RECOVERY--78--Purchase and install 3 new playground systems at John H Kerr

This notice is being posted as an avenue to provide Request for Proposals W912HN-09-T-0069. 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; PROPOSALS 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-0069, and the solicitation is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The NAICS code is 423910 with a small business size standard of 100 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 installation of three (3) new playground systems at John H Kerr Reservoir in accordance with attached specifications: CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS 0001 ARRA-Playground Equipment ARRA-- Purchase and Install Playground Equipment Kit For North Bend Park, Area B at John H Kerr Reservoir in Boydton, Va. The new playground systems are to be equal to or equivalent to the Journey (J-00008) WOW Playground system and shall be installed according to manufacturer directions. 0002 ARRA-Playground Equipment ARRA-- Purchase and Install Playground Equipment Kit For North Bend Park, Area D at John H Kerr Reservoir in Boydton, Va. The new playground systems are to be equal to or equivalent to the Journey (J-00008) WOW Playground system and shall be installed according to manufacturer directions. 0003 ARRA-Playground Equipment ARRA-- Purchase and Install Playground Equipment Kit For North Bend Park, Area C at John H Kerr Reservoir in Boydton, Va. The new playground systems are to be equal to or equivalent to the Journey (J-00008) WOW Playground system and shall be installed according to manufacturer directions. This Request for Proposal 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 - 52.212-1, 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 proposal in accordance with standard commercial practice (i.e. proposal 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. PROPOSALS ARE DUE NOT LATER THAN 11:00 AM, EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME, 6 August, 2009. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS ELECTRONICALLY. They may also be submitted on letterhead and faxed to the attention of the Contract Specialist, John Mayo at +1 (555) 000-0000. The completed Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3) must be submitted along with each proposal. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. This announcement and written request for proposal constitutes the only Request for Proposal that will be made for this requirement. Electronic proposals are now being accepted vie email; contact@example.gov or by fax at +1 (555) 000-0000.