On-Site Preventive Maintenance and Calibration of Tinius Force Tester

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. Solicitation number W31P4Q-16-Q-0035 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-80. The requirement is not a set aside. The associated NAICS code is 334519. The small business size standard is 500 employees. Description of the requirement is as follows: Solicitation Number W31P4Q-16-Q-0035 is issued as a request for a Firm Fixed Price quote to procure commercial on-site maintenance and calibration services from the original equipment manufacturer for a Force Tester, Model 120K, Serial Number 218788, manufactured by Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Corporation. The US Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, intends to issue a sole source contract to the original equipment manufacturer Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Corporation of Horsham, PA. The statutory authority allowing for solicitation to a single source for this requirement is 10 U.S.C. 2304 (g)(1)(A), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1) titled - Soliciting from a single source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement. The Government intends to use the policies and procedures of FAR Part 12 in conjunction with those at FAR Part 13 for this effort. The place of inspection and acceptance is Destination. Shipping Address is as follows: (Although this is an on-site requirement) W80RA9 U.S. Army TMDE Support Center-Aberdeen Attention: Mr. Charles Gaines Building 2482, Hartford Boulevard Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001 For this on-site requirement the requiring activity requests that the Contractor be on-site to perform the PWS not later than two (2) weeks after contract award. Once on site, the Contractor shall complete all tasks of the PWS in no more than three business days. The total period of performance for this requirement shall not exceed 18 days (14 days from contract award plus 3 days to perform). Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the provision also apply. Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, is applicable. The lowest price technically acceptable is the sole evaluation factor. Non cost factors are of equal importance to price. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the provision also apply. Clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions - Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, also applies to this acquisition and additional FAR clauses may be cited as needed. Terms and conditions for this requirement are consistent with customary commercial practices. Contract financing is not authorized. Payment shall be made through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), in Accordance with DFARS 252.232-7006. DFARS 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports and Instructions. Payment method shall be through Wide Area Work Flow. DFARS 252.232-7006 - Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions. This a DPAS DO rated order. Oral Communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the Agency. Quotes are due no later than 4pm CST on February 16, 2016. The Contractor's proposal must be determined acceptable in terms of (a) price reasonableness, (b) technical compliance with the PWS (to include compliance with calibration requirements, and (c) turn-around-time. Quotes shall be submitted by email only to contact@example.gov. Other electronic or hard copy submissions are not authorized. QUOTES/OFFERS RECEIVED AFTER THE SPECIFIED DUE DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. For further information regarding this solicitation, contact Keith Gregory, +1 (555) 000-0000, or email at contact@example.gov.