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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for material in support of the New Jersey Army National Guard. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This procurement is reserved for Small Business. The NAICS code is 332322. Basis for award is Price. Past Performance will be evaluated although will be a less significant evaluation factor than Price. The government intends to issue a single award but may issue multiple awards from this solicitation if it is determined to be in the best interest of the government. Award may be made without discussions. The following commercial items are requested in this solicitation: CLIN 0001: ALUMINUM FLAT BAR 6061T6511, DIMENSIONS: 1/8”X6”X12’ (QTY: 18 EA.) CLIN 0002: ALUMINUM FLAT BAR 6061T6511, DIMENSIONS: 1/4"X6”X12’ (QTY: 6 EA.) CLIN 0003: ALUMINUM FLAT BAR 6061T6511, DIMENSIONS: 1/2"X2”X12’ (QTY: 4 EA.) CLIN 0004: ALUMINUM FLAT BAR 6061T6511, DIMENSIONS: 1/2"X6”X12’ (QTY: 4 EA.) CLIN 0005: ALUMINUM FLAT BAR 6061T6511, DIMENSIONS: 1”X6”X12’ (QTY: 4 EA.) CLIN 0006: ALUMINUM FLAT BAR 6061T6511, DIMENSIONS: 1”X2”X12’ (QTY: 2 EA.) CLIN 0007: STEEL FLAT BAR A36, DIMENSIONS: 1/8”X6”X12’ (QTY: 14 EA.) CLIN 0008: STEEL FLAT BAR A36, DIMENSIONS: 1/4"X6”X12’ (QTY: 25 EA.) CLIN 0009: AR500 STEEL PLATE, DIMENSIONS: 3/8”X4’X8’ (QTY: 8 EA.) To be quoted as Unit Price and Total Dollar Amount. Delivery Location: Bldg. 3601 Technology Dr., Fort Dix, NJ 08640-0525. Contractor shall deliver all items not later than 30 days after date of contract award. NG Agency Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns with the National Guard (NG) as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or other external forum. National Guard Protest Procedures, 7 October 2021 Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods as if filed at the GAO. The NG protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from filing. An agency protest may be filed with either the Contracting Officer or the NG Agency’s Protest Decision Authority, but not both, in accordance with NG protest procedures. To be timely, the protests must be filed with the periods specified in FAR 33.103. To file a protest under the NG Agency Protest Program, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sent to the address below: National Guard Bureau Office of the Director of Acquisitions/ Head of Contracting Activity ATTN: NGB-AQ-O 111 S. George Mason Dr. Arlington, VA 22204 Email: ng.ncr.ngb-arng.mbx.ngb-task-order-ombudsman@mail.mil All other agency-level protests should be sent to the Contracting Officer for resolution at the address in the solicitation. See FAR clause 52.233-2. NG Public-facing, general Protest information is found at: https://www.nationalguard.mil/Leadership/Joint-Staff/Special-Staff/Director-of-Acquisitions/ Directorate of Acquisitions information for the contracting enterprise is found at https://gko.portal.ng.mil/ngb/STAFF/D01/D01/OI/Protests%20and%20Complaints/Forms/AllItems.aspx SAM Requirement: Registration required with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. Must comply with clauses pertaining to Covered Equipment as listed in FAR 52.204-24 and FAR 52.204-25. Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DFAR 252.232-7003, 252.232-7006 apply to this requirement. In order for vendors to be paid, all vendors must now use an E-invoicing system called Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). To gain access to the WAWF production system, vendors must acquire an account available at https://wawf.eb.mil/. Questions on WAWF may be directed to the WAWF Help Desk (available 24/7) at 866-618-5988. Commercial Items Terms and Conditions: The selected offeror must comply with the following item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items; and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52. The following provisions are incorporated into this solicitation by reference: FAR 52.208-9, Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources of Supply and Services FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors FAR