This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items (supplies) prepared in accordance with the format at FAR Subpart 12.6., as supplemented with additional information included in this notice, and is being conducted pursuant to FAR Part Subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number is EE-133F-13-RQ-0609. The synopsis/solicitation constitutes a RFQ and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular No. 2005-6 dated June 26, 2013. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This RFQ is full and open competition and is 100% set-aside for Small Business. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 332510, which has a corresponding size standard of 500 employees. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries, Northeast Fisheries Science Center has a requirement for: Poly-Ice, Oval Trawl Doors and spare Poly-Ice Shoes, nuts, and bolts. This is a Brand Name Only requirement. A RFQ is attached, and should be submitted with quote. This purchase order will be awarded as firm fixed price. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who is able to deliver the product by the delivery date of 12/31/13. Line Items: Item Number / Description / Quantity / Unit CLIN 0001 / Poly-Ice Oval Trawl Doors, 2.2sq.m. / 1 / PR CLIN 0002 / Poly-Ice MRK-IV bolt-on trawl door shoes (total of 24 shoes) / 24 / EA CLIN 0003 / Spare Nuts and Bolts for Shoes (48 ea, spare nuts and bolts for Poly-Ice MRK-IV trawl door shoes, 27mm x 170mm, grade 8.8) / 48 / EA CLIN 0004 / All Shipping and Handling to 32 Jonathon Bourne Dr., Pocasset, MA 02559 / 1 / LO ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS NEEDED w/ the Quote: Vendors are required to submit a completed Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under any Federal Law (Class Deviation) (MAR 2012) (see attached PM 2012-04 Attachment A) with their quote (this is page 5 of RFQ). Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) provisions and clauses that are included in this solicitation are denoted by the applicable acronyms. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998) - Full Text This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): WWW.ACQUISITION.GOV (End of Clause) FAR 54.204.99, SAM Registration (SEP 2012) - Full Text FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (FEB 2012) - By Reference FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (FEB 2012) - By Reference FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (FEB 2012) - Full Text FAR 52.232-99, Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (Deviation) (AUG 2012) - Full Text FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (APR 2012) - Full Text The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause at paragraph (b) are applicable to this acquisition: (12) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (JUN 2003) (23) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (APR 2012) (26) 52.222-3, Convict Labor, (JUN 2003) (27) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2012) (28) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, (FEB 1999) (29) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, (MAR 2007) (38) 52.223-18, Encourage Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (47) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration, (OCT 2003) Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) clauses: CAR 1352.233-70, Agency Protests (APR 2010) - Full Text Fill-in paragraph "b": Department of Commerce, NOAA, NEFSC, Attn: Lauren Kirkpatrick,166 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543; fill-in paragraph "c": U.S Department of Commerce, Senior Procurement Executive, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Suite 6422, Washington DC 20230 CAR 1352.233-71, GAO and Court of Federal Claims Protests (APR 2010) - By Reference CAR 1352.201-70, Contracting Officer's Authority (APR 2010) - By Reference CAR 1352.209-73, Compliance with the Laws (APR 2010) - By Reference CAR 1352.209-74, Organizational Conflict of Interest (APR 2010) - By Reference Responsible sources shall provide the following: 1. Price quote for products required (Note: If using the SF18 to submit your quote, please ensure Block 11(e and f), and 13 through 16 are completed. You need only to return pages 1, 2 and 5.) 2. Completed Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law (Class Deviation) (March 2012) (Attached, also page 5 of SF18) In order to comply with the debt collection improvement act of 1966, all contractors must be registered and have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for an award of a federal contract. This system combines data that was formerly contained in the Central Contractors Registration (CCR) and Online Representation and Certifications (ORCA). For information, review the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be submitted via electronic means by 4:00 P.M. EST on July 31, 2013. Quotes must be submitted electronically either by fax to
+1 (555) 000-0000 (please call to confirm receipt) or via e-mail to
contact@example.gov. The anticipated award date is on or about August 6, 2013. Contractors are encouraged to register with the FedBizOpps Vendor Notification Service. Potential offerors may direct all inquiries pertaining to the solicitation in writing to
contact@example.gov. Telephone requests will not be honored.
