89--Crushed Ice

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. W911SG-14-T-0044 Crushed Ice 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. The Purchase request number is 0010467144 and is issued as a request for proposal. Crushed Ice delivery must be provided by a single vendor. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-59 dtd May 10, 2012. This requirement is unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 312113 Ice Manufacturing with a corresponding Small Business Size standard of 500 employees. The Mission Installation Contracting Command Fort Bliss, TX 79916 intends to award a firm-fixed price type contract. Requirements are as follows: CLIN 1 - Crushed Ice 1,100 bags (110 bags per pallet) 1,100 bags - A total of 10 pallets Crushed Ice to be delivered 13 February 2014 Delivery shall be F.O.B Destination to Fort Bliss Buildings 1109 Alshire, 79916-1109 and is required as per delivery dates stated above after award. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Certification FAR 52.232-1, Payments FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference FAR 252.204-7003, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DFARS 252.204-7004, Central Contractor Registration Alternate A DFARS +1 (555) 000-0000, Export-Controlled Items DFARS 252.209-7999, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation DFARS 252.211-7003 Alt I Item Identification and Valuation (Jun 2011) Alternate I DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments Class Deviation 2013-O0019, Commercial item Omnibus Clauses for Acquisitions using the standard procurement system. This clause is effective on Sep 25,2013, and remains in effect for five years or until otherwise rescinded. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -Commercial Items, and the following fill-in clauses in 52.212-5 also apply: FAR 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items and the following fill-in clauses in DFARS 252.212-7001 also apply: 252.203-7003, 252.225-7001, and 252.247-7023. The full text of these provisions and clauses may be obtained by accessing http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.html or http://www.arnet.gov The following Local Clause also applies: 5152.233-4000, AMC-Level Protest Program (Nov 2008) 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 Government Accountability 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 33.10. 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 below. All other agency-level protests should be sent to the contracting officer for resolution. HQ Army Material Command Office of Command Counsel 9301 Chapek Rd, Room 2-1SE3401 Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5527 Facsimile number +1 (555) 000-0000 or 8875 Packages sent by FedEx or UPS should be addressed to: HQ Army Material Command Office of Command Counsel Room 2-1SE3401 1412 Jackson Loop Ft. 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) The offeror must be actively registered in the System for Award Management Registration to be considered for award. The website is http://www.sam.gov. Instructions to Offerors: Offerors shall submit by e-mail: (1) A complete proposal using pricing schedule (see Attachment B). Failure to fully complete the provided pricing schedule will cause an offerors proposal to be deemed nonresponsive. Proposals are due by 12 February 2014, 12:00 p.m. MST and must be emailed to yonel.a. contact@example.gov. Offers will be evaluated in accordance with 52.212-2 Evaluation - - Commercial Items (a) The Government will award one contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is determined to be the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) proposal with acceptable past performance. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Price; (2) Technical capability of the items to meet the Government requirement to include Contractor must be listed in VETCOM Circular 40-1 quote mark Worldwide Directory of Sanitarily Approved Food Establishments for Armed Forces Procurement quote mark or show proof of approved facility by VETCOM; (3) Past Performance. 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. (End of Provision).