CB-950 Data Buoy with Sensors

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number WC-133R-17-RQ-0521 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-95. This requirement is Set-Aside 100% for Small Businesses under NAICS code 334511; all qualified contractors are encouraged to submit a quote. This is a brand name requirement for a quantity of one (1) CB-950 Oceanographic Data Buoy with Sensors and shipping of the unit, within 30 days after receipt of order, to 4301 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149. The FOB point is destination. Reference the attached "Specifications and Descriptions" document for specific product details. The resultant contract will be firm-fixed price (FFP). The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition, addenda are attached to the solicitation. The Government intends to make an award to the responsive responsible quoter providing the best value to the Government, price and non-price factors considered. "Best value" means the expected outcome of an acquisition that, in the Government's estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement. The Government reserves the right to make a comparative evaluation of quotes in determining best value in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(4)(ii). The non-price factors are the technical requirements specified in the attached "Specifications and Descriptions" document combined with past performance. For this requirement technical combined with past performance is significantly more important than price. Quoters are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clauses at FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference and addenda are attached to the solicitation. Per FAR 52.204-7, the vendor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must also complete Representations and Certifications at http://www.sam.gov. Per FAR 52.232-33, all payments by the Government under any associated contract shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT). Quotes are due on July 3, 2017 at 12:00 noon Central Daylight Time (CDT) and shall be sent to the Contract Specialist, Patrice Anderson, at contact@example.gov (email is the preferred submittal method) or may be mailed to: Patrice Anderson, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 601 E. 12th St., Room 1734, Kansas City, MO 64106. Quotes submitted in response to this notice shall include the following in order to be considered responsive to this request: 1. DUNS number, company name, address, point of contact, email address, telephone number 2. Completed, signed and dated copy of FAR 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law