SAM #W50S7E26QA005

Minnesota Air National Guard Solicitation for 74 VARICOM or Equivalent Personal Sleep Systems

The Minnesota Air National Guard (133rd Security Forces Squadron and 133rd Airlift Wing) is seeking quotations for 74 Personal Sleep Systems to support operational needs. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, Minnesota Air National Guard, 133rd Security Forces Squadron, 133rd Airlift Wing, Contracting Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Primary OEM referenced: VARICOM (manufacturer of the Complete Sleep System, Item #SJ050080) - Solicitation allows 'Brand Name or Equal' submissions, enabling alternative OEMs and innovative solutions - Products/Services Requested: - 74 Personal Sleep Systems (VARICOM Complete Sleep System, Item #SJ050080 or equivalent) - Each system includes: - 30-degree Delta sleeping bag - 0-degree Gamma sleeping bag - Waterproof bivy - Waterproof compression stuff sacks (small and large) - Performance requirements: - Temperature rating from 30°F to -50°F - Oversized rectangular footbox - Double layer differential cut - Water resistant, breathable, compressible - Neutral colors (Urban Gray and Foliage Green) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - 'Brand Name or Equal' approach ensures fair competition and operational efficiency - Set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS 314999 - Delivery required to St. Paul, MN - Packaging and labeling requirements specified - Evaluation based on best value: price, technical acceptability, equipment capabilities, delivery time, and past performance - Government may issue partial or multiple awards

Description

This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared with format in Subpart 12.2 of the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) and constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect per the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). This solicitation is set-aside 100% for small business. The North American Industrial Classification Standard 314999 applies to this solicitation; business size standard is 550 EMP. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to award under a different NAICS if the company would qualify as a small business under the solicited NAICS.

The Minnesota Air National Guard has plans to issue a firm-fixed price order for the following: 74 Personal Sleep Systems (see attached Statement of Work)

Award will be made to the offeror who represents the best value to the Government as outlined in accordance with the criteria set forth within the solicitation. (IAW PIM 2021-11) Quote your best available pricing. Quotes must be good through 30 September 2026. *Quotation instructions Evaluation: The Government plans to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the offer conforming to the solicitation which will be most advantageous to the Government. Quotes will be evaluated based on: Best value using price, technical acceptability, equipment capabilities, delivery time, and past performance (based on FAPIIS, SPRS, CPARS, and references) (ref RFO FAR 52.212-2) In accordance with RFO FAR 15.104(d), the relative importance of all other evaluation factors, when combined, are considered equal to price. All solicitation specifications are not absolute and the 133AW will consider innovative solutions to this requirement. Quotes may be comparatively evaluated in compliance with RFO FAR 12.203. *Provide sufficient information and details to allow for a full and comprehensive evaluation of your quote. Multiple Solutions: Multiple solutions to the requirement should be offered as alternative quotes and will be evaluated as separate offers. Multiple solutions are encouraged. Innovative solutions are encouraged and will be evaluated in accordance with the intent of this requirement. Standing quotes may be considered as responsive if in the best interest of the government. GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO ISSUE ONE (1) CONTRACT BUT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER PARTIAL OR MULTIPLE AWARDS. SAM.gov registration is required. If not already registered in SAM, go to https://sam.gov/ to register prior to submitting quote. SAM.gov Contracting Opportunities is the official posting location for this solicitation. Interested vendors are encouraged to access this solicitation and all supporting documents on SAM.gov. We are not responsible for information posted on any other web site. Offeror MUST provide: Tax ID and SAM UEI with quote. All questions and quotes must be directed to the 133AW Contracting Officer via email at jason.mosher@us.af.mil, daniel.byler@us.af.mil, and ann.feist.1@us.af.mil. Questions asked within 2 days of solicitation close will be answered at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Emailed quotes are preferred. Late quotes may be rejected at the Contracting Officer's discretion. Electronic Documents: All electronic documents must NOT be "secured," "locked", or otherwise inaccessible. Submitter risks rejection if documents prove inhospitable to viewing and evaluation. Utilize standard Microsoft or Adobe formats, and net file size of all documents should be less than 10MB. POC INFORMATION MSgt Daniel Byler Contracting Specialist 631 Minuteman Drive St. Paul MN 5511 612-713-2613 Daniel.byler@us.af.mil

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