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 being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04 Effective 2 June 2023. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference has the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (DFARS) can be accessed on the internet at http://acquisition.gov.
The solicitation W912NR-23-Q-0002 is issued as a Request for Quote. This procurement is solicited as a small business set-aside. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1250 employees. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. This solicitation is for a firm fixed price contract and will be awarded as a Best Value Trader-Off. Offer must include proof of adherence to provided specifications (quotes will be checked for technical acceptableness based on requirements) and have a satisfactory past performance with Government contracts. The contractor shall return the completed provision (52.204-24) and return with quote along with UEI information included on quote.
The Louisiana Army National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility #1 has a need for 2ea Aviation (Air Traffic Control) Signal Light Guns. The Government reserves the right to cancel the contract in its entirety or parts of the requirement within a seven (7) day notice.
Description of Supply. LED aviation Signal Light Gun with sighting scope with visibility rating greater than 4 miles during clear daytime usage. 3 push button color (Red, Green and White) with selectable color options and sequences as well as an On/Off switch to avoid draining the battery. Must have designated charging system as well as placement cradle for easy immediate access during emergencies. Used in the control of aircraft that are experiencing radio issues and cannot directly communicate with the control tower. The light guns provide a means for the controller to issue instructions through a series of light gun signals that will let the aircraft know what actions they are to take and allows the controller to provide safe separation between all aircraft under their control. Per Army regulation TC 3-04.15, Army ATC facilities are required to possess 2 light guns per tower facility.
AWARD BASIS:
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:
Evaluation Factors are as follows.
#1 - Technical Capability: Ability to meet specifications/salient characteristics in Needs Statement
#2 - Delivery Schedule: Availability of Light
#3 - Price: Determined fair and reasonable
- If combined, Technical capability and Delivery Schedule are greater than Price.
Timeline
29 June 2023/ 3:00 p.m. CST Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted
5 Jul 2023/ 12:00 p.m. CST Deadline for questions/clarifications (If applicable)
7 July 2023 / 03:00 p.m. CST Combined Synopsis/Solicitation closes
Location
Delivery Address:
W8NC LA ARNG AASF1
LAARNG Army Aviation Support Facility
1501C Industrial Park Road
Hammond, LA 70401-8283
The following FAR/DFAR clauses and provisions are applicable to this acquisition:
52.202-1 Definitions JAN 2012
52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984
52.203-5 Covenant against Contingent Fees APR 1984
52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures OCT 2010
52.204-7 System for Award Management JUL 2013
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance JUL 2013
52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018)
52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020)
52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020)
52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020)
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items FEB 2012
52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability APR 1984
52.216-25 Contract Definitization OCT 2010
52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003
52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies MAR 2012
52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FEB 1999
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity MAR 2007
52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans SEP 2010
52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities OCT 2010
52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans SEP 2010
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FEB 2009
52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001
52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving AUG 2011
52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008
52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications DEC 2012
52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-18 Availability if Funds APR 1984
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management JUL 2013
52.233-1 Disputes JUL 2002
52.233-2 Service of Protest SEP 2006
52.233-3 Protest after Award AUG 1996
52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004
52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998
252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights JAN 2009
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports JUN 2012
252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions MAY 2013 Executive Order 13514: Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance (OCT 2009)
To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the SAM and remain active during period of performance. (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/). All vendors MUST have a publicly visible registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). UEI, Duns & Bradstreet, CAGE Code & Federal Tax ID numbers MUST be submitted with offer. If you need any additional assistance getting registered, please send me an email and I will send you additional instructions.
Contracting Office Address: USPFO for Louisiana, 420 F Street, Camp Beauregard, Pineville, LA 71360 Point of Contact(s): William.r.jones386.mil@army.mil, 318-290-5988, CW3 Will Jones, Contract Specialist and/or crystal.l.stiles2.mil@army.mil, 318-290-5933, Crystal L. Stiles, Supervisory Contract Specialist.
Representation. As prescribed in 4.2105(a), complete the following representation in FAR Clause 52.204-24(d)
Representation. The Offeror represents that
(1) It will, will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the
performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The
Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (c)(1) of this section if the
Offeror responds will in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and
(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that It
does, does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or
service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the
additional disclosure information required at paragraph (c)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds does in
paragraph (d) (2) of this section.
Vendor Name: _________________________________________________________________ Authorized
Representative Name/Title: __________ __________________________
(Print Name/Title)
Authorized Representative Signature: ________________________________ _____
Note: For your offer to be considered ensure the following:
- Solicitation Quotation Worksheet has been accurately and completely filled out.
- Registration in SAM is current and accurate
- Pricing for all items listed and total of all items completed
- Representation selection has been made (#1 & #2).
- Submit signed Solicitation Quotation Worksheet via email by the specified time and date.
