MODIFICATION
S -- ASU Alterations for the Massachusetts Army National Guard
- Notice Date
- 3/14/2013
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 812320
— Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated)
- Contracting Office
- USPFO for Massachusetts, 50 Maple Street, Milford, MA 01757-3604
- ZIP Code
- 01757-3604
- Solicitation Number
- W912SV-13-T-0008
- Response Due
- 3/29/2013
- Archive Date
- 5/13/2013
- Point of Contact
- Margaret Leslie Sullivan, 508-233-6670
- E-Mail Address
-
USPFO for Massachusetts
(margaret.l.sullivan2.ctr@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- **This combined synopsis/solicitation is being extended until 0900 EST, 29 March 2013.** Also note: a clarification that Multiple BPA's may be issued and the total value over all the BPA's is $315,000.00, not each BPA.** This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Quotes are being requested and this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This procurement is a local, small business set aside. The NAICS code is 812320 with a size standard of $5.0 million dollars. The following commercial services are being requested in this solicitation as detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW). All quotes should be based on minimum requirements listed in the SOW. It is the intent to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement to one or more vendors in the state of Massachusetts. This solicitation will close Friday, March 29, 2013, 0900 (9am) EST. Questions must be received in writing NLT Friday, March 20, 2013, 1200 pm (noon) EST. Questions & Answers will be posted NLT Tuesday, March 22, 2013, 1600 (4pm) EST. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The offertory proposals must be based on minimum SOW requirements including a price proposal, technical ability and (3) past performance references. All factors will be equally evaluated. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) 1. Project Scope: Provide alteration services for the Army Service Uniforms (ASU) to all m-day enlisted soldiers in the Massachusetts National Guard. Allow multiple vendors and locations to allow soldiers less commuting distance. 2. Period: 1 April 2013 to 31 August 2013. **With an option to extend if necessary. 3. Physical Location: Measurements, sizing, and alteration work will be performed at vendor's address. 4. Supplies and Equipment: Unit will provide ASU's (Coat, Trouser, Skirts, Ranks, Service Stripes, Overseas service bars, soutache braid) 5. Payment Rate: Vendor will invoice bi-monthly as needed. 6. Acceptance Criteria: The vender will alter ASU's Coat sleeves, and attach the following: soutache braid, rank, service strips, and overseas service bars. Soldiers will travel to vendors' locations for sizing and pick up. Alteration must meet the Army standard. Any alteration not listed will not be paid for. 7. Total not to exceed: Threshold dollar value for this (as a combined total of the multiple BPA holders)solicitation will be $315,000.00 dollars. 8. Special Requirements: Each ASU will be altered in accordance to AR 670-1 Army Uniform Regulations, ALARACT 203/2010 a.Male ASU complete alterations to include: i) ASU Coat: i.Attach: 1 1/8-inch soutache braid of gold-colored nylon or rayon to each sleeve 3inches above the bottom of the sleeve ii.Attach: Service strips center on the outside bottom half or the left sleeve. The service stripe is placed at an angle of 45 degrees with the lower end toward the inside seem of the sleeve, and it is placed 4 inches from the bottom of the sleeve. For each addition period of 3 years honorable service, another service strip is added above and parallel to the first, with a 1/16-inch space between strips iii.Attach: Overseas service bars center on the outside bottom half of the right sleeve. The lower edge of the overseas service bar is placed 4 inches above and parallel to the bottom of the sleeve iv.Attach: Rank is positioned on outside of each sleeve centered from the elbow to the shoulder. ii)ASU Trousers: i.Hem each trouser legs after measuring the soldier b.ASU Female uniform complete alterations to include: i)ASU Coat: i.Attach: 1 1/8-inch soutache braid of gold-colored nylon or rayon to each sleeve 3inches above the bottom of the sleeve ii.Attach: Service strips center on the outside bottom half or the left sleeve. The service stripe is placed at an angle of 45 degrees with the lower end toward the inside seem of the sleeve, and it is placed 4 inches from the bottom of the sleeve. For each addition period of 3 years honorable service, another service strip is added above and parallel to the first, with a 1/16-inch space between strips iii.Attach: Overseas service bars center on the outside bottom half of the right sleeve. The lower edge of the overseas service bar is placed 4 inches above and parallel to the bottom of the sleeve iv.Attach: Rank is positioned on outside of each sleeve centered from the elbow to the shoulder. ii)ASU Slacks: i.Hem each trouser legs after measuring the soldier iii)ASU Skirt: i.Hem the skirt knee length to (not to exceed one inch above or below the knee), slightly flared. c.Soldiers will go to vendors location with a vouchers completed by their unit for measurements and alterations. Upon completion and either unit or Soldier will pick up the uniform. d.References include: 670-1 (Uniform Policy), and Common Table of Allowances 50-900 (Organizational Clothing). INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS 1)Please submit quotes in writing on letter head with tax ID#, SAM registration must be active (Cage code), dated with a point of contact. Go to SAM (System for Award Management) https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ which is a no cost site to register. An active SAM registration is required to be eligible for award or all agreements. 2)Please provide a firm-fixed price quote per each set/type of alterations such as the appropriate cost per set for a quote mark Male ASU complete alterations quote mark and a cost per set of a quote mark Female ASU complete alterations quote mark. 3)Past performance references should include the total dollar value of the award, period of performance, current Point of Contact including name and phone number and type of services performed. The offertory proposals must be based on minimum SOW requirements including a price proposal, technical ability and (3) past performance references. All factors will be equally evaluated. All proposals must be submitted in writing to: Margaret Sullivan USPFO P & C Office 50 Maple Street Milford, MA 01757 or via email to: Margaret.l.sullivan2.ctr@mail.mil All proposals must be submitted no later than March 29, 2013, 0900 (9 am) EST. End the Statement of Work _____________________________________________________________________________ The Government intends to evaluate proposals and make awards(s) without discussions with offerors (except for needed clarifications as per FAR 15.306(a). Therefore, your initial proposal should contain your best terms, as it pertains to cost/pricing. Do not assume you will have the opportunity to clarify, discuss, or revise your original proposal. At Governments discretion, offerors may be asked for more information or to clarify their offer, request for such information doesn't constitute discussions. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contract Officer later deems it necessary. APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference. FAR clauses and provisions can be read in their full text at www.acqnet.gov/far and DFARS clauses and provision can be read in their full text at www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars. The clauses are to remain in full force in any resultant contract. FAR 52.201-1 - Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation--Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, with Alternate I 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. The following clauses within 52.212-5 apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract: a. FAR 52.222-3 - Convict Labor b. FAR 52.222-21 - Prohibition of Segregated Facilities c. FAR 52.222-26 - Equal Opportunity d. FAR 52.222-36 - Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities e. FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 f. FAR 52.222-50 - Combating Trafficking in Persons g. FAR 52.223-2 - Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. h. FAR 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving i. FAR 52.225-13 - Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases j. FAR 52.232-34 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than Central Contractor Registration k. FAR 52.232-36 - Payment by Third Party l. FAR 52.233-3 - Protest After Award m. FAR 52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim FAR 52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside FAR 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DFARS 252.209.7001 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. The following clauses within 252.212-7001 apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract: (a) DFARS 252.247-7023 ALT III Transportation of Supplies by Sea Alternate III DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports Below are instructions to consider adding as text below the Clause 252.232-7003 Electronic Invoicing. WAWF INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS-INVOICE ONLY Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) is a mandatory web based Invoice and Receiving Report Creation and Delivery System designed for both government vendors and users. Vendors are required to create and submit invoices electronically through WAWF and receive payment via electronic funds transfer (EFT) for supplies and services rendered. Vendors must register with the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) located at https://wawf.eb.mil. Additional help may be obtained from DFAS at 866-618-5988. DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DFARS 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires ** Use the appropriate Wage Determination for your location** http://www.wdol.gov/ ; (Choose * SCA WDs, next choose Massachusetts, next choose the county your business is located in and click quote mark continue quote mark ; next choose quote mark no quote mark ; choose No, again. You should get the Wage Determination for your area. Please call me if you need further assistance. Margaret Sullivan, 508-233-6670. ** I cannot take questions verbally about the solicitation only about assisting you with the Wage Determination.
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- Address: USPFO for Massachusetts 50 Maple Street, Milford MA
- Zip Code: 01757-3604
- Zip Code: 01757-3604
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