Added: April 10, 2008
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, and 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. The combined synopsis/solicitation number is W91ZLK-08-T-0153. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular(FAC) 05-24. This requirement is 100% Set Aside for Small Business concerns. The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 333924 and the Business Size Standard is 750. The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed Price Contract.
Description of Requirement:
CLIN0001 70 Ton Tank Hauler with the following characteristics:
The trailers each have to be at least a 70-ton tank transporter, no more than 12 feet wide and not longer than 44 feet and 3 inches long. The load distribution: 54,000 lbs at the king pin; 120,000 lbs suspension; for a total weight of 174,000 lbs. QTY 2 EA
Acceptance and Inspection shall be at Destination. Shipping shall be FOB Destination, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005.
The following provisions and clauses will be incorporated by reference:
52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest whem subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or proposed for Debarment; 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items The contracts will be awarded to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror. The technical evaluation will be a determination based on information provided solely by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the offer. The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions. The Government reserves theright to award on all or none basis.
52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items An offeror shall complete only paragraph (1) of this rpovision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (k) of this provision;
252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; Addendum to 52.212-4; 52.223-11 Ozone Depleting Substances; 52.247-34 FOB Destination;
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required ti Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable:
FAR52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate
I (41 USC 253S and 10 USC 2402)
FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside
FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns
FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting
FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity
FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of
The Vietnam Era and Other Disabled Veterans
FAR 52.222-36 Afirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities
FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the
Vietnam Era
FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor
Registration
252.212-7001 Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutues or
Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (APR
2007). The following DFAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable:
52.203-3 Gratuities
252.225-7001 buy America and Balance of Payment Program
252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities
252.225-7015 Preference of Domestic Hand and Measuring Tools
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests
This solicitation is eligible for the HQ, Army Contracting Agency (ACA) Executive-Level Agency Protest (ELAP) program, as an alternative to the usual provisions applicable for Agency protests under FAR 33.103. Provision ACAAI 5152.233-9000, Army Contracting Agency Executive Level Agency Protest program is applicable. Additional information for ELAP may be accessed electronically at :
http://www.ca.army.mil/docs/Community/ACAprotest.doc
The full text of FAR and DFAR references may be accessed electronically at this address:
http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Quotations must be signed, dated and received by 12:00 PM, Noon, EST, Tuesday, 15 April 2008 via fax at 410-306-3829 or email to robin.donovan@us.army.mil at the U.S. Army Contracting Agency, Directorate of Contracting, Attention: SFCA-NR-APC-T, 4118 Susquehanna Avenue, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md, 21005-3013. All quotations from responsible sources will be fully considered. Vendors who are not registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award will not be considered. Vendors may register with CCR by calling 1-800-334-3414 or online at www.bpn.gov/CCR. For all questions concerning this Request for Quotation contact Robin Donovan, Contract Specialist via email at robin.donovan@us.army.mil.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.
