Rental of Caterpilla Drum (Double) Vibratory Roller model CB534 or Equal

This is a solicitation for a commercial product; prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and 13, streamlined procedures for evaluation and solicitation for commercial items- as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation document will not be issued. Description: F1W3FA2030A001 - Rental of Caterpillar Drum (Double) Vibratory Roller model CB534 OR EQUAL. Line Item 0001: Lease of 1 Caterpillar Steel Double Drum Vibratory Roller model CB534 or equal. Lease period will be from 16 May 2012 to 14 October 2012. The unit will be utilized for the compaction of asphalt pavement. Quantity: 5 months, Unit of Issue: each. Quote should include delivery to Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson. While a specific model is listed, this is for informational purposes only and items with the same or very similar specifications will be considered. -This is an OR EQUAL requirement. The applicable NAICS code is 532412 Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing. Expected delivery date is 16 May 2012 with a performance period of 16 May 2012 to 14 October 2012, or 5 one month periods. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set Aside. All responsible Contractors shall provide a quote in accordance to the specifications stated above. Transportation shall be FOB Destination to Elmendorf AFB, Alaska 99506 and be included in the quote. Contractor shall submit their quote on company letterhead, Name, Address, Telephone Number of the Offeror, Cage Code, DUNS number, Tax Identification Number, Prompt Payment Terms, Delivery Time, GSA/VA/Government Contract No. (if applicable), Date offer expires, Terms of any Express Warranty, Unit Price, and overall Total Price. Interested companies that meet the requirements stated above should submit a quote. Quotations for this notice shall be received by 23 February 2012 at 16:00 PM Alaska Standard Time. All proposals must be faxed, mailed or emailed to: SSgt Daniel Jackson, 10480 22nd Street, Suite 240, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506, Phone (907) 552-3352, Fax (907) 552-7497, daniel.jackson@elmendorf.af.mill . The following provisions and/or clauses apply to this acquisition: The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-55, effective 02 Feb 2012. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items including subparagraphs FAR 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside FAR 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hire FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving FAR 52.225-3 Alt 1 Buy American Act -Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim DFARS 252.209-7999 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Convition under any Federal Law. DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program DFARS 252.225-7036 (Alt 1) Buy American Act- Free Trade Agreements- Balance of Payments Program DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation by Sea 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. Technical Ability and Qualifications 2. Price This will be a lowest price technically acceptable purchase. (b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. The lowest priced offer will be evaluated for technical acceptability. If the lowest priced offer is found technically acceptable award will be made without further consideration. If the lowest priced offer is found technically unacceptable, the next lowest priced offer will be evaluated for technical acceptability. Design or other proprietary features will not be used to determine technical acceptability. Technical acceptability will be determined by utilizing the salient performance and physical characteristics above and below. If items are functionally similar, but do not meet the exact specifications in the items list they will be considered. Some, but not all, relevant characteristics are listed below: All performance characteristics (non-proprietary) of a Caterpillar CB534 Steel Drum (Double) Vibratory Roller. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award without discussion. Offeror shall submit all information with offer as required in FAR 52.212-1. Offerors may obtain copies of the reference provisions and clauses at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm . Quotations must be received by specified response date. Quotations shall be submitted to SSgt Daniel Jackson. This is an All or Nothing requirement. Failure to conform to all aspects of the solicitation may result in exclusion from consideration. All responsible sources may submit a written proposal, which shall be considered. Email any questions to: daniel.jackson@elmendorf.af.mil In order to be considered for an award, an offeror must have completed the online electronic Representations and Certifications located at http://orca.bpn.gov/ in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a). Potential contractors must also be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) at http://www.ccr.gov. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award without discussion. Offeror shall submit all information with offer as required in FAR 52.212-1. Offerors may obtain copies of the reference provisions and clauses at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm . Quotations must be received by specified response date. Quotations shall be submitted to SSgt Daniel Jackson. Email any questions to: daniel.jackson@elmendorf.af.mil