CRANE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INSPECTION SERVICES - CHICAGO DISTRICT STONE DOCK OPERATIONS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W912P6-11-Q-0006 and is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-23. The NAICS code for this requirement is 811310 and with a size standard of $7 Million. This acquisition is unrestricted to business size. The provisions at 52.212.1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with this offer. The clause 52.212-4, Contract terms and conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. This acquisition also incorporates 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options, which states: "Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic equipment. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s)." The additional applicable clauses are attached in the RFQ package contained herein. The contractor is required to provide the services delineated in the Scope of Work (See File #2 under this NOTICE). The following websites can be accessed to obtain all of the referenced clauses and provisions in full text: http://www.arnet.gov. REQUIRED SERVICE: The contractor is required to provide the services delineated in the Scope of Work CONTAINED IN THIS NOTICE, which primarily calls for Crane Safety and Maintenance Inspection Services for the Chicago District Stone Dock Operations. ITEMS ATTACHED HEREIN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT ARE AS FOLLOWS: File #1: RFQ PACKAGE: BID SCHEDULE and REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (must be completed by the offeror) File #2: SCOPE OF WORK DRAWINGS File #3: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE RATES CENTRAL CONTRACTOR'S REGISTRATION (CCR): Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor's Registration System in order to be awarded the resultant contract. Registration can be completed on-line at http://www.ccr2000.com. APPLICABLE LABOR LAW: The SERVICE CONTRACT ACT applies to this acquisition; the applicable Wage Determination is attached hereto. AWARD: The Government intends to award a firm-fixed priced commercial services contract to the responsive and responsible contractor submitting the lowest aggregate price for all items included in the bid schedule. For evaluation purposes, the price for the option will be included in the overall price evaluation. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Offers may be submitted to Kim M. Beard at fax number: +1 (555) 000-0000 or by email to: contact@example.gov NO LATER THAN 4:00 PM (CDT) on January 18, 2011. Please include the Solicitation No.W912P6-11-Q-0006 on all documents furnished to Ms. Beard. Negative responses are requested. CONTRACTUAL POINT OF CONTACT: Kim M. Beard, Contract Specialist US Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago 111 North Canal Street, Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60657 Tel: +1 (555) 000-0000 Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000