Excavator rental

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. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Submit only written quotations for RFQ F1U3C62338AL01 This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-62. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Total Small Business. The associated NAICS code is 532412 with a $30 Mil size standard. This RFQ contains 1 line items. The line item description is as follows: CLIN 0001 Rental of 1 EA 365C Excavator IAW Statement of Work for a 30 day period beginning 11 Feb 13. End Item Description. Submittal of "Or Equal" items are allowed under this solicitation IAW the performance work statement. When quoting an "or equal" item, offeror must submit all descriptive literature, specifications, catalogs, etc., along with their quotation, necessary to meet the requirements of this solicitation to be eligible for award. FOB point is Destination. The required delivery date is 11 Feb 2013. PROVISIONS/CLAUSES. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Item, applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation and the offeror must include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation, FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside, FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor, FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans, FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases, FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following DFARS clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: 252.204-7004, Alternate A, 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman, 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installation. Addenda to FAR 52.212-5: The following additional clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest: (a) Protest, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the General Accounting Office (GAO), shall be served on the Team Lead Ms. Julia Waldo (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgement of receipt from 354th Contracting Squadron, Attn: Ms. Julia Waldo, 2310 Central Ave, Building 2258, Eielson AFB, AK 99702. (b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO. The above Provisions and Clauses may be obtained via internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. All proposals must be faxed or emailed to POC Robert Flamand at 354th CONS/LGCB, 2310 Central Ave, Building 2258, Eielson AFB, AK 99702. EVALUATION OF QUOTATIONS/OFFERS: Quotes/offers will be evaluated IAW 13.106-2. Award will be made to the responsible offeror who's quote/offer represents the best value in terms of technical (capability of item(s) offered to meet the government need), price, and past performance, which will be most advantageous to the government. Quotes must be signed, dated and submitted by 21 January 2013, 1000 am, Alaska Standard Time (AST) to the 354th Contracting Squadron/LGCB, Attn: A1C Robert Flamand., Contract Specialist, Commercial Phone 907-377-3567, Fax 907-377-2389, E-mail robert.flamand@us.af.mil, LATE OFFERS: Offerors are reminded that e-mail transmission of quote/offer prior to the closing date and time will not constitute a timely submission of quote/offer unless it is received by the government prior to the closing date and time. Quotations/offers or modification of quotes/offers received at the address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified for receipt of offers WILL NOT be considered (ref. FAR 52.212-1(f)). All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Managment http://www.sam.gov database prior to any contract award. Please submit the following information with each quote: Cage Code, DUNS number, Tax Identification Number, Prompt Payment Terms, Delivery Time, GSA Contract No. (if applicable), Date offer expires, warranty, Line item unit price, and Total cost. POINT OF CONTACT A1C Robert Flamand, Contract Specialist, Phone 907-377-3567, Fax 907-377-2389, robert.flamand@us.af.mil Email your questions to A1C Robert Flamand at robert.flamand@us.af.mil