Inspection Conveyor System

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 being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) using FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items; the solicitation number is W52P1J-20-Q-CONV. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-06. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 333922; the small business standard is 500 employees. The Product Supply Code is 3910. Offerors must be registered with System for Award Management (SAM) database in order to receive an award against this solicitation. The website for SAM is https://www.sam.gov DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT This solicitation is issued for the procurement of all necessary equipment, parts, supplies and materials for the purchase, shipping and installation of a fully operational inspection conveyor system, including on-site startup, calibration and operator training at a specified Crane Army Ammunition Activity (CAAA) production building in Crane, Indiana. A full Description of Purchase is attached. TYPE OF ACQUISITION AND CONTRACT This acquisition will be competed as Full & Open Competition and evaluated as Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Award will be made on a firm fixed price basis for the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001. QUOTE SUBMISSION Offerors shall submit the following, in response to this solicitation: Company Name, Address, and CAGE Code Point of Contact (Name/Title/Phone Number/Email Address) Price Technical Capability Submission Detailed description of the offered system, which clearly describes how all requirements of the DFP will be met. Note: Simply stating the offered items meet the requirement is unacceptable. The description must address each of the requirements in sufficient detail to describe how the offered item meets the requirement If offered item is an Off-the-Shelf products, with no modifications: offeror may provide product literature describing its specifications, sizing, etc., providing it addresses each of the requirements within the DFP for that item. If product literature does not address all requirements, additional description shall be provided to address each requirement. If offered item is an Off-the-Shelf product with modifications: offeror may provide product literature plus a detailed description of the modifications that will bring the product in conformance with all DFP requirements. If no standard product literature is available, a basic concept drawing, with description, is required EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR TECHNICAL CAPABILITY Based on the information the offeror provides, a rating of - Acceptable or - Unacceptable will be assigned to the quote, as follows: Acceptable: The offeror has provided a detailed description of the offered items which adequately describes how it meets each of the requirements of the DFP. Unacceptable: The offeror failed to provide a detailed description of the offered item which adequately describes how it meets each of the requirements of the DFP. BASIS FOR AWARD The basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made to the offeror who provides the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer, who is deemed responsible, and whose quote conforms to the solicitation requirements. In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(g), the Government intends to award a contract against this solicitation without discussions. However the government reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined necessary by the Contracting Officer. Only those offers determined to be technically acceptable, either initially or as a result of discussions, will be considered for award. Award will be made on a firm fixed price basis. DELIVERY INFORMATION This procurement requests a delivery date of 14 weeks after date of award. Delivery and acceptance shall be F.O.B. Destination. Delivery will be made to: Crane Army Ammunition Activity 300 Highway 361 Bldg. 148 Crane, IN 47522 Crane receiving hours are 0700-1430 Eastern Time, Mon-Thurs BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. This includes Inert and Freight All Kind (FAK). Appointments shall be made via Carrier Appointment Systems (CAS). Carriers without access to the CAS System shall call +1 (555) 000-0000 or +1 (555) 000-0000, 48 hours prior to delivery for appointment. Failure to follow the protocol stated herein and/or obtain a scheduled delivery time prior to delivery, may result in the truck being turned away. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION Offers are due March 16, 2020 no later than 12:00pm Central Time. Offers are to be submitted electronically via email to the Contract Specialist at contact@example.gov and the Contracting Officer contact@example.gov. Offerors should include - Response to W52P1J-20-Q-CONV within the subject line. QUESTIONS Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted the same manner as offers, electronically via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. Please note that questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted at the earliest time possible, to ensure a response. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to the close of solicitation may not be concerned. CLAUSES The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFARS) commercial clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference (clauses may be obtained via the internet at acquisition.gov): FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation, Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, Alt. 1 FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items Within FAR 52.212-5, the following optional clauses apply: FAR 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements FAR 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities FAR 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment FAR 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 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 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-50, Combatting Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting FAR 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance FAR 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications FAR 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination FAR 52.249-1, Termination for Convenience (Fixed Price) (Short Form) DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product DFARS 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls DFARS 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support DFARS 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Controlled Payments DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications DFARS 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items AMENDMENT 01: The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate a response to the following question Q1: Could you please clarify if the Contractor is to ensure installation of the system, or if the Government will provide for installation? A1: The Government will provide the labor and tools to install conveyor, contractor will supply all necessary components for installation. AMENDMENT 02: The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate a response to the following questions: Q2: Our suppliers have requested a layout drawing of the equipment you are wanting. Unfortunately, we will not be able to quote this project without that layout and further information about the sifting equipment you requested. A2: A layout drawing will not be provided. All performance specifications are specified within the Performance Work Statement, which is Attachment 01 of this solicitation. Q3: Just to clarify, the customer will be taking care of the installation on this project? A3: Paragraph 7 of the DFP (under installation) states, "the system will be installed by CAAA representatives". In addition, Paragraph 5 states, "if the system comes in multiple components the vendor would be responsible for providing a secure means of attachment between components." Q4: The contractor will be required to deliver the equipment and provide startup along with training correct? Contractor is not responsible for installation is my understanding. A4: The contractor is responsible for providing demonstration and training. The contractor is not responsible for installation. AMENDMENT 03: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the solicitation closing date from 16 March 2020 to 23 March 2020.