This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) and constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-05. This combined synopsis/solicitation is set-aside 100% for small business. North American Industrial Classification Standard 336413 applies to this solicitation; business size standard is 1,250 employees. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to award under a different NAICS if the company would qualify as a small business under the solicited NAICS.
FUNDS ARE NOT PRESENTLY AVAILABLE FOR THIS ACQUISITION. NO CONTRACT WILL BE MADE UNTIL APPROPRIATED FUNDS ARE MADE AVAILABLE.
The following is needed:
The 126th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) has a requirement to replace deteriorating engine intake covers for its KC-135 fleet of nine (9) aircraft. The 126th ARW is requesting quotes for 36 intake covers with printed artwork (see attachment "Engine Cover Artwork"). The provided attachment has a tail number for one (1) of the nine (9) aircraft. Each set of covers will have printed on it the unique tail number of its assigned aircraft. A list of tail numbers will be provided upon award. Delivery lead time is negotiable.
Salient Characteristics:
- Tambourine type
- Heavy duty vinyl or other appropriate material (Orange)
- Artwork will be sized accordingly to cover the engine intake
- Artwork will be positioned on covers to be centered with engine intake when attached to aircraft
Preparing and Submitting your Quote:
Response is encouraged to include past performance information: other military, commercial, and civilian companies with whom you have done business. Include country of manufacture for all items. Include feasible delivery dates. Offerors must submit product specifications along with pricing information.
Preferred CLIN structure:
- CLIN 0001: KC-135 Intake Covers (Set of 4) - 9 EA
- CLIN 0002: Graphic Design w/ Tail Number (4 Covers) - 9 EA
- CLIN 0003: Shipping - 1 EA
All quotes must be directed to 126 Contracting Officer via email at 126.arw.msc@us.af.mil. Please make quotes good for 30 days, if possible. Emailed quotes are preferred. Late quotes may be rejected at the Contracting Officer’s discretion.
Place the solicitation number in the subject line of any email.
Evaluation:
The Government plans to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the offer conforming to the solicitation which will be most advantageous to the Government. Quotes will be evaluated using price, technical, and past performance. Technical rating will be based on reviews, military and commercial, plus an independent analysis of quality. All solicitation specifications are not absolute and the 126ARW will consider innovative solutions to this requirement. Quotes may be comparatively evaluated in compliance with FAR 13.106-2 (b) (3). Be sure to submit/attach enough additional information to enable the Government to fully ascertain the specifications/capabilities of any products quoted. The government will seek 3rd party consumer reviews of quoted items to determine technical ratings.
GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO ISSUE ONE (1) CONTRACT BUT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER PARTIAL OR MULTIPLE AWARDS. If not already registered in SAM, go to WWW.SAM.GOV to register prior to submitting quote. At the time of evaluation of your quote, your company must have an active status in SAM.gov.
Electronic Documents: All electronic documents must NOT be “secured”, “locked”, or otherwise inaccessible. Submitter risks rejection if documents prove inhospitable to viewing and evaluation. Utilize standard Microsoft or Adobe formats, and net file size of all documents should be less than 10MB.
The selected Offeror must comply with the following Clauses, which are incorporated herein by reference:
- 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to The Government Jun 2020
- 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards Jun 2020
- 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance Aug 2020
- 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. Dec 2014
- 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed by… Nov 2021
- 53.204-25 Prohibition of Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance... Nov 2021
- 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors… Jun 2020
- 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Nov 2015
- 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items Oct 2018
- 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes… Jan 2021
- 52.212-5 (Dev) Contract Terms and Conditions… (Deviation 2018-O0021) Oct 2018
- 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation Nov 2020
- 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies Jan 2020
- 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities Apr 2015
- 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity Sep 2016
- 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities Jun 2020
- 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Nov 2021
- 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information May 2011
- 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluoro… Jun 2016
- 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving Jun 2020
- 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases Feb 2021
- 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations Jun 2013
- 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors Nov 2021
- 52.233-3 Protest After Award Aug 1996
- 52-233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Oct 2004
- 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation Apr 1984
- 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998
- 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses Nov 2020
- 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials Sep 2022
- 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights Sep 2013
- 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product Apr 1992
- 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions Oct 2005
- 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting Dec 2019
- 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support May 2016
- 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications… Jan 2021
- 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements Mar 2022
- 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation Mar-16
- 252.223-7006 Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous… Sep 2014
- 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium Jun 2013
- 252.225-7000 Buy American--Balance of Payments Program Certificate-- Basic Nov 2014
- 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors Dec 2017
- 252.225-7006 (Dev) Acquisition of the American Flag (Deviation 2024-Q0008)
- 252.225-7036 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program--Basic Dec 2017
- 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items Jun 2013
- 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports Dec 2018
- 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions Dec 2018
- 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments Dec 2006
- 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Jun 2013
- 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications Dec 1991
- 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items Jan 2021
- 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea Feb 2019
Provisions
- 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal… Jan 2017
- 52.204-7 System for Award Management Oct 2018
- 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting Aug 2020
- 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror Aug 2020
- 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror Aug 2020
- 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal Jan 2017
- 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance… Nov 2021
- 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. Oct 2020
- 52.207-4 Economic Purchase Quantity-Supplies Aug 1987
- 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony… Feb 2016
- 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial… Oct 2022
- 52.223-22 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals – Rep... Dec 2016
- 52.225-18 Place of Manufacture Aug 2018
- 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or… Jun 2020
- 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials Sep 2022
- 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls Oct 2016
- 252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance… Sep 2019
Small Business Set-Aside
- 52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside Nov 2020
- 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony… Feb 2016
- 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation Nov 2020
- 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation Dec 2019
- 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications… May 2021
- 252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements Mar 2022
