Procurement of 4 snowplows

RFQ - Snowplows- SP451021Q1009 This is an RFQ for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This is for a single award. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside set aside in accordance with FAR part 19 with a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 333120, applicable size is 1,250 employees. Quotes are to be received no later than 4/22/21 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time via email only to the designated Contract Officer. DLA is seeking procurement of: 4 snowplows, to fit on 3 different types of vehicles, that will be delivered and installed at 4 different bases. The snowplows must meet the following characteristics: General: A 10 hydraulic angle snowplow to move snow in and around DS Drum operational area, DS Letterkenny operational area, DS Lewis operational area, and DS Meade operational area: Minimum Requirements: 10 width 42 Mouldboard Height Bolt-On Reversible Steel Cutting Edges Spring Trip Cutting Edge Skid Shoes Snowblade Markers Lateral Float Not Less Than 35 Degrees of Blade Angle Quick Coupler mounted to a John Deere 624G(1) Quick Coupler mount to Volvo L90 , Quick Coupler mount to Volvo L150, Quick Coupler mount to Caterpillar 924K(1) Vendor shall ensure complete installation prior to payment Ensure hydraulic couplings connect without any leaks All functions of the snowplow work as specified Vendor shall provide operation training to include but not limited to: How to connect and disconnect the attachment to the machine Attachment operation Operational safety concerns Manufacturer's recommended service requirements Manufacturer's Standard Warranty *See attached PWS & Bid Schedule ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This is a brand name or equivalent requirement for the snowplow. Required characteristics are listed in the description above. These characteristics form the basis if an offered product meets the - or equivalent requirement. If a product is offered on an - equivalent basis then the offeror must provide technical information in sufficient detail to show that it meets the characteristics required by the Government. Only new equipment is acceptable to the Government. If an offeror submits equipment that is refurbished, used or re-certified they will be deemed technically unacceptable. Responding firms are required to complete and return bid schedule pricing. Offerors shall provide the applicable CAGE code and DUNS number with their bid submission. The information located in FAR 52.212-3 (Offerers Representations and Certifications) must be current on SAM.gov at the time of quote submission. Solicitation questions shall be submitted no later than 4/16/21 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. In the event questions are received a solicitation amendment will be posted to distribute the answers prior to the closing date of the solicitation. The Government is not responsible for answering questions received after this deadline. EVALUATION/AWARD Quotations will be evaluated on a Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable basis in accordance with Total business set-aside requirements as governed by the applicable statutes. Award will be made to qualifying vendor that offers the lowest total cost and is technically acceptable to the Government. A. The provision at FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerers -- Commercial) applies to this procurement. B. The provision at FAR 52. 212-2 (Evaluation -- Commercial Items) applies to this procurement The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the offeror that has the lowest price and is technically acceptable. C. In accordance with FAR 52.212-3 (Offerers Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items) the contractor shall ensure that the contractor has completed the annual representations and certifications on Beta.SAM.gov. D. FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items) applies to this procurement. FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items) applies to this procurement. When the contractor enters into this contract the contactor agrees to abide by all of the provisions and clauses below: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (Nov 2020) 52.222-50, Combatting Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First -Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct2018) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015); 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Nov 2020) 52.219-33 Non-Manufacturer Rule (Mar 2020) 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2020) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (Jul 2014) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messages While Driving (Aug 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) 52.203-3, Gratuities (Apr 1984) 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011) 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) 52.204-19 - Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications 52.204-23 - Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020) 52.204-25 Prohibition of Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services'Representation (Oct 2020) 52.232-17, Interest (Oct 2010) 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.233-3 -- Protest After Award 52.233-4 --Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.242-13, Bankruptcy (Jul 1995) 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative (DEC 1991) 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011) 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013) 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011) 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (Dec 2019) 252.204-9000, Contractor Personnel Security Requirements (Aug 2014) 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (May 2016) 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services'Representation (Dec 2019) 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. (Nov 2020) 252.209-7002, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country (Jun 2010) 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation (Mar 2016) 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items (Jun 2013) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Dec 2018) 252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (Dec 2018) 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991) 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (Dec 2012) 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Jun 2013) 252.246-7004 Safety of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for Military Operations (OCT 2010) INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS: Submit quotes by email to jonathan.brown@dla.mil no later than April 22, 2021, before 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time. Attention should be noted to FAR 52.212-1(1), concerning late submissions. The offeror bears the risk of non- receipt of any email transmissions and should ensure that all pages of the quote have been received by the designated office before the deadline indicated. Email submissions by 5:00 pm one business day prior to the due date and time are encouraged to reduce the possibility of server or other cyber-related delays that may render your response as ineligible for consideration. The bid schedule is at the top of the PWS. Offerors shall provide the applicable CAGE code and DUNS number with their bid submission. The information located in FAR 52.212-3 (Offerers Representations and Certifications) must be current on SAM.gov at the time of quote submission.