RECOVERY--54--Procurement of three (3) playground kits for W Kerr Scott Reservoir, Wilkesboro, NC

This notice is being posted as an avenue to provide Request for Quotes W912HN-09-T-0073. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.202 (a) (13), Exceptions to publicizing contract actions, there will not be a pre-solicitation notice posted for this required action. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation is reserved exclusively for small business concerns. The solicitation number is W912HN-09-T-0073, and the solicitation is issued as a request for Quote (RFP). The NAICS code is 339920 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-33. Description of Requirement: The Wilmington District of the Army Corp of Engineers requests the procurement and delivery of three (3) new playground kits at W Kerr Scott Reservoir, Wilkesboro, NC, in accordance with attached specifications: CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS 0001 ARRA- Playground Kit Play Mart Mega Play Systems, Somersfield, Ages 5-12 OR EQUAL Warrior Creek Park W Kerr Scott Reservoir Wilkesboro, NC 28697 0002 ARRA- Playground Kit Play Mart Mega Play Systems, Somersfield, Ages 5-12 OR EQUAL Bandits Roost Park W Kerr Scott Reservoir Wilkesboro, NC 28697 0003 ARRA- Playground Kit Play Mart Mega Play Systems, Somersfield, Ages 5-12 OR EQUAL Berry Mountain Park W Kerr Scott Reservoir Wilkesboro, NC 28697 This Request for Quote incorporates the following provisions and clauses: The full text clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far/ . - 52.202-1, Definitions - 52.203-6, Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government - 52.203-6, Alt I, Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government - 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration - 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel - 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment - 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal - 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items - 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items - 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items - 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items - 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items Alternate II * 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons, Alternate I * 52.233-3 Protest After Award * 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim * 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act--Reporting Requirements * 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside * 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 * 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity * 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans * 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities * 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans * 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases * 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - 52.215-2 Alt I, Audit and Records--Negotiation (Mar 2009) Alternate I - 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations - 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns - 52.219-14, Limitations On Subcontracting - 52.232-4009, Designated Payment Office - 52.233-2, Service of Protest - 52.237-2, Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation - 52.247-21, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation - 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination - 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference - 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference - 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms - 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A , - 252.204-7006, Billing Instructions - 252.209-7004, Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Terrorist Country - 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items - 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items * 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program * 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports * 52.203-3, Gratuities - 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments - 252.243-7001, Pricing Of Contract Modifications Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. PARTIES INTERESTED IN RESPONDING TO THIS RFP may submit their Quote in accordance with standard commercial practice (i.e. Quote form, letterhead, etc.) and MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Solicitation number; offerors complete mailing and remittance addresses; discount terms, DUNS number, and Tax Identification Number. Any questions regarding this solicitation MUST be submitted in writing (fax or email) to the point of contact below. In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(k), prospective awardee shall be registered and active in the CCR database prior to award. If the Offeror does not become registered in the CCR database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer (NLT due date/time of solicitation), the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or +1 (555) 000-0000. QUOTES ARE DUE NOT LATER THAN 11:00 AM, EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME, 30 July, 2009. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUOTES ELECTRONICALLY. They may also be submitted on letterhead and faxed to the attention of the Contract Specialist, Charlenne Figgins at +1 (555) 000-0000. The completed Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3) must be submitted along with each Quote. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. This announcement and written request for Quote constitutes the only Request for Quote that will be made for this requirement. Electronic Quotes are now being accepted vie email; contact@example.gov or by fax at +1 (555) 000-0000. NOTE: 1. This contract action requires products and/or services that are funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). 2. Contract Line Items using ARRA funds will be identified on the contract award document. 3. See ARRA contract clauses and ARRA reporting requirements. 4. See also http://www.federalreporting.gov/.