High Line Docks

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/ SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (i) 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 in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation/synopsis reference number is F1M3A22261AY02 and is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-61. (iv) This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small businesses. The associated NAICS code is 333922 with an 500 employee size standard. (v) Contractors shall submit a proposal for five (5) each High Line Docks model # HLD-50-2 OR EQUAL. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered. A firm fixed price contract is contemplated. (vi) Five (5) each High Line Docks model # HLD-50-2 High Line Docks or equal in accordance with attached specifications to include shipping and freight. (vii) Delivery must be made no later than 120 calendar days after notice af award. FOB is destination, Joint Base Charleston, SC 29404-5021 (viii) The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full force in any resultant award: (full text of clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at this website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial. Please refer to the attached Addendum. (ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items Evaluation. Please refer to the attached Addendum. (x) All offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items or complete electronic annual representations and certifications at https://www.sam.gov. (xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Condition-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5 (DEVIATION), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses are applicable to this procurement. - 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal - 52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities - 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items - 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items - 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items - 52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside - 52.219-14 Limitations On Subcontracting - 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities - 52.222-22 Previous Contracts And Compliance Reports - 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity - 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration - 52.232-99 Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (DEVIATION) - 52.246-2 Inspection Of Supplies--Fixed Price - 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms - 252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Terrorist Country - 252.209-7999 (Dev) Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. - 252.225-7000 Alt I Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate (DEC 2009) Alternate I - 252.225-7001 Alt I Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Oct 2011) Alternate I - 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors - 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities - 252.225-7015 Restriction on Acquisition of Hand Or Measuring Tools - 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (xiii) The following additional clauses are applicable to this procurement. - FAR 52.204-99 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION (DEVIATION)(AUG 2012) Contractors not registered in SAM will be ineligible for award (register at https://www.acquisition.gov/ or call 866-606-8220, or 334-206-7828 for international calls. - 52.252-1 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 address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ (End of provision) - 52.252-2 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/ (End of clause) - 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984) (a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of"(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision. (b) The use in this solicitation of any DFAR (48 CFR Chapter CH 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. (End of provision) - 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984) (a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause. (b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any DFAR (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. (End of clause) - DFARS 252.209-7999, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UPDAID DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (DEVIATION 2012-O0004) (JAN 2012) (a) In accordance with sections 8124 and 8125 of Division A of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, (Pub. L. 112-74) none of the funds made available by that Act may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that - (1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has considered suspension of debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (b) The Offeror represents that - (1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, (2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months. (End of provision) - AFFARS 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (APR 2010) 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, Gregory O'Neal, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Dr., 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. (xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocation System: N/A (xv) Response to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be received via email, fax, mail, or delivery by 25 Sep 2012 no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Requests should be marked with solicitation number F1M3A22261AY02. (xvi) Address questions to William Harbison,Contract Specialist, at (843) 963-3305, fax (843) 963-5183, email william.harbison@us.af.mil or Robert Melton, Contracting Officer, Phone (843) 963-5157, email robert.melton.6@us.af.mil. For more opportunities, visit http://www.airforcesmallbiz.org (see Contract Opportunities at the right side-bar. Direct link: http://airforcesmallbiz.org/opportunities/index.php Also see http://www.sba.gov