Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

NOTICE TO OFFERORS 1. Issuing Office: DLA Distribution Acquisition Operations (J7) 430 Mifflin Avenue, Suite 3102A New Cumberland, PA 17070-5008 2. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commerc... NOTICE TO OFFERORS 1. Issuing Office: DLA Distribution Acquisition Operations (J7) 430 Mifflin Avenue, Suite 3102A New Cumberland, PA 17070-5008 2. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6 – Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items in conjunction with FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the RFQ number is SP330020Q0090. 3. This purchase order incorporates clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-05 effective 27 February 2020 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DFARS Publication Notice (DPN) 20200114 effective 14 January 2020 and Defense Logistics Acquisition Directive (DLAD) Current to Revision 5 and PROCLTR 20-04 effective 23 March 2020. The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions are FAR: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/ECFR?SID=efef3c52b917f6248e7b50687672ed94&mc=true&page=browse DFARS: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html DLAD: http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/DLAD.aspx 4. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is being issued to establish a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order for the acquisition of the following item: CLIN Item Description Quantity Unit 0001 Cushion, Barrel Blocking SPI AM9390000 20,000 EA 5. The Government intends to award one (1) purchase order as a result of this RFQ and will be issued on a Standard Form (SF) 1449. This acquisition is not a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rated procurement. 6. This RFQ is being solicited as a 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 322211 and the size standard is 1,250 employees. The Product or Service Code (PSC) for this acquisition is 8115. 7. Ship To Address: SB3540 DLA DISTRIBUTION ANNISTON BOSS SUPP OFFICER 256-235-4119/4531 7 FRANKFORD AVE BLDG 362 ANNISTON AL 36201-4199 US 8. REQUIREMENTS FOR PALLETS: Material must be shipped on serviceable, winged pallets in accordance with MD00100452, Revision C, dated 09/2016. Please reference the following link for more information: https://www.dla.mil/LandandMaritime/Offers/Services/TechnicalSupport/Logistics/Packaging/Palletization.aspx The complete specification for winged pallets can be found in Part 9 of ANSI MH1. The pallet must be heat treated, certified, and stamped or branded with the appropriate certification markings in accordance with DOD Manual 4140.65-M. Please reference the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements for information at this link: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/DLAD/TechnicalandQualityMLofRequirements/ Additional information can be found at: https://www.dla.mil/LandandMaritime/Offers/Services/TechnicalSupport/Logistics/Packaging/WoodPack.aspx Failure to deliver supplies on pallets with these specifications will result in the Government not accepting the shipment when it arrives at destination. The offeror must quote shipment of supplies in accordance with this requirement. 9. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): A prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award management (SAM) database by the quotation submission date, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM website at http://www.sam.gov. Contractor shall type company name, address, and CAGE code exactly as it appears in the DoD System for Award Management (SAM) Database. Company Name: Company Address: Telephone: CAGE Code: Email: Manufacturer: 10. INVOICING AND PAYMENT: Invoicing and Payment will be made via Wide Area Work Flow. See DFARS Clause 252.232-7006. 11. MARK CONTRACT NUMBER ON ALL CORRESPONDENCE: Contractor must mark the purchase order number on all paperwork and shipments. The order number must appear on the exterior of the shipment. Failure to follow these instructions will hold up payment to you and could result in the return of merchandise at your expense. 12. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via email to the Acquisition Specialist, Joseph Crowley, via email at joseph.crowley@dla.mil, Subject: SP330020Q0082 RFQ Question. Question(s) must be received by 2:00 PM EST on 21 May 2020. Answers to questions will be posted to the Beta.SAM website via an amendment to the solicitation. 13. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quotations via email to joseph.crowley@dla.mil. All quotes must be received by 2:00 PM EST on 29 May 2020 to be considered for award. 14. The Government is not soliciting for the “same old way” of doing business. The Government encourages proposals that will achieve savings through innovative processes. Furthermore, DLA Distribution personnel are working to eliminate unnecessary requirements and negotiating for a reduction in supplies/material prices. Therefore, your assistance is requested in reducing prices and improving our buying process. 15. ILLEGAL ITEMS NOT AUTHORIZED ON FEDERAL INSTALLATION: Illegal drugs, guns or other contraband are not authorized on this Federal installation. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that its employees working on-site at this installation are U. S. citizens or legal aliens with no outstanding warrants. This installation is manned by a DoD Police Force who possesses apprehension authority, which includes holding suspects for local authorities. The local authorities can issue a citation that charges the individual with a specific offense and requires the individual to appear before a Federal Magistrate. This agency processes illegal aliens in accordance with INS instructions. 16. MANAGEMENT OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES: The Contractor personnel are employees of the Contractor and under the administrative control and supervision of the Contractor. The Contractor, through its personnel, shall perform the tasks prescribed in the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor shall select, supervise, and exercise control and direction over its employees under this contract. The Contractor shall not supervise, direct, or control the activities of the Government personnel or the employee of any other contractor, except any subcontractor employed by the Contractor on this contract. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor in the performance of contractual services under this contract. The Contractor is accountable to the Government for the actions of its personnel.