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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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

solicitation will not be issued.

This Solicitation, RFQ_W9124V23P00XX is issued as a request for quote (RFQ)

utilizing FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This combined

synopsis/solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in

effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05, effective SEP 22, 2023.

1. REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION

The Montana Army National Guard has a requirement for fitness equipment to support Soldier

Readiness and enable our Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) team host the Army Master Fitness

Training at an indoor Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) facility. This equipment will replace

outdated, out-of-warranty, and broken equipment. This equipment will be placed in the Fit to

Win Facility on Fort Harrison, MT, and outlying Montana armories.

2. INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

2.1. BASIS FOR SELECTION: The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price delivery

order that can provide the supplies/service that represents the best value to the government when

evaluating price and other-than-price factors:

* Equipment that is comparable to a dues-paying commercial gym/workout facility

* Quality/Durability, Equipment Warranties

* Maintenance and Service availability & capabilities

* Freight/delivery with lift-gate/install capabilities

* Past performance: Past performance will include data pulled from Supplier

Performance Risk System (SPRS) located in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise

Environment (PIEE) platform. Evaluation may also include information pulled from

CPARS, FAPIIS, EDA, available government databases, and other sources.

2.2 Multiple awards may be made from this RFQ. Vendors are encouraged to submit a quote

even if it is only for a portion of the required items.

2.3 This is a 100% small business set aside under the North American Industry Classification

System (NAICS) code 339920 – Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing, with a Size

Standard of 500 employees.

NOTE: If this NAICS is not listed as one of your organization’s codes in the System for Award

Management (SAM) website, you will need to certify your business size for this NAICS (prior to

award), via FAR Clause 52.212-3, Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications---

Commercial Items Alternate I.”

2.4 Quote shall include shipping to Fort Harrison, MT 59636 (Building Number will be given

after award). Shipping shall be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.).

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2.5 Invoicing shall be through WAWF at https://piee.eb.mil and payment will be Electronic

Funds Transfer (EFT) from Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS).

2.6 New products ONLY; NO re-manufactured or "gray market" items. All items shall be

covered by the full manufacturer's warranty.

2.7 See Section 4.0 for a partial list of applicable Provisions/Clauses.

2.8 Quoters shall submit an itemized quote with images, item descriptions/part numbers/brand,

warranty information, service capabilities and individual pricing for all.

2.9 Provide the following information on your quote:

* Point of contact information

* SAM.gov UEI# and CAGE/DUNS number

* GSA Contract #

* Place of manufacturing,

* Delivery time after award,

* Business size, and socio-economic status

2.10 IMPORTANT FACTS FOR QUOTERS:

* The existing equipment will be removed from the building prior to new equipment

arriving.

* The equipment will be delivered to the actual Physical Fitness Training Facility,

which will require a lift gate.

* The Government requires the installation service.

* The intent of the Government is not to require brand name; if there should be brand

name identified in this RFQ, it is unintentional put in from market research phase.

SEE ATTACHED SOW.