62--AWARD NOTICE

**As of 11 September, 2014, this solicitation has been revised to remove FAR 52.219-14 from the solicitation.** **As of 08 September, 2014, this solicitation has been revised to clarify that this requirement is issued as a 100% small business set-aside.** 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. This notice is being posted as an avenue to provide Request for Quote, W912PM-14-T-0088. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.202(a)(13), exceptions to publicizing contract actions, there will not be a pre-solicitation notice posted for this required action. 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 in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation is reserved exclusively for small business concerns. The solicitation number is W912PM-14-T-0088 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The NAICS code is 335129 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-76. Description of Requirement: The Wilmington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requests the procurement and delivery of one (1) portable light tower, brand name or equal to Allmand Maxi-Lite II V Series Light Tower for the Directorate of Public Works at Fort Bragg, NC. Delivery costs, including any applicable shipping/freight, shall be included in the pricing of the quote. See the attached specifications for additional information. Delivery: FOB Destination. Delivery shall be no later than 90 days after date of award and shall be included in the pricing of the quote. Delivery address: DIRECTORATE OF LOGISTICS/CIPBO 2050 COOK STREET, BLDG # J FORT BRAGG NC 28310 To view the Specifications and other attachments for this requirement: Scroll toward the bottom of this solicitation. Click the quote mark Additional documentation quote mark link below the Additional Information Heading. Open ALL the attached pdf documents. This Request for Quote incorporates the following provisions and clauses: The full text clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far or http://farsite.hill.af.mil. 52.202-1, Definitions 52.203-3 Gratuities 52.204-7, System for Award Management 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance 52.207-4, Economic Purchase Quantity-Supplies 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal 52.211-17, Delivery of Excess Quantities 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items 52.212-3, Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items 52.214-34, Submission of Offers in the English Language 52.214-35, Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency 52.219-1, Alternate I, Small Business Program Representations 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation 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 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.225-18, Place of Manufacture 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran - Representation and Certificates 52.229-3, Federal, State, and Local Taxes 52.232-17, Interest 52.232-23, Assignment of Claims 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.233-1, Disputes 52.233-2, Service of Protest 52.233-3, Protest After Award 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. 52.242-13, Bankruptcy 52.246-2, Inspection of Supplies -- Fixed-Price 52.246-16, Responsibility for Supplies 52.246-17, Warranty of Supplies of a Noncomplex Nature 52.246-23, Limitation of Liability 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination 52.249-2, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price) 52.249-8, Default (Fixed-price Supply and Service) 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7004 Alt A, System For Award Management, Alternate A 252.204-7006, Billing Instructions. 252.204-7007, Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications. 252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information 252.204-7015, Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors 252.209-7004, Subcontracting with Firms That Are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation 252.223-7001, Hazard Warning Labels 252.223-7006, Prohibition on Storage and Disposal of Toxic and Hazardous Materials 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors 252.225-7021, Trade Agreements 252.225-7036 Alternate I, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments, 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items 252.246-7003, Notification of Potential Safety Issues 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. 52.212-2 - Evaluation -- Commercial Items (a) 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. Award shall be made to the lowest price technically acceptability offer. Technical acceptability shall be based on meeting the specification standards. Contractors quoting on an equal product must submit sufficient descriptive literature to show the product meets the minimum specifications. Failure to provide descriptive literature may render the vendor non-responsive and the quote may no longer be considered for the procurement. (b) 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. 52.0201-4001 UNAUTHORIZED INSTRUCTIONS FROM GOVERNMENT OR OTHER PERSONNEL The Contractor shall not accept any instructions issued by any person, employed by the Government or otherwise, other than the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) acting within the limits of the COR's Authority. See the Contracting Officer's Representative clause of this contract. (End of Instruction) 52.000-4028 INFORMATION TO ALL CONTRACTORS System for Award Management (SAM) and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) (Wilmington Local Instruction Feb 2013) 1. All contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database before they can be awarded a contract. You may register at http://www.sam.gov. SAM information or help is also available by calling +1 (555) 000-0000. 2. Public Law 104-134 requires the use of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for all Federal payments. EFT information will be pulled from your SAM by the USACE FINANCE CENTER, 5720 INTEGRITY DRIVE, MILLINGTON, TN 38054-5005 for contractor payments. (End of Local Instruction) 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 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/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil http://www.acquisition.gov/far (End of clause) PARTIES INTERESTED IN RESPONDING TO THIS RFQ may submit their Quote in accordance with standard commercial practice (i.e. Quote form, letterhead, etc.) and MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Solicitation number; offeror's complete mailing and remittance addresses; discount terms, DUNS number, and Tax Identification Number. Any questions regarding this solicitation MUST be submitted in writing (fax or email) to the point of contact below. Any prospective awardee shall be registered and active in the SAM database prior to any award of a contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.acquisition.gov or by calling +1 (555) 000-0000. QUOTES ARE DUE NOT LATER THAN 2:00 PM, EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME, 18 SEPTEMBER 2014. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUOTES ELECTRONICALLY. They may also be submitted on U.S. Mail, courier service, or hand-delivered to the attention of the Contract Specialist, Carol Brock at +1 (555) 000-0000. The completed Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3) or Notation that company is registered in SAM (https://www.sam.gov) must be submitted along with each Quote. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. This announcement and written request for Quote constitutes the only Request for Quote that will be made for this requirement. Electronic Quotes are now being accepted via email; contact@example.gov.