19--Procurement and Installation of One Aluminum Gangplank and Floating Dock

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. This notice is being posted as an avenue to provide Request for Quotes, W912PM-13-T-0027. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.202(a)(13), exceptions to publicizing contract actions, there will not be a pre-solicitation notice posted for this required action. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation is reserved exclusively for small business concerns. The solicitation number is W912PM-13-T-0027, and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This procurement is 100% set-aside for small business. The North Atlantic Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 332312 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-68. Description of Requirement: The Wilmington District, of the US Army Corps of Engineers requests the transportation, labor, equipment, supplies and materials to completely install one (1ea.) aluminum gangplank and floating dock at United States Army Corps of Engineers, Boat Ramp, Poe's Ridge, B. Everett Jordan Dam Lake, Moncure, North Carolina. The gangplank and floating dock should meet the characteristics and level of quality of the Robco Manufacturing Inc/Alumadock, as described in the attached performance work statement or equal. To be considered for award, offers of quote mark equal quote mark products must submit with their quote the items specified in FAR 52.211-6. The Government is using a quote mark brand name or equal quote mark acquisition pursuant to FAR Part 11.104 to accurately describe the requirements. In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Labor General Decision NC130093, dated 01/04/2013, in Chatham County, North Carolina. Background checks will be required for all Contractor personnel. See the Statement of Work for details and requirements regarding this standard procedure. The contractor shall commence work within TEN (10) calendar days after the date of award. The Contractor shall complete all work, including final cleanup of the premises, not later than SIXTY (60) calendar days after the date of award. Upon completion, the docks shall be ready for public use. To view the specifications for this requirement: Scroll toward the bottom of this solicitation click the quote mark Additional documentation quote mark link below the Additional Information Heading Open ALL the Attached pdf documents This Request for Quote incorporates the following provisions and clauses: The full text clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far or http://farsite.hill.af.mil. 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items 52.219-1, Alternate I, Small Business Program Representations 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-6, Davis-Bacon Act 52.222-7, Withholding of Funds 52.222-8, Payrolls and Basic Records 52.222-9, Apprentices and Trainees 52.222-10, Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements 52.222-11, Subcontracts (Labor Standards) 52.222-12, Contract Termination-Debarment 52.222-13, Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations 52.222-14, Disputes Concerning Labor Standards 52.222-15, Certification of Eligibility 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports 52.222-23, Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-27, Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-43, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certification 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration 52.233-3, Protest after Award 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.236-1, Performance of Work by the Contractor 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements 52.246-21, Warranty of Construction 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations In Provisions 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses 252.201-7000, Contracting Officer's Representative 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.203-7003, Agency Office of the Inspector General 252.204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management 252.204-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials 252.204-7006, Billing Instructions 252.204-7008, Export-Controlled Items 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. PARTIES INTERESTED IN RESPONDING TO THIS RFQ may submit their Quote in accordance with standard commercial practice (i.e. Quote form, letterhead, etc.) and MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Solicitation number; offeror's complete mailing and remittance addresses; discount terms, DUNS number, and Tax Identification Number. Any questions regarding this solicitation MUST be submitted in writing (fax or email) to the point of contact below. Any prospective awardee shall be registered and active in the SAM database prior to any award of a contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.acquisition.gov or by calling +1 (555) 000-0000. QUOTES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 10:00AM, EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME, 24 JULY 2013. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUOTES ELECTRONICALLY. They may also be submitted on US Mail, courier service, or hand-delivered to the attention of the Contract Specialist, Carol Brock at +1 (555) 000-0000. The completed Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3) or Notation that company is registered in SAM (https://www.sam.gov) must be submitted along with each Quote. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. This announcement and written request for Quote constitutes the only Request for Quote that will be made for this requirement. Electronic Quotes are now being accepted via email; contact@example.gov or fax; +1 (555) 000-0000. Please complete the RFQ Worksheet; submit either with quote or include the quote specifications on the worksheet itself.