Pressure Sensors and Cables

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Competitive quotes are being requested under W81EWF00451639. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NACIS) code for the procurement is 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), and the Small Business size standard is 1,250 employees. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center, Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, Field Research Facility (FRF) has a requirement for pressure sensors and cables. In order to receive an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management under above NAICS code. This procurement is being advertised as Unrestricted and in accordance with regulations at FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. This procurement will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price Contract. FOB Destination is applicable to this procurement. Anyone wishing to submit a quote that contains Terms and Conditions are to only submit the Terms and Conditions in which you would not be willing to accept an award if not included. Reference to a link to obtain any type of binding terms is unacceptable. The government intends to make a single award for this requirement. Quotes for less than the required items will not be accepted. The government intends to award without discussions while reserving the right to communicate with offerors if determined advantageous to the government. Offerors are encouraged to provide their best quoted pricing in their initial quote. FAR Clause 52.212-2 - Evaluation Factors - Commercial Items: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Offerors are reminded that the evaluation process is subjective despite the use of factors as outlined below. Technical Capability - is defined as the documented capability to meet the minimum requirements of the project as specified in this solicitation and the attached Description of Requirement. The Offeror's proposal should clearly outline the Offeror's capability to meet the requirements of the performance work statement. Price - All quotes submitted will be evaluated for Technical Capability and Price. Offeror's are encouraged to propose their best price. The resulting contract from this solicitation will be a firm fixed price contract as stated above. It is not the intent of the government to enter into negotiations. It is incumbent upon the Offeror to submit sufficient information for the Government to determine Technical Capability and Price reasonableness. Failure to submit sufficient information for the government to determine Technical Capability or Price may result in the rejection of your quote. In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222?38, FAR Clause 52.222?35, FAR Clause 52.222?37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set?aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts: Federal Veteran employment information at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx Department of Labor Veterans Employment Assistance http://www.dol.gov/vets/ Department of Veterans Affairs'VOW to Hire Heros Act http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ Army Wounded Warrior Program - http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation'Hiring Our Heros http://www.hiringourheroes.org/ Guide to Hiring Veterans - Reference Material http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council_- _guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf In accordance with the specifications provided, award shall be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is determined to be the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-88 (05/16/2016) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DPN 20160630, (06/30/2016). It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses can be accessed in full text at www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations. The following apply to this acquisition: 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees 52.204-7, System for Award Management Registration (Deviation) 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-99, System for Award Management Registration (Deviation) 52.208-9, Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources of Supply or Services 52.209-6, Protecting the Government Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification - Commercial Items 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders 52.213-3, Notice to Suppliers 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity Veterans 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relation Act 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification 52.223-6. Drug-Free Workplace 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-1, Buy American- Supplies 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-1, Payments 52.232-8, Discounts For Prompt Payment 52.232-11, Extras 52.232-23 Alt I, Assignment of Claims 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.233-3, Protest After Award 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.243-1, Changes - Fixed Price 52.246-2, Inspection Of Supplies--Fixed Price 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination 52.249-1, Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed Price) (Short Form) 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7003, Control Of Government Personnel Work Product 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 252.209-7001 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by Government of a Terrorist Country 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea NOTE: ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) BEFORE BEING ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION FOR AWARD. Information concerning SAM requirements may be viewed via the internet at www.sam.gov Interested parties must include, with their quote, their CAGE code and a completed 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification or state that the offeror has completed Offeror Representations and Certification. Interested parties may submit quotes for consideration by the Government to contact@example.gov not later than 11 August 2020 - 4:00 P.M., CST. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Please reference W81EWF00451639/Pressure Sensors in all correspondence. Offerors should check the FedBizOpps website often for new solicitations and/or changes (AMENDMENTS) to existing ones. Responses to this announcement must be complete and include Past Performance, Technical Capability, and Pricing in accordance with the bid schedule including options. Any questions shall be emailed to contact@example.gov. It is the interested Offerors' responsibility to check beta.sam.gov for updated information.