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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.The solicitation number is N0012813RC01323 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-69. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811310 with a small business size standard of $7.00M.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit quotes.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2013-08-26 11:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Great Lakes, IL 60088 The FLC - Norfolk requires the following items, Purchase Description Determined by Line Item, to the following: Base Period of Performance: 09/01/2013 - 08/31/2014 LI 001: 1001AA: INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK., 3100, EA; LI 002: 1001AB: SIX (6) YEAR MAINTENANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK., 267, EA; LI 003: 1001AC: TWELVE (12) YEAR HYDROSTATIC TESTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK., 450, EA; LI 004: 1001AD: SERVICE CHARGE, 1, EA; Option 1 Period of Performance: 09/01/2014 - 08/31/2015 LI 001: 2001AA: INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK., 3100, EA; LI 002: 2001AB: SIX (6) YEAR MAINTENANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK., 267, EA; LI 003: 2001AC: TWELVE (12) YEAR HYDROSTATIC TESTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK., 450, EA; LI 004: 2001AD: SERVICE CHARGE, 1, EA; Option 2 Period of Performance: 09/01/2015 - 08/31/2016 LI 001: 3001AA: INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK., 3100, EA; LI 002: 3001AB: SIX (6) YEAR MAINTENANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK., 267, EA; LI 003: 3001AC: TWELVE (12) YEAR HYDROSTATIC TESTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK., 450, EA; LI 004: 3001AD: SERVICE CHARGE, 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, FLC - Norfolk intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing quotes, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. FLC - Norfolk is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time quotes.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their quote using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a quote on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (+1 (555) 000-0000) or via email at contact@example.gov. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith quotes, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (+1 (555) 000-0000) or contact@example.gov of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a formal, written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-60 and DFARS Change Notice 20120724. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm The NAICS code is 811310 and the Small Business Standard is $7.0M. FAR 52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination applies New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Reps and Certs / FAR 52.212-3 Alt1 Offeror Reps and Certs. EFFECTIVE JAN 2005, all offerors are required to use ?Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) to respond to federal solicitations. To register in ORCA, please go to www.bpn.gov/orca. You must be active in the Central Contractor Registration (www.ccr.gov) and have a Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN), to register in ORCA. Failure to register in ORCA may preclude an award being made to your company. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/Far/ 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders?Commercial Items. (Jan 2013) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (Aug 2012) NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (NOV 2011) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (APR 2012) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2012) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers w/ Disabilities (Oct 2010) 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (Jun 2008) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - CCR (Oct 2003) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. (Mar 2008) 252.247-7023 (iv) Alt III - ALTERNATE III (MAY 2002) 252.247-7023. Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Representation (May 2012) Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (May 2012) Control of Government Personnel Work Product (April 1992) Representation Regarding Conviction of a Felony Criminal Violation Under and Federal or State Law (Mar 2012) Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (Nov 2011) Buy American Act & Balance of Payments (Oct 2011) Evaluation of Options Option to Extend the Term of the Contract Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference Clauses Incorporated by Reference Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability...Fiscal Year 2013 Appropriations (Deviation 2013 O0010) (Apr 2013) Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (Sep 2011) Prohibitition of Hexavalent Chromium (May 2011) Wide Area Workflow (Jun 2012) Levies on Contract Payments