Combine Solicitation – Military Items

Notice Type: Combine Solicitation

Posted Date: 21-DEC-11

Office Address: Department of the Air Force; Direct Reporting Units; USAF Academy - 10 CONS; 8110 Industrial DriveSuite 200 USAF Academy CO 80840-2315

Subject: Military Items

Classification Code: 84 - Clothing, individual equipment & insignia

Solicitation Number: FA7000-12-T-0022

Contact: Londres Medranda, Phone 719-333-8927, Fax 719-333-9075, Email [email protected] - Diana Myles-South, Contracting Officer, Phone 719-333-8650, Fax 719-333-9075, Email [email protected]

Setaside: Total Small BusinessTotal Small Business

Place of Performance (address): Mitchell Hall Annex, Bldg 2351 USAF Academy, CO

Place of Performance (zipcode): 80840

Place of Performance Country: US

Description: Department of the Air Force

Direct Reporting Units

USAF Academy - 10 CONS

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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written (formal) solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation, (RFQ), solicitation number FA7000-12-T-0022, in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-54 effective 02 Dec 2011. The North American Industry Classification System Codes (NAICS) are 315993, 315999, 332999, and 339911 and the business size standard for each NAICS is 500. This is a 100% small business set aside. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which if received timely, will be considered by the 10th Contracting Division, USAF Academy (USAFA). Please read and comply with all requirements for submitting a quote. Failure to comply with all instructions contained within this combined synopsis/solicitation could result in the quote being ineligible for award. It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure their quote meets all the requirements identified herein.

Buy American Act and certification of compliance is required and must be submitted with quote (see DFARS clause 252.225-7001).

There may be more than one award (multiple awards) based on advantages and disadvantages for the Government regarding the fifteen different military items required. Offerors are encouraged to submit their quote listing as many items that they can offer that meet or exceed the salient characteristics. If multiple awards are used, no one contract will be awarded for less than $3,000.00.

The USAF Academy has a Brand Name or Equal requirement to purchase the following fifteen military items with the salient characteristics provided below. Unit Unit Extended Item No. Description Issue Price Price

Item No. 0001 1,100 PR $___ $___ SUSPENDERS, IAW USAFA PD CWLQ-195 DTD 22 DEC 86 (Attachment 1). Conventional type suspenders, button on style with three leather attaching straps. Regular elastic webbing, color: white with silver metal adjustable hardware. 1 pair per box. IRA Green stock code 1-1703A or EQUAL.

Item No. 0002 900 PR $___ $___ BLOUSER, TROUSERS, 2 inch width, 12 inch length, woodland camouflage, with Velcro closure line. Woodland camouflage or green are acceptable colors. IRA Green #3-717 or EQUAL, individual package.

Item No. 0003 1,100 EA $___ $___ TIE BAR,ALLIGATOR TYPE, Clasp, Air Force HAP Arnold type with eagle device, 2-1/8" long X 1/4" wide, mirror finish. IRA Green stock code 2-4363 or EQUAL.

Item No. 0004 1,700 PR $___ $___ INSIGNIA,"U.S." LETTERS, office type 7/16" high by 13/16" wide, with mirror finish for wear on cadet uniform coat. IRA Green stock code 2-4141 or EQUAL.

Item No. 0005 2,900 EA $___ $___ 3006-CAP, INSIGNIA, EAGLE W/BREAST, claws clutching a bundle of arrows and an olive branch. Men Size, Silver Mirror Finish, 2 1/4" wide by 2" high, for wear on the cadet service caps. IRA Green Stock code 2-426 or EQUAL.

Item No. 0006 200 PR $___ $___ 8455L9039747000 SHOULDER BOARDS, SMALL,WOMEN'S, 2ND LT. Measurement: 4-1/2" from bottom to tip X 2" wide. 3-5/8" from bottom to left angled point at top of shoulder board. Lace aluminum 1-3/4" wide with 2 vellum each 5/16" wide. 2nd LT Gold Bar 7/8" wide X 5/16" high. Color shall be a good match to AF shade 1620 when viewed under natural (North Sky) daylight. Unit Pack: 1 Pair per box. Vanguard Item #2-1601 or EQUAL.

Item No. 0007 2,000 PR $___ $___ 8455L9039847000 SHOULDER BOARDS, LARGE, MEN'S 2ND LT. Measurement:5-1/2" from bottom to tip (1/4" tip) X 2-1/4" wide. 4-1/2" from bottom to top left angle. 2nd LT Gold Bar 5/8" from bottom and is 3/8" high. Lace aluminum, 2 pieces 1/2" wide. Color shall be good match to AF Shade 1620 when viewed under natural (North Sky) Daylight. Unit Pack: 1 pair per box. Vanguard Item #21861 or Equal.

Item No. 0008 2,000 PR $___ $___ 8455L9039837000 INSIGNIA, 2ND LT, SUBDUED, embroidered for ABU shirts. Suggested Source: Vanguard Industries

Item No. 0009 2,000 PR $___ $___ 8455L9000147000 INSIGNIA, OFFICER, 2ND LT, GOLD BAR, Copper alloy, size: length 1", width 0.375. Unit pack: 1 pair per box/package. Suggested Source: Vanguard Industries

Item No. 0010 400 PR $___ $___ 8455L9000137000 SHOULDER MARKS, SMALL, WOMEN'S,2ND LT. measurement:3-1/4" high (+/-1/8") wide at bottom,1-17/32" (+/-1/8") wide at top. 2ND LT Gold Bar 5/8" from bottom, 3/8" high X 1" wide. Vanguard item#2-660 or Equal.

Item No. 0011 2,000 PR $___ $___ 8455L9000127000 SHOULDER MARKS, LARGE, MEN'S, 2nd LT. Measurement:4-3/16" high (+/-1/16"), 2" wide (+/-1/8") on bottom. 1- 5/8" wide (+/-1/8") on top. Gold 2nd LT Bar 5/8" from bottom, 3/8" wide. Unit pack: 1 pair per box. Vanguard Item #2-670 or EQUAL.

Item No. 0012 600 PR $___ $___ CUFFLINK AND STUDS with new Air Force design, Vanguard Part #6200562 or EQUAL.

Item No. 0013 400 EA $___ $___ BOWTIE, MESS DRESS, Air Force Blue w/strap, CRC#5306428, Catalog key #M203E1 or EQUAL.

Item No. 0014 100 EA $___ $___ CUMMERBUND,WOMEN'S,Air Force Blue, one size fits all, CRC#9439340, Catalog Key #M213E or EQUAL.

Item No. 0015 400 EA $___ $___ CUMMERBUND, MEN'S, CUMMERBUND,MEN'S,Air Force Blue, one size fit all, CRC#8064255, Catalog Key #M203F or EQUAL.

TOTAL PRICE $______________ The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation and offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, addenda applies: The contractor shall submit their quote on company letterhead to include the following: solicitation number, contact name, address, telephone number of the offeror, unit price, extended price, any discount terms, delivery terms, cage code, DUNS number, tax identification number, size of business, warranty information and acknowledgement of solicitation amendments if required. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

Quotes must be received no later than 1:00 pm Mountain Time, January 5, 2012 at the 10 CONS/LGCB, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315. Please submit quotes by e-mail to Londres Medranda at [email protected]. In his absence, please contact Diana Myles-South, Contracting Officer, (719) 333-8650 or email to [email protected].

The provision at FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal applies to this acquisition.

52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must-

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by- (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modification.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

(End of provision)

Addenda to FAR 52.212-1, Proposal Preparation Instructions:

1. Initially, quotes will be evaluated on a pass or fail basis (Brand Name or equal, Provision at FAR 52.211-6) to determine whether the proposed military items meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the specifications provided at the lowest evaluated price. 2. Quotes will then be ranked according to price. The offeror who submits the lowest price and meets or exceeds the salient physical, functional or performance characteristics will receive the award. The award will be made to that offeror without further consideration of any other offerors.

3. The Offeror of an "or equal item" must submit data that adequately demonstrates that its product meets the salient characteristics of the solicitation. A general statement of compliance or restatement of the salient characteristics is insufficient. Offerors who are providing an "or equal" shall include in their offer descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to information readily available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. If an offeror cannot comply with every requirement, that offer will not be considered.

4. Prices quoted must be Firm-Fixed Price to include shipping and handling charges based on F.O.B Destination. Quotes received with FOB: Other than Destination, will not be considered.

5. Delivery is required no later than 01 Mar 2012.

ADDRESS: 10 MSG/LGRMC - FX7000 Mitchell Hall Annex, Bldg 2351 USAF Academy, CO 80840

6. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (May 2011) and its Alternate I must be completed. Offerors are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to complete all representations and certifications electronically on line at: (http://orca.bpn.gov/publicsearch.aspx). If not completed on-line, 52.212-3 and its Alt I shall be completed in hard copy and submitted with quote.

7. The provision at DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (see Attachment 2), must be completed, signed and returned with quote. The certificate can also be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.

8. In accordance with FAR 52.212-4(t), Central Contractor Registration (CCR) contractors must be registered with CCR to conduct business with the Department of Defense. No purchase order can be awarded to any company without this registration. (www.ccr.gov)

52.209-4 First Article Approval -- Government Testing Alternate I (Jan 1997)

(a) The Contractor shall deliver one item from each of the fifteen military items requested, or one item of each of the items quoted, within 20 calendar days from the date of the contract to the Government at 10 CONS/LGCB, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315, Attention: Londres Medranda, Contracting Specialist for first article tests. The shipping documentation shall contain this contract number and the Lot/Item identification. The characteristics that the first article must meet and the testing requirements are specified elsewhere in this contract.

(b) Within 5 calendar days after the Government receives the first article, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article. The notice of conditional approval or approval shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the Contractor. A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval.

(c) If the first article is disapproved, the Contractor, upon Government request, shall submit an additional first article for testing. After each request, the Contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the first article or select another first article for testing. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the Contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval. The Contractor shall furnish any additional first article to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified by the Government. The Government shall act on this first article within the time limit specified in paragraph (b) of this clause. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests.

(d) If the Contractor fails to deliver any first article on time, or the Contracting Officer disapproves any first article, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract.

(e) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, the Contractor -- (1) May deliver the approved first article as a part of the contract quantity, provided it meets all contract requirements for acceptance and was not consumed or destroyed in testing; and

(2) Shall remove and dispose of any first article from the Government test facility at the Contractor's expense.

(f) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraph (b) or (c) of this clause, the Contracting Officer shall, upon timely written request from the Contractor, equitably adjust under the Changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates and/or the contract price, and any other contractual term affected by the delay.

(g) The Contractor is responsible for providing operating and maintenance instructions, spare parts support, and repair of the first article during any first article test. (h) Before first article approval, the acquisition of materials or components for, or the commencement of production of, the balance of the contract quantity is at the sole risk of the Contractor. Before first article approval, the costs thereof shall not be allocable to this contract for (1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government.

(i) The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the Offeror/Contractor and have been accepted by the Government. The Offeror/Contractor may request a waiver.

(j) The Contractor shall produce both the first article and the production quantity at the same facility

(End of Clause)

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items apply to this acquisition

52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items (Jan 1999)

a. The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Award will be made on the basis of determining offerors who meet or exceed the salient characteristics listed below on a pass/fail basis and those offerors who pass (meeting salient characteristics) will then be evaluated on who offered the lowest evaluated price which meets or exceeds the requirements. If an offeror does not meet the salient characteristics, it will not be considered. The offeror of an "or equal" item must submit data that adequately demonstrates that its products meets or exceeds the salient characteristics in accordance with the provision at FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or equal.

In addition, quotes will be evaluated on the basis of advantages and disadvantages to the Government that might result from making more than one award (multiple awards). It is assumed, for the purpose of evaluating quotes, that $500 would be the administrative cost to the Government for issuing and administering each contract awarded under this solicitation, and individual awards will be for the items or combinations of items that result in the lowest aggregate cost to the Government, including the assumed administrative costs. If multiple awards are used, no one contract will be awarded for less than $3,000.00.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Jun 2010) applies to this acquisition and the following addenda, applies:

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4(c) CHANGES

Text in paragraph (c) is deleted and replaced with the following: Changes in terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of certain changes such as administrative changes including changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc. authorized by the Federal Acquisition Regulation and its supplements that may be made unilaterally by the Contracting Officer (for a complete list of changes that may be made unilaterally, see FAR 43.103(b)).

(End of Addendum)

FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Aug 2011) (DEVIATION)

(a) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (a) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records -- Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (b) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of any other clause in this contract, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (b)(i) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Dec 2010) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities

(iii) Reserved.

(iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

(v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(vii) Reserved

(viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, (Nov 2007), (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.)

(ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

___ Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.)

(xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009).

(xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S.- Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of Clause)

Additional FAR clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are:

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2010) 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interests When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Dec 2010) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Apr 2009) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) 52.222-50 Combat Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)

The provision at FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference applies to this acquisition:

52.252-2 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 address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

(End of Clause)

DFARS 252.212-7001 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEVIATION) (DEC 2010) APPLIES TO THIS ACQUISITION:

(a) In addition to the clauses listed in paragraph (b) of the Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items clause of this contract (FAR 52.212-5) (OCT 2010) (DEVIATION), the Contractor shall include the terms of the following clause, if applicable, in subcontracts for commercial items or commercial components, awarded at any tier under this contract:

252.237-7010

252.237-7019 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (NOV 2010) (Section 1038 of Pub. L. 111-84). Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees (SEP 2006) (Section 1092 of Pub. L. 108-375). 252.247-7003 Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment to the Cost Bearer (SEP 2010) (Section 884 of Public Law 110-417) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631) 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000) (10 U.S.C. 2631) (End of Clause)

Additional DFARS clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are:

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011) 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (OCT 2011) 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (APR 2003) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payments Request (MAR 2008) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006) 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements (OCT 2011)

(End of clause)

5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (APR 2010):

(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 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, concerned parties may contact the USAF Academy Ombudsmen, Kelly Snyder 8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103 USAFA, CO 80840 Telephone number 719-333-2074 FAX 719-333-2379 email: [email protected]

Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned 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 (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067.

(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) 5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (AUG 2007):

(a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation. (b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or security police for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, and (refer to USAFA A-01 Contractor Access to USAFA Instruction) to obtain a vehicle pass.

(c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

(d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with [insert any additional requirements to comply with AFI 31-101, Volume 1, The Air Force Installation Security Program, and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management,] citing the appropriate paragraphs as applicable.

(e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.

(f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment. (End of clause)

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