Generator repair

This is a combined synopsis/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. The solicitation for maintenance, repair and retrofit for a Cummins 400DFEB generator is being issued as a Request for Quotation. The Request for Quotation Number is 10611-0033-8. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular No. 2005-26. This is an unrestricted solicitation. The associated NAICS code is 811310. Contractor shall conduct construction, perform maintenance, inspections and testing in accordance with the Statement of Work: STATEMENT OF WORK: The Statement of Work will be posted as an ATTACHMENT. SUPPLIES: The contractor shall furnish all labor, material and equipment necessary to perform repair. All equipment is located at the Federal Correctional Complex, Butner, NC. INSURANCE-WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION: (a) The contractor shall, at his own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required in the schedule or elsewhere in the contract. Type and amount: 1. Worker's Compensation & employer's Liability, $100,000. The required Workmen's compensation Insurance a minimum liability of $100,000. 2. Comprehensive General Liability with a minimum limit of $500,000. 3. Comprehensive Automobile Liability with the following limits: per person: $200,000; bodily injury: $500,000; and property damage: $20,000. (b) Before commencing work under this contract, the contractor shall certify to the Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government's interest shall not be effective (1) for such period as the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed, or (2) until 30 days after insurer or the contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer, whichever period is longer. - The contractor shall insert the substance of this clause including this paragraph c, in subcontracts under this contract that require work on a Government Installation and shall required subcontractors to provide and maintain insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract. The contractor shall maintain copy of all subcontracts proof of required insurance and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request. The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror-Commercial Item, is applicable to this acquisition. The addenda for FAR provision 52.212-1 reads: In accordance with FAR 12.302(a), the provision at 52.212-1 is hereby tailored to modify the following elements of the provision. At paragraph , "Period of Acceptance of Offers," is deleted in its entirety; it has been determined to be not applicable to this acquisition. At paragraph (I), "Availability of requirements document" cited in the solicitation, is deleted in its entirety; it has been determined to be not applicable to this acquisition. SUBMISSION OF QUOTES: quotes shall be submitted on or before the offer deadline of 10/10/2008 at 2:00 P.M. EST.. Offers shall be submitted to the following address: Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Complex, Old NC Hwy 75, P.O. Box 999, Butner, NC 27509, Attn: Arthur Johnson, Contracting Officer or email to; a2johnson@bop.gov. Mailed, emailed and or hand-carried offers must be delivered to the Contracting Officer at the specified address no later than the time specified as the deadline for receipt of quotes. The official point of receipt for hand-carried offers will be a the first floor reception area of the address specified. Offers received after the quote deadline will not be considered. The offer's quotes shall include: page 1, Contractor's name, address, telephone and facsimile number, page 2, Contractor DUNS number, contract pricing, completed FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, which can be found online at orca.bpn.gov, Business Management Questionnaire with references to include present and previous references, address and telephone number of reference (no more than three (3) references), contract number. AWARD METHODOLOGY: The Government intends to make a single award to the offeror, pursuant to an affirmative determination of responsibility, whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, is determined to be the most advantageous considering price and past performance. 52.233-2, Service of Protest (AUG 1996), (a) Protests, as defined in Section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filled directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the General Accounting Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from: Procurement Executive, Federal Bureau of Prisons, 320 First Street, NW, Room 5006, Washington, DC 20534 (b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filling a protest with the GAO. PROTESTS FILED DIRECTLY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (JAN 1998), UNSAFE CONDITIONS DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL (JAR 2852.223-70) (JUN 1996). The FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, is applicable to this acquisition. Paragraph (a) is deleted in its entirety. The FAR provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, is applicable. The Offerors are required to submit a completed copy of the provision at the time the offer is submitted. The FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, is applicable to this acquisition. Addendum to FAR 52.212-4, the terms and conditions for the following clauses are hereby incorporated into this solicitation and resulting contract as an addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4. Pursuant to FAR 52.252-2, the following clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.216-18, Ordering (Oct 1995), (a)Such orders may be issued from the first day of the effective contract period through the last day of the effective contract period. 52.216-19, Order Limitations (Oct 1995), (a) $50.00, (b)(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $60,000; (2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $75,0000; or (3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within seven days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section. 52.216-21, Requirements (Oct 1995), (f) after the last day of the effective contract period. 52.228-5, Insurance - Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997). 52.232-18, Availability of Funds (APR 1984). 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984). 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991). The FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Item, is applicable to this acquisition. Also, additional clause cited in this clause is applicable as follows: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUL 1995), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402); 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan; 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting; 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer). Price evaluation adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns shall be 10%; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.225-16, Sanctioned European Union Country Services; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). SPECIAL CONTRACT CONDITIONS - TYPE OF CONTRACT. The Government contemplates award of a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation. Performance and Acceptance: PERFORMANCE CONDITIONS: The contractor shall provide the services described in the Statement of Work independent of the Government supervision. The manner of performing and delivery of services as outlined in this solicitation are the sole responsibility and within the sole discretion of the successful contractor provided that the services are rendered in accordance with the Statement of Work. Acceptance: In accordance with FAR 46.503 and 46.403(a)(6), the Place of Acceptance for services under this contract is of the Federal Correctional Complex, Butner, NC. The performance of these services will also be verified by the designated Contract Monitor. The Contractor will be responsible for submitting written reports, evaluations, and/or treatment plans for all patient evaluated. These reports may be in hand written form, or typewritten form, verified by the Contractor's signature. CONTRACT SECURITY/INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS: The employees of the contractor entering the facilities/institution shall meet certain security requirements to receive entry as required by the Bureau of Prisons HSPD-12 policy requirements. The following investigative procedures will be performed: National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check, finger prints and non-disclosure. In submitting a quote, the contractor and its employees agree to complete the required documents and undergo the listed procedures. An individual who does not pass the security clearances will be unable to perform services under the contract. The final determination and completion of the security investigation procedures will be made at the sole discretion of the institution. Any individual employed by the Contractor deemed not suitable by the Bureau of Prisons requirement will not be granted access to perform services under the contract. This is a condition of the contract. Contractor employees will be allowed access to the facilities/institution at the sole discretion of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Any individual performing under this contract may be removed if it becomes apparent that his/her conduct does not reflect the conduct of that prescribed for those people performing under non-personal service contracts. custody, and conduct of inmates. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. All questions regarding this solicitation should be addressed to Arthur Johnson, Contracting Officer at (919) 575-5000 x1388.