Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The purpose of this amendment (posted 05 December 2019) is to edit the description below to extend the date proposals are due to 18 December 2019, 3:30 PM EST. All other details remain unchanged. This... The purpose of this amendment (posted 05 December 2019) is to edit the description below to extend the date proposals are due to 18 December 2019, 3:30 PM EST. All other details remain unchanged. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested; a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. W15QKN-20-Q-08RQ is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-05. This requirement has been set-aside for small businesses under NAICS code 332811 with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ intends to competitively award one (1) firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order or call order for heat treating of aluminum sheet metal parts fabricated in the Manufacturing and Prototyping Technology Division per Attachment 0001 of this solicitation. The drawings for these metal parts include limited distribution technical data up to “Statement D”. In order to obtain a copy of the technical data, interested parties to this solicitation shall email a signed and approved copy of Attachment 0002 "Military Critical Technologies Data Agreement (DD Form 2345)" or a copy of their applicable license issued by the U.S. Department of State if the offeror is a non U.S. company, a completed and signed copy of Attachment 0003 "Technical Data Questionnaire (AMSTA-AR Form 1350)", and a completed and signed copy of Attachment 0004 "Non-Disclosure and Non-Use Agreement" to the Contract Specialist, Nicole Thalmann nicole.l.thalmann.civ@mail.mil and Yubaraj Rasaily, yubaraj.rasaily.civ@mail.mil. The heat treating of aluminum sheet metal parts shall be in accordance with the following Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements: Background: The Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC), Armament Center’s (AC) research and development organizations require a wide range of manufacturing processes. To continue support of our joint warfighters and to maintain schedules, it is vital that we utilize our local industry partners for certain efforts. Current in-house capabilities are not well suited for this work due to the specialty equipment and training involved. Scope: This task shall cover the heat treating and straightening for all the aluminum parts as stated in Appendix A with the option to heat treat the steel parts as stated in Appendices B and C. The total number of parts in Appendix A is 6,235, Appendix B is 6, and Appendix C is 100. Applicable Drawings & References: All drawings listed in Appendices A, B, and C AMS 2770 - Heat Treatment of Wrought Aluminum Alloy Parts AMS 4044 - Aluminum Alloy, Sheet and Plate, 5.6Zn – 2.5Mg – 1.6Cu – 0.23Cr, Annealed (7075-0) or when specified, “As Fabricated” (7075-F) ASTM B209 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate AMSQQA250/12 - Aluminum Alloy 7075, Plate and Sheet AMS 2759 - Heat Treatment of Steel Parts, General Requirements Requirements: The contractor shall heat treat all parts listed in Appendix A from T0 to T6 per AMS2770. The contractor shall perform post heat treat straightening as required. All parts are 7075 T0 sheet .04”-.05” thick. All parts listed in Appendix A greater than 6” in overall length shall be heated and quenched vertically. All Government property (parts to be heat treated) will be shipped in one lot from 3150 Gately Road, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, via commercial shipping methods. All government property will be returned to 3150 Gately Road, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806 either by the contractor’s vehicle or UPS. Partial and or early deliveries and associated payments are acceptable Options: The contractor shall heat treat all parts listed in Appendix B per AMS 2759. All part numbers are made from AISI 4140 steel, annealed and welded into the assembly shown in the drawing using 4140 steel filler wire. Quench and temper to HrC 28-32. Must process vertically The contractor shall perform a hardness test on 100% of the parts after heat treat is complete. All Government property (parts to be heat treated) will be shipped in one lot from 3150 Gately Road, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, via commercial shipping methods. All government property will be returned, Freight on Board (FOB), to 3150 Gately Road, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806 either by the contractor’s vehicle or commercial shipping methods. The contractor shall heat treat all parts listed in Appendix C per AMS 2759. All part numbers are made from AISI 4140 steel tube, annealed. Quench and temper to HrC 42-46. Must process vertically. The contractor shall perform a hardness test on 100% of the parts after heat treat is complete. All Government property (parts to be heat treated) will be shipped in a maximum of two (2) lots of twenty-five (25) pieces of each part number from 3150 Gately Road, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, via commercial shipping methods. All government property will be returned, Freight on Board (FOB), to 3150 Gately Road, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806 either by the contractor’s vehicle or commercial shipping methods. Deliverables: Delivery Schedule: The contractor shall deliver all completed parts in Appendix A no later than (NLT) four (4) weeks after award. Partial, earlier deliveries are acceptable. The contractor shall deliver all complete parts in Appendix B NLT four (4) weeks after award. Partial, early deliveries are acceptable. The contractor shall deliver all complete parts in Appendix C NLT four (4) weeks after award. Partial, early deliveries are acceptable. All government furnished parts will be returned FOB to 3150 Gately Road, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806 The Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) per the processes specified for each part in each lot upon delivery of finished parts (CDRL A001). Packaging 6.4.1 All parts in appendix A shall be wrapped/separated by paper, cardboard, foam, bubble wrap, shrink wrap or bagged, or any combination thereof as to prevent denting or marring in transit to Picatinny Arsenal. 6.4.2 All parts in Appendix B should be shipped on wood pallets or skids with sufficient strapping and dunnage to prevent damage and permit moving via fork lift. 6.4.3 All parts in Appendix C should be shipped on wood pallets or skids with sufficient strapping and dunnage to prevent damage and permit moving via fork lift. General Information: Period and Place of Performance: Complete delivery within 4 weeks of contract award. Work shall be completed at the Contractor’s Facilities. Highest Overall Classification: UNCLASSIFIED. Distribution Level of all Documents Associated with This PWS: “D” Payment: Payments will be made using iRAPT (formerly Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)) and contractor shall submit invoices for payment upon government receipt of parts. Partial, early deliveries are acceptable. Delivery Location: Unless otherwise specified, all deliveries shall be FOB destination to the following address: US ARMY RDECOM-ARDEC Attn: TBD 3150 Gately Road Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 Government Points of Contact: Contracting Officer’s Representative: TBD Government Technical Representative: TBD Security: Information Management Army Information Technology /IA: The Contractor shall be capable of accessing, handling, receiving, and storing UNCLASSIFIED documents, equipment, hardware, and test items, using the applicable standards of FOUO information. Controlled Unclassified Information (documents designated as FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY and/or LIMITED DISTRIBUTION) shall be submitted by a controlled means using USPS mail, Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE) website and/or DoD Army approved encryption software as per AR 25-1.” Export Control Laws/International Traffic in Arms Regulation: DFARS Clause 252.225-7048, Export Controlled Items applies to this effort. All documents determined to contain export controlled technical data will be marked with the following notice: WARNING: - This document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25. For Official Use Only Information (FOUO) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): Contract personnel shall be capable of accessing, handling, receiving, and storing UNCLASSIFIED documents, equipment, hardware, and test items, using the applicable standards of FOUO and CUI. DFARS Clause 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting applies to this effort. For Contracts That Require Development of an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure/Plan: The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan, in accordance with DI-MGMT-80934C, within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This SOP/Plan will specify the project’s critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it. In addition, the contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor will ensure that this individual becomes OPSEC Level II certified per AR 530-1. CCDC Armaments Center OPSEC POC email: usarmy.pica.rdecom-ardec.mbx.ardec-opsec@mail.mil.” For Contracts that Require OPSEC Training: Per AR 530-1 (or DoDM 5205.02-M), new contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, must complete initial (Level I) OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty and must also complete annual OPSEC awareness training as provided by the appropriately designated OPSEC level II trained OPSEC Officer/Coordinator. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Agreements Officer Representative (AOR) can request CCDC Armaments Center OPSEC training from CCDC Armaments Center OPSEC POC e-mail: usarmy.pica.rdecom-ardec.mbx.ardec-opsec@mail.mil. (Reference CDRL A002) Public Release of Information: Per AR 530-1 (or DoDM 5205.02-M), an OPSEC review is required prior to all public releases. All government information intended for public release by a contractor will undergo a government OPSEC review prior to release. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provisions/clauses are applicable and are incorporated by reference: FAR: 52.204-7, 52.204-13, 52.204-18, 52.212-1 & 52.212-2 (addenda below), 52.212-3, 52.212-4, 52.212-5; 52.233-3, 52.233-4, 52.246-2, 52.247-34 and 52.217-5,52.217-7. FAR 52.212-5 applies along with the following additional clauses under FAR 52.212-5: 52.219-1, 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-4, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-22, 52.222-23, 52.222-24, 52.222-25, 52.222-26, 52.222-27,52,222-35,52,222-36,52.222-37 52.222-40, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-13; 52.232-33, 52.233-1, 52.233-3 and DFARS: 252.203-7002, 252.204-7002, 252.216-7000, 252.216-7007, 252.232-7006 and 252.232-7010. 252.203-7000, 252.203-7005; 252.225-7036, 252.232-7003. The following local information also applies: 1. Responses must set forth full, accurate and complete information as required by this solicitation (including attachments). Responses shall include the contractor’s Cage Code and DUNS number. Examine the entire solicitation carefully. The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001. 2. Responses must be plainly marked with the Solicitation Number and the date and local time set forth for bid opening or receipt of proposals in the solicitation document. 3. Information regarding the timeliness of response is addressed in the provision of the solicitation entitled either “Late Submission, Modification and Withdrawal of Bid” or “Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisitions”. 4. Procurement Information: This Procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Business. The applicable SIC/NAICS code is: 332811. 5. Issuing Office U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey ATTN: Nicole Thalmann/Yubaraj Rasaily Office Symbol: ACC-NJ-JA Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 Email: nicole.l.thalmann.civ@mail.mil/yubaraj.rasaily.civ@mail.mil 6. Point of Contact for Information: Name: Nicole Thalmann / Yubaraj Rasaily Title: Contract Specialist Email: nicole.l.thalmann.civ@mail.mil / Yubaraj.rasaily.civ@mail.mil DISCLOSURE OF UNIT PRICE INFORMATION This constitutes notification pursuant to Executive Order 12600, Pre-Disclosure Notification Procedures for Confidential Commercial Information (June 23, 1987), of our intention to release unit prices in response to any request under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 USC 552. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased. We consider any objection to be waived unless the contracting officer is notified of your objection to such posting prior to submission of initial proposals. Packaging and Marking Commercial Packaging shall apply to this procurement (see below). 2D Bar Codes are not required. The estimated weight of the item in its shipping container is greater than 200 pounds but less than 2,500 pounds. The Security Classification of the material to be shipped is Unclassified. The item being shipped is not hazardous and not Arms, Ammunition or Explosives. Government Furnished Equipment will be provided for this contract. Items will be shipped to: US ARMY CCDC AC 3150 Gately Road Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS All parts shall be wrapped, separated by paper, cardboard, foam, bubble wrap, shrink wrap or bagged or any combination thereof to prevent denting or marring in transit. COMMERCIAL PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS 1. Packaging - Preservation, packaging, packing, unitization and marking furnished by the supplier shall provide protection for a minimum of one year, provide for multiple handling, redistribution and shipment by any mode and meet or exceed the following requirements. 1.1 Cleanliness - Items shall be free of dirt and other contaminants which would contribute to the deterioration of the item or which would require cleaning by the customer prior to use. Coatings and preservatives applied to the item for protection are not considered contaminants. 1.2 Preservation - Items susceptible to corrosion or deterioration shall be provided protection such as preservative coatings, volatile corrosion inhibitors, desiccants, and water-proof and/or water-vapor-proof barriers. 1.3 Cushioning - Items requiring protection from physical and mechanical damage (e.g. fragile, sensitive, critical material) or which could cause physical damage to other items, shall be protected by wrapping, cushioning, pack compartmentalization, or other means to mitigate shock and vibration and prevent damage during handling and shipment. 2. Unit package 2.1 Unit Package - A unit package shall be so designed and constructed that it will contain the contents with no damage to the item(s), and with minimal damage to the unit pack during shipment and storage in the shipping container, and will allow subsequent handling. The outermost component of the unit package shall be a container such as a sealed bag, carton or box. 2.2 Unit Package Quantity - Unless otherwise specified, the unit package quantity shall be one each part, set, assembly, kit, etc. 3. Intermediate Package 3.1 Intermediate Packaging - The use of intermediate packaging is required whenever one or more of the following conditions exist: a. The quantity is over one (1) gross of the same national stock number. b. Use enhances handling and inventorying. c. The exterior surface of the unit pack is a barrier bag. d. The unit pack is less than 64 cubic inches. e. The weight of the unit pack is less than five (5) pounds and no dimension is over twelve (12) inches. Intermediate container shall be limited to a maximum of 100 unit packs, a net load of 40 pounds, or a maximum volume of 1.5 cubic feet, whichever occurs first. 4. Packing 4.1 Unit packages and intermediate packages not meeting the requirements for a shipping container shall be packed in shipping containers. All shipping containers shall be the most cost effective and shall be of the minimum cube to contain and protect the items. 4.2 Shipping Containers - The shipping container (including any necessary blocking, bracing, cushioning, or waterproofing) shall comply with the regulations of the carrier used and shall provide safe delivery to the destination at the lowest tariff cost. The shipping container shall be capable of multiple handling, stacking at least ten feet high, and storage under favorable conditions (such as enclosed facilities) for a minimum of one year. 5. Quality Assurance -The contractor is responsible for establishing a quality system. Full consideration to examinations, inspections, and tests will be given to ensure the acceptability of the commercial package. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT QA ACTIONS: INSPECTION Government Procurement Quality Assurance (PQA) actions will be accomplished by the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) at: Destination GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT QA ACTIONS: ACCEPTANCE Acceptance of supplies will be at: Destination HQ AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the General Accounting Office or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. Send protests (other than protests to the contracting officer) to: Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel-Deputy Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 Fax: (256) 450-8840 Email: usarmy.redstone.usamc.mbx.protests@mail.mil The AMC-level protest procedures are found at: Web Address: http://www.amc.army.mil/amc/commandcounsel.html If Internet access is not available contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the AMC-Level Protest Procedures. This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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): FAR - http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items Addenda: This section contains proposal submission instructions as well as specific proposal requirements for the solicitation. The offeror’s proposal shall be labeled in a consistent manner with this document. All references to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) shall be clearly labeled with the appropriate PWS paragraph. Offerors are expected to submit a proposal in sufficient detail to allow the Government evaluation without the need for further clarifications. The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in proposals. The burden of proving acceptability remains with the offerors. General: The proposal shall be presented in sufficient detail to allow Government evaluation of the response to the requirements of the request for quote (RFQ). The Government will not assume offerors possess any capability, understanding, or commitment not specified in the proposal. All inquiries/questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual, must be submitted via email to the Contracting Office, phone call inquiries will NOT be accepted. No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective offeror will be conducted. US Army Contracting Command-New Jersey ACC-NJ-JA, Nicole Thalmann / Yubaraj Rasaily Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 E- mail: nicole.l.thalmann.civ@mail.mil/yubaraj.rasaily.civ@mail.mil 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items Addenda: 1.0 Basis for Award The Government’s selection for an awardee will be made on the basis of the lowest priced quote meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for the non-cost factors in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b) and FAR 15.101-2, lowest price technically acceptable source selection process. The call order will be awarded to the offeror who is deemed responsible by the Contracting Officer, in accordance with the General Standards for contractor responsibility at FAR 9.104-1, and whose proposal conforms to all of the solicitation’s requirements (including stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information) and is assessed, based on the evaluation factors below, to represent the lowest price technically acceptable. 2.0 Evaluation Factors & Evaluation Approach All proposals will be evaluated in a fair and consistent manner. All proposals will be subject to evaluation by a team of Government personnel. The offeror whose proposal is determined to provide the lowest priced proposal that meets the acceptability standards for non-cost factors will be awarded the call order. The Government may reject any proposal that is evaluated to be unrealistic in terms of program commitments, including contract terms and conditions, or unrealistically high or low priced when compared to Government estimates, such that the proposal is deemed to reflect an inherent lack of competence or failure to comprehend the complexity and risks of the program. The Government reserves the right to award based on initial proposals. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award the call order without discussions with the offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306). However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions and request proposal revisions if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Factor 1 – Technical The proposals will be evaluated based on the criteria established in this solicitation as follows. ADJECTIVAL RATING DEFINITION ACCEPTABLE Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation. UNACCEPTABLE Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. In order to achieve an Acceptable rating in the Technical factor, the offeror’s proposal must clearly demonstrate its understanding and capability to meet the following minimum requirements: The contractor shall meet the following minimum requirements in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS): The contractor shall heat treat all parts listed in Appendix A from T0 to T6 per AMS2770. The contractor shall perform post heat treat straightening as required. All parts are 7075 T0 sheet .04”-.05” thick. All parts listed in Appendix A greater than 6” in overall length shall be heated and quenched vertically. All Government Property (parts to be heat treated) will be shipped in one lot from 3150 Gately Road, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, via commercial shipping methods. All Government Property will be returned, Freight on Board (FOB) Destination, to 3150 Gately Road, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ either by the contractor’s vehicle or commercial shipping methods. Partial and/or early deliveries are acceptable. Options: The contractor shall heat treat all parts listed in Appendix B per AMS 2759. All part numbers are made from AISI 4140 steel, annealed and welded into the assembly shown in the drawing using 4140 steel filler wire. Quench and temper to HrC 28-32. Must process vertically The contractor shall perform a hardness test on 100% of the parts after heat treat is complete. All Government Property (parts to be heat treated) will be shipped in one lot from 3150 Gately Road, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, via commercial shipping methods. All Government Property will be returned, Freight on Board (FOB) Destination, to 3150 Gately Road, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ either by the contractor’s vehicle or commercial shipping methods. Partial and/or early deliveries are acceptable. The contractor shall heat treat all parts listed in Appendix C per AMS 2759. All part numbers are made from AISI 4140 steel tube, annealed. Quench and temper to HrC 42-46. Must process vertically. The contractor shall perform a hardness test on 100% of the parts after heat treat is complete. All Government Property (parts to be heat treated) will be shipped in a maximum of two (2) lots of twenty-five (25) pieces of each part number from 3150 Gately Road, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, via commercial shipping methods. All Government property will be returned, Freight on Board (FOB), to 3150 Gately Road, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ either by the contractor’s vehicle or commercial shipping methods. Partial and/or early deliveries are acceptable. The Contractor shall deliver all parts/materials within the delivery schedule specified in the PWS. Factor 2 - Price 1. The Total Evaluated Price will be determined by summing the price proposed on each Line Item. This Total Evaluated Price will then be evaluated for reasonableness in accordance with price analysis techniques at FAR 15.404-1(b). Price will not be scored. 2. An offeror must propose on all Line Items to be considered for award. Unit pricing shall be listed with extended costs for each item. 3. Adequate competition is anticipated for this call order. However, in the event that only one offer is received, the Government reserves the right to perform a cost analysis IAW FAR 15.404-1(c). Therefore, in instances when only one offer is received and the quote is $2,000,000 or more, the Contracting Officer shall obtain Certified Cost or Pricing Data. Offers under $2,000,000 require cost or pricing data, but such cost or pricing data is not required to be certified by the offeror. Cost or Pricing Data or Other than certified cost or pricing data shall be provided upon request IAW FAR 15.403. This information will be evaluated for magnitude and reasonableness and may be adjusted from a technical and cost perspective using cost analysis to determine the most probable cost to the Government. Offerors shall utilize a Microsoft Excel file format with formulas intact when submitting their Price/Cost quote (FAR 15.403-5(b)(1)). 4. Price/Cost Inconsistencies: A proposal is presumed to represent an offeror’s best effort to respond to the solicitation. Each initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms for award for this call order. Any inconsistencies in performance or price should be explained in the proposal. Any significant inconsistencies, if unexplained, raise a fundamental issue of the offeror’s understanding of the nature and scope of work required and its financial ability to perform the contract, and may be grounds for rejection of the proposal. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items Addenda: Please complete provision 52.212-3, OR indicate that your company’s representation’s and certifications are current and available via Sam.gov. Point of Contact: Nicole Thalmann, nicole.l.thalmann.civ@mail.mil /Yubaraj Rasaily, yubaraj.rasaily.civ@mail.mil Proposals must be received No Later Than 18 December 2019, 3:30 PM EST. Confirmation of receipt of transmission by the Government by the date/time specified for receipt of proposal is the responsibility of the offeror.