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Rack & Tunnel Washers Maintenance and Repair

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; and request for proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-01 (1 December 2022).

The solicitation number for this request for proposal (RFP) is W91ZLK-23-R-0006. This solicitation is being procured as 100% small business set aside and in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This requirement is under the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. This procurement will be evaluated as lowest price technically acceptable, for the procurement of the following service. All offerors shall provide a price to perform the requirements of the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) using the schedule of services below.

The contractor, as an independent party and not an agent of the government shall provide all labor, parts, materials, tools, and equipment to perform preventive maintenance and service repairs to government equipment as required above by the original manufacturer recommendations. Contractor is responsible for removing all debris generated at the designated work area. All work to be performed will be inspected by the government for compliance with requirements by the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC).

Preventative Maintenance & Repair of Rack & Tunnel Washers for the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (CCDC: CBC), One (1) base year and two (2) option years.

The U.S. ARMY ABERDEEN TEST CENTER (ATC) will be responsible for pre-test preparations, which include design, acquisition and fabrication of necessary exhaust adaptors, fixtures for installation of emission analyzers and other accessories on the vehicle. ATC will also assist with removal or any necessary modifications to exhaust system needed to conduct the test.

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION TO OFFERORS:

52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-- Commercial Items/Services

This clause applies in its entirety and there are currently no addenda to the provision.

Proposals shall be submitted in two (2) separate volumes:

Volume I TECHNICAL PROPOSAL: Rack & Tunnel Washers - W91ZLK-23-R-0006.

Volume II PRICE: Rack & Tunnel Washers - W91ZLK-23-R-0006 Price proposals shall include Firm Fixed Pricing for one (1) base year and two (2) optional years, each a duration of twelve (12) months.

ALL PROPOSALS SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL WITH THE SUBJECT LINE:

W91ZLK-23-R-0006 PROPOSAL FROM (INSERT COMPANY NAME)

Proposal Format:

Volume I: Detailed Technical Proposal to include the following elements:

1. Capability to perform the required services as indicated in the PWS

2. Quality Assurance Plans

3. Proposed format and schedule for deliverables

a. Detailed information showing that the Contractor is able to meet the performance requirements of the Performance Work Statement;

b. Point of contact name and contact information, company CAGE code, DUNS number, and TIN. Partial quotes will not be evaluated by the Government.

Volume II: Detailed Price Proposal

1. Proposed Firm Fixed Price for a base year and two option years, on attached schedule of services.

2. This requirement shall be awarded on the basis of Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable.

The Price Volume shall clearly identify the proposed firm-fixed price unit prices with all estimated totals for CLINs.

All evaluated quotes shall be rated Technically Acceptable or Unacceptable. To be considered for an award, a rating of acceptable must be achieved in each factor and sub factor. Offerors shall clearly articulate the technical approach (including risks and contingencies) for performing the work, an understanding of the requirement, and the capacity to perform the following services.

FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

Acceptability of proposals will be based on meeting all the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Failure to address each requirement will result in the proposal being rated unacceptable. The contract will be awarded to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the offer. The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions.

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items.

All quotations from responsible sources will be fully considered. Offerors, who are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), prior to award, will not be considered. Offerors may register with SAM by going to www.sam.gov

The offeror shall include a point of contact name and contact information, company CAGE code, UEI number, and TIN.

Partial quotes will not be evaluated by the Government.

Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, with its offer.

The following provisions and clauses will be incorporated by reference, and the full text of the references may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov

FAR 52.252-1 - Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer.

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017).

52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2016).

52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016).

52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition (Jan 2017).

52.216-31, Time-and-Materials/Labor-Hour Proposal Requirements—Commercial Item Acquisition (Feb 2007).

52.217-5, Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990).

52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78).

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (July 2013) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021).

52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021).

52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (Oct 2020).

52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (July 2013) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (July 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (MAY 2012) (section 738 of Division C of Pub. L. 112-74, section 740 of Division C of Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Division D of Pub. L. 111-8, and section 745 of Division D of Pub. L. 110-161).

52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (July 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793).

52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (July 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (JAN 2013) (E.O.13495). Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(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).

(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer 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.

(iii) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (JAN 2013) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(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).

(vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(vii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JUL 2012).

(xiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (MAR 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

While not required, the contractor May include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

52.217- 9 Option to Extend the Terms of the Contract (Nov 1999)

EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FROM MARYLAND RETAIL SALES AND USE TAX (OCT 2012) ACC-APG 5152.229-4900 Exemption Certificate No. 30005004 covers exemption from Maryland Retail Sales and Use Tax.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURES:

All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to the Contracting Officer Lesha Jones and the Contract Specialist Julius Wood via email no later than 1500 p.m. Eastern Time, 12 January 2023 to Julius.a.wood.civ@army.mil or lesha.n.jones.civ@army.mil.

Responses to this solicitation must be signed, dated, and received no later than 1500 or 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 24 January 2023. Responses must be sent by email directly to the Contracting Officer Lesha Jones and the Contract Specialist Julius Wood at Julius.a.wood.civ@army.mil or lesha.n.jones.civ@army.mil.

For questions concerning this solicitation, contact Contracting Officer Lesha Jones and the Contract Specialist Julius Wood via email at Julius.a.wood.civ@army.mil or lesha.n.jones.civ@army.mil.

TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL NOT BE HONORED.

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