Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION This is a combined synopsis and solicitation (“synopsitation” hereafter) which is expected to result in award of a Fixed-Price contract for commercial items, i.e., Inkje... COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION This is a combined synopsis and solicitation (“synopsitation” hereafter) which is expected to result in award of a Fixed-Price contract for commercial items, i.e., Inkjet Vinyl Printer Cutter, as described under the attachment titled “ Statement of Work – Inkjet Vinyl Printer Cutter – 02 Dec 20.” The contract will have a period of performance consisting of 90 days after contract award. This synopsitation is prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is conducted as a commercial item procurement using Simplified Acquisition Procecures (FAR Part 13). An award, if any, will be made to the responsible offeror who submits a proposal that (1) conforms to the requirements of the synopsitation; (2) complies with the minimum requirements stated in the Statement of Work (SOW) by providing a complete description of the equipment provided; and (3) that submits the proposal with the lowest total evaluated price (TEP), provided that the TEP is not unbalanced and is determined to be fair and reasonable. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions or make no award at all depending upon (1) the quality of proposals received and (2) whether proposed prices are determined to be fair and reasonable. Offerors shall complete and include in proposals all representations and certifications, as well asall fill-in provisions and clauses, contained within this solicitation. Additionally, proposals that contain pricing only with no description/detail as to how the requirement will be accomplished will not be accepted or considered for award. Solicitation Number: FA860121Q0035 This acquisition will be competed as 100% Small Business Set Aside under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 333249 with a Small Business Size Standard of 500 employees. Solicitation Closing Date: Proposals shall be received not later than 03:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 13 January 2021. Submit electronic proposals via email to: rachel.gonzales.3@us.af.mil and toxie.courtney.1@us.af.mil Any correspondence sent via email must contain the subject line “Inkjet Vinyl Printer Cutter 0035”. The entire proposal must be contained in a single e-mail that does not exceed five (5) megabytes including attachments, if any. Emails with compressed files are not permitted. Email filters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) are designed to filter emails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe or .zip files). Therefore, if the specified subject line is not included, the email may not get through the email filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the email filters at WPAFB. If sending attachments with email, ensure only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls or .xlsx documents are sent. The email filter may delete any other form of attachments. Address questions regarding this solicitation to Rachel Gonzales via email at rachel.gonzales.3@us.af.mil and Toxie Courtney at toxie.courtney.1@us.af.mil. A detailed description of the requirement including period of performance, provisions and clauses, representations and certifications, and specificiations are provided in the attached solicitation documents. Upon award, any provisions that were in the draft contract (including representations and certifications) will be removed from the award document. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL CONTRACTORS: All prospective awardees are required to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain active registration during the life of the contract. SAM can be accessed at https://www.sam.gov Attachments Solicitation Document Statement of Work (SOW) Questions and Answers Document

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SOURCES SOUGHT (Not a Notice of Solicitation) Inkjet Vinyl Printer/Cutter The United States Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Base Support Contracting Branch, Wright-Patterson Air For... SOURCES SOUGHT (Not a Notice of Solicitation) Inkjet Vinyl Printer/Cutter The United States Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Base Support Contracting Branch, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is seeking capabilities packages of all potential sources, including small business (SB), 8(a) participants, HUBZone Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that are capable of providing an Inkjet Vinyl Printer/Cutter to the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Firms that respond shall 1) specify that their product meets the specifications provided below NMUSAF and 2) provide detailed information to show clear technical compliance. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Draft Minimum Requirements are listed below. All interested firms shall submit a response to the Primary Point of Contact, Ms. Rachel Gonzales, demonstrating their capability to provide these items. As stipulated in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201, responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No solicitation (Request for Proposal) exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government's discretion. The NAICS Code assigned to this acquisition is 334118 (Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing.) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Firms responding should indicate their size in relation to this small business size standard, and indicate socio-economic status (8(a) with Graduation Date, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, WOSB, or HUBZone). Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees on this effort. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based upon responses hereto for any subsequent action. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a DoD contract. No set-aside decision has been made. Please note that the rules governing affiliation and ostensible subcontracting apply when determining size under FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, as does the Non-Manufacturer Rule if a supply NAICS code is chosen. Respondents should consider how the primary tasks identified in this sources sought will be broken out between prime & subcontractors to avoid ostensible subcontracting and address this in their response, if necessary. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought is voluntary. This sources sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any Government assessments. The Government's assessment of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small business or any particular small business program. Please be aware that the Government Acquisition Team is still determining its acquisition strategy, and if it is determined that this buy will be set aside for Small Business or 8(a) participants, FAR 52.219-14 – Subcontracting will apply.. CAPABILITIES PACKAGE: All interested firms shall submit a capabilities package to Rachel Gonzales at to Rachel Gonzales at rachel.gonzales.3@us.af.mil, that explicitly demonstrates their capability to provide the required commodities. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. The response must not exceed five (5) pages. All correspondence sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads: Inkjet Vinyl Printer/Cutter If this subject line is not included, the email may not get through email filters at Wright-Patterson AFB. Filters are designed to delete emails without a subject or with a suspicious subject or attachments. Attachments with files ending in .zip or .exe are not allowable and will be deleted. Ensure only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xsls or .xls documents are attached to your email. All other attachments may be deleted. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 23 NOVEMBER 2020, AT 3:00 PM Eastern Time. Direct all questions concerning this acquisition to Rachel Gonzales at rachel.gonzales.3@us.af.mil, including the necessary subject line indicated above. DRAFT Minimum Requirements: The NMUSAF requires one (1) large-format inkjet vinyl printer/cutter to replace a defective printer/cutter currently in the Museum Exhibits Division (MUE) for expanding capabilities for graphic displays for new exhibits or to replace damaged or aging wall graphics installed within the museum IAW this Statement of Work. Requirements The large format inkjet vinyl printer/cutter shall meet the following requirements: Immediately Operable All-in-one printer/cutter Ability to print and cut on large roll media, allowing designers/fabricators to work with a range of materials to produce signs, super-graphics, decals, “wraps”, labels, and other exhibit graphics applications Cutting features by row functions to improve accuracy on long print runs of labels, heat transfers and decals, allowing to print, cut, and die-cut Windows 10 Operating System Must have VersaWorks 6 RIP software for compatibility with current design software Ability to produce up to 8 colors, including option of ‘orange’ Wide Format capability up to 64” Minimum of 1200 dpi is required for high resolution output Cutting speed range from .4-11.0 inch/sec with pinch rollers for printing and cutting accuracy Media Clamps Take-up system with ability to handle a range of media to include films, decals, wraps, labels, heavy banner, and canvas materials Have Bluetooth Technology and Ethernet capabilities for non-network (stand-alone) operations for software upgrades Include all power accessories, equipment stands, clamps, holders, replacement blades, and operation manuals Delivery Delivery FOB within 60 days of contract award. (WPAFB) Installation and Training The contractor shall provide installation of the vinyl printer/cutter, to include uncrating, assembly, and set up. Training shall also be provided to key operators/ MUE personnel in accordance with industry standard. This training shall include initial software and device training. Warranty Manufacturer warranty shall be honored by contractor for all products delivered for this requirement. Warranty on all parts and labor shall be provided for a minimum of two (2) years.