38--Heavy Equipment Rental--D-8 Tractor, Brush/Root Rake, and Water Truck

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 solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58 effective May 18, 2012. This acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 Commercial Item and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Commercial Items purchased under FAR Part 12 may be awarded without Discussions, but the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the contracting officer determines they are necessary. Solicitation Number W9124Q-12-T-RENT is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract to the successful offeror. This RFQ is competed as full and open and no set-asides have been made by the Government. Pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.101-2, award shall be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of Quotes meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors (LPTA). The procuring contracting office is the Installation Contracting Office (ICO) - White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), 143 Crozier Street, White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002-5201. Final acceptance shall be made by the Government at the specified delivery destination. The Department of Public Works Directorate has a requirement to rent heavy equipment for a period of one month, at White Sands Missile Range. Specifications for the rental of the heavy equipment are listed below. Offers must include all requested items in order to be considered for this procurement. Item 1 Qty 1 - Track-Type tractor D-8 or equivalent eD-8quipped with Air conditioned enclosed cab. To be rented for a period of 1 month 31 Days delivered and picked-up at WSMR, NM. Repair and/or replacement of inoperative equipment no later than 48 hours after notification of non-operational status. Item 2 Qty 1 - Clearing Brush/Root Rake, teeth are cut from a 1 1/4" steel plate and a digging depth of 14", to be attached to a D-8 blade or equivalent. To be rented for a period of 1 month 31 Days delivered and picked-up to and from WSMR, NM. Repair and/or replacement of inoperative equipment no later than 48 hours after notification of non-operational status. Item 3 Qty 2 - Water distribution truck, 4000 Gl. capacity, diesel engine, air conditioned, with multiple Front, rear and side spray nozzles. To be rented for a period of 1 month 31 Days delivered and picked-up to and from WSMR, NM. Repair and/or replacement of inoperative equipment no later than 48 hours after notification of non-operational status. Item 4 Qty 1 - Delivery and Pick-up Charges If circumstance exist that the equipment is needed longer than the 31 days the quote shall include separate pricing for weekly 7 day rates for Items 1, 2, and 3. If additions week(s) are required the vendor will be notified by e-mail and a contract modification will occur for the additional funding. Operating manuals should be included for each equipment items. All equipment must be brand name or equivalent which will meet or exceed the stated requirements. Shipping is FOB Destination CONUS (Continental U.S.). Vendor will deliver and pick-up equipment at the designated location. All equipment MUST be delivered on or before 17 Aug 2012 Delivery and pick-up Location is Building 1764 White Sand Missile Range, NM 88002 Submitted Quotes will be valid for 30 days after the solicitation closing. The applicable NAICS code is 532490 with a size standard of 7 Mil. Payment will be made by the Defense Financial and Accounting System (DFAS); therefore, you must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (http://www.ccr.gov/), as well as, Wide Area Work Flow (https://wawf.eb.mil/). Award shall be made to the most technically acceptable; all items must be brand name or equal, lowest price quote. The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation and are included by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Jan 2006), applies to this acquisition. No addenda to this provision FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) technical capability exact match of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (2) price; (3) delivery terms. The Government intends to award to one vendor on an all or none basis. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. Offerors must submit, along with their offer, a copy of the completed representations and certifications as prescribed in FAR provision 52.213-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 2009). Alternate I (Apr 2002) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb 2007) applies to this acquisition. No addenda to this clause. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jul 2010) the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration 52.204-10 - Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractors Sales to the Government (Sep 2006) 52.203-6 Alternate I (Oct 1995) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). 52.222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) 52.222-50 Alternate I (AUG 2007) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) 52.225-25 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) Http://farsite.hill.af.mil 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) Http://farsite.hill.af.mil 252.204-7004 ALTERNATE A, CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (SEP 2007) 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Apr 2007) +1 (555) 000-0000 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Mar 2007) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002) Full text of these clauses may be found at http://www.arnet.gov/far. Direct procurement questions via e-mail to: contact@example.gov. Interested Offerors shall submit any questions concerning the solicitation no later than 06 August 2012. Questions received after this date, but prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS: All quotes must be emailed to contact@example.gov or delivered in electronic format to Todd Kelley, Bldg 143 Crozier Street Room 206, White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002 to be received no later than 10:00 a.m. MST. August 10, 2012. Please submit the following information with each quote; the duration required to complete delivery from the date of contract award, unit price, and Total cost. Award will be made on a LPTA basis. Quotes must be submitted by an authorized individual of the company, and dated. This combined synopsis/solicitation constitutes the total solicitation. There will be no other formal Request for Quotes (RFQs), or other information regarding these requirements. Offers are due not later than 10:00 a.m. MST. August 10, 2012. Todd Kelley contact@example.gov +1 (555) 000-0000