HDPE Storage Containers

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. This solicitation, FA4608-12-Q-9016, is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC 2005-60 effective 26 Jul 2012). This procurement is 100% small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 326199 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. It is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this site frequently for any updates/amendments to any and all documents. You will not be eligible to receive an award if you are not in the Central Contractor Registration database. (Reference: DFARS 252.204-7004, Alt A Required Central Contractor Registration).The following commercial items are requested in this solicitation. The items being procured are: 0001 (195 Each) High Density Polyethylene, plastic bulk storage container, 48x44 footprint with 29" height, 4-way forklift accessible, color: black (brand name or equal) 0002 (195 Each) High Density Polyethylene, plastic lid for 48x44 container, color: black (brand name or equal) **Note: Equal Items will be acceptable upon determination of technical acceptability in accordance with attached Minimum Salient Characteristics relevant to this solicitation. Note: The Contracting Officer reserves the right to award to other than the low bidder based on the following items in the respective order: price; technical acceptability. Contractors bidding "Or Equal" items must provide pictures/specifications of items that will meet minimum salient characteristics of the items requested. The offer submittal shall list the item by part number, number of items being offered, the product description as listed above, and list the manufacturer. The offer shall list unit prices, total for each part number, and an overall totaled price. Delivery requirements: FOB Destination quotations are the only quotes that will be accepted. FOB origin offers will not be considered. Delivery date of 30 days after receipt of award shall be acceptable. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items and the following addenda. Offerors shall submit their quote on letterhead stationery, provide unit prices with a grand total, remit a completed copy of the REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS at FAR 52.212-3, and follow the instruction as provided in the clause or be registered within Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) found at this website: https://orca.bpn.gov/. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT ACCEPT INCOMPLETE PROPOSALS. Offers will be evaluated on price and technical acceptability. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. If an offer cannot comply with every requirement, that offer will not be technically acceptable, and therefore will not be considered. Once an offer has been determined to be technically acceptable, and in compliance with all directions in this solicitation, the Government will award to the offeror with the lowest evaluated price. Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, and the 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications with its offer. Additionally the following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification - Commercial Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, and includes the following clauses as cited: (b) 5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24(i), 24(ii), and 31 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-19 Child Labor-Coorperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-1 Buy American Act 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.225-18 Place of Manufacture 52.225-25 Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-- Certification 52.232-1 Payments 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment IBR 52.232-11 Extras IBR 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims IBR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration 52.233-3 Protest After Award 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.243-1 Changes-Fixed Price 52.246-2 Inspection Of Supplies-Fixed Price 52.246-16 Responsibility For Supplies IBR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Applicable DFARS clauses included: 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items provisions 252.227-7015 Technical Data-Commercial Items 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission fo Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252-247-7023 Alt III Transportation of Supplies by Sea 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications Applicable AFFARS clauses included: 5352.223-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations 5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations 5352.242-9001 Common Access Cards (CAC) for Contractor Personnel The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. Offers must be received NLT 1:00 PM (CST), 27 August 2012, 2 CONS/LGCC, 41 Vandenberg Ave, Barksdale AFB, LA 71110. Quotes can be faxed (in accordance with FAR provision 52.214-13 TELEGRAPHIC BIDS) to the attention of Tonya L. Hughes at (318) 456-2107. Offers received after this date and time will be considered as late submissions in accordance with 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated or considered. Please refer any questions to MSgt Tonya L. Hughes, Contract Specialist, at (318) 456-43181, tonya.hughes@us.af.mil or Traci Hughes, Contracting Officer, at (318) 456-6887, traci.hughes@us.af.mil