(i)   This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation is being advertised utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.105(b) This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii)   Solicitation W911YN-17-T-A002 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii)   The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89, effective 15 Aug 2016. The DFARS provisions and clauses are those in effect to DPN 201600830, effective 30 Aug 2016.

(iv)   This requirement is solicited as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this procurement is 811121 with a small business size standard of $7,500,000.00.

(v)  The Pricing Schedule is incorporated as Attachment 1. Vendors shall complete Attachment 1 in its entirety and return with any other documentation/data as required by this Combo.

(vi)   The government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for the following:

See Attachment 1: Pricing Schedule

(vii)   Delivery shall be FOB Destination. Contractor shall include delivery schedule information on the Pricing Schedule, Attachment 1. All items shall be delivered in accordance with (IAW) the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to:

FL ARNG Armory, Plant City, FL 33563
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(viii)   FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jan 2017) is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. In addition to the following addendum, all terms and conditions of FAR 52.212-1 remain in effect. The following have been tailored to this procurement and are hereby added via addendum:

1.  To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the proposal, the vendors must follow the instructions contained herein. The quote must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation.

2.  Specific Instructions:  The response shall consist of two (2) separate parts:

a.  Part 1- Technical Acceptability - Submit one (1) copy of technical acceptability narrative.

b.  Part 2- Price – Submit one (1) copy of price schedule and any pertinent additional information.

3.  Award will be made to the vendor whose quote is conforming to the solicitation and is determined to be the lowest price technically acceptable. Technical Acceptability, at a minimum, is

defined as meeting all of the criteria and specifications in Attachment 1 and 2. Price and technical acceptability will be considered.

(ix)   FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014) this provision has been tailored to this procurement and is provided in full-text below:

(a)  The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendors whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most beneficial to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

(i)   Technical acceptability

(ii)   Price

(iii)  Narrative Work Plan

(b)  Price and technical acceptability will be considered. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award without discussion, but reserves the right to conduct discussions. Therefore, the vendor’s initial quote should contain the vendor’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. If the quote is found technically acceptable, award will be made without further consideration. If it is found technically unacceptable, the Government will evaluate the next lowest quote for technical acceptability until award can be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable vendors. Therefore, the vendor’s initial quote should contain the vendor’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. Quotes that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c)  This will be a lowest price technically acceptable purchase. Technical acceptability – at a minimum, is defined as meeting following criteria:

Minimum Qualifications: Contractor must be able to provide the products described herein (see Attachment 1{Price Schedule} & 2{Performance Work Statement}), Knowledge; Skill Set and Abilities for the requirement indicated within this document.

(d)  A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote delivered electronically or otherwise furnished to the successful vendor within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quote’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of Provision)

(x)  Each vendor shall ensure the provision at FAR 52.212-3 including its Alternate I, Vendors Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Apr 2016), are updated at www.sam.gov. Failure to obtain SAM registration will result in submissions not being considered for award.

(xi)   The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Jan 2017), is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text.

(xii)   The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (DEVIATION 2013-O0019) (Jan 2017), is hereby incorporated by reference, with the