Hobart Ground Power Unit

Description This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with FAR Subpart 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being accepted and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is F3PT731199A001 issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-53. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 335312 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The requirement is for a brand name product and is solicited on an unrestricted basis; any qualified, responsible offeror may submit a quote in accordance with the Description of Supplies, below. The resultant award will be a Firm-Fixed-Price contract based on price and compliance with the technical specifications of the requirement as listed in the Description of Supplies. 1. Description of Supplies: CLIN 0001: Hobart GPU-400 Ground Power Unit Part #500160-401. 28VDC Solid State, Trailer Mounted, 1 Output, 3ph/208-230-460V/60Hz Quantity: Six (6) each CLIN 0002: 4607W Plug, Hubble, 3W4P 60 Amp 480V Quantity: Six (6) CLIN 0003: Cable, 4 wire, Type W input cord, #6/4 Quantity: Six (6), 10 feet each, total 60 feet CLIN 0004: MCPDC-007 Cable, DC, Output, 60 feet Quantity: Six (6) each 2. FOB Delivery To: 12 FTW/MXMG Attention Scott Goad Hangar 16 5th Street East Randolph AFB, TX 78150 Desired Delivery is 6-8 weeks after receipt of order (ARO). Indicate proposed delivery in quote. 3. Brand Name Justification: Hobart GPU-400 P/N 500160-451 Ground Power Units have been used by the Randolph Air Force Base flight line since 1990. During that time, a substantial amount of funds has been invested to establish bench stock support for the maintenance of the units. Personnel on the flight line are fully trained and experienced with these specific GPUs. If another type GPU is introduced an additional bench, stock would have to be created as well as countless man-hours spent retraining personnel on new equipment. Currently, Randolph has 49 Hobart rectifiers in support of the 12 FTW mission. 4. Basis of Award: Award will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Evaluation procedures in FAR Part 13.106-2 will be utilized. The criteria listed below will be used to evaluate the quotes. (1) Conformance to the Description of Supplies (Technical) The brand name requested is essential to the Governments needs as indicated in the Justification above. Therefore, the quote must clearly indicate that the product being furnished complies with all requirements listed, i.e. brand name make and model. (2) Price The firm fixed price shall be based on open market rates to include any applicable discounts. Since award will be based on initial responses, the offeror is encouraged to provide the most advantageous pricing in the initial response. Freight will be addressed as a separate line item if required. The ordering office will make a determination that the total firm fixed price is fair and reasonable based on the factors contained herein. 5. The Government will award a single contract resulting from responses to this solicitation to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsible offeror. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this solicitation, offerors must be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, NO EXCEPTIONS. To register, call 1-888-227-2423 or apply via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation and may be accessed electronically in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil or www.arnet.gov. FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Offerors are required to complete and update their representations and certifications online at http://www.bpn.gov and include a completed copy of this provision with their quote. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, Addendum: Para (c) of this clause is tailored as follows: (c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes, such as changes in the paying office, appropriations data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government. FAR 52.212-5 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items. 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference, fill in: http://farsite.hill.af.mil FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A Interested parties capable of providing the items requested must submit a written price quote to Steven Guzman, e-mail: steven.guzman@us.af.mil or fax to the attention of Steven Guzman, referencing project title and solicitation (RFQ) number to (210) 652-5135. Include company name and address, point of contact and phone number, discount terms, Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, DUNS number, and Taxpayer ID. Quotes must be received in this office not later than Thursday, 25 August 2011, 2:00 PM CST. Late quotes will not be considered.