F1U3C5023A001 Soot Blowers

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 F1U3C50323A001. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53, effective 4 August 2011. The associated NAICS code is 334513 with a 500 employee size standard. This RFQ contains one (1) line item. The line item description is as follows: CLIN 0001: Upgrade current Copes-Vulcan control system to a PLC based system that is supported via spares and technical support; and will integrate with the existing installed Copes-Vulcan D5-E Rotary soot blowers in accordance with attached statement of work. End Item Description. Submittals of "Or Equal" items are allowed under this solicitation. 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 60 days ADC. 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 52.222-3, 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, FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit. 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 Al Barrie (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgement of receipt from 354th Contracting Squadron, Attn: Mr. Al Barrie, 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 https://farsite.hill.af.mil. All proposals must be faxed or emailed to POC: Elizabeth Compton 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 7 September 2011, 1400 Alaska Standard Time (AST) to the 354th Contracting Squadron/LGCB, Attn: A1C Elizabeth Compton, Contract Specialist, Commercial Phone 907-377-3855, Fax 907-377-2547, E-mailelizabeth.compton@eielson.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 Central Contractor Registration http://www.ccr.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 Elizabeth Compton, Contract Specialist, Phone 907-377-3855, Fax 907-377-2547, elizabeth.compton@eielson.af.mil A site visit is scheduled for 7 September 2011 at 3:00PM AST. The site visit will start at the 354 Contracting Squadron conference room, 2310 Central Ave., 3rd Floor, Room 315, at Eielson AFB, AK. Interested vendors wishing to attend the site visit shall contact the solicitation POC with their full name, last four of their SSN and driver's license number no later than 6 September 2011 at 10:00AM AST to state that they intend to attend the site visit and ensure they are able to get on base. Interested Vendors attending the site visit should arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure they attend with the group. Once assembled, the site visit group wil depart for the site visit located on base. No other organized site visits will be offered for this solicitation. All questions must be in writing within 1 business day after the site visit has been conducted.