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The Government intends to award one contract for two (2) contract line item number (CLIN) as follows:
CLIN 0001
Product: Polarization Tracker Module
Description: Polarization Tracker Module, 1064nm, external feedback, SM output, SC/APC connectors.
QTY: 1
Unit of Issue: Each
Manufacturer: General Photonics Corp
Manufacturer Item: Polarization Tracker Module
Manufacturer P/N: POS-002-E-SM-10-SC/APC OR EQUAL
Desired Delivery Date: 4-6 weeks after award
FOB: Destination
Inspection and Acceptance: Destination
CLIN 0002
Product: Polarization tracker module
Description: Polarization tracker module, 1064nm, internal feedback, SM input, PM output, SC/APC connectors.
Qty: 1
Unit of Issue: Each
Manufacturer: General Photonics Corp
Manufacturer Item: Polarization Tracker Module
Manufacturer P/N: POS-002-I-PM-10-SC/APC OR EQUAL
Desired Delivery Date: 4-6 weeks after award
FOB: Destination
Inspection and Acceptance: Destination
Please propose BRAND NAME OR EQUIVALENT equipment as allowed. If an "equal" product is proposed, compatibility shall be verified. Any proposal containing an "equal" product shall describe thoroughly how the product meets all required specifications. Failure to do so shall make the proposal non-responsive and shall not be considered for award.
In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(a)(2) offerors are notified that award will be made on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable.
In accordance with FAR 13.106(b)(1), offerors are notified that each may be required to provide documentation supporting the price, cost and/or cost realism supporting the quoted price. Failure to furnish supporting documentation expressly requested and necessary for the agency to perform price, cost and/or cost realism analysis is grounds to reject the quote.
The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement:
FAR 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number FAR 52.204-99, System for Award Management Registration. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items
FAR 52-212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certification - Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply: 52.219-6, 52.219-13, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232-33]
FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran - Certification
FAR 52.232-99, Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors
DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product
DFARS 252.211-7003, Alt A Item Identification and Valuation
DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial. [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply: 252.203-7000, 252.225-7001, 252.232-7003, 252.247-7023 Alt III]
DFARS 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium
DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American - Balance of Payments Program Certificates
DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors
DFARS 252.232-7006, WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JUN 2012)
DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments
DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications
The following full text provisions and clauses apply to this procurement:
FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998).
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. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil
FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). 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 their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil
FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses
As prescribed in 52.107(f), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts that include any FAR or supplemental clause with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental clause is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the clause when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental clause, except that the contracting officer shall insert "(Deviation)" after the date of the clause.
Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984)
(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.
AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsmen
(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern.
(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).
(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM or AFISRA ombudsmen,
AFNWC Ombudsmen:
Ms Jeannine Kinder AFNWC/PZ E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: (505) 846-1924
Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU or ARISRA level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067.
(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.
(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.