38--Brand Name APE Vibratory Hammer

The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (FISC) Norfolk, Contracting Department intends to negotiate a Firm Fixed Price "Brand Name Specific" contract. This is a small business set-aside. This procurement will utilize procedures under FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. The Contractor shall provide a APE Model 200-575 vibratory hammer/extractor with double clamp, caisson beam and hydraulic power for Naval Facilities Engineering Command. A complete RFQ package will be available on or about 28 April 2010 by downloading the documents at the NECO website at http://www.neco.navy.mil. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 333120 with a size standard of 750 employees. Potential contractors are hereby notified that the solicitation and subsequent amendments to the solicitation will ONLY be available for download at the above site; this office will no longer issue hard copy solicitations. By submitting an offer, the vendor is self-certifying that neither the requestor nor the principle corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any federal agency. Failure to do so may represent grounds for refusing to accept the offer. By submission of an offer, the contractor acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation, except for awards to foreign vendors for work to be performed outside the United States. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make a contractor ineligible for award. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling +1 (555) 000-0000, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. Point of Contact for additional information is Candace Reid at +1 (555) 000-0000 or e-mail at contact@example.gov.