Fido X4, Handheld Explosives Trace Detector

SYNOPSISDate/Year: 30 September 2020Contracting Office Address/Zip: 8500 Gibson Blvd SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117PSC: 5821Subject: Fido X4, Handheld Explosives Trace DetectorProposed Solicitation Number: FA940120QZ007Closing Response Date: 30 September 2020, 2:00pm MountainContact Point: Brennan Clarke, Rafaela Kovacs, and Katherine Parker (katherine.parker@us.af.mil) DESCRIPTION1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.2. This is solicitation FA940120QZ007, and is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal

Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-07/08/31-2020.4. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 334511 with a size standard of 1250 employees.5. Line Item Number and Items, Quantities, and Unit of Measure            CLIN 0001 Fido X4 System Kit, 1 Each            CLIN 0002 Fido X4 Heavy User Package, 1 Each            CLIN 0003 Fido X-Series Training (CONUS/OCONUS - NonHazardous) (2 Day), 1 Each            CLIN 0004 Trainer Travel Price (For use if trainer travel price not included in CLIN 0003), 1 Each6. Description of requirements for the item            CLIN 0001 Fido X4 System Kit - Part Number FN-40-A - Fido X4 ETD, Li-ion Battery (2), Charging Adapter, AC Adapter, Vapor Mode Inlet Guard, Harness, USB Cable, Spare Inlet, Vapor Ref Std (2), M.E. Ref Std (2), Maintenance Kit, Operator/MXS Manual, Analyst CD-ROM, X4 Sensing Elements (2 bx), Sampling Swipes (4 bx), Pelican Case, 1-Yr Warranty/Service, 1-day trng (Stillwater, OK)            CLIN 0002 Fido X4 Heavy User Package – Part Number X4-CH-A - Includes: X4 Sensing Elements (48 bx of 10ea), Sampling Swipes (96 bx of 50ea ), X4 Reference Standard (6), Vapor Reference Standards (4). Half quantity shipped at time of order; balance shipped at 6 mo. interval.            CLIN 0003 Fido X-Series Training (CONUS/OCONUS - NonHazardous) (2 Day) – Part Number TR-01-A - At Customer location (Kirtland Air Force Base, NM). Certified FLIR Fido Trainer will conduct 2-day (8 hr per day) training course to include all 1-Day material, with Day 2 focused on practical applications and operational scenarios at customer location.            CLIN 0004 Trainer Travel Price – If trainer travel costs are not included in CLIN 0003, use this CLIN for the price of travel.           7. Delivery and acceptance will occur at KAFB. This is FOB Destination.8. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial (DEVIATION 2018-O0018), applies to this acquisition.9. Quotes will be evaluated on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptability will be determined on conformance to the description of the required item (#6 above). If multiple offers represent LPTA, award will be made to a small business. If multiple small business offers represent LPTA, award will be made to the offer received first.10. A signed copy of provision FAR 52.204-24 (August 2020) shall be submitted with the quote. Offerors shall also include a completed copy of the provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, if the provision is not available as part of the offeror’s record in System for Award Management (SAM).11. The clause FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.12. The clause FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition:-52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020)-52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Jun 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).-52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (May 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2))  Alternate I (MAR 2020)-52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).-52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246)-52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212)-52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793)-52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).-52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).-52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020)-52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury)-52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332)-52.237-2  Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984)- 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter67).- 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).13. Other applicable terms and conditions to the acquisition are:-52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020)-  52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2020)-52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (Oct 2020)-52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016)-52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications (Jun 2020)-FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)-FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)-DFARS 252.203-7000  Requirements Relating To Compensation Of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011)-DFARS 252.203-7002  Requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013)-DFARS 252.203-7005  Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011)-DFARS 252.204-7003  Control Of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992)-DFARS 252.204-7015  Notice Of Authorized Disclosure Of Information For Litigation Support (May 2016)-DFARS 252.204-7016  Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (Dec 2019)-DFARS 252.204-7017  Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (Dec 2019)-DFARS 252.204-7018  Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (Dec 2019)-DFARS 252.225-7048  Export Controlled Items (June 2013)-DFARS 252.232-7003  Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Dec 2018)-DFARS 252.232-7006  Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (Dec 2018)-DFARS 252.232-7010  Levies On Contract Payments (Dec 2006)-DFARS 252.243-7001  Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991)-DFARS 252.244-7000  Subcontracts For Commercial Items And Commercial Components (DoDContracts) (Jun 2013)-AFFARS 5352.223-9000  Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) (Oct 2019)-AFFARS 5352.223-9001  Health and Safety on Government Installations  (Oct 2019)-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): https://www.acquisition.gov-FAR 52.252- 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): https://www.acquisition.gov -FAR 52.252-5  Authorized Deviations in Provisions (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.(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation. -DFARS 252.247-7022  - Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea (Jun 2019) (a) The Offeror shall indicate by checking the appropriate blank in paragraph (b) of this provision whether transportation of supplies by sea is anticipated under the resultant contract. The term supplies is defined in the Transportation of Supplies by Sea clause of this solicitation.(b) Representation. The Offeror represents that it—_____ Does anticipate that supplies will be transported by sea in the performance of any contract or subcontract resulting from this solicitation._____ Does not anticipate that supplies will be transported by sea in the performance of any contract or subcontract resulting from this solicitation.(c) Any contract resulting from this solicitation will include the Transportation of Supplies by Sea clause. -AFFARS 5352.201-9101 AFGSC OMBUDSMAN (Oct 2019)(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 interested 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, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, for AFGSC (Air Force Global Strike Command) acquisitions please contact the Director of Contracts,Air Force Installation Contracting Center, Operating Location –Global Strike (AFICC/KG OL-GSC) via the following e-mail workflow address: ig.afica_kg.workflow@us.af.mil.Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested 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 (571) 256-2395,Facsimile number (571) 256-2431.(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.(End of clause)