Added: Jul 31, 2008 9:02 am
Modified: Sep 30, 2008 12:53 pm
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AMENDMENT NOTICE: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W909NB82100103 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-24. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334519 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2008-09-30 15:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Dugway, UT 84022
The US ACA Dugway Proving Grounds requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following:
LI 001, Scintillometer, Large aperatur, 500M to 5KM range, includes transmitter, receiver, positioning device, processing unit, software, manuals. Equal to Scintec AG stock number BLSCOM-900.
Quote shall be good until 30 Sep 2008. , 1, EA;
LI 002, Instrumentation Tripod, To hold Scintillometer, Equal to Scintec AG stock number SLSTRP-018.
Quote shall be good until 30 Sep 2008. , 2, EA;
LI 003, Transport Case for Scintillometer and tripods, aluminum, with foam protection. Equal to Scintec AG stock number BLSALC-900
Quote shall be good until 30 Sep 2008. , 1, EA;
LI 004, Direct meteorological data input including temperature sensor, pressure sensor, and software, 1, EA;
For this solicitation, US ACA Dugway Proving Grounds intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. US ACA Dugway Proving Grounds is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.
In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each Offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) directly to kay.brundage@us.army.mil (NOT THROUGH FEDBID.COM) so that they are received at that email address no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation.
The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Alt 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.219.6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.222-39, 52.222-50,52.225-13, 52.232-33, The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far.
Delivery shall be made within 30 days or less after receipt of order (ARO).
CCR Requirement - Company must be registered on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered in CCR, they may do so by going to CCR web site at http://www.ccr.gov.
52.000-4002
LOCATION OF US ARMY DUGWAY PROVING GROUND
U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground is located in a remote area. The main gate is approximately 90 miles southwest of Salt Lake City, Utah. Contractors may be required to travel up to 150 miles one way from Salt Lake City to reach some work sites.
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52.000-4003
NORMAL WORK HOURS
U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground operates on a four (4) day work week, Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. (local time) except for Federal Holidays. Deliveries will be accepted on regular scheduled work days between 7:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. (local time). The following Federal Holidays are observed:
(a) January 1st (f) 1st Monday in September(b) 3rd Monday in January (g) 2nd Monday in October(c) 3rd Monday in February (h) November 11th (d) Last Monday in May (i) 4th Thursday in November(e) July 4th (j) December 25th
When any of the above holidays fall on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the holiday; when a holiday falls on a Friday or Saturday the preceding Thursday is observed as the holiday.
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FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil.BY Reference: 252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006)Incorporate by reference 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items to include the following clauses: 252.225-7036, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program; 252.227-7015, Technical Data--Commercial Items; 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; 252.247-7023 Alternate III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea.Incorporate by reference the following clauses: 252.204-7004 Alternate A, Central Contractor Registration and 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation.
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OSHA STANDARDS
Manufacturer or supplier must ensure that all OSHA standards applicable to that which is being purchased are complied with.
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