FOD Sweeper Units

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 within this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; information is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The reference number for this procurement is FA4803-11-Q-A297 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-46, DPN 2010-112, AFAC 2010-1027. For informational purposes the North American Industry Classification System Code is 333120 - Construction Machinery Manufacturing. This acquisition is for a 100% Small Business Set-aside. This is a "Brand Name or Equal" firm-fixed price procurement and will be evaluated using commercial item procedures and award selection will be made based on the Price. The following items are required: CLIN 0001 - Quantity: Six (6) each: 8' FOD BOSS Sweeping Units FOD BOSS Model # FB-8 "or equal" Estimated Delivery: 30-days CLIN 0002 - Quantity: Three (3) each: Pintle Hook Adapters FOD BOSS Model # FB-67 Estimated Delivery: 30-days The following FAR, DFARS and AFFARS clauses and provisions are in this acquisition: FAR 52.211-6-Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999). If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation. To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must-Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; Clearly identify the item by-Brand name, if any; and Make or model number; Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and Clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modification. The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items. Evaluation/Award: IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial items applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a single contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The following factor shall be used to evaluate quotes: Price. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (9) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644)., (11) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3))., (19) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2))., (20) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755)., (21) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010) (E.O. 13126)., (22) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999)., (23) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246)., (24) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212)., (25) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793)., (26) 52.222-37, (29) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b)., (31) 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Sep 2010) (E.O. 13513)., (32) 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d)., (38) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f))., (40) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332)., (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.)., (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.)., (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.)., FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (15 Days), FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend Terms of the Contract (60 Days and 30 Days), FAR 52.219-6 Total Small Business Set Aside, FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (E.O. 11755), FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222-25, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C 793), FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payments, DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, DFARS 252.225-7036 Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements - Balance of Payments Program (Mar 2007) (Alternate I) (Oct 2006) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note), AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman follows: Mr. Eric Thaxton, 129 Andrews Street, Langley AFB VA 23665-2769, Phone : (757) 764-5371 FAX (757) 764-4400, email: eric.thaxton@langley.af.mil. Quotes shall be marked with the Request for Quotation Number, date and time. Facsimile and electronic mail quotes will be accepted. Late offers: Request for Quotations or modification of quotes received at this address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified for receipt of offers will not be considered. NOTE: ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACT REGISTRATION (CCR) BEFORE AWARD. Information concerning CCR requirements may be viewed via the internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR Registration Center at 1-888-227-2423. See the attached Request for Quote (RFQ) FA4803-11-Q-A297. Quotations maybe submitted via e-mail to daniel.kane@shaw.af.mil or by fax to (803) 895-5339. Contracting Office Address: 321 Cullen St Bldg 216 Shaw AFB, South Carolina 29152-5004 Place of Performance: Shaw AFB, SC 29152 United States Primary Point of Contact: Mr. Daniel Kane Contract Specialist Daniel.kane@shaw.af.mil Phone: 803-895-5354 Fax: 803-895-5339 Secondary Point of Contact: Contract Officer: Mr. Ronald Alexander Contracting Officer Ronald.alexander@shaw.af.mil Phone: 803-895-5392 Fax: 803-895-5339