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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 05, 2014 FBO #4668
MODIFICATION

59 -- Bowling Center Sound and Lights - Response to Questions

Notice Date

9/3/2014
 

Notice Type

Modification/Amendment
 

NAICS

334310 — Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Mobility Command, 319 CONF, 575 Tuskegee Airmen Blvd, Building 418, Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota, 58205, United States
 

ZIP Code

58205
 

Solicitation Number

FA4659-14-Q-0034
 

Archive Date

10/31/2014
 

Point of Contact

Ernest Trosen, Phone: 7017473208, Jeremiah J Snedker, Phone: (701) 747-5299
 

E-Mail Address

ernest.trosen.2@us.af.mil, jeremiah.snedker@us.af.mil
(ernest.trosen.2@us.af.mil, jeremiah.snedker@us.af.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Response to questions on solicitation FA4659-14-Q-0034 *****ATTENTION***** Please see attachments for Questions and Answer and Due Date for Quotes has been moved to 05 Sept 2014 at 2:00PM 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/quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The 319th Contracting Flight at 575 Tuskegee Airmen Blvd, Bldg 418, Grand Forks AFB, ND 58205 intends to acquire a new sound system and lighting for the Bowling Center on Grand Forks AFB. There will be a site visit on 28 August 2014 at 10:00 AM CST. Contact SrA Ernest Trosen at 701-747-3208 or email ernest.trosen.2@us.af.mil no later than 27 August at 2:00 PM CST with names of attendees. This solicitation is unrestricted, and all responsible offerors will be considered. The solicitation reference number is FA4659-14-Q-0034 and is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-76. The NAICS code for the acquisition is 334310 and the size standard is 750 Employees. See attachment 1 - Statement of Work (SOW) for full description of requirements. See attachment 2- Diagram of Bowling Center The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Quotations should be submitted and shall contain the following information: (1) RFQ Number; (2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers; (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror; (4) Unit price and discount terms; (5) Remit to address, if different than the mailing address; (6) Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments, if any, for acceptance of offers. Signed quotes must indicate quantity, unit price and total amount for each item. Offerors shall include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation. Quote shall also contain all other documentation specified herein. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 60 calendar days after award of contract with 14 calendar days on site. PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. EVALUATION/AWARD: IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, 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. The award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable offer. All offeror's shall provide with their proposal: descriptive literature and brochures. Offerors must submit sufficient technical literature, documentation, etc., in order for the Government to make an adequate technical assessment of the proposed units. Technical acceptability will be rated on a pass/fail basis. Only one award will be made based on which offer is fully in compliance with the Statement of Work (SOW) and provides the best value to the government in terms of price. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. Offerors may include a complete copy of the provision at far 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial items, with their offer, which can be downloaded from the internet or complete electronic annual representations and certifications at https://www.sam.gov. Offerors that fail to furnish the required representation information via submission or SAM registration, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration. The following provisions and clauses can be viewed through Internet access at the Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil or https://www.acquisition.gov/far. In Accordance with FAR 52.252-1 and FAR 52.252-2, the following provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference or by full text: FAR 52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items FAR 52.232-33 -- Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration; FAR52.233-3, Protest after Award; FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions; FAR 52.247-34 -- F.o.b. - Destination FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses; FAR 52.211-6 -- Brand Name or Equal FAR 52.222-21 -- Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-22 -- Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports FAR 52.204-7 - System for Award Management FAR 52.204-13 - System for Award Management Maintenance FAR 52.222-50 - Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.223-5 -- Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information FAR 52.223-18 - Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving FAR 52.225-13 - Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-39 - Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations FAR 52.237-2 -- Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation FAR 52.242-15 - Stop-Work Order DFARS 252.203-7000 - Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. DFARS 252.203-7002 - Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. DFARS 252.204-7003 - Control of Government Personnel Work Product. DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A - System for Award Management. DFARS 252.204-7006 -- Billing Instructions. DFARS 252.212-7000 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; DFARS 252.212-7001 -- Contract Terms and Conditions (Deviation); DFARS 252.232-7010 -- Levies on contract payments; DFARS 252.232-7003 -- Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DFARS 252.225-7001 -- Buy American and Balance of Payments Program DFARS 252.225-7002 -- Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. DFARS 252.209-7999 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (March 2012) Deviation (a) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (a) 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. (b) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of any other clause in this contract, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (b)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause- (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)). (iii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Dec 2010) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities (iv) [Reserved] (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 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). (vii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40. (viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, (Nov 2007), (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). ___ Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009). (xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xiv) 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). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (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. 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (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 interested 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, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Mr. Gregory S. Oneal, AFICA/KM, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB IL 62225-5022, (618) 229-0267, fax (618)256-6668, email: gregory.oneal@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested 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 (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431. (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. AFFARS 5352.223-9001 HEALTH AND SAFETY ON GOVERNMENT INSTALLATIONS (JUN 1997) (a) In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall: (1) Comply with the specific health and safety requirements established by this contract; (2) Comply with the health and safety rules of the Government installation that concern related activities not directly addressed in this contract; (3) Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and (4) Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes. (b) The contracting officer may, by written order, direct Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards and/or health/safety standards as may be required in the performance of this contract and any adjustments resulting from such direction will be in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract. (c) Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the contracting officer, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract. AFFARS 5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (August 2007) (a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation. (b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or security police for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, and SFS Form 74 to obtain a vehicle pass. (c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site. (d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with AFI 31-101, Volume 1, The Air Force Installation Security Program, and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management, citing the appropriate paragraphs as applicable. (e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office. (f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment. Offers should be sent via e-mail, but may be sent in writing or by fax, to the Purchasing Agent, SrA Ernest Trosen and Jeremiah Snedker, no later than 4:00 P.M. (CST) on 03 September 2014 to 319 CONF/LGCA, 575 Tuskegee Airmen Blvd, Bldg 418, Grand Forks AFB, ND. 58205-6436 ATTN: SrA Ernest Trosen and Jeremiah Snedker. For more information email ernest.trosen.2@us.af.mil or 701-747-3208 or Jeremiah Snedker, Contracting Officer, at 701-747-5299, or jeremiah.snedker@us.af.mil. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (SOW) Attachment 2 - Diagram of Bowling Center
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AMC/319CONS/FA4659-14-Q-0034/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Grand Forks AFB, Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota, 58205, United States

Zip Code: 58205
 

Record

SN03493892-W 20140905/140904000223-0218de1a1950cde2d8a474323b63b514 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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