95--Survey Monuments and Magnets

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation L11PS00885 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-48. This will be a firm fixed-price contract for the Bureau of Land Management, 333 S.W. 1st Avenue, Portland, OR 97204.This is a 100% Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 332112 with size standard of 500 EMPLOYEES. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. The Bureau of Land Management has a requirement for Survey Monuments and magnets in cases. Survey Monuments, QTY: 800 each. SPECIFICATIONS: Type 304 or 316 stainless steel, 2.5 ins. outside diam., 30 ins. length, base cut/notched to create at least 3 flanges of at least 2 ins. in length when flanges are flared out. Flanges shall not be flared out upon delivery. Cap: Silicon bronze alloy, 3.25 ins. Diam., permanently affixed to the post, with a ferrous metal magnet permanently affixed to the base of the cap. The cap shall be as marked in the example that can be found on www.fedconnect.net under solicitation L11PS00885. Magnets in plastic cases, QTY: 800 each. SPECIFICATIONS: high-strength, permanent magnetic material in a rugged polyethylene white or clear case that can be located up to 10 feet below the surface of the earth. Approximate dimensions 2" long by 1" diameter. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD - Award will be made on an all or none basis to the responsible firm whose quote is most advantageous to the Government based on lowest price and past performance. The Government may reject any or all quotes, issue orders to other than the lowest quote, and waive minor informalities or irregularities in quotes received. If necessary, the Government may conduct discussions with any or all quoters. QUOTATIONS SHALL INCLUDE: 1) Unit price per item and Total Amount, 2) Completed FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-- Commercial Items. (See below), 3) Quoters shall submit signed and dated quotes on letterhead stationery or SF-1449, identifying any payment discount terms. SHIPPING AND DELIVERY: Delivery shall be standard commercial practice and in a manner that will insure arrival at destination in a satisfactory condition and be acceptable to the carrier for safe transportation at the most economical rate F.O.B. Destination to the Bureau of Land Management. Delivery location is Bureau of Land Management, 14015 NE Airport Way, Building B, Portland, OR 97230. Product shall not be delivered on Saturday, Sunday, or federal holidays. ESTIMATED DELIVERY: November 30, 2011 (Delivery may be staggered, minimum 100 monuments per shipment) ACCEPTANCE: Final inspection and acceptance will be made by the Government at the place of delivery.52.252-2, CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 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://www.arnet.gov/far, http://www.doi.gov/pam/aindex.html.52.247-34 F.o.B Destination (NOV 1991), 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment, (SEP 2006), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010), 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration, (APR 2008), 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, (JUN 2010), 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -Commercial Items (JUN 2009): 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009), 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996), 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim, 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003), 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003), 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation (APR 2009), 52-222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUL 2010), 52.222 21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007), 52.225-1 Buy American Act - Supplies (FEB 2009), 52.225-2 Buy American Act Certificate (FEB 2009), 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008), 52.232-33Payment Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractors Registration (OCT 2003), 52.247-37 F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991), Solicitation Provisions: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (JUN 2008). 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (JAN 1999): Award will be made on an all or none basis to the responsible firm whose quote is most advantageous to the Government based on lowest price and past performance. The Government may reject any or all quotes, issue orders to other than the lowest quote, and waive minor informalities or irregularities in quotes received. If necessary, the Government may conduct discussions with any or all quoters. 52.212-3 Offer Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (MAY 2011). Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Internet Payment Platform (IPP) (February 2011) Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). "Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), "Payment documentation and process" and the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in this contract. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov. Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice: 1. Copy of Company Generated Invoice. 2. Additional Documentation [to be completed by CO if required] The Contractor must use the IPP website to enroll, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email contact@example.gov or phone +1 (555) 000-0000. If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the contracting officer. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES/ PROVISIONS. Quotations shall be sent to Bureau of Land Management, Oregon State Office (OR-952), P.O. Box 2965, Portland, Oregon 97208 by 3:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on or before August 1, 2011. FAX quotes will be accepted at +1 (555) 000-0000 and e-mail quote will be accepted at contact@example.gov. For questions contact Richard Dandasan at +1 (555) 000-0000.