36 -- Pine Gyratory Compactors and Accessories

Quotes are being requested by the Federal Highway Administration's Simplified Acquisitions Department with intent to procure Pine Gyratory Compactors and accessories (FAR Part 6.302-1(c)). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423810 with a size standard of 100 employees. However, this requirement is unrestricted and all interested offerors may submit a quote. This solicitation is for Pine equipment and accessories as stated in the requirement. Quotes for like items will not be considered. Price is to include shipping, FOB Destination: Federal Highway Administration, Western Federal Lands Highway Division, 610 East Fifth Street, Vancouver, WA 98661. Delivery is to be received 10 business days after date of award. The Government will award a Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming with the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. Solicitation No. DTFH70-05-Q-0011 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12, the acquisition of commercial items in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award as prescribed in FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-27. It is the contractors responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. FAR Provisions and Clauses may be viewed and/or downloaded from http://www.arnet.gov/far/. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (website: http://www.ccr.gov/), or be registered prior to receiving award: +1 (555) 000-0000. Once this combined synopsis/solicitation is posted, it is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this site frequently for any updates/amendments to any and all documents. Description of requirement: 1. Pine AFGIA, Gyratory Compactor, calibrated internal angle of 1.16 degrees, Qty 7 ea; 2. Pine AFG1M15, 150 mm Mold assembly with End Plate, (G1), Qty 14 ea; 3. Pine RAND15, 150 mm Paper Disc, (pack of 500), Qty 7 pk; 4. Pine AFG1A14, 150 mm Specimen Lift Handle, (G1), Qty 7 ea; 5. Pine AFG1A08, 150 mm Gyratory Mold Funnel, (G1 & 125), Qty 7 ea; 6. Pine AFG1A09, Bolt Down Kit for Mobile Lab, (G1), Qty 7 ea; 7. Pine AFVP7, Vacuum Pycnometer, 6 inch Deep, Dual Ports, Qty 7 ea; 8. Pine AFVPP, Vacuum Pump Kit; Fittings/Water Trap/Needle Valve, Qty 7 ea; Contractor/vendor will submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, along with their quotation. Quotations must be received no later than 4 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, March 1, 2005. Paper copies will not be available. You may download and fax or mail your quote along with any supporting data. FAX: +1 (555) 000-0000 or Mail to: Federal Highway Administration, Attn: Simplified Acquisition Section, 610 East Fifth Street, Vancouver, WA 98661. CONTACT: Toni Palmer, Contracting Officer, e-mail: contact@example.gov. Fax No. +1 (555) 000-0000. 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 address: www.arnet.gov/far 52.252-2 Clauses Incorp. By Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference with the same full force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make the full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: www.arnet.gov/far Contract Terms and Conditions that apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - incorporated by reference. FAR 52.212-3, Full Text Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR.215-5, Facsimile Proposals - incorporated by reference. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, incorporated by reference. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items- (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 52.233-3, Protest after Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553) 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 or components: 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 2002) (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52-232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).