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Subject: The scope of this project is for procurement Force Protection Training for the Special Operations Detachment (SOD) of Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG). Purpose: Maryland Army National Gu... Subject: The scope of this project is for procurement Force Protection Training for the Special Operations Detachment (SOD) of Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG). Purpose: Maryland Army National Guard proposes to enter into a Firm-fixed Price contract for Force Protection Training for the MDARNG SOD. Training to include Unimproved/Off Road, Evasive Driving course, and Pistol/Carbine training. (See Statement of Work) Synopsis: "PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED." This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Commercial Items in accordance with (IAW) the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) subpart 12.6 and 13.106, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation W912K6-19-Q-0027 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The results of this requirement will be a Firm-Fixes priced (FFP) contract. The right to make multiple or no award is reserved in the event it is advantageous to the government to do so. This RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01. This requirement will be awarded on an all or none basis as a commercial item Fixed Price purchase order under procedures on FAR Parts 12 and 13. Offer/Bid must be valid for 30 days or longer. FAR Provisions and Clauses applicable to this acquisition can be obtained from the following website, http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. The contractor shall provide a complete quote IAW the attached scope of work (SOW). Contract Type and Evaluation Criteria: The contract type for this procurement will be a firm-fixed price. The award will be made based of best value under FAR Part 13.106. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 611430 Professional and Management Development training. The Government, with evaluation based on, FIRST - ability of the contractor to meet the all of the requirements outlined in the PWS inclusive of the limited distance of 1-4 hours from 21204. SECOND - past performance history. THIRD - price. Maryland National Guard reserves the right to award to other than the lowest price if the lowest quote submitted does not meet all of the required specifications and does not provide the best value to the government. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical (see Performance Work Statement) (2) Past Performance (3) Price submission must include the following: CLIN 001 _____ Training CLIN 002 _____Contract Manpower Reporting Place of Performance/Destination: See Performance Work Statement (PWS) Attached Period of Performance: Four (15) Days lead time after award of contract. (See Scope of Work for period of performance) Acceptance Criteria: All training will be documented and a list of attendance to all training provided will forward to Contracting Officer. Notes: Interested offerors must be registered in System for Award (SAM). To register go to: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. You will need your DUNS number register. Instructions for registering are on the web page. The solicitation and associated information and the plans and specifications will be available only from the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website on-line at https://www.fbo.gov/. FedBizOpps is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/offerors must register with FedBizOpps before accessing the system. FedBizOpps registration requires the following information: 1) Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN), 2) DUNS Number and CAGE Code, 3) Telephone Number, 4) Email address. Registration instructions can be found on the FedBizOpps website at https://www.fbo.gov/downloads/FBO_Vendor_Guide.pdf System for Award Management (SAM) SAM.gov REGISTRATION IS FREE: There is NO FEE to register, or maintain your registration, in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). If you receive an email from a company claiming to represent SAM.gov, be cautious. If you get an e-mail from a company offering to help you register in SAM.gov asking you to contact them and pay them money, be cautious. These messages are not from the Federal Government. Applicable Clauses/Regulations: 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference 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): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ 52.204-7, System for Award Management. 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation on First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance. 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interests when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror -- Commercial applies to this acquisition. 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Quotes will be evaluated on technical acceptability and price. 52.212-3, "Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items' (Offerors must complete the annual representation and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site through http://acquisition.gov 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial applies to this acquisition. 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns 52.222-3, Convict Labor. 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity. 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUL 2014) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Standards - Price Adjustment (Multiple Years and Options Contracts) (MAY 2014) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.222-55, Minimum Wages under Executive Order 13658 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right to know Information (MAY 2011) 52.223-6, Drug Free Workplace 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while driving. 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representations 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - SYSTEM for Award Management (SAM) (JUL 2013) 52.232-40-Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.233-3, Protest after Award. 52.233-4, Applicable law for Breach of Contract Claim. 52.237-2, Protection of Government Building, Equipment and Vegetation (APR 1984) 52.246-16, Responsibility for Supplies 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management applies to this acquisition. 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.225-7000 Buy American--Balance Of Payments Program Certificate--Basic 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payment 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea Site Visit: No site visit required. Quote Submission: Quotes shall be submitted by email to Mr. Gilberto Resto, Contracting Specialist, at ng.md.mdarng.list.uspfo-arpc@mail.mil; no later than: April 22, 2019 at 3:00 PM EDT. Quotes shall be clearly marked RFQ W912K6-19-Q-0027 Offerors are hereby notified that if their quotes are not received by the date, time, and location specified in this announcement, it will not be considered by the agency. Telephone requests will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the offeror to view the website for any changes or amendments to this RFQ. Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted via email to Mr. Gilbert Resto at ng.md.mdarng.list.uspfo-arpc@mail.mil no later than April 11, 2019 by 12:00 PM EDT. Questions not received within the allowable time may not be considered.