COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 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. The Government reserves the right to award without
discussions.

The solicitation document #FA860419F1305, is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) and incorporates FAR provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-98 Reference the solicitation number in the subject line of the RFQ response.

The associated NAICS code is 334210, small business size standard is 1,250 employees.

This requirement is for the following products: Hitachi G600 Maintenance Renewal. See the attached Bill of Materials for requirements specifications.

OPTION(S) if applicable:

Delivery is 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies; the only evaluation factor being price

The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition

Discretionary use of FAR provisions and clauses: The contracting officer may include in solicitations and contracts by addendum other FAR provisions and clauses when their use is consistent with the limitations contained in FAR 12.302. For example:

(1) The contracting officer may include appropriate clauses when an indefinite-delivery type of contract will be used. The clauses prescribed at FAR 16.506 may be used for this purpose.

(2) The contracting officer may include appropriate provisions and clauses when the use of options is in the Government's interest. The provisions and clauses prescribed in FAR 17.208 may be used for this purpose. If the provision at 52.212-2 is used, paragraph (b) provides for the evaluation of options.

All items must be TAA compliant in accordance with the FAR.

DPAS rating is DO-A7.

NETCENTS-2 pricing is required.

Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsive, responsible offeror. The lowest priced quote will be reviewed for technical acceptability. If that quote is awardable, then no other quotes will be evaluated. If the lowest priced quote is not awardable, then the next lowest quote shall be evaluated. Vendors submitting a response to any RFQ that includes a requirement for supplies and/or services that have incurred, or that may incur, a lapse in maintenance support prior to the award date, shall include as part of its response any applicable reinstatement fee(s).

Anticipated award date is 18 September 2019.

Lt Col Brian Miller has been appointed as Ombudsman. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. The Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, evaluation of proposals or source selection process and does not diminish the authority of the contracting officer. Any questions or concerns about this
solicitation should first be directed to the buyer at the e-mail address or phone number listed, or you may contact the Ombudsman at [email protected].

Quotes are due by 12:00PM EST, 11 September 2019. Quotes shall be sent via email to
[email protected].

Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to:
Thomas Cybriwsky
[email protected]
(937) 255-3398