96--ALCOA ATOMIZED ALUMINUM POWDER, COATED 1620A

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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District anticipates awarding a contract for the purchase of ALCOA Atomized Aluminum Powder, Coated 1620A, in accordance with the attached specification provided. The combined synopsis/solicitation number is W912EQ-13-Q-0069 and is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This procurement is UNRESTRICTED. The associated NAICS code is 331314. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes may be submitted in hard copy, either through regular mail or by delivery, facsimile or email. Regardless of method of delivery, it is the offerors responsibility to ensure receipt of quotes by the time and date stated herein. Contractors shall submit a lump sum quotation on company letterhead to include all charges for the below listed items to be delivered in accordance with the attached statement of work. Response to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be received by September 24, 2013 no later than 10:00 AM CST at 167 North Main Street B202, Memphis, TN 38103. Quotes should be marked with solicitation number W912EQ-13-Q-0069 addressed to Valerie Marshall, Contract Specialist, Phone +1 (555) 000-0000, Fax +1 (555) 000-0000, email: contact@example.gov. Vendors not registered in SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) database prior to award will not be eligible for award. Vendors may register for SAM by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or register online at www.sam.gov. In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, all vendors shall be registered in SAM prior to submission of bid. Vendors must also be registered in Representations and Certifications Applications (included in SAM). Websites: www.sam.gov . North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable (331314 listed above) to this acquisition must be in vendor's SAM registration. Note: Update SAM profile to include all applicable NAICS Codes associated with your company. Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, equipment, material, supervision, transportation, and any services necessary in connection with the delivery of line item(s) below to USACE Ensley Engineer Yard, 2915 Riverport Road, Memphis, TN 38109. BID LINE ITEM: CLIN 0001 ALCOA ATOMIZED ALUMINUM POWDER, COATED 1620A QUANTITY 229,200 LBS; UNIT PRICE__________________ TOTAL COST FOR CLIN ITEM(S) _________________________________________ SEE DESCRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS BELOW Contractor shall submit completed clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications, Commercial Items. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full force in any resultant award. The full text of these clauses and provisions can be accessed electronically at website, http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil; FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities; FAR 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper; FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management; FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal; FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State And Local Taxes; FAR 52.242-13 Bankruptcy; FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.211-16 Variation in Quantity (Permissable variation shall be limited to 15% this order only); FAR 52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Item (AUG2013)Alternative I; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alt I; FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations; FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans; FAR 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act; FAR 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management; FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (HTTP://FARSITE.HILL.AF.MIL ); DFAR 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; DFAR 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; DFAR 252.204-7004 Alt A System for Award Management Alternative A; DFAR 252.204-7007 Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications; DFAR 252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program; DFAR 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors; DFAR 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; DFAR 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment; DFAR 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items; DFAR Transportation of Supplies by Sea NOTICES TO CONTRACTOR A. The following documentation must be submitted with your quote for evaluation. 1. SF 1449, Solicitation, Offer and Award 2. Schedule of prices 3. Representations and Certifications 4. All amendments must be acknowledged B. Offerors ADDRESS - Prospective Offerors should indicate in the offer, the address to which payment and/or correspondence should be mailed, if such address is different from that shown for the bidder on Standard Form 1449 Block 17a. C. System for Award Management - By submission of a quote, the Offerors acknowledges the requirement that prospective awardees must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this quote. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an Offeror ineligible for award. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling +1 (555) 000-0000, or at: http://www.sam.gov. D. Basis of Award - The Government will award a contract, from this combined synopsis solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the brand name solicitation that meets all requirements as stated and will be most advantageous to the Government based on price. A formal review of past performance will not be conducted on this requirement. However, this order will be evaluated to assure that orders are not provided to debarred contractors. In addition, contractors with known performance issues identified in determining the contractor's responsibility per FAR Part 9 will be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer and may be considered in making the awards. FAR Part 9, Contractor Qualification, requires that purchases shall be made from, and contracts shall be awarded to, responsible prospective contractors only. E. Delivery Times - The following delivery times are established for contactors: 0700-4:00pm, M-T (Monday thru Thursday) 0700-3:00pm, Friday (UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED) No deliveries will be accepted on Federal holidays. (SEE ATTACHMENT FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION)