Added: Sep 11, 2008 4:15 pm
Combined Synopsis Solicitation Air Port Conveyor System
(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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) Request for quote AG-6395-S-08-0137
(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26 June 12th, 2008. See http://www.arnet.gov/far/loadmainre.html.
(iv) This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small businesses. The applicable NAICS code is 333922 with a size standard of less than 500 employees.
(v) Items 0001 through 0007 are for locations A1 and U2. Optional item is for location U1.
Item Qty U/M Description Price Total
0001 2 EA Stainless steel ball transfer table with underside cabinet
0002 2 EA Stainless steel belt conveyor
0003 2 EA Control box
0004 2 EA Stainless steel chute
0005 2 EA Safety barrier
0006 2 EA Installation
0007 2 EA Preventative Maintenance
Total Items 0001 through 0007
0008
option 1 EA Stainless steel ball transfer table with underside cabinet
0009
option 1 EA Stainless steel belt conveyor
0010
option 1 EA Control box
0011
option 1 EA Stainless steel chute
0012
option 1 EA Safety barrier
0013
option 1 EA Installation
0014
option 1 EA Preventative Maintenance
Total Items 0008 through 0014
Total Items 0001 through 0014
(vi) The purpose of this solicitation is to purchase a conveyor system for the Puerto Rico airport in accordance with attached drawings and specifications. PRICE NEEDS TO INCLUDE FREIGHT. The Government does intend to exercise options at award. The basis of evaluation is inclusive of the option. Optional line items must be awarded one year from contract date. Offerors are encouraged to submit varying prices on the options depending on exercise date (e.g., 30 days, 90 days, 120 days, 240 days).
(vii) Delivery will be approximately 10 weeks after contract award. FOB DESTINATION to the following location
Carolina, PR 00979
(viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Jun 2008), applies to this acquisition.
(ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.
This is a best value low priced technically acceptable acquisition with the following evaluation factors (see FAR 15.101-2)
Technical offeror must show that they meet the technical specifications in the statement of work.
Past performance offeror must show that they have experience in the manufacturing and installation of custom built conveyor systems within the past two years.
(x) Offerors shall complete at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Jun 2008) and submit a copy of the representation with its offer. Please note that certifications can be completed online at https://orca.bpn.gov/. A copy of the complete clause can be found online at http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/52_212_213.html#wp1179194
(xi) Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Feb 2007) applies to the acquisition.
(xii) Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Jun 2008), applies to this acquisition with the following FAR clauses selected:
(1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402).
(3) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JULY 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
(7) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).
(15) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (June 2007) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
(16) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).
(17) 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) (E.O. 13126).
(18) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).
(19) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).
(20) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(21) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(22) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(23) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201).
(24)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) (Applies to all contracts).
(29)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act Free Trade Agreements Israeli Trade Act (Aug 2007) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 109-53 and 109-169).
(31) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O. s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
(36) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
(40)(i) 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).
(xiii) The following Federal Acquisition Clause and Provision Applies to this acquisition: 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990) and 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity Separately Priced Line Item. (Mar 1989) with the following text added 365 days
The following Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (48 CFR Chapter 4 401-453) apply to this purchase: provision 452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information (see iv above). Clauses 452.211-70 Brand Name or Equal, 452.211-73 Attachment to Statement of Work/Specifications and
454.246-70 Inspection and Acceptance with the following text added: Inspection and Acceptance will occur at delivery location. Final payment will not be made until proper operation has been demonstrated at the Airport and machine schematics and a manual are provided.
(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this solicitation.
(xv) Quotes are due via mail, email, or fax by 1600 Central time on Thursday 18 September 2008. Mailing address:
USDA APHIS ASD - Contracting
Attention Nathan Johnson
100 North 6th Street
Suite 510-C Butler Square
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Fax 612-336-3550
Email: nathan.d.johnson@aphis.usda.gov
(xvi) Please contact Nathan Johnson with any questions nathan.d.johnson@aphis.usda.gov or (612) 336-3404.
