Fodbuster

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items, prepared 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. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-55 and DFARS Change Notice 20111220. Reference number F1Q7MX1320A001Fodbuster is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). THE RESPOND NO LATER THAN DATE FOR THIS SOLICITATION IS 3 February 2012 AT 4:30 PM EST. Late responses will not be considered. This posting is to inform potential providers that Dover Air Force Base, Delaware has a requirement for the following: 1.) Purchase of FODBUSTER Rock-sweeper, Model "FODBUSTER 8" Part Number: FBR 8, 1 EACH OR EQUAL. AWARD WILL BE BASED ON LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE. The North American Industry Classification system code is 339999. The small business size standard is 500. This solicitation is set aside for small business. The provision in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, is applicable to this solicitation. As of 1 January 2005, offerors are required to complete online representations and certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov which are identical to what is required in FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Clauses/Provisions that are included are: FAR 52.204-7, Central Contract Registration FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification - Commercial Items FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5 (Dev), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Business Program Representation 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 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports FAR 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance FAR 52.222-26, Equal Employment Opportunity FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Certification FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim FAR 52.242-15, Stop Work Order FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Work Product DFARS 252.204.7004, Required CCR Registration Alt A DFARS 252.209-7002, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Execute Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions or Commercial Items DFARS 252.225-7000,Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate DFARS DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman As prescribed in 5301.9103, insert the following clause: OMBUDSMAN (APR 2010) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM or AFISRA ombudsmen, Mr. Gregory Oneal, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB IL 62225-5022, (618) 229-0267, fax (618) 256-6668, email: Gregory.oneal@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU or ARISRA level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) 52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. As prescribed in 52.107(a), insert the following provision: Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): _____http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm_______________________________________ _____http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFAR1.HTM________________________________ (End of Provision) 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. As prescribed in 52.107(b), insert the following clause: Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): _________http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm___________________________________ _________http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFAR1.HTM_____________________________ (End of Clause) Oral quotes will not be accepted. Vendors not registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award will be ineligible for award (http://www.ccr.gov/). Any award resulting from the solicitation will include DFARS Clause 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payments Requests. Wide Area Workflow-Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) is the DoD system of choice for implementing this statutory requirement. Use of the basic system is at no cost to the contractor and training information available at no cost is located at http://www.wawftraining.com. THE RESPOND NO LATER THAN DATE FOR THIS SOLICITATION IS 3 February 2012 AT 4:30 PM EST. Late responses will not be considered. The point of contact for this requirement is SMSgt Robert C. Holbrook or Ms. Kazzandra Dexter, 436 CONS/LGCE, 639 Atlantic Street, Dover AFB DE 19902-5639. Phone: 302-677-2183/5042. FAX: 302-677-5105 e-mail: robert.holbrook.1@us.af.mil or kazzandra.dexter@us.af.mil. Quotes may be e-mailed, faxed or mailed to 436th Contracting Squadron/LGCB, Attn: SMSgt Robert Holbrook, 639 Atlantic Street, Dover AFB DE 19902-5639.