The following is ammendment 0001 to the combined synopsis solicitation Q15741A5020. The specifications and closing date are the only items effected by this ammendment - all other information remains the same. 1. GENERAL INFORMATIONThis is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The National Park Service contemplates award of a firm fixed price contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation to the vendor; providing the best value to the Government. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) Q15741A5020. A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. FAR clauses and provisions enclosed within this RFQ are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-51 and are available in full text through Internet access at http:// www.acquisition.gov/far/. This RFQ is open to all business sizes and is full and open competition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 237310 or 532412. 2. REQUIREMENTYellowstone National Park requires the rental of two pneumatic tire compactor. The equipment will be needed July 11-September 30, 2011. The following is a description of the requirements for this acquisition: Yellowstone National Park Special Projects Roads needs to lease two pneumatic tire compactors Volvo model number PT12R or equivalent. The roller compactors must have the following options.o Emergency brakeo Pressurized water spray system; one spray nozzle per tire o Fuel type Diesel.o Operating weight -no less than 23,000 pounds with sand ballast)o Rollover protection (ROPS).o Water (spray) Tank capacity. Minimum of 90 gallons.o Transmission type Hydrostatic.o Back up alarm.o Hour meter.o Federal and State roll over protection with seat belt. Must meet DOT.o Tire scrapers. o Work lights front and rear.o Machines must be no older than twelve years and not have more than 2300 operating hours at the start of each year.o All repair work must be completed within 48 hour of notification at no additional cost to Yellowstone national park. If the 48 hour time frame cannot be met a replacement roller must be provided at no additional cost to Yellowstone National Park.o Yellowstone National Park will be responsible for lube oil and filter changes at manufacturers suggested intervals. Damage resulting from misuse, accident, etc. will be repaired at the expense of the National Park Service. 3. CLAUSES AND PROVISIONSOfferors/Bidders/Quoters must review and comply with the FAR Provisions or Clauses which apply to this solicitation. This information is available on the Internet at http:// www.acquisition.gov/far/. The following clauses or provisions are specifically referenced and are required in the response to this solicitation: 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; Commercial, applies to this acquisition 52.212-2, EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS - 52.212-2, Evaluation factors include [a] price; [b] past performance supported by documentation and references. Past performance shall be equal to price in importance; Past Performance: Past performance is a measure of the degree to which the contractor has satisfied its customers in the past. The NPS will evaluate offeror's past performance based on contacting references, for projects completed within the past 5 years, provided by the contractor; contractor must provide 3 references; the Government's knowledge of Offeror's past performance; and / or references obtained from any other source. The Government reserves the right to limit the number of references it ultimately contacts and to contact references or use sources other than those provided by the offeror to obtain information related to past performance. Other sources include, but are not limited to, the Past Performance Information Retrieval System; Federal, State or local governmental agencies; and private sector businesses. Standard of Acceptability: The offeror must receive at least a satisfactory past performance. 52.212-2, EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS - 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, We request that you put the Reps and Certs information online at the ORCA website. The website is located: https://orca.bpn.gov/ or a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 must be submitted with the bid / offer; 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies to this acquisition; 52.212-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXEC ORDERS-COMERCIAL ITEMS, applies to this acquisition including 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, and 52.233-3 Protests after award; and, the following paragraph (b) clauses added: 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Supplies52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns52.219-14 Limitations on Sub Contracting52.232-33 Payment by Electronic funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration. Prohibition on text Messaging and Using Electronic Equipment Supplied by the Government While DrivingExecutive Order 13513, Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving, was signed by President Barack Obama on October 1, 2009 (ref.: http://edocket.acce4ss.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-24203.pdf). This Executive Order introduces a Federal Government-wide prohibition on the use of text messaging while driving on official business or while using Government-supplied Equipment. Additional guidance enforcing the ban will be issued at a later date. In the meantime, please adopt and enforce policies that immediately ban text messaging while driving company-owned or -rented vehicles, government-owned or leased vehicles, or while driving privately owned vehicles when on official government business or when performing any work for or on behalf of the government.The Office of the Acquisition and Property Management will issue additional policies and procedures on implementing the Executive Order in the Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation. 4. PROPOSALQUOTES ARE DUE for this combined synopsis/solicitation on July 1, 2011 at 1:00 PM Mountain Daylight. Emailed quotes are preferred with all required documentation; no oral quotations will be accepted. Quoters must furnish the company name, DUNS number, address, phone and fax number, email address if available, and official point of contact. All Quotes must be signed by authorized company official and emailed to
contact@example.gov. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to
contact@example.gov. Line Item 1: Pneumatic Tire Compactor:$____/week $_______Line Item 2: Pneumatic Tire Compactor:$____/week $_______ TOTAL $___________ Business Name: ____________________________ DUNS:___________________ Business Address: ____________________________________________________ Business Phone: ____________________________FAX: _____________________ Email Address:______________________________ Offeror Name: _____________________________ Date:_____________________ END OF COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION.
