25--HYDRAULIC DRIVEN BROOMS

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 C0037011178 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 2005-52. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 336322 with a small business size standard of 750.00 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 2011-07-22 14:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be BILLINGS, MT 59101 The Bureau of Indian Affairs requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001, Hydraulic Driven Brooms with Front and Rear Fenders & Bumpers; sweeping width of 96", using 10"X32" Wafers; Enclosed cab w/safety glass, padded seat w/arm rest and seat belt front wiper blade w/washer, heater w/defroster, pressured air conditioner; Air cleaner system with dual elements and pre-cleaner, w/extension stack; power steering; variable speed direct brush drive; Broom Controls - Single Lever Joystick Control; Sweep angle-up to 45" Left & Right; block heater; certified roll over protection structure; 16" tires (load range E); filters two 10 micron replaceable element(suction & return); Engine 80 to 100HP, diesel; amber strobe; Inside turning radius min 13"; spare tire w/mount;Brakes - Equipped with Dual Master Cylinder. Four Wheel Hydraulic SelfAdjusting on Rear and Disc on Front. and Mechanical Parking Brake;Fuel Capacity - 27 USGallons;Hydraulic Tank Capacity - 27 US Gallons w/100 Mesh Suction Strainer;Light Group - Turn Signals, Warning Lights Halogen Headlights and Taillights;Lockable Filler Caps; Instruments and Controls - Water Temperature, Oil Pressure, Volt Meter, Tachometer. Hour Meter, Fuel Gauge, Reverse Alarm. Rear View Mirror, Controls for Broom Drive, Core Angling. Core Height, Electric Core Lock, Engine Throttle. Brakes, Directional Control, Parking Brake with Engaging Light, Traffic HornTransmission - Hydrostatic Pump and Motor coupled to a 2-Speed Gearbox with Neutral Shift for Towing., 2, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, Bureau of Indian Affairs 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. Bureau of Indian Affairs 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 (+1 (555) 000-0000) or via email at contact@example.gov. 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 (+1 (555) 000-0000) or contact@example.gov 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. Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 47 preference will be granted to those offers submitted in response to this solicitation from eligible Indian economic enterprises. Offers received from enterprises that are not eligible Indian economic enterprises will be considered if reasonable, responsive offers are not received from eligible Indian economic enterprises. Indian Economic Enterprise means (i) any business activity owned by an Indian or an Indian Tribe that is established for the purpose of profit provided that such Indian or Indian Tribe ownership shall constitute not less than 51 percent of the enterprise, and that the Indian or Indian Tribe shall receive a majority of the earnings from the contract, to include entities established pursuant to the Native Claims Settlement Act, 43 USC 1601 and 43 USC 1626(e)(1) and (2); and (ii) the management and daily business operations of an eligible Indian economic enterprise must be controlled by one or more individuals who are members of an Indian Tribe. The individuals must possess requisite management or technical capabilities directly related to the primary industry in which the firm conducts business. The enterprise must meet these requirements throughout these time periods: (1) At the time an offer is made in response to a written solicitation; (2) at the time of contract award; and (3) during the full term of the contract. Indian Tribe means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other recognized group or community which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians, including any Alaska Native village, urban, or corporation pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (PL 92-203, 85 Stat. 688; 43 USC 1601).(End of clause) New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Offerors must be registered in Online Representation & Certification Application (ORCA) https://orca.bpn.gov/ at the time of proposal submittal Sellers understand that FedBid ranks all Bids by price; however, 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, below, 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 price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance.