the word "offeror" should be understood as "quoter". All instances of the word "award" should be understood as "order". Quotes supplied in response to this solicitation are not binding. Award of this requirement will be offered to the Quoter IAW 52.212-2, found herein. 2. Late submissions: a. Quoters are responsible for submitting quotations so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that quotations are due. b. Any quotation received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of quotations is late and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late quotation would not unduly delay the acquisition. c. If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that quotations cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of quotations by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of quotations will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume. 3. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1(b), Submission of Quotes: Submit signed and dated quote via mail to 10th Contracting Squadron, 10 CONS/LGCB, Attn: Fenton Fitzgerald, Contract Specialist, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315. Quotes must be submitted by the date and time specified in block 8 on the SF 1449. Vendor can submit bymail, facismile or emails. The fax number is 719-333-9075. The email addresses are as follows: fenton.fitzgerald.2@us.af.mil and terrie.wolski@us.af.mil 4. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1(e), Multiple quotes is amended as follows: Multiple quotes will not be accepted. 5. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1(h), Multiple awards is amended as follows: “The Government will award a contract on an “all or none” basis, multiple awards shall not be contemplated.” 6. Formal communications. Requests for clarification and information concerning the solicitation must be provided in writing no later than 5 days prior to closing. Answers will be compiled and posted electronically to the Federal Business Opportunities website: https://www.fbo.gov. Questions may be faxed, emailed or delivered via U.S. postal mail service or other delivery service provider to the information listed in block 9 of the SF 1449 of the solicitation. All correspondence should reference the solicitation number. 7. QUOTATION PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS a. General Instructions: To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the quotes, the quoter must follow the instructions contained herein. The quote must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirement of this solicitation. The response shall consist of three (3) separate parts: Part I - Price Quote, Part II – Past Performance, and Part III - Contract Documentation. 8. PART I - PRICE QUOTE – Submit the price quote in accordance with the contract line item (CLIN) structure as listed in this solicitation (see SF 1449 continuation sheet). (1) Complete blocks 12, 17a, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 30a, 30b, and 30c of the SF 1449. (2) Insert proposed UNIT and EXTENDED prices in the Pricing Schedule. The extended amount must equal the unit price multiplied by the number of units. The quote must be submitted for a base period plus three (3) option years. 9. PART II- PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION – Past Performance information - Only references for recent and relevant contracts are desired (see attachment #4). (1) Quality and Satisfaction Rating for Contracts Completed in the Past Three Years (from issue date of solicitation): Provide information currently available (letters, metrics, customer surveys, independent surveys, etc.) which demonstrate customer satisfaction with overall job performance and quality of service for relevant past efforts/contracts (similar in scope and magnitude to the effort and complexities this solicitation requires). In addition, explain corrective actions taken in the past, if any, for substandard performance and any current performance problems such as cost overruns, etc. Furnish the following information for each contract listed: (i) Company/Division name (ii) Services (iii) Contracting Agency/Customer (iv) Contract Number (v) Contract Dollar Value (vi) Period of Performance (vii) Verified up-to-date name, address, emails address, FAX and telephone number (s) for each company point of contact. (viii) Comments regarding compliance with contract terms and conditions (ix) Comments regarding any known performance deemed unacceptable to the customer, or not in accordance with the contract terms and conditions. (x) If subcontractor, describe portion of the work performed. Note: Do not leave any of the above information blank. If not applicable to the specific contact request please state, “Not applicable”. (2) In addition to the above information, the quoter shall mail Attachment 4 of this solicitation to: 10 CONS/LGCB Attn: Fenton Fitzgerald/Terrie Wolski FA7000-20-Q-0053 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200 USAF Academy CO 80840-2315 Or via e-mail to fenton.fitzgerald.2@us.af.mil or terrie.wolski@us.af.mil (3) Subcontractor Consent: Past performance information pertaining to a subcontractor cannot be disclosed to the primary quoter without the subcontractor’s consent. Provide with the quote a letter from all subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement, consenting to the release of their past performance information to the prime contractor. 10. PART III- Contract Documentation - Representation and Certification (1) Either complete Representation and Certification in the System of Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov or the necessary fill-ins and certification in the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (Mar 2020), Alt I (Oct 2014). This provision was updated in Mar 2020, so if the information listed was entered prior to this date, it is advised that the contractor complete a hard copy of the provision. If the provision is completed in hard copy, include it with the quote. (2) Contractors must be registered with SAM (www.sam.gov) to conduct business with the Department of Defense. A contract cannot be awarded to a company without this registration. (3) The provision at DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments program Certificate, must be completed and returned with the quote. This provision is included within this solicitation. (4) The provision at DFARS 252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea, must be completed and returned with the quote. This provision is included within this solicitation. (5) Complete the Certificate of compliance to the Berry Amendment (Attachment #3). THIS REQUIRES CONTRACTORS TO FILL-IN WHERE ALL THE COMPONENTS ARE COMING FROM AND WHERE THE ITEMS WILL BE MANUFACTURED. THIS IS CRITICAL TO BE FILLED-OUT ACCURATELY AND COMPLETELY WITH THE CORRECT INFORMATION. Quoters shall be in compliance with the Berry Amendment at DFARS 252.225-7012. Noncompliance will disqualify the quotation from further consideration of an award. (6) Provide a written statement that the quoter’s quote incorporates all amendments to the solicitation (if applicable). (7) A letter of authorization for the contracting officer to verify quoter’s financial responsibility. Include financial institution’s name, address and primary point of contact and phone numbers for financial institutions and complete Quoter’s Financial Reference (Attachment #5). (8) Documents submitted in response to this solicitation must be fully responsive to and consistent with the following: Requirements of the solicitation and Quotation Preparation Instructions (Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Quoters – Commercial Items). 11. INFORMATION REGARDING SUBMISSION OF QUOTATION a. Hand carried quotes must be submitted to the 10th Contracting Squadron, 10 CONS/LGCB located at 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy (USAFA), CO 80840-2315. The closed envelope or package used to submit your quote must show the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the quoter. b. Quoters are cautioned that USAFA has visitor control procedures requiring individuals not affiliated with the installation to obtain a visitor pass prior to entrance. SOME DELAY SHOULD BE ANTICIPATED WHEN HAND CARRYING QUOTES. Quoters should allow sufficient time to obtain a visitor pass and arrive at the 10th Contracting Squadron PRIOR to the time specified for receipt. c. FEDERAL HOLIDAYS: The following Federal Legal Holidays are observed by this base: New Year’s Day—1 January Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday—Third Monday in January Washington’s Birthday—Third Monday in February Memorial Day—Last Monday in May Independence Day—4 July Labor Day—First Monday in September Columbus Day—Second Monday in October Veterans Day—11 November Thanksgiving Day—Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day—25 December