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.

Combined synopsis/solicitation W583ER42170002NoiseCancellingHeadphones is being issued as an unrestricted Request for Quotation. The Northern America Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 334310, Audio and Video equipment Manufacturing. The Utah National Guard is requesting quotes for Bose QuietComfort 15 Noise Cancelling Headphones. Specifications: Only quotes for the brand and model above will accepted. A J&A is attached. The Utah National Guard intends to purchase 15 each of these headphones. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice. This procurement is subject to the availability of funds.
Evaluations Factors: The contract type for this procurement will be a firm-fixed price and award shall be made on the basis of best value. A quote which represents best value is one that conforms to the Government's requirements at a reasonable and competitive price. All firms or individuals responding must meet all standards required to conduct business with the Government, and be in good standing. All qualified responses will be considered by the Government. Point of contact information must be included in submitted quotes. Please provide your submission to the United States Property and Fiscal Office Purchasing and Contracting Division no later than 4pm (EST) 18 Sep 2014. All submissions should be sent via email to: [email protected]. Facsimiles are not acceptable. Responses received after the stated deadline will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered.

In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(k), prospective awardees shall be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award and be in good standing. Offers may obtain information on registration at www.sam.gov . Failure to provide SAM registration may result in your quote being disqualified from consideration.

The following provisions and clauses are applicable to this solicitation:
FAR 52.202-1 - Definitions
FAR 52.203-3 - Gratuities
FAR 52.203-6 Alt 1 - restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government
FAR 52.204-4 - Printed or Copied Double Sided or Post-consumer Fiber Content Paper
FAR 52.204-7 - Central Contractor Registration
FAR 52.204-10 - Reporting Executive Compensation and First-tier Subcontracting Awards
FAR 52.209-6 - Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarement
FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors
FAR 52.212-3 Alt 1 - Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-4 - Terms and Conditions - Commercial
FAR 52.212-5 - Dev - Statutes/Exec Orders
FAR 52.219-1 (Alt I) - Small Business Program Representation
FAR 52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside
FAR 52.219-8 - Utilization of Small Business Concerns
FAR 52.219-14 - Limitations on Subcontracting
FAR 52.219-28 - Post-award Small Business Program Representations
FAR 52.222-3 - Convict Labor
FAR 52.222-21 - Prohibit Segregated Facilities
FAR 52.222-22 - Previous Contract and Compliance Reports
FAR 52.222-25 - Affirmative Action
FAR 52.222-26 - Equal Opportunity
FAR 52.222-35 - Equal Opportunity for Veterans
FAR 52.222-36 - Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities
FAR 52.222-37 - Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans
FAR 52.222-40 - Notification of Employees Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act
FAR 52.222-41 - Service Contract Act of 1965
FAR 52.222-42 - Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires
FAR 52.222-43 - Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contracts Act Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts)
FAR 52.222-50 - Combating trafficking in Persons
FAR 52.222-54 - Employment Eligibility Verification
FAR 52.223-18 - Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
FAR 52.225-23 - Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
FAR 52.225-25 - Prohibition on Contracting with Entities in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran - Representation and Certifications
FAR 52.232-1 - Payments
FAR 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration
FAR 52.233-1 - Disputes
FAR 52.233-2 - Service of Protest
FAR 52.233-3 - Protest After Award
FAR 52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
FAR 52.243-1 (Alt 1) - Changes-Fixed Price
FAR 52.247-34 - FOB Destination
FAR 52.249-4 - Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services)(Short Form)
FAR 52.252-1 - Provisions Incorporated by Reference
FAR 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference
FAR 52.252-5 - Authorized Deviations in Provisions
FAR 52.252-6 - Authorized Deviation in Clauses
DFARS 252.203-7000 - Requirement Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
DFARS 252.203-7002 - Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
DFARS 252.204-7003 - Control of Government Personnel Work Product
DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A - Required Central Contractor Registration
DFARS 252.209-7995 - Representation by Corporations Regarding Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liabilit of a Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law
DFARS 252.212-7000 - Offeror Representations and Certification Required to Implement Status of Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items
DFARS 252.212-7001 - Dev Terms and Conditions
DFARS 252.225-7001 - Buy America Act and Balance of Payments Program
DFARS 252.225-7002 - Qualifying Country as Subcontractors
DFARS 252.225-7012 - Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities
DFARS 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests
DFARS 252.232-7010 - Levies on Contract Payments
DFARS 252.237-7010 - Prohibition of Interrogation of Detainees by Contract Personnel
DFARS 252.243-7001 - Pricing of Contract Modifications
DFARS 252.243-7002 - Requests for Equitable Adjustment.

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the contracting officer will make full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ .

IAW FAR 52.204-7 and DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A, prospective vendors must be registered in the SAM database prior to award. Lack of SAM registration shall be a determining factor for award. Prospective vendors should visit the SAM website at http://www.sam.gov/start.aspx to register.

Additional information

Contract Office Address:
USPFO for Utah
12953 South Minuteman Drive
Draper, UT 84020

Place of Performance:
USPFO for Utah 12953 South Minuteman Drive
Draper, UT 84020

Point of Contact:
1LT Otha Henderson
801-432-4093
[email protected]

Contracting Office Address: USPFO for Utah, PO Box 2000, Draper, UT 84020-2000

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