65 -- Liquid Nitrogen Supplies - TOCs & Navy Drug

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR 12.6 using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the test program for commercial items found at FAR 13.5 as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation N00259-05-T-0097 applies and electronic copy can also be accessed at http://www.neco.navy.mil. This acquisition is set-aside for small business. The agency need is for liquid nitrogen supplies. The NAICS is 339112. The period of performance will begin 10/1/05 thru 9/30/06 with two 12-month option period. Delivery schedules will be identified at contract award. Quoters must be registered in the central contractor registration; website is www.ccr.gov to be considered for award. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-4 and DFAR Change Notices effective through 6/21/05. Applicable clauses are FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations; 52.211-6 Brand name or equal, 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses: 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.222-19 Child Labor, 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies with the following clauses: DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program and 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination. OFFERORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS WITH THEIR PROPOSALS: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications - Commercial Items. 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) (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. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) past performance. Provide references, specifically addressing: liquid nitrogen supplies in the last 3 years. (2) technical capability. Defined as an assessment of the prospective contractor's key management personnel to determine if they have the basic knowledge, experience, and understanding of the requirements necessary to produce the required product or provide the required service, must specifically address a management plan in adequately staffing the task order effort with individuals who meet the qualifying knowledge, skills, abilities, experience for providing liquid nitrogen and (3) price. Contractors who do not meet the first 2 factors will not undergo a price evaluation. Past Performance and Technical Capability will have more importance than cost or price. Description of Supplies/Services: CLIN 0001 Standing Order Liquid Nitrogen (TOC Clairemont) Base Year 10/1/05 thru 9/30/06. SUBCLIN 0001AA Liquid nitrogen QTY: 240 Liter X _____ = _____. SUBCLIN 0001AB Refill liquid nitrogen (dimensions 101d/10lt capacity each) QTY: 100 Liter X ____ = ____. SUBCLIN 0001AC Refill liquid nitrogen PRN QTY: 50 Liter X _____ = _____. SUBCLIN 0001AD Delivery Charges QTY: 24 Ea X _____ = _____. SUBCLIN 0001AE Hazmat Charge QTY: 24 Ea X _____ = _____. TOTAL FOR CLIN 0001: _____.CLIN 0002 Standing Order Liquid Nitrogen (TOC Chula Vista), Base Year 10/1/05 thru 9/30/06. SUBCLIN 0001AA Liquid nitrogen QTY: 240 Liter X _____ = ______. SUBCLIN 0002AB Refill liquid nitrogen (dimensions 101d/10lt capacity each) QTY: 100 Liter X _____ = _____. SUBCLIN 0002AC Refill liquid nitrogen PRN QTY: 50 Liter X _____ = _____. SUBCLIN 0002AD Delivery Charges QTY: 24 Ea X ____ = _____. SUBCLIN 0001AE Hazmat Charges QTY: 24 Ea X _____ = _____. TOTAL FOR CLIN 0002: ______. CLIN 0003 Standing Order Liquid Nitrogen (Navy Drug), Base Year 10/1/05 thru 9/30/06. SUBCLIN 0003AA Liquid nitrogen. Pick-up, refill and return of govt owned cylinder, to be filled w/USP medical grade nitrogen QTY: 274 Liter X _____ = ______. SUBCLIN 0003AB Helium. Pick-up, refill and return of govt owned cylinder, to be filled w/99.999 ultra high pure helium QTY: 45 CY X _____ = _____. SUBCLIN 0003AC Hydro test of helium or nitrogen govt owned tanks as needed. QTY: 5 CY X _____ = _____. SUBCLIN 0003AD Repair of valves includes removing of fractured, rusted or damaged cylinder caps, valves or plugs as needed QTY: 5 CY X ____ = _____. SUBCLIN 0003AE Grit blasting or stripping or caustic stripping, prime and paint, includes lettering affixing metal lettering or number stamping as needed. QTY: 5 CY X _____ = _____. TOTAL FOR CLIN 0003: ______. TOTAL FOR CLINs 0001, 0002 and 0003: ______. Vendors must submit a separate pricing sheet for (1) Option Year 1, CLINs 0004 thru 0006 and for Option Year 2, CLINs 0007 thru 0009. using the same format as SUBCLINs0001AA thru 0003AE. The government intends to make a single firm fixed contract award to the responsible offeror whose offer is the most advantageous to the government considering price and related factors. Note: The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) can be accessed on the Internet at www.arnet.gov.far or www.deskbook.osd.mil; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) can be accessed on the Internet at www.dtic.mil/dfars. Parties responding to this solicitation may submit their quote in accordance with their standard commercial practices (e.g. on company letterhead, formal quote form, etc.) but must include company's complete mailing and remittance addresses, discounts for prompt payment, if any, anticipated delivery/availability of products, company's CAGE code, Dun & Bradstreet Number, and Taxpayer ID number. In addition, if you are quoting on a comparable commercial item, product literature must be included. ALL FAR CERTIFICATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS SPECIFIED ABOVE MUST ALSO ACCOMPANY YOUR QUOTE. Quotes must be received no later than 8:00 AM, pacific standard time on August 25, 2005, and will only be accepted via e-mail @ (pjhargis@nmcsd.med.navy.mil) or at the following physical address: Naval Medical Center, Acquisitions Division, Material Management Department, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, Suite 8, San Diego CA 92134.