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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JANUARY 27, 2013 FBO #4082
SOLICITATION NOTICE

59 -- PRC-152 BATTERY PACKS - Brand Name Justification & Approval

Notice Date

1/25/2013
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

335911 — Storage Battery Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Force Special Operations Command, 1 SOCONS- Hurlburt, 350 Tully Street, Hurlburt Field, Florida, 32544-5810, United States
 

ZIP Code

32544-5810
 

Solicitation Number

F2FT133003A001
 

Archive Date

2/19/2013
 

Point of Contact

1 SOCONS/LGCC, , Michael D Wenrick, Phone: 850-884-7794
 

E-Mail Address

1socons.lgcc@hurlburt.af.mil, michael.wenrick@hurlburt.af.mil
(1socons.lgcc@hurlburt.af.mil, michael.wenrick@hurlburt.af.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

Please reference attached J&A 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. Solicitation Number F2FT133003A001 is hereby issued as a Request for Proposal. This combined synopsis/solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-64 effective 17 January 2013. This acquisition is solicited as a 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 335911, and Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 3691. The Size Standard for this NAICS is 500 employees. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, parts, shipping, and all other items necessary to deliver the following items: 0001: 277 PRC-152 Battery Packs, Rechargeable (P/N: 12041-2200-02. Mfr: Harris Corporation). Delivery Terms are FOB Destination for delivery to the 720th OSS, Hurlburt Field, Florida 32544. The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and will remain in full force in any resultant award: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Feb 2012). It is amended to read: Offeror shall submit signed and dated offer to 1 SOCONS/LGCC, Attn: SrA Stefanie Simon, 350 Tully Street, Building 90339, Hurlburt Field FL 32544-5810, by 4 February 2013, 1:00 p.m. CST. The offeror shall provide their CAGE and DUNS with their offer. Submit signed and dated Offer Schedule marked with solicitation number F2FT133003A001. The offeror may also submit an electronic copy of their signed and dated offer via e-mail to: stefanie.simon@hurlburt.af.mil or 1SOCONS.LGCC.DL@hurlburt.af.mil with the solicitation number in the subject block by the above referenced date and time. Facsimile proposals will not be accepted. The offeror shall provide their CAGE and DUNS with their offer. The government reserves the right to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Offers shall be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items (Jan 1999) which is incorporated into this Request for Proposal, with an addendum to paragraph (a) as follows: (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: price and technical acceptability. The Government will award a FFP contract to the technically-acceptable and responsible offeror with the lowest priced offer. Technical acceptability will be determined by a review of the proposed item to ensure each item meets or exceeds the brand name specifications of the aforementioned line items. FAR 52.204-99 System for Award Management Registration (August 2012) (DEVIATION): Effective immediately, until further notice, deviation is granted from the initial registration requirements of FAR Subpart 4.11 and the required use of annual representations and certifications per FAR 4.1201. Unless the Government wide Purchase Card (GPC) is the planned method of payment, the prospective contractors are not required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) website at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ (formerly CCR) prior to award; however, they must be registered in SAM prior to submitting invoices. Processing time for registration in SAM normally takes five business days. Contractors who are not already registered should consider applying for registration at least two weeks prior to invoicing. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov or by calling 866-606-8220 or 334-206-7828 for international calls. CAGE codes are still required prior to award. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Feb 2012). FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Mar 2012). The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (Contracting Officer check as appropriate.) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). __X__ (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government' Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Dec 2010) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). __X__ (12)(ii) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside Alternate 1 (Nov 2011). __X__ (26) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). __X__ (27) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2012) (E.O. 3126). __X__ (28) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). __X__ (29) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). __X__ (30) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). __X__ (31) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). __X__ (38) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011). __X__ (47) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __X__ (51) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (Contracting Officer check as appropriate.) (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records--Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1)in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause- (iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246). (v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (SEP 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of clause) 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 (Feb 1998) 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 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation (Jun 2011) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause- "Automatic identification device" means a device, such as a reader or interrogator, used to retrieve data encoded on machine-readable media. "Concatenated unique item identifier" means- (1) For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code, enterprise identifier, and unique serial number within the enterprise identifier; or (2) For items that are serialized within the original part, lot, or batch number, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code; enterprise identifier; original part, lot, or batch number; and serial number within the original part, lot, or batch number. "Data qualifier" means a specified character (or string of characters) that immediately precedes a data field that defines the general category or intended use of the data that follows. "DoD recognized unique identification equivalent" means a unique identification method that is in commercial use and has been recognized by DoD. All DoD recognized unique identification equivalents are listed at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/iuid_equivalents.html. "DoD unique item identification" means a system of marking items delivered to DoD with unique item identifiers that have machine-readable data elements to distinguish an item from all other like and unlike items. For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier and a unique serial number. For items that are serialized within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier; the original part, lot, or batch number; and the serial number. "Enterprise" means the entity (e.g., a manufacturer or vendor) responsible for assigning unique item identifiers to items. "Enterprise identifier" means a code that is uniquely assigned to an enterprise by an issuing agency. "Government's unit acquisition cost" means- (1) For fixed-price type line, subline, or exhibit line items, the unit price identified in the contract at the time of delivery; (2) For cost-type or undefinitized line, subline, or exhibit line items, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery; and (3) For items produced under a time-and-materials contract, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery. "Issuing agency" means an organization responsible for assigning a globally unique identifier to an enterprise (i.e., Dun & Bradstreet's Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number, GS1 Company Prefix, Allied Committee 135 NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE)/ Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, or the Coded Representation of the North American Telecommunications Industry Manufacturers, Suppliers, and Related Service Companies (ATIS-0322000) Number), European Health Industry Business Communication Council (EHIBCC) and Health Industry Business Communication Council (HIBCC)), as indicated in the Register of Issuing Agency Codes for ISO/IEC 15459, located at http://www.nen.nl/web/Normen-ontwikkelen/ISOIEC-15459-Issuing-Agency-Codes.htm. "Issuing agency code" means a code that designates the registration (or controlling) authority for the enterprise identifier. "Item" means a single hardware article or a single unit formed by a grouping of subassemblies, components, or constituent parts. "Lot or batch number" means an identifying number assigned by the enterprise to a designated group of items, usually referred to as either a lot or a batch, all of which were manufactured under identical conditions. "Machine-readable" means an automatic identification technology media, such as bar codes, contact memory buttons, radio frequency identification, or optical memory cards. "Original part number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise at item creation to a class of items with the same form, fit, function, and interface. "Parent item" means the item assembly, intermediate component, or subassembly that has an embedded item with a unique item identifier or DoD recognized unique identification equivalent. "Serial number within the enterprise identifier" means a combination of numbers, letters, or symbols assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like and unlike item and is never used again within the enterprise. "Serial number within the part, lot, or batch number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like item within a part, lot, or batch number assignment. "Serialization within the enterprise identifier" means each item produced is assigned a serial number that is unique among all the tangible items produced by the enterprise and is never used again. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the enterprise identifier. "Serialization within the part, lot, or batch number" means each item of a particular part, lot, or batch number is assigned a unique serial number within that part, lot, or batch number assignment. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier. "Unique item identifier" means a set of data elements marked on items that is globally unique and unambiguous. The term includes a concatenated unique item identifier or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent. "Unique item identifier type" means a designator to indicate which method of uniquely identifying a part has been used. The current list of accepted unique item identifier types is maintained at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/uii_types.html. (b) The Contractor shall deliver all items under a contract line, subline, or exhibit line item. (c) Unique item identifier. (1) The Contractor shall provide a unique item identifier for the following: (i) All delivered items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more. (ii) The following items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is less than $5,000: Contract Line, Subline, or Exhibit Line Item Number Item Description N/A (iii) Subassemblies, components, and parts embedded within delivered items as specified in Attachment Number ____. (2) The unique item identifier and the component data elements of the DoD unique item identification shall not change over the life of the item. (3) Data syntax and semantics of unique item identifiers. The Contractor shall ensure that- (i) The encoded data elements (except issuing agency code) of the unique item identifier are marked on the item using one of the following three types of data qualifiers, as determined by the Contractor: (A) Application Identifiers (AIs) (Format Indicator 05 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology - EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard. (B) Data Identifiers (DIs) (Format Indicator 06 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology - EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard. (C) Text Element Identifiers (TEIs) (Format Indicator 12 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with the Air Transport Association Common Support Data Dictionary; and (ii) The encoded data elements of the unique item identifier conform to the transfer structure, syntax, and coding of messages and data formats specified for Format Indicators 05, 06, and 12 in ISO/IEC International Standard 15434, Information Technology - Transfer Syntax for High Capacity Automatic Data Capture Media. (4) Unique item identifier. (i) The Contractor shall- (A) Determine whether to- (1) Serialize within the enterprise identifier; (2) Serialize within the part, lot, or batch number; or (3) Use a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent; and (B) Place the data elements of the unique item identifier (enterprise identifier; serial number; DoD recognized unique identification equivalent; and for serialization within the part, lot, or batch number only: original part, lot, or batch number) on items requiring marking by paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, based on the criteria provided in the version of MIL-STD-130, Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property, cited in the contract Schedule. (ii) The issuing agency code- (A) Shall not be placed on the item; and (B) Shall be derived from the data qualifier for the enterprise identifier. (d) For each item that requires unique item identification under paragraph (c)(1)(i) or (ii) of this clause, in addition to the information provided as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall report at the time of delivery, either as part of, or associated with, the Material Inspection and Receiving Report, the following information: (1) Unique item identifier. (2) Unique item identifier type. (3) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used). (4) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used). (5) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number). (6) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number). (7) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number). (8) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used). (9) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used). (10) Government's unit acquisition cost. (11) Unit of measure. (e) For embedded subassemblies, components, and parts that require DoD unique item identification under paragraph (c)(1)(iii) of this clause, the Contractor shall report as part of, or associated with, the Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the following information: (1) Unique item identifier of the parent item under paragraph (c)(1) of this clause that contains the embedded subassembly, component, or part. (2) Unique item identifier of the embedded subassembly, component, or part. (3) Unique item identifier type.** (4) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).** (5) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).** (6) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number).** (7) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number).** (8) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number).** (9) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used).** (10) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).** (11) Description. ** Once per item. (f) The Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraphs (d) and (e) of this clause in accordance with the data submission procedures at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/data_submission_information.html. (g) Subcontracts. If the Contractor acquires by subcontract, any item(s) for which unique item identification is required in accordance with paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, the Contractor shall include this clause, including this paragraph (g), in the applicable subcontract(s). (End of clause) 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. In addition to the clauses listed in paragraph (b) of FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Mar 2012) the Contractor shall include the terms of the following clause, if applicable, in subcontracts for commercial items or commercial components, awarded at any tier under this contract: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea HF037 Wide Area Work Flow (DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests applies to this contract) USE OF WAWF IS MANDATORY - Requests for payment shall be processed electronically via the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system. There are no charges or fees to use WAWF. If you are not currently registered with WAWF, contact the WAWF Help Desk at 1-866-618-5988 or 1-801-605-7095. Web Based Training is located at http://www.wawftraining.com/ and a live training database is located at https://wawftraining.eb.mil/. For specific questions, contact your administrator listed on the front of this contract. Questions concerning payment should be directed to the Defense Finance Accounting Services (DFAS) Limestone at 1-800-390-5620 or faxed to 1-866-392-7091. You must have your contract number and invoice number ready when inquiring about payment status. Payment information can also be accessed at the DFAS web site: http://www.dfas.mil. Points of contact are: SrA Stefanie Simon, Contract Specialist, Phone (850) 884-1270, email: Stefanie.simon@hurlburt.af.mil; and Mr. Michael Wenrick, Contracting Officer, (850) 884-5373, email: michael.wenrick@hurlburt.af.mil. List of Attachments: a. Brand Name Justification & Approval
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFSOC/16CS/F2FT133003A001/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Hurlburt Field, Florida, 32544, United States

Zip Code: 32544
 

Record

SN02973142-W 20130127/130125234940-3fd2f37a8f9f6b79367be5171ddb2f5c (fbodaily.com)
 

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