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(i) 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. Commercial Items (FAR 12) and Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13) will be used for requirement. Hereafter, this notice shall be titled "Solicitation."

(ii) Combined synopsis/Solicitation (CS/S) Number: FA930123Q0025. This CS/S is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) to offerors and also serves as the model contract.

(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05, effective 7 September 2023; and DPN 20230817.

(iv) This is a 100% Small Business Set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 333517 with a size standard of 500 employees.

(v) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Nomenclature and Contract Structure: The following represent the CLIN structure for this contract:

CLIN 0001 – Mach 500-3020 Waterjet Machine

CLIN 0002 – Upgrade Cutting Head

CLIN 0003 – Upgrade - Pump Hyper Jet 94i-S intensifier pump

CLIN 0004 – Upgrade - Ebbs Abrasive Removal System

CLIN 0005 – Eboo Closed Loop Filtration System with chiller for 94i-S

CLIN 0006 – Item Unique Identification Labeler

CLIN 0007 – Shipping and Handling

CLIN 0008 – Removal of old equipment

CLIN 0009 - Install of new equipment

The CLINs identified within the model contract, represent an estimated maximum quantity for each item. However, the Government reserves the right to order none, some, or more than the estimated quantities of each item solely based upon its needs. See the attached model contract for details.

(vi) Contract Type: The anticipated contract type is Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. It is anticipated that one award will be issued to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer.

(vii) Description of items to be acquired (Brand Name or Equal):

The Water Jet Cutter is required for precision cutting of varying thicknesses of sheet metal and other materials to create standard aircraft panels and parts, as well as T-2 mod parts. The machine shall have a variety of “brand name or equal” features, including:

• Cutting bed, no less than 6’ x 10’ with 500 pounds per square foot capacity to accommodate larger production runs.


• A taper compensation head with minimum 12” Z travel to facilitate precision cutting of thicker parts.


• Linear straightness accuracy of ± .0015 in./3 ft (± .0381 mm/m) and repeatability of ± .001 in.


• Ballbar circularity accuracy must be within .003 in.


• A high-pressure intensifier pump of 90,000 psi minimum is required to decrease use of abrasives and reduce maintenance and hazardous waste handling and disposal.


• Motion system must be separate from catcher tank to reduce fluctuations in accuracy due to water temperature changes in the catcher tank.


• Closed-loop water filtration system with chiller to preclude water discharge in the shop’s drainage system.


• Also required is an integrated abrasive removal system to continuously remove used abrasive that collects in the catcher tank, eliminating downtime for cleanout.

Also required contractor actions:

• Relocate existing machine to make room for installation of new equipment.


• Offload, uncrate and set up new machine in place.


• Debris removal (packing materials, setup debris)

***For additional details please see attached Salient Brand Name or Equal Water Jet Cutting Machine Salient Characteristics

(viii) Location of requirement: Edwards AFB, CA 93524

(ix) Delivery: 14 Weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO)

(x) The provision at 52.212-1 "Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial" applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by 25 September 2023 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST) via electronic mail to Stacey Stuart at stacey.stuart@us.af.mil and Eric Romero at eric.romero.11@us.af.mil. SAM.gov registration is required, unregistered or expired vendor registrations shall be considered non-responsive and ineligible for award.

(a) Addendum to the provision at FAR 52.212-1 "Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial":

1. Offerors shall complete all portions of SF 1449 blocks 12, 17a, 26, 30a, 30b and 30c. In doing so, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the Model Contract, with attachments. Additionally, offerors shall fill in the Unit Price and Amount sections for CLINs 0001 through 0009 (beginning on page 3 of the SF1449 Model Contract). The Total Agreement Price shall be stated by the offeror in Block #26 on page 1 of the SF 1449 Model Agreement.

(End of Addendum)

(xi) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer, or have a completed copy with their SAM.gov registration. If completed via SAM.gov, please state so within the proposal/quote.

Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment, with its offer. FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the clause.

(xii) Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS): N/A

(xiii) Proposal Submission Information: All questions or comments must be sent to Stacey Stuart at stacey.stuart@us.af.mil and Eric Romero at eric.romero.11@us.af.mil no later than 21 September 2023 5:00 PM PST. Quotes and supporting documenation for "Equal" offers are due no later than 25 September 2023 12:00 PM PST.

Attachments

1. Solicitation Model Contract


2. Salient Characteristics Water Jet Cutting Machine Brand Name or Equal

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