SOLICITATION NOTICE
16 -- 50 each Cypres-2, 1 Pin Expert AAD and corresponding 4/8 Year Maintenance
- Notice Date
- 8/5/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 451110
— Sporting Goods Stores
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, USAF Academy - 10 MSG/LGC, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, Colorado, 80840-2315
- ZIP Code
- 80840-2315
- Solicitation Number
- Cypres2
- Archive Date
- 8/27/2009
- Point of Contact
- Chelsea A. Gurwell, Phone: 719-333-2849, Elizabeth Lawson, Phone: 719-333-3929
- E-Mail Address
-
chelsea.gurwell@usafa.af.mil, elizabeth.lawson@usafa.af.mil
(chelsea.gurwell@usafa.af.mil, elizabeth.lawson@usafa.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined commercial synopsis/solicitation for a "Brand Name Only" requirement 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 and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ), reference number F4B6109148A001, in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular, FAC 2005-35, Effective on July 15, 2009. The United States Air Force Academy, 10 CONS/LGC requires the sustainment purchase of 50 each Cypres-2, 1 Pin Expert AAD automatic activation devices. We have an additional requirement to purchase the corresponding 4/8 year maintenance contract to guarantee manufacturer mandated calculation for all units for the duration of their life. The 98th Flying Training Squadron currently has over 500 Cypres AAD units in inventory. Our requirement is to replace the 50 units that have met their 12 year expiration date or units that have been rendered unserviceable due to normal operational attrition. Although other manufacturers offer AADs, only Cypres AADs are compatible with our equipment per manufacturer's instructions and syllabus requirements. To purchase a different brand would require the complete rework of the AM-490 Basic Parachuting program to include, testing and evaluation, rewrite of maintenance procedures, rework of the course syllabus, and rewrite of Squadron and Group Operating Instructions. CLIN Description Quantity 0001 Cypres-2, 1 Pin Expert AAD 50 each 0002 4/8 Year Maintenance 50 each The North American Industry Classification System Code [NAICS] is 451110. Small businesses that can meet the requirement are encouraged to submit quotes. The Buy American Act applies to this RFQ. Vendor must submit Buy American Certificate with quote. The shipping FOB for this RFQ is Destination. Quotations received with other than FOB Destination pricing will not be considered. The Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, also applies. The Government will award to the lowest price responsible offeror whose offer fully conforms to the solicitation and represents best value to the government. Quotes offering used, resold, liquidated, or refurbished equipment will not be considered. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. Other FAR clauses that apply to this acquisition are FAR Clauses 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and 52.212-5 (Dev), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. DFARS Clauses that apply include 252.212-7001 (DEV), Contract terms and conditions required to implement status of Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Deviation) (Jan 2007), applies to this acquisition with the inclusion of the following: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment program and 252.232-7003, Electronic submissions of Invoices (May 2006). The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. All qualified sources may submit a response, which if timely received, will be considered by this agency. This solicitation must follow the Buy American Act. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this synopsis. Contractors must have a current registration with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at http://www.ccr.gov and with Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov. Quotes must be received NLT 12:00 pm MST, 12 August 2009, by e-mail at Chelsea.Gurwell@usafa.af.mil. 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the USAF Academy Ombudsmen, Kelly Snyder 8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103 USAFA, CO 80840 Telephone number 719-333-2074 FAX 719-333-9018 email: kelly.snyder@usafa.af.mil Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause)
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/DRU/10ABWLGC/Cypres2/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: USAF Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80840, United States
- Zip Code: 80840
- Zip Code: 80840
- Record
- SN01900267-W 20090807/090806001044-6a75eca70b9686fa6e0973b188a3a1be (fbodaily.com)
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