SOLICITATION NOTICE
46 -- Provide Cation, Anion, Mixed-Bed exchanger tanks - FA4418DeIonizer-Purification RFQ
- Notice Date
- 2/8/2012
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 333319
— Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Mobility Command, 628th CONS, 101 E. Hill Blvd, Bldg 503, Charleston AFB, South Carolina, 29404-5021, United States
- ZIP Code
- 29404-5021
- Solicitation Number
- FA4418DeIonizer-Purification
- Point of Contact
- Terry G. Harrelson, Phone: 8439634478, Tamara F. Lee, Phone: 8439635158
- E-Mail Address
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terry.harrelson@us.af.mil, tamara.lee.4@us.af.mil
(terry.harrelson@us.af.mil, tamara.lee.4@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Past Performance Questionnaire Request for Quote Form (i) 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 requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation/synopsis reference number is FA4418DeIonizer Purification and is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-54, effective 2 Nov 2011. (iv) This acquisition is being conducted on an unrestricted basis. (v) Contractors shall submit a quote for providing ion exchanger tanks using cation and anion filtering media, capable of working in existing purification systems. The estimated quantity is 150 cation based exchanger tanks, 150 anion exchanger tanks and 180 mixed-bed working de-ionizing exchanger tanks annually. The Pricelist is attached to this combination solicitation/synopsis and will be used to submit quotes. After award, this document will become part of the contract. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered. A Blanket Purchase Agreement is contemplated. Details regarding the information required will be provided upon request to Terry Harrelson at terry.harrelson@us.af.mil. (vi) FA4418DeIonizing Purification for delivery, removal, and replacement of approximately 480 exchanger tanks on an annual basis at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, South Carolina. Interested companies must be knowledgeable of cation and anion water purification systems. The eventual awardee will be responsible for providing deionizing exchanger tanks into an existing purification system containing multiple cation, anion, and mixed-bed exchangers. Each system must maintain the ability to provide 60K gallons (minimum) of pure water before requiring exchanger tank replacement. The eventual awardee will deliver, remove expended resin filters from the existing manifolds, and installing regenerated resin filters into the existing manifold. Resin, refilled exchanger tanks and all supplies shall be provided by the Contractor. Delivery shall be required no later than one week after receipt of order. During normal annual performance requirements, Contractor's can expect, to provide approximately 30 deliveries of 5 each Cation Deionizers, 5 each Anion Deionizers, and 6 each mixed-bed working deionizers. (vii) Performance will begin from the date of issuance of a BPA. The expected period of the agreeement will be 5 years, renewable on an annual basis. (viii) The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full force in any resultant award: (full text of clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at this website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items Evaluation. The Government will award an contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the best value to the government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers in the following relative order of importance: 1. Price - The Government will evaluate the total price of the offer for award purposes. 2. Past Performance is equal in importanance with price. If the lowest priced evaluated responsible offer is judged to have a Substantial Confidence Performance Assessment Rating that offer represents the best value for the Government and the evaluation process stops at this point. Award shall be made to that offeror without further consideration of any other offers. Offerors shall provide 3-5 references of "recent" and "relevant" projects that have occurred. "Recent" is defined as; projects within the past three years. "Relevant" is defined as; Performance effort involved essentially the same magnitude of effort and complexity this RFQ requires. (ix) All offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Item or complete electronic annual representations and certifications at http//orca.bpn.gov. (x) The following clauses are incorporated by reference: • FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Condition-Commercial Items • FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (May 2009) (Deviation) are incorporated by reference, however, the following clauses apply: • FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities • FAR 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports • FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity • FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans • FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities • FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports On Veterans • FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving • FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act - Supplies Offerors are reminded that the Buy American Act restricts the purchase of supplies that are not domestic end products. • FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Representations and Certification • FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (xi) The following additional clauses are applicable to this procurement. • FAR 52.211-17, Delivery of Excess Quantities • FAR 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation • FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms • FAR 52.202-1 Definitions (Jan 2012) (a) When a solicitation provision or contract clause uses a word or term that is defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the word or term has the same meaning as the definition in FAR 2.101 in effect at the time the solicitation was issued, unless-- The solicitation, or amended solicitation, provides a different definition; The contracting parties agree to a different definition; The part, subpart, or section of the FAR where the provision or clause is prescribed provides a different meaning; or The word or term is defined in FAR Part 31, for use it the cost principles and procedures. (b) The FAR Index is a guide to words and terms the FAR defines and shows where each definition is located. The FAR Index is available via the Internet at http://www.acquisition.gov/far at the end of the FAR, after the FAR Appendix. (End of Clause) • FAR 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Dec 2010) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause- "Commercial item" has the meaning contained Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101, Definitions. "Subcontract" includes a transfer of commercial items between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the Contractor or subcontractor at any tier. (b) To the maximum extent practicable, the Contractor shall incorporate, and require its subcontractors at all tiers to incorporate, commercial items or nondevelopmental items as components of items to be supplied under this contract. (c) (1) The Contractor shall insert the following clauses in subcontracts for commercial items: (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)), if the subcontract exceeds $5,000,000 and has a performance period of more than 120 days. In altering this clause to identify the appropriate parties, all disclosures of violation of the civil False Claims Act or of Federal criminal law shall be directed to the agency Office of the Inspector General, with a copy to the Contracting Officer. (ii) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5), if the subcontract is funded under the Recovery Act. (iii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Dec 2010) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), if the subcontract offers 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) 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(a)); (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), if flow down is required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40. (viii) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (ix) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. App. 1241 and 10 U.S.C. 2631), if flow down is required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the Contractor may flow down to subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (d) The Contractor shall include the terms of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in subcontracts awarded under this contract. (End of Clause) • DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A, Required Central Contractor Registration; Contractors not registered in the CCR will be ineligible for award (register at http://www.ccr.gov/ or call 1-800-334-3414). • DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act (BAA) - Balance of Payments Program Certificate • DFARS 252-225.7001, BAA - Balance of Payments Program DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors • DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests and receiving reports using WAWF, in one of the following electronic formats that WAWF accepts: Electronic Data Interchange, Secure File Transfer Protocol, or World Wide Web input. Information regarding WAWF is available on the Internet at https://wawf.eb.mil/. The WAWF routing information will be provided upon award.) • DFARS 252.246-7000, Material Inspection And Receiving Report • AFFARS 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations 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 [insert any additional requirements to comply with local security procedures] 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 [insert any additional requirements to 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. (End of clause) • AFFARS 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (APR 2010) 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 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, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM or AFISRA ombudsmen, Carolyn Choate, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Dr., Scott AFB, IL, 62225-5022, (618) 229-0160, fax (618) 256-6668, email: carolyn.choate@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU or ARISRA level, may be brought by the concerned 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 (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (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. • 252.209.7999, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law reads as follows: REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (DEVIATION 2012-O0004) (JAN 2012) (a) In accordance with sections 8124 and 8125 of Division A of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, (Pub. L. 112-74) none of the funds made available by that Act may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that-- (1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (b) The Offeror represents that-- (1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability. (2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months. (End of provision) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances AFFARS 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations AFFARS 5352.223-9000, Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODSs), (xiii) Response to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be received via email, fax, mail, or delivery by 16 Feb 12 no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Requests should be marked with solicitation number FA4418DeIonizing Purification. (xiv) Address questions to MSgt Terry Harrelson, Contracting Officer, at (843) 963-4478, fax (843) 963-5183, email terry.harrelson@us.af.mil, or Tamara Lee, Contracting Officer, Phone (843) 963-5158, email tamara.lee.4@us.af.mil. For more opportunities, visit http://www.airforcesmallbiz.org (see Contract Opportunities at the right side-bar. Direct link: http://airforcesmallbiz.org/opportunities/index.php Also see http://www.sba.gov
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Joint Base Charleston - Weapon Station, Goose Creek, South Carolina, 29445, United States
- Zip Code: 29445
- Zip Code: 29445
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