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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation » NC SIMULATOR SUPPORT « SOLE SOURCE TO HEXAGON (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of commercial items prepared in accordance with the form... Combined Synopsis/Solicitation » NC SIMULATOR SUPPORT « SOLE SOURCE TO HEXAGON (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: FA8227-23-Q-NC01 This solicitation is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01. (iv) Contracting Officer's Business Size Selection SOLE SOURCE NAICS Code 513210 Small Business Size Standard $47,000,000.00 (v) CLINs 0001 NC Simulator License and Incidental MX – Base Year 1001 NC Simulator License and Incidental MX – Option Year 1 2001 NC Simulator License and Incidental MX – Option Year 2 3001 NC Simulator License and Incidental MX – Option Year 3 4001 NC Simulator License and Incidental MX – Option Year 4 (vi) Description of item(s) to be acquired: The 309th CMXG has a requirement for two (2) NCSIMUL floating licenses and the incidental maintenance with probing option of two NCSIMUL licenses for utilization of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) software from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, INC. NCSIMUL licenses include Internet-based software downloads and support. Incidental maintenance for each license includes software updates, STEP import, Tool length optimization, model export, comparison tool and G-code verification. Software Installation shall be performed by local technical government personnel. (vii) Delivery and place: • FOB Destination delivery terms shall apply to all orders. • est. 03 May 2023 – 02 May 2028 (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by 1500 MT, 22 March 2023, via electronic mail to costadena.bournakis@us.af.mil a. Provide Cage code when submitting offer (ix) 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. (x) 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 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-1 Buy American - Supplies 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party 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 Claim 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination 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 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions. 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Item 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 OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Melinda M. Schmidt; Hill Ombudsman/Competition Advocate; melinda.schmidt@us.af.mil; 801-777-6549; OL_H AFSC/PZC. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/SMC ombudsman 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) 256-2395, 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) (xi) Additional Contract Requirement or Terms and Conditions: N/A (xii) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS): N/A (xiii) Proposal Submission Information: All questions or comments must be sent to Costadena Bournakis by email at Costadena.Bournakis@us.af.mil, NLT 1500 MT, 14 March 2023. Offers are due by 1500 MT, 22 March 2023, via electronic mail to Costadena.Bournakis@us.af.mil. (xiv) For additional information regarding the solicitation, contact Costadena Bournakis at costadena.bournakis@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: • Product Description • Sole Source Justification