* There is a .PDF version of this RFQ attached. In FedConnect, search under Public Opportunities, reference number P15PS00273. This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. This request is being issued as Request for Quotation P15PS00167. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions enclosed within are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-53. FAR clauses and provisions are available through Internet access at http://www.ACQUISITION.gov/far. For the sake of easy reading, we will refer to the National Park Service as Us, We, NPS or Park Service, and interested bidders as You. REQUIREMENT: Once complete radiant heating system, Radiant Edge PRO OR EQUAL, for the roof and inner walls of one building that have been badly damaged due to snow and ice build-up. The supplier must be able to ship, within three weeks, the system, 145 linear feet of edging, 64 radiant heat valley panels, and 1 temperature controller for a metal roof. The system shall be green, and be able to handle an annual snow fall of 20 to 25 inches with a maximum roof pack of 6 feet. The elevation at which the NPS will install this system is approximately 8700 feet. DELIVERY TO: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE / GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK / NORTH RIM, ARIZONA 86052 SET-ASIDE: This buy is 100% set-aside for small business under applicable NAICS codes, including, but not limited to codes 221330, 238220, 3334**, & 334512. All firms submitting a bid must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov). Each firm's System for Award Management record must reflect that it is a small business under the applicable NAICS code(s). Small business size standards may be researched further on the Small Business Administration's website at www.SBA.gov/sizestandards. QUOTE DUE DATE: Quotes are due THURSDAY, 22 JANUARY 2015, 2300H ET (11:00pm Eastern) via fax or email. The fax number is
+1 (555) 000-0000. Email quotes to
contact@example.gov. Please ensure correct spelling of the email address (Kimberley, not Kimberly), or emails will be eaten by cyber-goblins. This office will email to verify that we received your quote. If you do not receive confirmation, please email Kim. We will not accept late or incomplete (nonresponsive) bids. ALTERNATIVE SUGGESTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS: Vendors may submit multiple quotes with alternative product suggestions, as long as each alternative meets or beats the characteristics of the brand name in characteristics and warranty. Each quote will be evaluated separately. QUOTE FORMAT: Your company may use the attached Standard Form (SF) 18, or its own, as long as the quote addresses all line items and anything else required according to this solicitation. Make sure to include a POC, phone number, email address, the company¿s DUNS number, and warranty information. TYPE OF AWARD: The resulting purchase order will be a firm fixed-priced purchase order (PO) priced in accordance with your quote in response to this solicitation. The National Park Service will not modify the contract to increase the price due to errors in the vendor¿s quote. The PO will match the quote, your invoice must match the PO. Please remember that retail sales to the federal government based in Arizona are subject to 50% sales tax . For more information and clarification, please consult your tax professional, and/or the Arizona Department of Revenue website, www.AZDOR.gov. We strongly suggest verifying the sales tax before submitting your bid. AWARD DATE: The National Park Service shall award this purchase order to the lowest price technically acceptable. The anticipated award date for this contract is on or around 10 February 2015. EVALUATION: Representatives from Grand Canyon National Park will evaluate all quotes for technical acceptability. We will consider the warranty for parts and labor as part of technical acceptability. The proposed equipment must have the same characteristics, or better, of the brand name. PAYMENT(S): The business that delivers under this purchase order must register, submit all invoices through, and will be paid via, the Invoice Processing Platform by electronic funds transfer to the bank account listed in the vendor¿s SAM record. For more information, and to register, please visit www.IPP.gov. QUESTIONS: Please submit all questions about this opportunity via email only:
contact@example.gov. We will answer all technical questions as soon as possible and will post a modification, if required. If in doubt, ask. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION CLAUSES The following Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses (FAR) pertain to this solicitation, any modifications, and the resulting purchase order. You can read the entire clause at WWW.ACQUISITION.GOV/FAR. = 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First Tier Subcontract Awards = 52.209-06 Protecting the Government¿s Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. = 52.211-08 Time of Delivery = 52.217-08 Option to Extend Services = 52.219-04 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns = 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons = 52.233-03, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). = 52.233-04, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) = 52.219-06, Notice of Total Small Business Set- Aside (JUNE 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). = 52.219-13 Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011)(15 U.S.C. 644(r)). = 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (APR 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). = 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program. = 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) (E.O. 11755). = 52.222-19, Child Labor¿Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUL 2010) (E.O. 13126). = 52.222-19, Child Labor¿Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 1999). = 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities = 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246). = 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). = 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires = 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases = 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (SEP 2010) (E.O. 13513). = 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer¿Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). = 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer¿Other than Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). = 52.237-02 Protection of Government Buildings = 52.237-07 Site Visit = 52.243-01 Changes ¿ Fixed Price Alt II = 52.246-04 Inspection of Service ¿ Fixed Price = 52.249-04 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form) = 52.249-08 Default (Fixed Price Supply and Service) >> LINE ITEMS 1. RADIANT HEATING SYSTEM including 145 feet of radiant edging, 64 radiant valley panels, and temperature controller. QUANTITY = 1 LUMP SUM 2. SHIPPING to Grand Canyon National Park, North Rim AZ 86052. QUANTITY = 1 LUMP SUM 3. APPLICABLE SALES TAX. QUANTITY = 1 LUMP SUM Please submit warranty information, system specifications, and the proposed color for each bid.
