39--25D DRUM CLAMP

MODIFICATION NOTICE: Bids are being solicited under solicitation number W911SG-08-T-0218. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. If your company can provide the product/services listed on the solicitation and comply with all of the solicitation instructions, please respond to this notice. To view the specifications, please go to www.FedBid.com and reference Buy No. 65996_01. GSA Schedule Bids Preferred, But Not Required: Sellers may either provide a GSA Schedule or an Open Market bid. If bidding with a GSA Schedule, the requested items must be on that Schedule. The Schedule must either be in the Seller's name or the Seller must be able to document its ability to act as an agent of a partner's Schedule. Sellers may offer Open Market items only in accordance with the approved Terms and Conditions of their respective GSA Schedule AND upon approval from the soliciting Contracting Officer. Information regarding GSA Schedules can be found at www.GSA.gov. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2008-04-30 16:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be FORT BLISS, TX 79916 The USA ACA Fort Bliss requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, Drum ClampClass II drum Clamp, 2,500 Ibs capacity. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO Komatsu Forklift, Atlanta Side-shifting capableClass IIUse with 30 INCH carriageHandles one or two drumsArm Height: 9.2 INCHESArm Usable Length: 17.1 INCHESArm Type: Bolt onArm Facing: RubberMin. Opening Range: 19 INCHESMax. Opening Range: 63 INCHES(Opening ranges measured inside to inside)Frame width: 34 INCHESCapacity: 2,500 lbs at 24 INCH load centerWeight: 595 lbsPressure Max: 2300 psi UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION (UID): W45C3C809310000001, 1, EA; For this solicitation, USA ACA Fort Bliss 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. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. USA ACA Fort Bliss is taking this action in an effort to improve both seller access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time bids. All responsible Sellers 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. Sellers that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Sellers 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. Sellers 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 Sellers require additional clarification, contact FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (+1 (555) 000-0000) or contact@example.gov. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Buyers and Sellers understand that FedBid ranks all bids by price; however, pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate offers. Accordingly, please note that, unless otherwise specified herein below, to the extent required by applicable regulations and/or guidelines, award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance. Contact contact@example.gov or call 1-877-9FEDBID to address any questions or comments. New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured products. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after submission. In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each Offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) directly to contact@example.gov (NOT THROUGH FEDBID.COM) so that they are received at that email address no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. DFAR 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; and DFAR 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation. 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, will apply: 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.232-33, and 52.252-2. The full text of FAR and DFAR clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far and http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. The following DFAR clauses in paragraph (b) of DFAR clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, will apply: DFAR 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; and Alternate III of DFAR 252.247-7023. Delivery shall be made within 30 days or less after receipt of order (ARO). FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.) CCR Requirement - Company must be registered on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered in CCR, they may do so by going to CCR web site at http://www.ccr.gov. ORCA Requirement - Company must be registered on ORCA (Online Representations and Certifications Application) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered in ORCA, they may do so by going to ORCA web site at https://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx. CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS is incorporated by reference. CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2007) is incorporated by reference with the following applicable clauses also incorporated by reference: (5)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUNE 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) (E.O. 11755). 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2006) (E.O. 13126). 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 (JUN 1998) (29U.S.C. 793). 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2006) (E.O.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of Treasury). 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS is incorporated by reference. Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year. Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond the base Line Item (quantity of 4,000). The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond the base period (quantity of 4,000), until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: www.arnet.gov (End of clause) CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2007) is incorporated by reference with the following applicable clauses also incorporated by reference: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JUN 2005)(41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, E.O. 10582); 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (MAR 2007)(10 U.S.C. 2227). Drum Specs: Side-shifting capable Class II Use with 30 carriage Handles one or two drums Arm Height: 9.2 Arm Usable Length: 17.1 Arm Type: Bolt on Arm Facing: Rubber Min. Opening Range: 19 Max. Opening Range: 63 (Opening ranges measured inside to inside) Frame width: 34 Capacity: 2,500 lbs at 24 load center Weight: 595 lbs Pressure Max: 2300 psi