38--Wheel Loader

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.The solicitation number is 0010143478 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-58. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333120 with a small business size standard of 750.00 employees.This requirement is a [ Service-Disabled Veteran Owned ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2012-07-19 15:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Fort Drum, NY 13602 The MICC Fort Drum requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, JCB Model 426 ZX Wheeled Loader, Brand Name or Equal. Item shall have the following salient characteristics: model year of 2012 or newer; minimum horsepower of 165 TEIR III diesel engine with a minimum 50 gallon fuel tank; maximum operating Weight of 31,570 pounds; maximum loader Capacity of 2.6 cubic yards; radial tires approximate size of GPR 20.5 R25 L3; Cab certified Rollover Protection System (ROPS) and Falling Objects Protection System (FOPS) to include three inch seatbelt; climate control to include A/C and heater system with radiator debris guard; four wheel drive transmission; limited slip axles with automatic powershift with a minimum of four forward and three reverse gears; epicyclic hub reduction axle; priority steer hydraulic system with emergency steering and adjustable steering column; hydraulic power braking on all wheels; twin variable displacement piston pump with a minimum 45 gallon tank; 24 volt negative ground system; 70 Amp alternator; operators handbook and manual pack in English; Item shall have the following attachments: general purpose bucket: Quickhitch mount 2.6 cubic yard tipped teeth; fork frame with forks: Quickhitch mount 72 inch carriage with 48 inch by five inch by two inch pin-on floating forks. Item shall have the following optional equipment: hydraulic Quickhitch mount; reverse alarm; converter 24 volt to 12 volt in Cab; engine block heater 110 volt; air intake mesh screen; fenders wide rear; 4th spool hydraulic service; 3rd spool with joystick-mounted proportional buttons; additional counterweight (860 lbs). If quoting an equal, please provide detailed specifications, line by line., 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, MICC Fort Drum intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. MICC Fort Drum is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (+1 (555) 000-0000) or via email at contact@example.gov. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (+1 (555) 000-0000) or contact@example.gov of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. The offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions: FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.204-8, Annual Representation and Certification; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.211-6, Brand name or Equal, DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial items. The following clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, apply: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor?Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration. 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; The following DFARS clauses apply: 252.204-7004 ALT A, Required Central Contractor Registration; 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation; 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; DFARS clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, paragraph b apply: 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance Of Payments Program; 252.225-7036, Buy American Act -- Free Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.247-7023, ALT III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea. IAW FAR 52.212-2; Evaluation - Commercial Items, the following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: Price. IAW FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (CCR), the offeror must be registered in CCR. Information can be found at http://www.ccr.gov. IAW FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representation and Certification, the offeror is required to input their Representations and Certifications into the online representation and certifications application (ORCA) database which is located at https://orca.bpn.gov/ Shipping is FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.). New Equipment ONLY. NO USED OR REMANUFACTURED PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Submitted Quotes will be valid for 45 days after the auction closing. No multiple awards will be made. Quotes received through FedBid will be evaluated and awarded on an ?all-or-nothing? basis. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), not an invitation for bid (IFB).). IAW FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, the full text of FAR and DFARS Clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil; and are current to the most recent revision dates posted on this site. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333120 with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The contractor must be an authorized dealer of the specified equipment to ensure warranty and maintenance support. Prescription for Use: Include in Section G of all new solicitations and contracts. If feasible, ongoing solicitations should be amended to incorporate the language. Clause text: 5152.233-4000 AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM (NOV 2008) (LOCAL CLAUSE) If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the Government Accountability Office or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. If you want to file a protest under the AMC-Level Protest Program, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sent to the address below. All other agency-level protests should be sent to the contracting officer for resolution. HQ Army Material Command, Office of Command Counsel, 9301 Chapek Rd, Room 2-1SE3401, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5527, Facsimile number +1 (555) 000-0000 or 8875. Packages sent by FedEx or UPS should be addressed to: HQ Army Material Command, Office of Command Counsel, Room 2-1SE3401, 1412 Jackson Loop, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5527. The AMC-Level Protest procedures are found at: http://www.amc.army.mil/pa/COMMANDCOUNSEL.asp. If internet access is not available, contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the AMC-Level Protest Procedures.(End of Clause)