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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation » Environment Testing « (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, ... Combined Synopsis/Solicitation » Environment Testing « (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this announcement. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation Number: FA8227-21-Q-ENVI This solicitation is issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06. (iv) Contracting Officer's Business Size Selection Full and Open Competition NAICS Code 541380 Small Business Size Standard $16,500,000.00 (v) Description of item(s) to be acquired: The purpose of this requirement is to procure a five year blanket purchase agreement to support the annual certification of the Environmental Proficiency Testing for bulk asbestos, asbestos fiber count, metals (swipes), lead in paint, lead in soil and lead in dust wipes. Assistance to the 809 Maintenance Support Squadron (809 MXSS) Chemistry lab in assessing and/or improving analytical performance by providing quarterly samples, evaluating results and providing wellness reports for the laboratory. (vi) Delivery and place: • PoP: 5 Years After Date of Agreement (est. Oct 2021 - Oct 2026) • FOB Destination delivery terms shall apply to all orders. (vii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by 1500 MT, 20 Sept 2021, via electronic mail to lesta.simmons@us.af.mil a. Provide Cage code when submitting offer b. All offerors must submit work summary and history identical or equivalent to the work requested in this requirement. c. Must meet the Certifications/Qualifications in Section 3 of the Statement of Work d. Must fill out the Price List- Environmental Testing (viii) 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (a) The Government will award a blanket purchase agreement resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) 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: (i) Price (ii) Technically Acceptable with the ability to comply with the Statement of Work provided within this solicitation package (explain capability and history of identical/similar work). (b) Evaluation is on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Offers will be evaluated on their proposed Total Evaluated Price (TEP). The BPA will be awarded to the company with lowest price offers, which also fully meets all specifications. The next lowest offer will only be evaluated the aforementioned offer is not found technically acceptable (and so on). The BPA will be conducted under the provisions of FAR Part 12, Commercial Items, and FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Submit only written offers; oral offers will not be accepted. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror(s) within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding agreement without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (ix) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. (x) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. (xi) FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION 2013-O0019) OTHER FAR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS 52.204-7 System for Award Management 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-17 Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program. 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management. 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.233-1 Disputes 52.233-3 Protest After Award 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination 52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services)(Short Form) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7004 Alternate A, System for Award Management 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions 252.232-7009 Mandatory Payment by Governmentwide Commercial Purchase Card 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items 5352.223-9000 Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (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 OMBC A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the Center ombudsmen, Ms. Melinda Schmidt AFMC OL_H/PZC 801-777-6549, Melinda.schmidt@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU or AFISRA level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2397, 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) Additional Contract Requirement or Terms and Conditions: Blanket Purchase Agreement Details: (1) Description of agreement. Orders will not exceed a limit of $25,000.00 and will utilize the Government Purchase Card (GPC) as payment. The agreement will be for a period of five years following execution of the agreement, and price lists will be updated annually. (2) The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under the BPA. (3) Purchase limitation. A dollar limitation of $25,000 for each individual purchase under the BPA shall apply (4) A memorandum identifying the individuals authorized to purchase under the BPA and the dollar limitation per purchase for each individual shall be furnished to the supplier by the contracting officer. (5) Delivery tickets. All shipments under the agreement shall be accompanied by delivery tickets or sales slips that shall contain the following minimum information: (i) Name of supplier. (ii) BPA number. (iii) Date of purchase. (iv) Purchase number. (v) Itemized list of supplies or services furnished. (vi) Quantity, unit price, and extension of each item, less applicable discounts (unit prices and extensions need not be shown when incompatible with the use of automated systems, provided that the invoice is itemized to show this information). (vii) Date of delivery or shipment. (6) Invoices. A summary invoice shall be submitted at least monthly or upon expiration of this BPA, whichever occurs first, for all deliveries made during a billing period, identifying the delivery tickets covered therein, stating their total dollar value, and supported by receipt copies of the delivery tickets. (xii) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS): N/A (xiii) Proposal Submission Information: All questions or comments must be sent to Lesta Simmons by email at lesta.simmons@us.af.mil NLT 1500 MT, 13 September 2021. Offers are due by 1500 MT, 20 September 2021, via electronic mail to lesta.simmons@us.af.mil. (xiv) For additional information regarding the solicitation, contact Lesta Simmons at lesta.simmons@us.af.mil or Hideo Mera at Hideo.Mera.2@us.af.mil. Notice to Offerors: The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses and/or provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil Attachments: • Statement of Work • Price List