56--SACON Blocks

AMENDMENT NOTICE: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W16XU79226T033 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 2005-36. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 327331 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] 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 2009-08-25 16:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Fort Drum, NY 13602 The USA ACA Ft. Drum requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, SACON Blocks. Blocks must be 3 ft x 3 ft x 4 ft, with a steel hook or cable cast into the block to facilitate movement. Other materials may be considered so long as they are rated and do not pose an additional safety risk. Blocks shall be interlocking, with a density of 90 lbs per cubic foot. * Physical Delivery will be to Fort Drum Range Locations which are approximately 23 miles past the warehouse. Actual delivery points will be addressed upon award. This information is provided for sellers to estimate pricing., 100, EA; For this solicitation, USA ACA Ft. 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. USA ACA Ft. 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. 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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: 52.219-6, 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 LaborCooperation 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. The following DFARS clauses apply:252.204-7004 ALT A, Required Central Contractor Registration; 252.211-7003, ALT I, Item Identification and Valuation - Paragraph 252.211-7003(c)(1)(ii) applicable text is "NONE";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; 252.205-7036, 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 327331 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The contractor must be an authorized dealer of the specified equipment to ensure warranty and maintenance support. 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 General Accounting 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 to below. All other agency-level protests should be sent to the contracting officer for resolutions. HQ Army Materiel Command, Office of Command Counsel, 9301 Chapek Rd, Room 2-1SE3401, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5527, Facsimile number (703)806-886 or 8875 - Packages sent by FedEx or UPS should be addressed to: HQ Army Materiel Command, Office of Command Counsel, Room 2-1SE3401, 1412 Jackson Loop, Fort 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 Provision) Amendment 1 is issued to refine specifications. Amendment 2 is issued to adjust block size from 3' x 4' x 4' to 3' x 3' x 4'.