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iPads and cases (Electronic Flight Bags)

ID: W50S7E24Q0014 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation

Description

Quotes are due in this office no later than 30 August 2024 @ 3:00 PM (CST).

Description:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 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; proposals 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. The North American Industrial Classification Standard 334111 applies to this solicitation; business size standard is 1,250 EMP. 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.

The Minnesota Air National Guard has plans to issue a firm-fixed price order for the following:

Electronic Flgiht Bags (EFBs) (see attached Statement of Work) Apple iPads with cases

Attachments:

  1. A02 B08 SOW EFB final
  2. A02 B08 JA for other than FandO 133rd EFBs V2 signed

Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available. Quotes must be good through 30 September 2024.

****Quotation instructions****

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 based on:

Best value using price, technical acceptability, and past performance (based on FAPIIS, SPRS, CPARS, and references) (see 52.212-2 provision).

When combined, non-price evaluation factors are considered equal to price.

All solicitation specifications are not absolute and the 133AW will consider innovative solutions to this requirement. Quotes may be comparatively evaluated in compliance with FAR 13.106-2 (b) (3).

*Provide sufficient information and details to allow for a full and comprehensive evaluation of your quote.*

Background
The Minnesota Air National Guard is seeking to acquire Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) as part of their mission to enhance aircrew operational capabilities. This solicitation is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. The contract is set aside 100% for small businesses.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide the following electronic flight publication equipment:
- **iPads**:
- Model: iPad Air 5
- Quantity: 54 each
- Specifications:
- Larger screen size between 9" and 11"
- WiFi only (no cellular devices acceptable)
- Minimum storage of 256GB
- Must operate on Apple iOS 16 or higher

- **Cases for iPad Protection**:
- Acceptable Brands: Griffin Survivor All-Terrain, Lifeproof Fre Series, Lifeproof Nuud Series, Otterbox Defender Series, and Pivot per AMC-approved EFB list.
- Quantity: 54 each
- Must be compatible with iPad Air 4 or 5 from above.

- **Screen Protector**: Required as built into the case or as a supplemental screen protector. Otterbox Defender Case is preferred due to current mounting solutions and built-in screen protector.

- **Delivery Time**: Within 60 days.

- **Warranty**: All materials must comply with the statement of work and industry standards, with a minimum warranty of one year.

Period of Performance
Delivery within 60 days from contract award.

Place of Performance
133d Airlift Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard Base, St Paul, MN.

Overview

Response Deadline
Aug. 30, 2024, 4:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
July 29, 2024, 10:26 a.m. EDT (updated: Aug. 11, 2024, 5:03 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
Place of Performance
Fort Snelling, MN 55111 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
1250 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Evaluation Criteria
Best Value
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Signs of Shaping
92% of obligations for similar contracts within the Department of the Army were awarded full & open.
On 7/29/24 Department of the Army issued Synopsis Solicitation W50S7E24Q0014 for iPads and cases (Electronic Flight Bags) due 8/30/24. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 334111 (SBA Size Standard 1250 Employees) and PSC 7C21.
Primary Contact
Name
Lt Col Ann Feist   Profile
Phone
(612) 713-2626

Secondary Contact

Name
Jason M. Mosher   Profile
Phone
(612) 713-2612

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > NGB > W7NG USPFO ACTIVITY MNANG 133
FPDS Organization Code
2100-W50S7E
Source Organization Code
500044183
Last Updated
Sept. 14, 2024
Last Updated By
ann.feist.1@us.af.mil
Archive Date
Sept. 14, 2024