Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

***AMENDMENT 5: The solicitation is amended to provide the virtual/voluntary site visit sign in sheet, as well as answering additional questions/inquiries. As a result, changes have been made to the p... ***AMENDMENT 5: The solicitation is amended to provide the virtual/voluntary site visit sign in sheet, as well as answering additional questions/inquiries. As a result, changes have been made to the performance work statement (PWS), specifically Appendix B: Tools and Supplies Available (C-17, HC-130J & HH60), and section 3.1 Wash Management Services has been added.*** ***AMENDMENT 4: The solicitation is amended to extend the response date for quotes from 10:00 AKDT on 07 Sept 2021 to 10:00 AKDT on 13 Sept 2021.*** ***AMENDMENT 3: The solicitation is amended to provide a Questions and Answers document (16 Aug 2021 deadline). The PWS has also been amended to reflect changes as a result of the Questions and Answers, and the NAICS code/small business size standard has changed from 561720/$19.5M to 488190/$35.0M.*** ***AMENDMENT 2: The solicitation is amended to change the date/time of the voluntary/virtual conference from 10:00AM Alaska Time (AKDT) 24 Aug 2021 to 10:00AM AKDT 31 Aug 2021. The response date for quotes is also changed from 10:00AM AKDT 31 Aug 2021 to 10:00AM AKDT 07 Sept 2021. The contract start date/period of performance has also changed from 01 Sept 2021 - 31 July 2024 to 01 Oct 2021 - 30 Sept 2024. The change in period of performance has resulted in changes to attachments 1, 3 and 7. More details will be provided via a Questions and Answers document (the answers provided to the questions submitted) in an upcoming amendment.*** ***AMENDMENT 1: This solicitation is amended to change the date/time of the voluntary/virtual conference from 10:00AM Alaska Time 16 Aug 2021 to 10:00AM Alaska Time 24 August 2021. There are no other changes to the solicitation at this time.*** COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION ‘COMBO’: JBER Aircraft Wash Services (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation W50S6L-21-Q-0006 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06, effective 12 July 2021. (iv) This requirement is solicited under ‘Small Business Set Aside’ competition. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this procurement is 561720 with a small business size standard of $19.5M. (v) The Pricing Schedule is incorporated as Attachment 1. Vendors shall complete Attachment 1 in its entirety and return with any other documentation/data as required by this Combo. (vi) The government intends to award a firm-fixed price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for aircraft wash services. Perspective contractors are expected to perform airframe corrosion prevention for the 176th Maintenance Group (MXG), (C-17),(HC-130),(HH-60) & the 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron (AMU), (E-3) aircraft at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska. Services include complete wash and post lubrication, major/minor interior cleanings and underfloor cleanings of the above mentioned aircraft. Work will primarily be performed at 176 MXG and 962 AMU hangars located at JBER, AK. (vii) Performance is up to a maximum (3) year ordering period of performance, beginning 01 September 2021 – 31 July 2024, subject to a maximum ceiling dollar amount of $962,000.00. A minimum guarantee dollar amount of at least $50,000 will be issued with the initial task order for the base year. The CLIN amounts are not firm individual ceilings, but are rather representative of the entire requirement amount for administrative purposes. The whole un-obligated program ceiling amount remains available throughout the life of the contract until such time as the amount becomes obligated. Contractor performance is located at: Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage Alaska, 99506 (viii) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jul 2021) is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. In addition to the following addendum, all terms and conditions of FAR 52.212-1 remain in effect. The following have been tailored to this procurement and are hereby added via addendum: 1. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the quotes, the Offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. The quote must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. If awarded the contract the contractor is required to submit a signed copy of the contract confirming receipt of the contractual document within five (5) business days. 2. Specific Instructions: The response shall consist of the following: Submit one (1) copy of price schedule (Attachment 1) and any pertinent additional information. Award will be made to the vendor whose quote is conforming to the solicitation and is determined to be the Best Value IAW FAR 13.106-1 (a) (2). Technical Acceptability, at a minimum, is defined as meeting all specific instructions and completing the attached pricelist Attachment 1. Price and technical acceptability will be considered. (ix) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014) this provision has been tailored to this procurement and is provided in full-text below: The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: Technical acceptability will consist of meeting all specific instructions and completing the attached pricelist Attachment 1. Price Past Performance Technical acceptability: The government will evaluate quotes on the basis of whether or not the provided quote is technically acceptable. Price: Price evaluation is based on Total Evaluated Price (TEP). Interested parties are reminded that this is a Best Value procurement and lowest price does not constitute award. Pricing quotes will be reviewed for compliance with FAR 52.212-1 Addendum pricing instructions. The table below will break down the TEP calculation methodology. Proposed pricing evaluated as the TEP is required IAW the following format: PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (PoP) PRICE BASE YEAR (01 Sept 2021 - 31 July 2022) $ YEAR 1 (01 Aug 2022 - 31 July 2023) $ YEAR 2 (01 Aug 2023 - 31 July 2024) $ TOTAL $ The TEP will be calculated as the sum of the offeror’s proposed prices for the projected number of washes to occur during the (3) year ordering period. Unit prices will be based on the proposed Exhibit Line Item (ELIN) pricing (reference Attachment titled “Exhibit Line Items – Price Sheet). TEP will be used for evaluation purposes only. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total offered price for the base year to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the ELIN prices are significantly unbalanced. Prices for each year of performance is based on the projected quantities of washes for each aircraft for each year of performance along with the costs associated with wash services for each year. The projected minimum quantities are outlined in Attachment 1 titled “Price Schedule – CLIN Structure” and Appendix D of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) titled “Aircraft Wash Workload Estimate”. ***NOTE: All rates for washes need to be in whole dollar amounts for billing and administrative purposes. For example, the price for a C-17 refurbishment should be for a flat dollar amount of $X,XXX.00, not $X,XXX.50.*** Past Performance: Past Performance will be evaluated in accordance FAR 13.106-2(b)(3)(ii)(C) - information received by Past Performance Information System and FAR 13.106-2(b)(3)(ii)(D) – Any other reasonable basis. Offerors shall also provide responses via Attachment 8 “Relevant/Recent Contracts Sheet” as this information will also be considered. The contracting officer may use his/her previous experience with the service being acquired. (x) Each vendor shall ensure the provision at FAR 52.212-3 including its Alternate I, Vendors Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Feb 2021) are updated at www.sam.gov. Failure to obtain SAM registration will result in submissions not being considered for award. (xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Oct 2018), is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. (xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (Jul 2021), is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. Additionally, the following provisions/clauses apply to this acquisition: see attachment 9 titled “Provisions-Clauses”. (xiii) No additional contract requirements apply to this acquisition. (xiv) This acquisition does not require a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating. (xv) NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: Questions shall be submitted to: POC: MSgt Zach Gowin Phone: (907) 551-0246 E-Mail: 176msg.msc.vendors@us.af.mil & zachary.gowin.2@us.af.mil - E-mail is preferred. An amendment may be issued answering any questions received (if any), providing the Government’s answers. Offers are due no later than 10:00 a.m. Alaska Time on 13 September 2021. Questions and answers will be due at 10:00 a.m. Alaska Time on 16 August 2021. A voluntary/virtual conference will also be held at 10:00 a.m. Alaska Time on 31 August 2021 to provide clarification/answer questions on how offerors can format and complete their quotes in response to this solicitation.