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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 13, 2011 FBO #3549
SOLICITATION NOTICE

U -- A+ and Security + Training

Notice Date: 8/11/2011
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 611420 — Computer Training
Contracting Office: Department of the Air Force, Air Combat Command, 20 CONS, 321 Cullen Street, Shaw AFB, South Carolina, 29152, United States
ZIP Code: 29152
Solicitation Number: FA4803-11-Q-B082
Archive Date: 9/1/2011
Point of Contact: Theresa L. Green, Phone: 8038959035
E-Mail Address: theresa.green@shaw.af.mil
(theresa.green@shaw.af.mil)
Small Business Set-Aside: Woman Owned Small Business
Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in 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. This solicitation will be evaluated and awarded per the prescribed procedures of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation number for this procurement is FA4803-11-Q-B082 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-53, 20110804, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Change Notice (DCN) 20110725 and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2011-0714, 20110714. The North American Industry Classification System code for this acquisition is 611420, with a Small Business Size Standard of $7M. This acquisition is 100% Women-Owned Small Business Set-Aside. This is a Firm Fixed Price procurement and will be procured using commercial item procedures and award will be based on price. The contractor shall furnish the following name brand or equal at Shaw AFB, South Carolina: 0001 - CompTIA A+ Training Class Including Exam (19 Students) 0002 - CompTIA Security + Training Class Including Exam (10 Students) * Quote should include costs for testing for both training requirements. * Training will be conducted on Shaw AFB at the Education Center * Training must be completed prior to 30 September 2011 (dates will coordinated with customer) The RFQ's submitted shall contain the following information: RFQ number, time specified for receipt of offers, name, address, telephone number of offeror, price, any discount terms and acknowledgement of all solicitation amendments (if applicable). Quote shall also contain all other documentation specified herein. Include shipping charges if applicable. Offerors shall include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. All interested and qualified small business sources are encouraged to submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Period of Acceptance for Offerors: The offeror agrees to hold its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is stated in an addendum to the solicitation. Late offers: Request for Quotations or modification of quotes received at the address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified for receipt of offers will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f). The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jun 2008). Late offers: Request for Quotations or modification of quotes received at the address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified for receipt of offers will not be considered. Evaluation/Award: The Government will award a single contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government. 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. Price 2. Certification or Licensing showing your company can provide the required CompTIA training (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of Provision) 52.219-30 - Notice of Total Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program. (Apr 2011) (a) Definitions. "Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127)," means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States. "WOSB Program Repository" means a secure, Web-based application that collects, stores, and disseminates documents to the contracting community and SBA, which verify the eligibility of a business concern for a contract to be awarded under the WOSB Program. (b) General. (1) Offers are solicited only from WOSBs. Offers received from concerns that are not WOSBs shall not be considered. (2) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to a WOSB. (3) The contracting officer will ensure that the WOSB has provided the required documents to the WOSB Program Repository. The contract shall not be awarded until all required documents are received. (c) Agreement. A WOSB agrees that in the performance of the contract for-- (1) Services (except construction), the concern will perform at least 50 percent of the cost of the contract incurred for personnel with its own employees; (2) Supplies or products (other than procurement from a non-manufacturer in such supplies or products), the concern will perform at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing the supplies or products (not including the costs of materials); (3) General construction, the concern will perform at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract with its own employees (not including the costs of materials); and (4) Construction by special trade contractors, the concern will perform at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract with its own employees (not including cost of materials). (d) Joint Venture. A joint venture may be considered a WOSB if-- (1) It meets the applicable size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the contract, unless an exception to affiliation applies pursuant to 13 CFR 121.103(h)(3); (2) The WOSB participant of the joint venture is designated in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) as a WOSB concern; (3) The parties to the joint venture have entered into a written joint venture agreement that contains provisions-- (i) Setting forth the purpose of the joint venture; (ii) Designating a WOSB as the managing venturer of the joint venture, and an employee of the managing venturer as the project manager responsible for the performance of the contract; (iii) Stating that not less than 51 percent of the net profits earned by the joint venture will be distributed to the WOSB; (iv) Specifying the responsibilities of the parties with regard to contract performance, sources of labor, and negotiation of the WOSB contract; and (v) Requiring the final original records be retained by the managing venturer upon completion of the WOSB contract performed by the joint venture. (4) The joint venture must perform the applicable percentage of work required in accordance with paragraph (c) above; and (5) The procuring activity executes the contract in the name of the WOSB or joint venture. (e) Nonmanufacturer. A WOSB that is a non-manufacturer, as defined in 13 CFR 121.406(b) or FAR 19.102(f), may submit an offer on a WOSB requirement with a NAICS code for supplies, if it meets the requirements under the non-manufacturer rule set forth in those regulations. (End of clause) Offerors shall complete a copy of the Online Offeror Representations and Certifications Application. Please refer to http://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx for information regarding the Online Representation and Certification Application process. The following provisions and clauses are hereby incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items paragraphs (a) (b) (5)(i) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (26) (28) (29) (35) (36); FAR 52.211-6;FAR 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241); DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; DFARS 252.225-7036, Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements - Balance of Payments Program (JUN 2005) (Alternate I) (JAN 2005) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman - ACC Ombudsman follows: Mr. Eric Thaxton, 129 Andrews Street, Langley AFB VA 23665-2769, Phone: (757) 764-5371 FAX: (757) 764-4400, Email: eric.thaxton@langley.af.mil. All quotes shall be marked with the Request for Quotation Number, Date and Time. Only Facsimile and electronic mail quotes will be accepted. NOTE: ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) BEFORE BEING CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. Information concerning CCR requirements may be viewed via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR Registration Center at 1-888-227-2423. Offerors shall include completed copy of the Online Offeror Representations and Certifications Application. Please refer to http://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx for information regarding the Online Representation and Certification Application process. Quotations may be submitted via fax to (803)-895-5338 to the attention of TSgt Theresa L. Green, (803)-895-9035 or by e-mail to theresa.green@shaw.af.mil. Quotations are to be received no later than 2:00pm EST, 17 August 2011.
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Place of Performance: Address: Shaw AFB, Shaw AFB, South Carolina, 29152, United States; Zip Code: 29152
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