Cellular Concrete Block

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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 Solicitation Number is AG-569R-S-16-0029. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87. This procurement is set aside for a total small-business. The NAICS code is 327390 and the Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees. There are two (2) line items. The government intends to award a firm fixed price single award from this solicitation. The purpose of this solicitation is for the delivery of 6000 square feet of interlocking precast concrete blocks for erosion control used in revetments for soil stabilization. See Attachment 1 - Specifications for detailed information. Delivery is required within 45 days of award to U.S. Forest Service, 1170 4th Avenue South, Park Falls, Wisconsin. Vendors must be registered in Systems for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving a government contract (formerly Central Contractors Registration or CCR). See www.sam.gov for details - this may take up to 2 weeks and requires a DUNS number, so it is highly recommended that interested parties register immediately in order to avoid any delays in award. Offerors must include a copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (APR 2016), complete with appropriate blocks, with its offer OR offeror must complete this certification online at www.sam.gov. If an exception to a size standard for this project is applicable please submit paragraph (b)(2) from the above provision with your quote. Further provisions, clauses, and addenda including, but not limited to, commercial provisions 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3 and commercial clauses 52212-4, 52.212-5 are incorporated in the attached solicitation. Those that are incorporated by reference can be viewed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/far. All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform. This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm. Please make sure that your company has registered at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish your account. The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The contractor must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP. SCHEDULE OF ITEMS CELLULAR CONCRETE BLOCK CHEQUMEGON-NICOLET NATIONAL FORESTS By submitting the offer, the Contractor agrees to all terms, conditions, clauses, and provisions included in the solicitation and agrees to furnish any awarded items at the price set in the schedule. The offer is valid for 30 after the closing date of the solicitation unless a formal extension is granted by the contractor. Delivery is required within 45 days of award. Quoters shall enter an amount for each item below: Item No. Description Quantity Unit Dimensions Quantity Unit Price 1.Armorloc Cellular Concrete Block or Equivalent - 6000 sq. ft. 2.Armorflex Fabric or Equivalent - 6000 sq. ft. Award will be made on a Best Value basis meeting the minimum specifications. Each offer shall contain sufficient information to enable a thorough evaluation. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. Relevant Past Performance; 2. Experience; 3. Quality of blocks meeting specifications; and 4. Price Non-price factors, when combined, are equal to price. See Combined Synopsis-Solicitation and Specifications for further information. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING. Please submit all questions to Erin Garcia at egarcia02@fs.fed.us. Questions and answers will be posted to FBO so please check back often as it is the contractor's responsibility to remain up to date on all available Q&A's as well as any potential resulting modifications. All questions must be received no later than three days prior to solicitation close date, or the government is under no obligation to review and/or address the questions. The Government may issue an order to other than the lowest offeror, waive minor informalities or irregularities in offers received, or elect not to award at all. If necessary, the Government may conduct discussions with any or all offerors. It is in the offeror's best interest to fully respond to the solicitation requirements since an order may be issued on the basis of information received, without further discussion. Award will be made on a Best Value basis and offers shall at a minimum, contain the items described in this section. Each offer shall contain sufficient information to enable a thorough evaluation. All offers must submit the following: (1) Complete Schedule of Items, with pricing, contact information and SAM certification; (2) Technical specifications meeting requirements in Attachment 1 - Specifications; (3) Experience/Past Performance Information; (4) Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law; (5) If annual representations and certifications are not active Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. The offeror shall complete paragraphs (c) through (q) of this provision. (SAM replaces ORCA, CCR and Acquistion.gov) and (6) Signed SF-30 acknowledging Solicitation Amendment 1. All offers must be received by 4:00 EST on June 24, 2016 Please submit one complete copy of the above information to: USDA Forest Service - AG-569R-S-16-0029 Erin Garcia, LSAT Contracting Officer 412 Red Apple Road Manistee, MI 49660 Offers may be submitted electronically to egarcia02@fs.fed.us, SUBJ: AG-569R-S-16-0029 CN- Cellular Concrete Block. If submitting via email please note file size limitations, formatting or other problems may hamper receipt so please verify that the contracting officer has received your quote. No facsimile offers will be considered per (c)(1) of FAR clause 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Competitive Acquisition. (Jan 2004). Incomplete offers will not be accepted. Contact Erin Garcia at egarcia02@fs.fed.us or (231) 723-2211 x3149 with administrative questions concerning this solicitation. Contact Eric Lynch at emlynch@fs.fed.us or (715) 762-5137 for more information on technical questions concerning this solicitation.