MXS TOOLBOXES AND TOOLS

08/08/2024 RFI MXS TOOLBOXES AND TOOLS - 3 to address vendor question: Q. Would you accept a quotation from alternative brands? A. Please note the synopsis states “this is not a Name Brand or Equal set aside and?ONLY tools that meet those specifications outlined in the?SOO MXS Toolboxes and Tools and are included in Salient Toolbox and Tool List (attached) must be offered to pass technical acceptability.?“

08/06/2024: In reference to vendor questions concerning (v)Technical Acceptability e. Photos of tool drawer layout with foam cuttings; This will no longer be part of the technical acceptability for award but WILL be due Post Award for approval before shipment can be made to Westover ARB. Please note the Total Quantity Column on the Salient Toolbox and Tool List.

This is to be divided equally between the two toolboxes and etched according to instructions in the Synopsis and Solicitation CLIN Schedule Q. Is this being shipped to the address in the RFI according to standard commercial packing and preservation methods?? A. Yes Q. Can this be delivered by one of our subcontractors, if possible? A. Yes, it doesn’t matter how it is shipped. as long as nothing is damaged, and it arrives in a timely manner.

7/31/2024: Add file "RFI MXS TOOLBOXES AND TOOLS - 1" which addresses vendor questions.

Please see attached "Salient Toolbox and Tool List”.

Please note, as stated in the solicitation documents this is not a Name Brand or Equal set aside and ONLY tools that meet those specifications outlined in the SOO MXS Toolboxes and Tools and are included in Salient Toolbox and Tool List (attached) must be offered to pass technical acceptability. (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; Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation number FA660624Q0019, is hereby issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for 2 10 Drawer 55” Toolboxes with Toolkits.

A contract will be issued without discussions as a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award utilizing FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. (iii) This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-05 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Publication Notice 20240530, and Defense Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 20240612. It is the contractor's responsibility to become familiar with applicable provisions and clauses by visiting https://www.acquisition.gov/. (iv) This solicitation is a 100% small business set aside and is restricted to small businesses only in accordance with FAR 19.502-2(b).

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 332216 – Saw Blade and Hand Tool Manufacturing; Small Business Size Standard is 750 employees. (v) For Technical Acceptability the Vendor MUST provide: a. Unit & total price per CLIN as outlined in the attachment "Solicitation CLIN Schedule (Fillable)" b. A complete tool list with quantity and price IAW “Salient Toolbox and Tool List” (attached) c. Physical characteristics of toolboxes (can include picture) d. Warranty description e. Photos of tool drawer layout with foam cuttings (vi)

Description of Requirement: The vendor will provide proposed pricing for two (2) 10 Drawer 55” Toolboxes with Toolkit, each drawer will be lined with 2 layers of foam, black on top and red on the bottom. The black layer will have the shadow cutouts of each tool as well as etching services described below and tools per kit, IAW attachment “Salient Toolbox and Tool List”. See attachment for specific breakdown of agency needs.

Etching services for the two (2) Toolboxes and two (2) Toolkits provided must be uniquely identified with a distinct etching format. The etching format shall follow the pattern "W5MXDSM01" for the first toolbox and tools and "W5MXDSMO2" for the second toolbox and tools.

Contractors are required to adhere to this etching format for clear identification and inventory management purposes. (vii) Acceptance is FOB destination: 439 MXS/MXMT, 350 Hangar Avenue, Westover ARB, MA 01022-1537 United States (viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Quotes must include the following information: Pricing, Company Name & Address, Point of Contact, Telephone, Email, Cage Code, UEI Number, and Business Size.

Unless already completed on SAM.gov as part of annual certifications, vendors MUST certify provision 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 by completing the attached PDF titled, “FA660624Q0019 Clause Set” and submitting it with their Quote. Vendor Solicitation amendments, if any, need to be acknowledged. (ix) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. This requirement will be awarded on a basis of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

Price - Total evaluated price will be used and will be calculated by determining the sum of CLINS 0001. Technical Acceptability - Quotes will be evaluated on an acceptable or unacceptable basis. To receive an acceptable rating, vendors MUST provide detailed information regarding warranties for each item, including duration and coverage.

Failure to provide warranty information may result in disqualification. (x) Unless already completed on SAM.gov as part of annual certifications, Vendors MUST certify provision 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items by filling in the appropriate fields in attached PDF titled, “FA660624Q0019 Clause Set” and submitting with your Quote. (xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xiii) IAW FAR 52.204-16, prospective awardees shall have an active Cage Code prior to award of a government contract.

To register for a Cage Code and to complete Online Representations and Certifications, go to the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/. All vendors interested and capable of obtaining contract award must be registered with the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) located at https://piee.eb.mil/piee-landing/.

Vendors are required to create and submit invoices electronically through WAWF and receive payment via electronic funds transfer (EFT) for supplies or services rendered. (xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating is not applicable to this acquisition. (xv) Quotes must be submitted via email no later than (NLT) 2:00 PM EDT Wednesday 14 August 2024 to rosalie.connelly.1@us.af.mil & robert.stacy.2@us.af.mil with "Solicitation FA660624Q0019 " in the subject line.

Requests for Information (RFI) concerning this requirement must be submitted in writing to the email list above no later than 2:00 PM EDT Wednesday 7 August 2024. (xvi) Questions concerning this solicitation should be directed to rosalie.connelly.1@us.af.mil & robert.stacy.2@us.af.mil. Ensure to include the solicitation number “FA660624Q0019” in the subject line.