Foam In Bag Systems

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 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. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is SP3300-11-Q-0125. DLA Distribution Anniston, AL has a requirement for two (2) Sealed Air Speedy Packer Insight Foam in Bag Systems. This is a brand name requirement in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), the replacement system must be compatible (form, fit, and function) with an existing inventory of foam producing chemical components exclusively formulated for Sealed Air Packing systems; therefore, competition is limited to offerors providing the Sealed Air Speedy Packer Insight Foam in Bag Systems only. This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-51 (Effective 02 May 2011) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20110427 (Effective 27 Apr 2010) edition and Defense Logistics Acquisition Directive (DLAD) Current to Rev. 5 Edition (PROCLTR 2011-12). The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. This acquisition is unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this acquisition is 333993 and the associated size standard is 500 employees. NOTE: To receive an award resulting from this solicitation, offerors MUST be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database IAW FAR 52.212-(k) and DFARS 204-1104. Registration may be done online at: www.ccr.gov. The requirement consists of the following: CLIN 0001 - Contractor shall supply and deliver two (2) each new Sealed Air Speedy Packer Insight Foam in Bag Systems, Freight, and On-site System Installation & Training complete and in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). 2 EACH @ tiny_mce_marker______________ EACH = tiny_mce_marker______________ TOTAL DELIVERY POINT - FOB DESTINATION to DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama, Region Supply Officer, BLDG 362, Central Receiving, Anniston, AL 36201-4199. Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on a Standard Form (SF) 1449. PREFERRED METHOD OF PAYMENT IS GOVERNMENT CREDIT CARD: DO YOU ACCEPT A CREDIT CARD? YES__ NO__ The following FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. Addenda to 52.212-1; the following paragraphs are hereby deleted from this provision: (d) products samples, (e) multiple offers and (h) multiple awards. FAR 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals FAR 52.216-1Type of Contract The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed price contract. DLAD 52.233-9000 AGENCY PROTESTS (SEP 1999) Companies protesting this procurement may file a protest 1) with the contracting officer, 2) with the Government Accountability Office, or 3) pursuant to Executive Order No. 12979, with the Agency for a decision by the Activity's Chief of the Contracting Office. Protests filed with the agency should clearly state that they are an "Agency Level Protest under Executive Order No. 12979." (Note: DLA procedures for Agency Level Protests filed under Executive Order No. 12979 allow for a higher level decision on the initial protest than would occur with a protest to the contracting officer; this process is not an appellate review of a contracting officer's decision on a protest previously filed with the contracting officer). Absent a clear indication of the intent to file an agency level protest, protests will be presumed to be protests to the contracting officer. (End of provision) DLAD 52.233-9001 DISPUTES: AGREEMENT TO USE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) (JUN 2001) (a) The parties agree to negotiate with each other to try to resolve any disputes that may arise. If unassisted negotiations are unsuccessful, the parties will use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques to try to resolve the dispute. Litigation will only be considered as a last resort when ADR is unsuccessful or has been documented by the party rejecting ADR to be inappropriate for resolving the dispute. (b) Before either party determines ADR inappropriate, that party must discuss the use of ADR with the other party. The documentation rejecting ADR must be signed by an official authorized to bind the contractor (see FAR 52.233-1), or, for the Agency, by the contracting officer, and approved at a level above the contracting officer after consultation with the ADR Specialist and with legal counsel (see DLA Directive 5145.1). Contractor personnel are also encouraged to include the ADR Specialist in their discussions with the contracting officer before determining ADR to be inappropriate. (c) If you wish to opt out of this clause, check here [ ]. Alternate wording may be negotiated with the contracting officer. (End of provision) OFFER SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS - Quotes must include the following items. Submission of a quote that does not contain all items requested below may result in elimination from consideration for award. 1. Quotations may be submitted in contractor format and shall include: (1) Company name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and FAX number; (2) Solicitation number; (3) Unit Price and extended prices for all CLIN(S); (4) Proposed shipping time; (5) Technical information (as stated below under FAR 13.106-2); (6) Contractor DUNS Number and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code; (7) Signed acknowledgements of amendments (applicable only if any amendments are issued against this solicitation). 2. Contractors are required to include a copy of the FAR provision 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and DFAR 252.212-7000 - Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Items with its proposal or may indicate completion of the representations and certifications on the internet at http://orca.bpn.gov. Failure to include the certifications along with the price proposal or to complete the certifications on the internet may result in elimination from consideration for award. FAR 13-106-2 Evaluation of Quotations or Offers - The Government intends to evaluate quotes in response to this quotation and will award one firm-fixed price contract. Award will be made to the lowest priced offeror providing the brand name product required. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4; the following clauses apply: FAR 52.247-34 FOB Destination FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items (in paragraph (b)) the following clauses apply: FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Set-Aside FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration FAR 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. The following additional clauses/provisions apply: DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea DLAD 52.247-9012 REQUIREMENTS FOR TREATMENT OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL (WPM) (FEB 2007) (a) This clause only applies when wood packaging material (WPM) will be used to make shipments under this contract and/or when WPM is being acquired under this contract. (b) Definition. Wood packaging material (WPM) means wood pallets, skids, load boards, pallet collars, wooden boxes, reels, dunnage, crates, frame and cleats. The definition excludes materials that have undergone a manufacturing process, such as corrugated fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, veneer, and oriented strand board (OSD). (c) All Wood Packaging Material (WPM) used to make shipments under DOD contracts and/or acquired by DOD must meet requirements of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, "Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Materials in International Trade." DOD shipments inside and outside of the United States must meet ISPM 15 whenever WPM is used to ship DOD cargo. (1) All WPM shall comply with the official quality control program for heat treatment (HT) or kiln dried heat treatment (KD HT) in accordance with American Lumber Standard Committee, Incorporated (ALSC) Wood Packaging Material Program and WPM Enforcement Regulations (see http://www.alsc.org/). (2) All WPM shall include certification/quality markings in accordance with the ALSC standard. Markings shall be placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All containers shall be marked on a side other than the top or bottom, contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ASLC approved DUNNAGE stamp. (d) Failure to comply with the requirements of this restriction may result in refusal, destruction, or treatment of materials at the point of entry. The Agency reserves the right to recoup from the Contractor any remediation costs incurred by the Government. (End of Clause) 4. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quotations via FAX to Vance Rosebush, +1 (555) 000-0000 or e-mail to contact@example.gov. All quotes must be received by JUNE 8, 2011 AT 3:30 PM EST to be considered for award.