38--Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader

Solicitation modified to extend the bid closing until 6 Aug 12 at 1400 CDT. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. 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. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command - Fort Hood is soliciting for the purchase of one Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader to support the Directorate of Public Works, Fort Hood, Texas. Solicitation W91151-12-B-0021 is issued as an Invitation for Bids (IFB). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-59 effective 10 May 2012. This procurement is competed as firm fixed price, brand name or equal, 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set-aside. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333120 - Construction Machinery Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The Government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed priced type contract as a result of this solicitation. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: The following contract line item (CLIN) applies: Line Item 0001, Caterpillar 140M2 Motor Grader. See additional specifications in attached addenda. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition (as tailored in the attached addenda). The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be evaluated on the basis of price and price related factors. All bidders must be Central Contractor Registered (CCR) and have a current Online Representations and Certification Application (ORCA) on file to be eligible to receive an award. Instructions for completing the on line representations and certification requirement are available at http://www.bpn.gov. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition (as tailored in the attached addenda). The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition (as tailored in the attached addenda). The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. A list of all applicable clauses is provided in the attached addenda. In addition to the standard FAR Part 12 clauses that govern commercial item acquisition, the solicitation also includes clauses and provisions specific to sealed bidding procedures (FAR Part 14). The date set for receipt of bids at Fort Hood, Texas is 6 Aug 2012 at 2:00 p.m. CDT at the Mission and Installation Contracting Command - Fort Hood, 1001 761st Tank Battalion Avenue, Room W113, Fort Hood, TX 76544-5025. It is recommended that bidders mail or courier their bids in at least one business day prior to bid opening; express courier service providers have varying times when they deliver to our office. The point of contact for this acquisition is Camille Dye at contact@example.gov.