Provide and Install Trawl Sensors

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items (supply) 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-0633. This synopsis/solicitation constitutes a RFQ and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular No. 2005-68 dated June 26, 2013. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED. This RFQ is for "Brand Name or Equal" product. This is 100% set aside for small business and will be awarded as a firm fixed price purchase order. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 335999 which has a corresponding business size standard of 500 employees. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries, Northeast Fisheries Science Center's Ecosystems Survey Branch has a requirement to provide and install trawl sensors. The RFQ is attached and the quoted product(s) must meet the specifications for the Notus Trawlmaster single trawl system. The Request for Quotation and specifications are attached. This purchase order will be awarded as firm fixed price. Bids will be evaluated based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Line Items: Item Number / Quantity / Unit/ Description CLIN 0001 - 2 Each, Notus Command Unit- TM800ET or equal according to specifications CLIN 0002 - 2 Each, Notus Omni Towed Hydrophone - G700APT30 or equal according to specifications CLIN 0003 - 3 Each, Notus Doorspread Master/Slave - 701MAR/SL or equal according to specifications CLIN 0004 - 3 Each, Notus Headline Height Sensor - 701HH or equal according to specifications CLIN 0005 - 3 Each, Notus Bottom Contact Sensor with Housing - 701BCR/S35 or equal according to specifications CLIN 0006 - 3 Each, Notus Charger for four Sensors - FBC4 or equal according to specifications CLIN 0007 - 4 Each, Notus Stainless Door Housing - R35S42A or equal according to specifications CLIN 0008 - 1 LT, Shipping to 166 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA CLIN 0009 - 1 JB, Installation on R/V Gloria Michelle at 166 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA Delivery: 25 days after award Vendors are required to submit a signed Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under any Federal Law (Class Deviation) (MAR 2012) (see attached) with their quote. 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 FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (FEB 2012) - By Reference FAR 52.204-99, System for Award Management Registration (September 2012) (DEVIATION) - Full Text FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (FEB 2012) - By Reference FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B Destination (NOV 1991) FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) - 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: (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Aug 2012) (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government`s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Dec 2010) (12) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (JUN 2003) (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) (40) 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements-- Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2012), Alternate III (47) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration, (OCT 2003) FAR 52.232-99, Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (Deviation) (AUG 2012) - Full Text Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) clauses: 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 CAR 1352.233-70, Agency Protests (APR 2010) - Full Text Fill-in paragraph "b": Department of Commerce, NOAA, NEFSC, Attn : Kelly Taranto,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 - By Reference CAR 1352.246-70, Place of Acceptance Responsible sources shall provide the following: 1. Completed pages 1 and 4 of attached RFQ. 2. Signed Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law (Class Deviation) (March 2012) (Attached) In order to comply with the debt collection improvement act of 1966, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for an award of a federal contract. For information regarding registration of your CCR and ORCA Certification 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 August 2, 2013; any award resulting from this RFQ will be made based on the lowest price technically acceptable. Quotes must be submitted electronically either by fax to +1 (555) 000-0000 or via e-mail to contact@example.gov. The anticipated award date is on or about August 5, 2013. 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