MEMORANDUM FOR STINAR, LLC
FROM: 763d ENTERPRISE SOURCING SQUADRON
SUBJECT: Simplified Acquisition Proposal Request (SAPR), FA445224R0026, Stinar Model SPS-3518, Air Force One Staircase Truck Requirement
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products 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 SAPR for subject project to be awarded pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13 and the specific requirements outlined in this request with attachments. This requirement is for the purchase of the Stinar Model SPS-3518 Staircase Truck. It is the intent of the 763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron to award a sole source, single firm-fixed price (FFP) purchase order to Stinar, LLC located at 500 Stinar Way, Bloomington Prairie, Minnesota, 55917, CAGE 32526.
2. A site visit/preproposal conference will not be held.
3.In addition to the provisions and clauses listed in Attachment 2, the following Department of the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DAFFARS) clauses will be included in this purchase order:
a.5352.201-9101, Ombudsman (Jul 2023)
b. 5352.223-9000, Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) (Jun 2024)
4. In response to the SAPR, the contractor shall complete and return the following: Pricing
Worksheet (Attachment 1) and the completed Provisions and Clauses (Attachment 2). Specifically, the contractor shall complete the following within the Attachments and provide a Cover Letter, as outlined below:
- Attachment 1 – Pricing Worksheet: For this attachment, the contractor shall complete the yellow highlighted cell within the worksheet. All pricing shall be rounded to the nearest dollar. The contractor may provide a proposal in their own format providing the same information as requested in the Pricing Worksheet.
- Attachment 2 – Provisions and Clauses: The contractor shall complete the fill-in provisions and clauses outlined in Attachment 2.
- Attachment 3 – Salient Characteristics: Stinar Model SPS 3518 – Staircase Truck
- The contractor shall include a cover letter stating a proposal acceptance period until 30 September 2024. The cover letter shall be submitted on company letterhead that includes the company name, address, and a specific point of contact (POC). The contractor shall provide the salient characteristics of the Stinar Model SPS-3518 Staircase Truck with their proposal.
By submission of a proposal, the contractor accedes to all SAPR requirements including terms, conditions, and representations.
5. Basis of Award: This is a sole source negotiation conducted in accordance with FAR Part 13. A purchase order may be awarded to an offeror who is deemed responsible in accordance with the FAR, as supplemented, whose proposal conforms to the SAPR requirements (to include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required by the SAPR) and is judged, based on the evaluation factors, to represent the technically acceptable proposal.
Evaluation Factors. The following factors will be used to evaluate the offer:
i. Factor 1: Technical
The Government will determine technical acceptability as follows:
Technically Acceptable: Proposal meets all requirements of the SAPR and attachments.
Technically Unacceptable: Proposal does not meet all requirements of the SAPR and attachments.
ii. Factor 2: Price
The Government will evaluate Price to determine the completeness and reasonableness.
Completeness. The offeror’s price and other supporting information will be evaluated to ensure continuity and traceability of prices to the proposed technical proposal and between initial proposals and any revisions thereto. The review will determine the adequacy of the offeror’s proposal in addressing and fulfilling the SAPR requirements.
Reasonableness. The proposal will be reviewed to determine the reasonableness of price and the offeror’s understanding of and ability to perform the requirement. The Government will determine the prices fair and reasonable through the use of one or more of the techniques at FAR 13.106-3(a)(2).
6. Questions and Answers / Assumptions and Exceptions: Contractors are cautioned that all communications are to be channeled through the Contract Specialists and Contracting Officer. Any questions whether technical or contractual in nature shall be submitted in writing. Questions and answers may be submitted to the Contract Specialists, Mr. Elijah Dodd, at elijah.dodd@us.af.mil and Ms. Deanna Rensing, at deanna.rensing@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Ms. Emily Fishbein, at emily.fishbein@us.af.mil prior to the closing date of the SAPR. No further questions will be addressed after the SAPR has closed. Contractors shall address any assumptions and proposed exceptions to the Contracting Officer in the Cover Letter of their proposal.
7. This SAPR is not authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the offeror associated with developing a proposal. The Government reserves the right not to award a contract in response to this SAPR. Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance of this requirement, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established.
8. Proposals are due by 10:00 AM (Central Standard Time) on 24 September 2024. Submit proposals electronically via email to Mr. Elijah Dodd at elijah.dodd@us.af.mil, Ms. Deanna Rensing at deanna.rensing@us.af.mil and Ms. Emily Fishbein at emily.fishbein@us.af.mil. All electronic submissions shall reference the complete SAPR number in the subject line. LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
3 Attachments:
- Pricing Worksheet
- Provisions and Clauses
- Salient Characteristics: Stinar Model SPS 3518 – Staircase Truck
