SOLICITATION NOTICE
U -- TUNNEL/FREEFALL/RIGGING/AIR-TO-AIR SUPPORT SERVICES
- Notice Date
- 7/14/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 611620
— Sports and Recreation Instruction
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, U.S. Special Operations Command, Naval Special Warfare Development Group, 1636 Regulus Avenue, Building 313, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23461-2299
- ZIP Code
- 23461-2299
- Solicitation Number
- H92244-11-T-0193
- Archive Date
- 8/3/2011
- Point of Contact
- Danyiele F. Peterson, Phone: 7578932713
- E-Mail Address
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danyiele.peterson@vb.socom.mil
(danyiele.peterson@vb.socom.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in 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. The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ); solicitation number is H92244-11-T-0193. A firm fixed price contract is contemplated. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-53 effective 5 July 2011. North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 611620 with a standard business size of $7.0 million applies to this procurement. This procurement is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-S10. Section B - Supplies or Services CLIN LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) 0001, Six (6) Tunnel Instructors within a 50 mile radius of Marana, AZ for 5 days (August 8-12, 2011) CLIN LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) 0002, One (1) Tunnel Instructors within a 50 mile radius of Marana, AZ for 5 days (August 9-11, 2011 and August 16-17, 2011) CLIN LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) 0003, Eight (8) Air-to-Air Support Videographers within a 50 mile radius of Marana, AZ for 10 days (August 15-19, 2011 and August 22-26, 2011) CLIN LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) 0004, Seven (7) Freefall Instructors within a 50 mile radius of Marana, AZ for 10 days (August 15-19, 2011 and August 22-26, 2011) CLIN LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) 0005, Seven (7) Riggers for main packing and rigging services for military equipment within a 50 mile radius of Marana, AZ for 4 days (September 12-15, 2011). CLIN LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) 0006, Four (4) Riggers for main packing and rigging services for military equipment within a 50 mile radius of Marana, AZ for 1 day (September 16, 2011). CLIN LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) 0007, Three (3) Canopy/FreeFall Coaches within a 50 mile radius of Marana, AZ for 5 days (September 12-16, 2011) CLIN LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN) 0008, Five (5) hours of Tunnel Coaching within a 50 mile radius of Marana, AZ for 5 days (September 12-16, 2011) Section C - Specifications Tunnel Instructors. Instructors must have a demonstrated level of expertise which includes a minimum of two hundred (200) hours of vertical wind tunnel instruction. Air -to-Air Video Support. Instructors must have a demonstrated level of expertise which includes providing video support services with a minimum of two thousand (2000) logged air-ti-air video jumps. Instructors must have logged jumps filming autonomous-delivery payloads (unmanned parachute bundles) to provide usable feedback for experimental jump systems. Parachute Rigging Services and Instruction. Rigging instructors must possess a current FAA Master Parachute Rigger License. Master Riggers will oversee and conduct the packing of main parachutes for the PTTF Instructor Staff. All contractors must be located within a 50 mile radius of Marana, Arizona. Free Fall Instructors. Instructors must have a demonstrated level of expertise which includes a minimum of two thousand (2000) jumps teaching extreme attitude recovery (vertical free fall), or four thousand (4000) jumps teaching belly flying. Additional Specifications. Instructors must be familiar with all NSWDG parachuting and ancillary equipment used during Joint Basic Military Free Fall (JBMFF) and Joint Military Tandem Training Basic (JMTTB) courses. Instructors must be familiar with NSWDG basic military course curriculum, airborne operations, policies and procedures. All Free Fall Instructors must be certified in the requirements established by the USAF High Altitude Physiological Training Program (must possess a current AF Form 1274) in order to jump from military or contracted aircraft above 9999 feet Mean Sea Level. A World Class Level of Performance is critical to the success of training associated with this procurement. Contractor must have skills at a competitive world level. Contractors must be able to accommodate short-notice changes to a training commitment underway due to weather, aircraft, or other issues demanding a schedule adjustment. This could include nights, mornings or weekends. Contractor shall provide Canopy Course Instruction for students. Contractor train and instruct in the use of Canopies. Contractor must be recognized as an official canopy instructor trainer. All instructors must be certified as professional canopy pilots and must have prior experience with Special Operations Forces (SOF). Contractor must provide facility for course instruction. "The Government will not sign any release forms, as Government liability is governed by the contract and applicable Federal law and regulation." Place of Performance: 50 miles radius of Marana, AZ. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: FAR 52.202-1 Definitions Jul-04 FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities Apr-84 FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government - Alt I (Oct-1995) Sep-06 FAR 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity Jan-97 FAR 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions Sep-07 FAR 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions Oct-10 FAR 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper Aug-00 FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration Apr-08 FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. Dec-10 FAR 52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense, Emergency Preparedness, and Energy Program Use Apr-08 FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items Jun-08 FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items Jun-10 FAR 52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside Jun-03 FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns Jan-11 FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting Dec-96 FAR 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation Apr-09 FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor Jun-03 FAR 52.222-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving Sep-10 FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies Aug-09 FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities Feb-99 FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity Mar-07 FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action For Workers With Disabilities Oct-10 FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking of Persons Feb-09 FAR 52.222-99 Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (DEV) Jun-10 FAR 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving Sep-10 FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases Jun-08 FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran--Certification Sep-10 FAR 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent Dec-07 FAR 52.232-17 Interest Nov-08 FAR 52.232-9 Limitation On Withholding Of Payments Apr-84 FAR 52.232-15 Progress Payments Not Included Apr-84 FAR 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims Jan-86 FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration Oct-03 FAR 52.233-1 Alt I Disputes Dec-91 FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award Aug-96 FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Oct-04 FAR 52.242-13 Bankruptcy Jul-95 FAR 52.243-1 Alt I Changes -- Fixed-Price Alt I Apr-84 FAR 52.246-25 Limitation of Liability - Services Feb-97 FAR 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Service) Apr-84 DFARS 252.204-7000 Disclosure Of Information Dec-91 DFARS 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product Apr-92 DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A Sep-07 DFARS 252.209-7001 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country Jan-09 DFARS 252.209-7002 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government. Jun-10 DFARS 252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms That Are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country Dec-06 DFARS 252.211-7003 Alt I Item Identification and Valuation Alt I Aug-08 DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate Dec-09 DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act And Balance Of Payments Program Jan-09 DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors Apr-03 DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments Dec-06 DFARS 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment Mar-98 DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea May-02 SOFARS 5652.204-9003 Disclosure of Unclassified Information (2007) SOFARS 5652.204-9004 Foreign Persons (2006) Section K SOFARS 5652.237-9000 Contractor Personnel Changes (1998) Section I CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT: Please note that due to the character limitations in FedBizOpps, full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil All FAR representations and certifications shall be submitted through Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov. FAR 52.209-1 Qualification Requirements Feb-95 FAR 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. Apr-10 FAR 52-209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. Apr-10 FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Reprensentations And Certifications-Commerical Items May-11 FAR 52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Reprensentations And Certifications-Commerical Items - Alt I May-11 FAR 52.212-5 (Dev) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (Deviation) May-11 FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest Sep-06 FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. Feb-98 FAR 52.252.2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference Feb-98 FAR 52.252-3 Alterations in Solicitation Apr-84 FAR 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions Apr-84 FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses Apr-84 FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms Jan-91 DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Reprensentations And Certifications-Commerical Items Jun-05 DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items Dec-10 SOFARS 5652-232-9004 Distribution of Vouchers/Invoices (2009) SOFARS 5652.237-9001 Key Personnel Requirements (2003) Section I FAR 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, in descending order of importance: Technical ability to meet specifications, past performance and price. The contractor shall provide the training program details for evaluation. Offerors shall provide name, title, and phone number of principal for no less than three prior or current contracts for similar services performed during the previous three years. To be technically acceptable, the submitting offeror must submit relevant and current past performance in ALL areas noted in this combined synopsis/solicitation. The Government will evaluate each offeror's experience on the basis of its depth and its relevance to the work that will be required under the prospective contract. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (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. SOFARS 5652.201-9002 AUTHORIZED CHANGES ONLY BY CONTRACTING OFFICER (JAN 2005) The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as part of this contract. Except as specified herein, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the contractor's facilities or in any other manner communicates with Contractor personnel during the performance of this contract shall constitute a change under the Changes clause in Section I. In the event the Contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred as a result thereof. The address and telephone number of the Contracting Officer is Ana Downes, telephone (757) 893-2722, address 1636 Regulus Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23461-2299. SOFARS 5652.215-9016 Technical and Contractual Questions Concerning This Solicitation (JAN 2000) As prescribe in 5615.209(l), insert the following provision, All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Office. No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective offeror will be conducted unless it is deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer. Questions shall be sent to the following point of contact: Danyiele Peterson - Contract Specialist danyiele.peterson@vb.socom.mil PH - 757-893-2713 1636 Regulus Ave. Virginia Beach, VA 23461-2299 SOFARS 5652.232-9003 Paying Office Instructions (2005) As prescribed in 5632.7004(b), insert the following clause, (a) The Primary Contracting Office Point of Contact is: Danyiele Peterson, Contract Specialist, NSWDG, 1636 Regulus Ave. Virginia Beach, VA 23461-2299, danyiele.peterson@vb.socom.mil, 757-893-2713. (b) The Administrative Contracting Office Point of Contact is: Danyiele Peterson, Contract Specialist, NSWDG, 1636 Regulus Ave. Virginia Beach, VA 23461-2299, danyiele.peterson@vb.socom.mil, 757-893-2713. (c) The Contracting Officer's Representative is: Danyiele Peterson, Contract Specialist, NSWDG, 1636 Regulus Ave. Virginia Beach, VA 23461-2299, danyiele.peterson@vb.socom.mil, 757-893-2713. (d) Invoice(s) should be forwarded directly to the following designated billing office: Located in block 9 of the SF1449. (e) Payment will be made by the office designated in Block 12 on Standard Form 26, Block 25 on Standard Form 33, or Block 15 on DD form 1155, Block 18a on Standard Form 1449 or otherwise designated paying office. (f) Payment to the contractor shall be mailed to the following address to be determined before contract award. (g) Special Payment Instructions: None. SOFARS 5652.233-9000 Independent Review of Agency Protests (2005) All protests shall be submitted through the Contracting Officer. A request for an independent review of the protest decision may be made to the Chief of Contracting. Submit request in accordance with FAR 33.104(d) (4) to: Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Chief of Contracting, (N72), 1636 Regulus Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23461-2299, Fax (757) 893-2957. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes. Only complete quotes will be considered for award. If you have previously provided a quote please resubmit in accordance with this solicitation. Offerors must scrutinize this solicitation and ensure their proposals and submissions comply with all requirements. It is not sufficient to merely state your proposal complies with the solicitation requirements. You must clearly identify how your proposal meets ALL of the solicitation requirements. Point of contact for this procurement is Danyiele Peterson at phone number: (757-893-2713) or email at danyiele.peterson@vb.socom.mil. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by NSWDG.Quotes must be received by Danyiele Peterson by email at danyiele.peterson@vb.socom.mil, fax at (757) 893-2957 or U.S. Postal mail addressed to NSWDG, Attn: Danyiele Peterson (Contracts/N7), 1636 Regulus Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23461-2299 no later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 19 July 2011.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 50 miles radius of Marana, AZ., United States
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