24--DOUBLE-DRUM CHOPPER-BRUSH CUTTERS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with no 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 is a small business set-aside Request for Quote (RFQ). I. Solicitation number 0040043973 is issued as an invitation for request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58. II. This procurement is for Double Drum Chopper/Brush Cutter to be delivered to U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge) in/near Folkston, GA. III. 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. IV. This requirement is being procured in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and an award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Buyer intends to issue award using a purchase order or delivery order. Bids from Sellers unable to accept purchase orders or delivery orders will not be considered for award. V. This action is being solicited as a small business set-aside. A firm-fixed price commercial order will be issued. NAICS Code: 333120, Size Standard: 750 employees. VI. Offerors are cautioned that a warranted Contracting Officer is the only authorized Government representative to make any contractual changes once an award is made. No oral statement of any person whomsoever shall, in any manner or degree modify or otherwise affect the terms of this Purchase Order. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment shall be made in the Purchase Order price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof. The CO for this order is contact@example.gov. VII. Contracting Officer Representative: Authorized Government Point of Contact and technical POC for this order is Rocky Chesser at contact@example.gov or +1 (555) 000-0000 ext 22. He/she/they shall not, however, have the authority to make any changes in the purchase order. (a.) RFQ due date: May 14, 2013 (b.) RFQ due time: 10:00 AM; Local Eastern Time (c.)The anticipated award date is May 28, 2013. Please do not request award status prior to this date. VIII. Description: (a.) Line Item 0010: Brand New Double Drum Chopper/Brush Cutter (b.) Quantity: 2 (c.) Specifications: Similar to Marden Industries L5-30 Double Drum Brush Cutter. Drum Diameter: 30in; Drum Min: IN Wall; cut 5FT with overall with of 6FT in Tandem; cut 10FT w/overall with 11 foot IN Duplex; Heads: inch this with reinforcements; fill and drain plugs in each head; Blades: X 6 X 60 bolt on reversible; 9 blades per drum; cuts up to 3 diameter brush; bolt on 3 axle assemblies; a frame pin on drawbar; heavy duty swivel hitch; chopper MUST BE designed/ constructed/ capable to be able to be pulled by a 80 to 125 HP AG Tractor or Dozer IX. Delivery Requirements: Deliver to 2700 Suwannee Canal Road, Folkston, GA 31537. NOTE: It is the Contractors responsibility to visit the site prior to bidding and know existing delivery and/or dumping conditions. X. Local conditions (bridge restrictions, weather conditions, water levels, road flooding, etc.) that may affect delivery: None. Contractor shall coordinate deliveries (including hours of delivery) with COR/Site Representative 48 hours in advance. XI. CCR & ORCA Registration - A prospective awardee shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award. Information on registration may be obtained via the Internet at: http://www.ccr.gov or by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or +1 (555) 000-0000. It also required that any contractor doing business with the government under contract is required by to be registered in ORCA. All vendors must complete the electronic version of the Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) at: http://www.bpn.gov and clicking on the Online Reps and Certs Application. Failure to do so will render your offer non-responsive. Registration has now transition over to System for Award Mangement (SAM). Website: www.sam.gov. XII. Telephone quotes will not be accepted. All quotes must be received at this office no later than July 2, 2012, 1:00 PM Local Eastern Time. Quotes shall be emailed to contact@example.gov or faxed via +1 (555) 000-0000. Attention to: Constance Fields. Please reference/subject: solicitation number and #610 Crush Limestone Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge. Quotes should be attached document that is either Microsoft Word 97 compatible or PDF. XIII. All questions regarding this solicitation must be emailed to contact@example.gov; no later than July 9, 2013 by 1:00 PM local eastern standard time. XIV. All interested Contractors shall provide a quote as follows: (1)There is no SF 1449 available for submitting quote. Parties responding to this solicitation may submit their offer in accordance with their standard commercial practices (e.g. on company letterhead, formal quote form, etc.) but at the minimum include the following information: (2) Line Item 0010: Brand New Double Drum Chopper/Brush Cutter; Price per item $________; Total Price $_______; (3) Company's name, point of contact, address, phone number, fax number, email address, solicitation number, item Description/Specification (Descriptive literature if applicable), total price (itemize price per item with final total price),and approximate delivery schedule (total number of days to complete requirement). Price(s) should be for FOB Destination. (4) A list of three (3) most recent past performance references for a similar purchase including name/point of contact, address, phone number, and email address; (5) Statement confirming registration in SAM (www.sam.gov). Statement confirming Representation and Certification completion within SAM. Provide account expiration date, cage code, DUNs number, and taxpayer ID number; (6) Statement confirming that payment will be accepted through IPP. www. IPP.gov. NOTE: Any quotes not received by the due date and time specified in this synopsis/solicitation will be rejected. Additionally, any incomplete quote not containing the required information as stated in this solicitation will also be rejected. NOTE: The final quoted price(s), both total and individual, MUST include all applicable fees, gratuities, commissions, service charges, etc. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS TAX EXEMPT. XV. Provisions, Clauses, and Additional Requirements: FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities and delegations. (SEP 2011) The terms and conditions to this cause are determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary practices. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items. (FEB 2012) The terms and conditions for this provision applies to this acquisition with addendums found within the solicitation guidelines. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items. (JAN 1999) The terms and conditions for this provision applies to this acquisition with addendums as follows: (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Ability to meet specification requirements Small disadvantage business Price Past Performance (must be provided with quote submission) (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offers specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. (DEC 2012) The terms and conditions for this provision applies to this acquisition with addendums found within the solicitation guidelines. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. (FEB 2012) The terms and conditions for this provision applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. (JAN 2013) The terms and conditions for this provision applies to this acquisition with addendums as follows: (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (FEB 2012) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Dec 2010) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). (12)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644). (16) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)). (23) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (APR 2012) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). (26) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755). (27) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2012) (E.O. 13126). (28) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999). (29) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246). (31) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). (38) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011). (E.O. 13513). (39) 52.225-1, Buy American Act - Supplies (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). (42) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). (47) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (51) (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). (a) Quote submission: All quotes submitted shall be good for 30 days after RFQ closed date. (b) New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. (c) DOI Policy: Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements Internet Payment Platform (IPP) (September 2011) - Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). (e) "Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov. (f) Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice: Company letterhead invoice and other supporting documents. (g) The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access, and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in CCR) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email contact@example.gov or phone +1 (555) 000-0000. (h) Evaluation Criteria/Basis of Award: Pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate offers. Accordingly, please note that, unless otherwise specified in the Buy Terms, to the extent required by applicable regulations and/or guidelines, award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of technical capability, price, and past performance. (End of Synopsis /Solicitation)