RFQ FOR 7,000 FEET, 266.8 KCMIL ASCR 26/7 (PARTRIDGE) CONDUCTOR

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 included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued separate from this announcement. Solicitation DE-RQ65-11WG 92616 is issued as a Request for Quotation. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-51. A fixed price contract will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This solicitation is %100 reserved for small business. The North American Industrial Code (NAICS) is 423610 and the business size standard is 100 employees. The U.S. Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration, Desert Southwest Region requires the following: ITEM 0001: (QTY: 1/EACH) 1 Steel Reel; ITEM 0002: (QTY: 7,000/Feet) 266.8 KCMIL ASCR 26/7 (PARTRIDGE) CONDUCTOR. Delivery is FOB Destination to 615 S. 43rd AVE, AZ 85009 United States. All items are to be delivered on a flat bed truck. If it is not possible to deliver the items on a flat bed truck reference clause WES-F-1002 for instructions on delivery. Must be able to deliver the required items within three weeks or less After Receipt of Order (ARO). New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. The following FAR clauses/provisions are applicable to this procurement: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Condition - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order - Commercial Items;; FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier subcontract Awards, FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside; FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; 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 Oppurtunity; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities; FAR 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving, Buy American Act--Supplies; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.247-34, F.o.b. - Destination. The following Western Area Power Administration clauses/provisions are applicable to this procurement: WES-F-1002 REQUIREMENT TO UNLOAD EQUIPMENT AT THE DESTINATION (WAPA, FEB 2008) a. The contractor is responsible for unloading the equipment specified in CLIN(s) __0001, 0002__ to a ground level pad within the substation or other specific location as directed by the Government. The contractor must provide any specialized unloading equipment or truck features that are necessary to unload the equipment. The contractor's costs for properly configured trucks and unloading the equipment at the delivery location shall be included in the quoted price. b. Responsibility for loss or damage to the equipment shall remain with the contractor until the Government accepts the equipment at the destination. If the equipment is rejected due to failure to conform to the contract requirements, the risk of loss or damage shall remain with the contractor until the defects are corrected and the equipment is subsequently accepted by the Government. Referenced FAR clauses are available in full text at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFFARA.HTM. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) databases before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR and/or ORCA, it may do so through the CCR website at: https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/ and the ORCA website at: http://orca.bpn.gov. The Government intends to award to the responsible contractor whose offer conforms to solicitation requirements and provides best value to the government. All quotes must be valid for 30 days. Written offers and the above required information are due no later than May 10, 2011 1:00 pm to Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration, Desert Southwest Region, P.O. Box 6457 (615 South 43rd Avenue), Attn: G1527, Phoenix, AZ 85005-6457 (85009). Electronic responses may be addressed to Mr. Josh Radosevich, Contract Specialist (FAX: 602-605-2483 or e-mail: Jradose@wapa.gov).