3-Tie Baler

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 solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-60. The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Complex, Lompoc, California intends to award a firm-fixed price contract to a responsible business entity for the provision of a New Holland BC5080 3-TIE BALER : BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Solicitation: RFQP0617-12-00014 General Requirements / Specifications MACHINE MUST CONFORM TO OR BE COMPARABLE TO THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS NEW HOLLAND BC5080 3- TIE BALER LARGE DIAMETER PICK UP REEL ASSEMBLIES/ 75" LENGTH 156 TINES HYDRAULIC PICK UP LIFT KIT FEEDS LIGHT OR HEAVY WINDROWS WITH EQUAL EASE LONG, 30' PLUNGER STROKE 93 SPM PLUNGER MOUNTED COMPLETELY ON 6 SEALED BALL BEARINGS AND 2 SLIDE BLOCKS HD HYPOID GEAR AND PINION PLUNGER DRIVE GEARBOX ALLOWS BALER TO FREEWHEEL WHEN THE TRACTOR PTO IS DISENGAGED LARGE 318 SQUARE INCH FEED OPENING BALL HITCH HEAVEY DUTY HYDRAULIC SWING TONGUE AND FRAME - TONGUE CONNECTS TO AXLE HEAVY DUTY CATEGORY 6 DRIVELINE THREE TIE SYSTEM/STORAGE KNOTTERS CAPABLE OF HANDLING ALL TYPES OF PLASTIC TWINE BALE LENGTH ON ALL MODELS ADJUSTED BY CHANGING THE HEIGHT ON KNOTTER TRIP ARM STOP 12" T 52" STORES 12 BALL TWINE BOXES PERFECT 14 - X 22" BALE WITH BALE WEGHT BETWEEN 90-125 LBS PLUS 16" CAPABILITY WITH FLOOR PLATE REMOVAL Contract Pricing: Contract pricing shall include all costs to be incurred by the Government for the 3- TIE BALER required by this solicitation (e.g., start-up, shipping, installation, setup...etc). The Government reserves the right to award without discussion; therefore, the initial quote should contain the quoters best terms from a price standpoint. Quoters are hereby notified that an offer of contract award may be extended to the responsive/responsible quoter submitting a quote that is determined to be the BEST VALUE to the government. CONTRACT CLAUSES 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 address: www.acquisition.gov . Full text copies of Justice Acquisition Regulation (JAR) clauses or BOP clauses may be requested (in writing) from the Contracting Officer. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions?Commercial Items (FEB 2007) with addendum to incorporate the additional clauses listed below into this solicitation and any resulting contract. 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) The following clause will be incorporated into any resulting contract with applicable fill-in information as noted: Department of Justice Residency Requirement - BOP Clause (June 2004) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items (MAR 2007) - (b) 5, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 31. OTHER CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS: A resultant contract will be a firm-fixed price type contract. It is anticipated that an award resulting from this solicitation will be made approximately August 20, 2012. In accordance with FAR 46.503 and 46.403(a)(6), the place of acceptance for services under this contract is at the destination, FCC Lompoc, located in Lompoc, California 93436. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS:52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)This solicitation incorporates one or more 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. Also, the full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors ? Commercial Items (SEPT 2006) tailored to delete paragraphs at c, d, h, and I as they have been determined to be non-applicable to this solicitation. The additional provisions listed below are incorporated into this solicitation via addendum to this provision.52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items (NOV 2006)52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEPT 2006) (a) Procurement Executive, BOP, 320 First Street, N.W., Room 5006, Washington, D.C. 2053452.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984)Protests Filed Directly with the Department of Justice (JAR 2852.233-70)Faith-Based and Community- Based Organizations (AUG 2005) - can submit offers/bids/quotations equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible. Bidders are advised that the Contracting Officer will verify registration in the Central Contractors Registration database (www.sam.gov) and the Online Representations and Certifications Application (www.sam.gov) prior to award of any contract, by entering the potential awardee DUNS number into each database. Failure to complete the registration may result in elimination from consideration for award. The North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code is 423820 and there will be small business set-aside of 100 employees or less for this requirement. (3) A completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items (NOV 2006) if different from entry made to the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) site located at sam.gov All quotes must be received at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Complex, 3901 Klein Blvd, Lompoc, CA 93436 no later than 3:00 pm local time on Friday August 17, 2012. Offers can be faxed to Catherine O'Brien, Contract Specialist, at +1 (555) 000-0000. Please Call +1 (555) 000-0000 ext 5468 with any questions regarding this solicitation.