61--UPS Replacement Batteries

Modification to previous announcement includes questions and answers. Document on orignal announcement still applies to this acquisition. ******************************************************************************* BLDG 5-5 does not have a loading dock. The UPS is located on the first/only floor of FTIG building 5-5. There are no stairs or elevators to encounter during the battery delivery. A delivery truck can drive directly to the building's bay/garage door. It is approximately 50 meters from the garage/bay door where the delivery truck will offload to the location of the UPS. The floors is smooth cement and tile with no steps or transitions. The room that contains the UPS has a standard single door entrance that is 36 inches wide x 84 inches tall. A lift gate on the delivery truck will be very helpful, otherwise advanced notice of the delivery date is required so that a fork lift can be coordinated for lowering the batteries from the delivery truck. Our facility does have a pallet jack that can be used to transport the batteries after they are offloaded from the truck. Information from the UPS data plate: Serial Number: F07-10090 Model Number: 72-134552-301 and 99-18260-07 (the data plate has two numbers listed for model number, in this order) Date Code: 07/19 Blower Assembly Nomenclature and part number: Assembly, 530CFM Blower P/N: 72-132386-00 ********************************************************************************* This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); solicitation/reference number is W25KYC11588002. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53. This acquisition is for a Brand Name service requirement and is unrestricted. For reference only,the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811310, and the small business size standard is $7 Million. STATEMENT OF NEED Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) System Battery Replacement 1. General Information a) The Pennsylvania Army National Guard has a "one time" requirement for the removal, replacement, and disposal of existing batteries in nine its MGE Galaxy UPS Systems. The batteries in these MGE UPS systems are reaching the end of their life-cycle and require replacement. b) The MGE UPS Systems are centrally located at the DDTC BLD 5-5, which resides on Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville PA. d) Normal duty operations are Monday through Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM except on Federal Holidays. 2. Battery Replacement (one time requirement) a) The Contractor shall purchase, deliver, install and test the replacement batteries and qty 3 blowers for the MGE UPS Systems as described herein. b) The batteries and blowers in the MGE UPS Systems are to be replaced with the battery model number specified, or Manufacturer's approved replacement. c) The Contractor and the Government's representative shall develop a mutual agreed installation schedule. The installation schedule shall not interfere with operations. d) The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, and other support required to deliver, remove, replace/install, and dispose of batteries. e) The Contractor shall ensure that the replacement batteries are installed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations, requirements, and specifications. f) The Contractor shall remove all Contractor-furnished material, tools, equipment, trash, liter, packing and excess material from the site and dispose of such material. 3. Delivery Information a) The contractor shall notify the Government's representatives indentified in Paragraph 5 a minimal three (3) day notice before planned delivery. Notification and scheduling of shipment shall be coordinated by contacting the Government's representative via telephone and email. b) Delivery shall be scheduled to ensure arrival only Monday-Friday (excluding federal holidays) between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m EST. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference and 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference with the following fill-ins: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. Specifically, the following clauses cited within 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Award; 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation;52.209-6, Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; 52.222-41, 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data; 52.223-12, Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners; 52.237-1, Site Visit; 52.237-2, Protection of Government Building, Equipment, and Vegetation. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply: 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights, 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product, 252.204-7004 Alternate A, Central Contractor Registration, 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments, and 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. Specifically, the following clauses cited within 252.212-7001 are applicable: 252.203-7000. Award cannot be made to an offeror unless they are registered and current in the CCR database. The CCR can be accessed at http://www.ccr.gov EVALUATION CRITERIA: 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria in 52.212-2 paragraph (a) are as follows: Evaluation of offerors will be based on price and technical acceptability. An offeror is technically acceptable if there are no exception to the Statement of Work. This requirement is a brand name service requirement. Award will be made to the offer who represents the best value to the Government. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest priced offeror if deemed in the Government's best interest. Contact SSG Brian C. Ray, Contract Specialist, telephone +1 (555) 000-0000, or e-mail: contact@example.gov regarding any questions about this solicitation. All offers must be submitted by email to contact@example.gov no later than 6 Sep 2011 by 10:00 a.m. EST. A "Quotation Template" has been provided to ensure the needed information the Government requires is included with your offer; if a company template or format is used, ensure you include this needed information. Oral quotes will not be accepted.