J -- Power Reel Stand

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number N68836-04-T-0280 is issued as a Request for Quotation and incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-23. On behalf of SIMA Ingleside, Texas, the Fleet & Industrial Supply Center, Jacksonville, Florida intends to procure on an unrestricted basis, two Powered Reel Stands to include additional post type levelwinds. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333120 and the business size standard is 750. A firm fixed price contract is contemplated. This procurement is being processed under the authority of the test program for commercial items, - Section 4202 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996. The following items are required: 0001 Powered Reel Stand, 2 each, Brand Name or Equal to: TSE International, Inc., Model: PRS 18-132x115. 0002 Second post type levelwind, 2 each, Brand Name or Equal to: TSE International, Inc., Model: PRS 18-132x115. Specifications: Brandname or Equal to: TSE International Inc, brand applies to all CLINs contained within this combined synopsis/solicitation. The reel stand is designed to take the magnetic cable off the ship for maintenance on the cable itself and also to on-load new cable. The reel stand must delivery 90,000 In-torque while handling an 18,000-pound reel measuring 132 inches in diameter and 115 inches in width. The reel shaft diameter is 4.5 inches and mounted on replaceable bronze sleeve bearings with grease fittings. The reel stand should be designed for quick change of the reel without tools. Safety lock to prevent reel from rotating during transportation. Single lever manual control during pay-in and pay-out. Lifting eyes to facilitate moving the reel stand with a crane or to secure reel stand to a deck. The reel stand should be mobile and capable of being lifted with a forklift. Coated to withstand marine conditions. Diesel engine. Quick change reelshaft system with straight vertical lift, double pin drive arm, locking collar with lifting loop, hydraulic caliper (manually adjustable). Steel frame construction with - A frame supports, control console shall be located so that the operator can view installation and removal of the cable from the reel. Contractors shall quote FOB Destination: Ingleside, Texas 78362. Additional Information: Parties responding to this request for quotation may submit their offer in accordance with their standard commercial practices (e.g. on company letterhead, formal quote form, etc.) but must include the following information: 1) company's complete mailing and remittance addresses, 2) discounts for prompt payment if applicable 3) cage code, 4) Dun & Bradstreet number, 5) Taxpayer ID number. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items with their offer. Vendors electing to utilize this form shall ensure that all information requested is submitted with their quote. Registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database is a requirement for award, registration information can be accessed at www.ccr.gov The following provisions/clauses apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation: Provision 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text(end of provision). The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) can be accessed on the Internet at www.arnet.gov/far: 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number (JUN 1999), 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999), 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-Commercial (OCT 2000) applies to this acquisition. 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999). 52.212-3 Offeror representations/Certifications-Commercial Items (JUL 2002) 52.212-4 Contract Term and Conditions - Commercial Items (FEB 2002), applies to this acquisition. 52.233-2 Service of Protest (AUG 1996). 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (June 2003), (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause, which is incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 52.233-3, Protest after Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553), (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: _X_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jul 1995), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). _X_ (3) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jan 1999) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). _X_ (7) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2000) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). _X_ (13) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). _X_ (14) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Sep 2002) (E.O. 13126). _X_ (15) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). _X_ (16) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246). _X_ (17) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). _X_ (18) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). _X_ (19) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). _X_ (24) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2003) (E.O. 12722, 12724, 13059, 13067, 13121, and 13129). _X_ (29) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in paragraphs (i) through (vi) of this paragraph in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause- (i) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2000) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $500,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (ii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246). (iii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (iv) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (v) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (May 1989), flow down required for all subcontracts subject to the Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (vi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Apr 2003) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. The following Defense FAR Supplement(DFAR) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: DFAR 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (NOV 2001), go to www.ccr.gov to register. DFAR 252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country (MAR 1998). DFAR 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (NOV1995). DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (MAR 2003). Within DFAR 252.212-7001, the following clauses apply: 52.203-3-3 Gratuities (APR 1984), 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (FEB 2003), 252.225-7036 Buy American Act'North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act - Balance of Payment Program (APR 2003), 252.243-7002 Certification of Requests for Equitable Adjustment (MAR 1998). DFAR 252.225-7035, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act - Balance of Payments Program Certificate (APR 2003). UNIT PRICES: Contractor unit prices, when incorporated into a Government contract, will be released under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) without further notice to the contractor submitter. If the Contractor takes issue with the release, it should submit its proposal data with the appropriate legends and explain in detail why such data cannot be released as a public record under the Freedom of Information Act. INVOICE NUMBER: In accordance with Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1315, Prompt Payment, Final Rule, a vendor's invoice number (account number and/or any other identifying number agreed to by contract) is now required for a proper invoice. MARK FOR ADDRESS: Vendors are required to include the Order Number as part of the shipping address. (Block 2 - Delivery Order Number of Form DD 1155 or Block 2 - Contract Number of SF 1449.) PROHIBITED PACKING MATERIALS: The use of asbestos, excelsior, newspaper or shredded paper (all types including waxed paper, computer paper and similar hygroscopic or non-neutral material) is prohibited. In addition, loose fill polystyrene and plastic are prohibited as packing materials for items with a MARK FOR indicating a ship as the final destination. An itemized packing slip shall be included with each shipment citing the order number. The Government intends to make a single award to the eligible, responsible offeror whose offer conforms to this combined synopsis/solicitation, and is the most advantageous to the Government price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical (capability of the contractor to meet the government requirement and Price. The Government reserves the right to judge which proposals show the required capability. The Government also reserves the right to eliminate from further consideration those proposals considered unacceptable and not capable of being made acceptable without rewrites or revisions. Quotations must be received no later than 3:00 P.M on 24 September 2004. Quotations must be in writing and may be faxed, emailed or mailed to the following: Fleet & Industrial Supply Center, FISC JAX BLDG, 110 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 97, Naval Air Station, Jacksonville FL 32212. Attn: Anne Ditch. Telephone +1 (555) 000-0000, Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000. EMAIL: contact@example.gov