SOLICITATION NOTICE
61 -- Battery, Water Activated - Attachment 0001
- Notice Date
- 2/10/2017
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 335911
— Storage Battery Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, ACC - RI (W52P1J), 3055 Rodman Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois, 61299-8000, United States
- ZIP Code
- 61299-8000
- Solicitation Number
- W52P1J-17-T-BT22
- Archive Date
- 4/4/2017
- Point of Contact
- Lorraine Geren, Phone: 3097826757, Cindy K. Wagoner, Phone: 3097820182
- E-Mail Address
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lorraine.geren.civ@mail.mil, cindy.k.wagoner.civ@mail.mil
(lorraine.geren.civ@mail.mil, cindy.k.wagoner.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Certificate 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will NOT be issued. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) using FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items; the Solicitation number is W52P1J-17-T-BT22. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-94. This acquisition is set-aside 100% for Small Business. The NAICS code for this procurement is 335911; the small business size standard is 1,250 employees. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT This solicitation is issued for Water Activated Batteries for support of the MK72 Program. The Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Structure is defined as follows: CLIN 0001, Water Activated Battery - First Article Test (FAT) Quantity Quantity: 90 Delivery Date: 45 days after Award Results of inspection testing will be provided within 50 calendar days after receipt by the Government *See FAR Clause 52.209-4, First Article Approval-Government Testing within this document CLIN 0002, Water Activated Battery - Production Quantity Quantity: 4,432 Delivery Date: 45 days after First Article Test Acceptance Results of inspection testing will be provided within 50 calendar days after receipt by the Government OPTION QUANTITY: CLIN 0002 includes a 100% Option. See FAR Clause 52.217-5 and 52.217-6 within this solicitation. VARIATION IN QUANTITY: A Variation in Quantity applies to CLIN 0002. See FAR Clause 52.211-16, Variation in Quantity within this solicitation. PACKAGING: Preservation, Packaging and Packing shall be in accordance with ASTM D 3951 (Commercial Packaging), current version. DELIVERY: Delivery is FOB Destination to Crane Army Ammunition Activity, Crane, IN. TYPE OF ACQUISITION AND CONTRACT This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business. A Firm Fixed price Award will be placed. In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(g), the Government intends to award a contract against this solicitation without discussions. SCHEDULE and LOCATION The Delivery Date for CLIN 0001 (FAT quantity) is 45 days after date of award. The Delivery Date for CLIN 0002 (Production Quantity) is 45 days after First Article Test Acceptance date. Delivery is FOB Destination to Crane Army Ammunition Activity, 300 Highway 361, Crane Indiana 47522-5001. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR CLIN 0001 (FAT Quantity) and CLIN 0002 (Production Quantity) The FAT quantity (CLIN 0001) will be tested in accordance with Table I of WS13702H as follows: Paragraph 4.6, Workmanship Paragraph 4.5.2.3, Temperature and Humidity (30 ea.) Paragraph 4.5.2.4, Hot (160 F) (30 ea.) Paragraph 4.5.1.1, Cold (-65F) (30 ea.) The Production Quantity (CLIN 0002) will be tested in accordance with Table I of WS13702H as follows: Paragraph 4.6, Workmanship Paragraph 4.5.2.4, Hot (160 F) (30 ea.) Paragraph 4.5.1.1, Cold (-65 F) (30 ea.) Testing Results will be provided approximately 50 days after delivery receipt. TECH DATA PACKAGE (TDP) Offerors may obtain drawings and specifications in accordance with procedures outlined within Clause 52.0000-4502, Technical Data Package Information, and Distribution and Destruction of Restricted Technical Data. The drawings are considered "Restricted Data". Offerors must be registered in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to access the TDP. Registration site is https://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/ CLAUSE 52.0000-4502, Technical Data Package Information, and Distribution and Destruction of Restricted Technical Data. (a) Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) will no longer make Technical Data Packages (TDPs) available for order via CD-ROMS. TDPs will be obtained electronically via the link(s) below which will direct you to the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website. You must have an FBO account prior to accessing any TDP(s). To register for an account in FBO, please visit http://www.fbo.gov/index and click on "Register Now" under Vendors/Citizens. The toll free FBO helpdesk phone number is (866) 606-8220 and for international (334) 206-7828. Vendors are responsible for placing correct information in FBO. (b) You may need to use special software to view the documents that we post to the FBO. This viewing software is freeware, available for download at no cost from commercial websites like Microsoft and Adobe. Additionally, some TDPs may require Lucent Viewer to view the TDP(s) which is available as freeware at: http://www.ec-edi.com/. (c) The TDP(s) for this solicitation will be accessible via the FBO website (as described below) from the date of issue through the time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers. (d) FOR UNRESTRICTED TDPs: (1) TDPs for this solicitation are unrestricted and can be accessed electronically via the FBO website. The URL will take you to that CLIN's web-located TDP. You must have an FBO account prior accessing the TDP. (2) To access the TDP(s), click directly on the link provided below to be directed to the TDP. You may also copy and paste the link into your browser and hit the Enter key. You will be prompted for your FBO username and password prior to gaining access to the TDP. CLIN: N/A TDP Link (URL): N/A (e) FOR RESTRICTED TDPs: TDPs and any other related documents, if applicable, for this solicitation is restricted and can be accessed electronically via the FBO website, with valid contractor login credentials. TDPs and any other related documents are posted with various options, such as Restricted and Export Control. These additional controls are described below: (1) Access to RESTRICTED TDPs Technical Data Packages that have been marked as 'Restricted' can be accessed electronically via the FBO website, with valid contractor login credentials. TDPs that have been marked as 'Restricted' will require approval from the Contracting Officer prior to gaining access to the requested information. To request access click on the link(s) provided below, log in to FBO, click on the "packages" sub-tab and then click on the "request explicit access" button. Completion of a "Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement" may be required prior to gaining access to the TDP. Please allow 2-3 working days to process your request. You will receive a system generated email from FBO stating you have been granted permission for viewing or downloading the TDP items. (2) Access to EXPORT CONTROL TDPs (i) TDPs that have been marked as 'Export Control' can be accessed electronically via the FBO website, with valid contractor login credentials. In addition, to obtain access to these TDPs, vendors and contractors must have a current DD 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement on file with Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS). If you do not have an approved DD 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement on file with DLIS then you will not be able to access the TDP. To obtain certification, go to http://www.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/jcp/, click on documents and follow instructions provided. Processing time is estimated at five working days after receipt. (ii) TDPs that have been marked as ‘Export Control' will require approval from the Contracting Officer prior to gaining access to the requested information. To request access click on the link(s) provided below, log in to FBO, click on the "packages" sub-tab, enter your Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN) and click on the "request explicit access" button. The requestor must be the "data custodian" that is listed on the DD 2345. Please allow 2-3 working days to process your request. If the company MPIN changes the user will be required to verify the MPIN again to gain access to ‘Export Control' TDP(s). Completion of a "Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement" may be required prior to gaining access to the TDP. You will receive a system generated email from FBO stating you have been granted permission for viewing or downloading the TDP items. (iii) If multiple individuals in your company need access to the Export Control TDP for a solicitation, it can be obtained from your data custodian that is listed on the DD 2345. (iv) TDPs that have an Export Control Warning Notice are subject to the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et.seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended, Title 50, U.S.C, App. 2401 et. seq. CLIN: CLIN 0001, CLIN 0002 TDP Link (URL): (3) Further dissemination of Restricted TDPs must be in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25. This also applies to distribution of the TDP to all SUBCONTRACTORS at every level. (4) Upon completion of the purposes for which the restricted technical data has been provided, the Contractor is required to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies thereof as may have been further distributed by the Contractor. Destruction of this technical data shall be accomplished by: shredding, pulping, burning, or melting any physical copies of the TDP and/or deletion or removal of downloaded TDP files from computer drives and electronic devices, and any copies of those files. (f) Questions related to registration in FBO should be directed to http://www.fbo.gov/index. The FBO helpdesk phone number is (866) 606-8820. Vendors are responsible for placing correct information in FBO. A user guide for FBO can be found at http://www.fbo.gov/index - on the right of the screen is User Guides - click on "Vendor". SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to receive an award from DoD. The SAM website is https://www.sam.gov QUOTE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The following shall be submitted in response to this solicitation: (1) Quote (Offered Price). a. The quote shall provide prices for each of the following (definitions are provided under the heading "Description of Requirement": CLIN 0001 CLIN 0002 CLIN 0002 - 100% Option b. In addition to prices, the Quote shall include: Company Name, CAGE Code, and Point of Contact (Name/Title/Phone Number/Email Address) (2) Completed Certificate at Attachment 0001 (Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program Certificate) BASIS FOR AWARD Award will be made to the offeror who provides the lowest Total Evaluated Price, who is deemed responsible, and who complies with the solicitation requirements. The Government intends to make an award without discussions. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined necessary by the Contracting Officer. Total Evaluated Price is calculated as: Total Evaluated Price = CLIN 0001 Price + CLIN 0002 Price + CLIN 0002 Option Price Award will be made on a Firm Fixed Price basis. CLAUSES The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) commercial clauses apply to this solicitation (clauses may be obtained via the internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil): FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3, Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items 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. Within FAR 52.212-5, the following optional clauses apply: FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Small Business Set Aside FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-50, Combatting Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text messaging While Driving FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination FAR 52.209-4, First Article Approval - Government Testing (full text) (a) The Contractor shall deliver 90 unit(s) of CLIN 0001 within 45 calendar days from the date of this contract to the Government at Crane Army Ammunition Activity, Bldg 148, 300 Highway 361, Crane, Indiana for first article tests. The shipping documentation shall contain this contract number and the Lot/Item identification. The characteristics that the first article must meet and the testing requirements are specified elsewhere in this contract. (b) Within 50 calendar days after the Government receives the first article, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article. The notice of conditional approval or approval shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the Contractor. A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval. (c) If the first article is disapproved, the Contractor, upon Government request, shall submit an additional first article for testing. After each request, the Contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the first article or select another first article for testing. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the Contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval. The Contractor shall furnish any additional first article to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified by the Government. The Government shall act on this first article within the time limit specified in paragraph (b) of this clause. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests. (d) If the Contractor fails to deliver any first article on time, or the Contracting Officer disapproves any first article, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract. (e) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, the Contractor -- (1) May deliver the approved first article as a part of the contract quantity, provided it meets all contract requirements for acceptance and was not consumed or destroyed in testing; and (2) Shall remove and dispose of any first article from the Government test facility at the Contractor's expense. (f) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraph (b) or (c) of this clause, the Contracting Officer shall, upon timely written request from the Contractor, equitably adjust under the Changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates and/or the contract price, and any other contractual term affected by the delay. (g) The Contractor is responsible for providing operating and maintenance instructions, spare parts support, and repair of the first article during any first article test. (h) Before first article approval, the acquisition of materials or components for, or the commencement of production of, the balance of the contract quantity is at the sole risk of the Contractor. Before first article approval, the costs thereof shall not be allocable to this contract for (1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government. (i) The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the Offeror/Contractor and have been accepted by the Government. The Offeror/Contractor may request a waiver. FAR 52.211-2 Availability of Specifications, Standards and Data Item Descriptions Listed in the Acquisition Streamlining and Standardization Information System (ASSIST) FAR 52.211-16 Variation in Quantity (full text) (a) A variation in the quantity of any item called for by this contract will not be accepted unless the variation has been caused by conditions of loading, shipping, or packing, or allowances in manufacturing processes, and then only to the extent, if any, specified in paragraph (b) of this clause. (b) The permissible variation shall be limited to: ___10_____ Percent increase ___0______ Percent decrease This increase or decrease shall apply to ___CLIN 0002______. FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity (full text) The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within one year after final delivery under the resultant contract. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree. DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation DFARS 252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Past Performance Information Retrieval System-Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations DFARS 252.225-7035 Alt I, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program Certificate DFARS 252.225-7036 Alt I, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments DFARS 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items Local Clause 52.0000-4834 (May 2014), AMC-Level Protest Program (full text) If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible Contracting Officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with General Accounting Office or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. Send protests (other than protests to the Contracting Officer) to: Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel-Deputy Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 Fax number (256) 450-8840 Or E-mail: usarmy.redstone.usamc.mbx.protests@mail.mil The AMC-level protest procedures are found at: http://www.amc.army.mil/amc/commandcounsel.html If Internet access is not available, contact the Contracting Officer or HQ, AMC Office of Command Counsel to obtain the AMC-Level Protest Procedures. DEADLINE FOR QUOTE SUBMISSION Offers are due on Monday, 20 March 2017, not later than 3:30 p.m. Central. Offers shall be submitted in the following way: Electronically via email to the Contract Specialist lorraine.geren.civ@mail.mil and the Contracting Officer cindy.k.wagoner.civ@mail.mil Offerors should include "Response to W52P1J-17-T-BT22" within the Subject line. QUESTIONS Questions shall be submitted in the same manner as Offers, electronically via email to the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer. **Note: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning this solicitation at the earliest time possible, to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.
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