Inactive SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional informat... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W9127Q-19-R-0011 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01 Effective 20 Dec 2018 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) updated 20190502, Effective 02 May 2019. This requirement is being set-aside for Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and only qualified offerors may submit quotes. The North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) is 314910 with a standard size of 500. The Government contemplates an award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation. United States Property and Fiscal Office for Mississippi-Contracting Office, Flowood, MS intends to issue a purchase order for the following items: CLIN 0001- OCP BACKPACK WITH LAPTOP COMPARTMENT- QTY 675 CLIN 0002- OCP 3 DAY EXPANDABLE BACKPACK - QTY 2,300 **A PRODUCT SAMPLE IS REQUIRED, AND SHALL BE RECEIVED AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS NLT CLOSE OF BUSINESS FRIDAY, 14 JUNE 2019. IF YOU WISH FOR THE SAMPLE TO BE SENT BACK TO YOU, INCLUDE A PREPAID RETURN LABEL** DELIVERY ADDRESS: ATTN: ANGELA ELLIS, 144 MILITARY DRIVE, FLOWOOD, MS 39232 BASIS OF AWARD: A purchase order will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is considered to be the most advantageous to the Government according to FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, utilizing the Lowest-Price-Technically-Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process with technically acceptable and price being equal. To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of quotes, offerors must comply with instructions contained herein. Quotes must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this RFQ. The following factors will be used to evaluate the proposals: (1) Technical Acceptability and (2) Price. Technical Acceptability shall be evaluated as acceptable or not acceptable. Price evaluation shall be based on the lowest reasonable evaluated price. Price will always be an important factor. This notice does not obligate the Government to award the contract; it does not restrict the Government's ultimate approach; nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any quote/proposal preparation costs. Clauses and provisions incorporated by reference may be accessed via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. Quotes must be for all items stated, partial quotes will not be considered. Only firm fixed price offers will be evaluated. Award will be made (all or none) to one vendor. Include all applicable fees, including DELIVERY; Warranty information; and ESTIMATED DELIVERY TIME. Prices quotes must be Firm-Fixed Price to include shipping and handling charges based on F.O.B. Destination. All offerors must include Fed Tax ID #, CAGE and DUNS Number. The offeror must provide within its offer the number of days required to make delivery after it receives a purchase order from the buyer. All potential sources shall be registered in the SAMs, https://sam.gov/portal/publis/sam in order to be considered eligible for award. Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DFAR 252.22-7003, apply to this requirement. In order for vendors to be paid, all vendors must now use an E-invoicing system called Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). To gain access to the WAWF production system, contractors must acquire an account available at https://wawf.eb.mil/. Questions on WAWF may be directed to the WAWF Help Desk (available 24/7) at 866-618-5988. Proposals are due no later than 3:00 p.m., CST, Friday, 7 June 2019. Submit quotes via email to Angela Ellis, angela.d.ellis12.mil@mail.mil or mail to: USPFO-MS-PC, Attn: Angela Ellis, 144 Military Drive, Flowood, MS 39232-8861. Questions may also be directed to Angela Ellis in writing, via email, to the above mentioned e-mail address NLT three days prior to date of RFQ closing. Any questions received after 4 June 2019, will not receive a response. Should offerors require additional clarification or have any questions regarding this requirement, must be submitted in writing by email, addressed to Angela Ellis, angela.d.ellis12.mil@mail.mil. Requests for a copy of the solicitation will not receive a response.