SHEVLING FOR WAREHOUSE

GENERAL INFORMATION: This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) contemplates award of a firm fixed price contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation to the vendor; providing the best value to the Government. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) HSCG38-11-P-400031. FAR clauses and provisions enclosed within this RFQ are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-53 and are available in full text through Internet access at http:// www.acquisition.gov/far/. This RFQ is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. All small business concerns may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) . The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336999 or 441229 and the small business size standard is 750 employees and $7.0 million dollars respectively. REQUIREMENT U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) requires shelving for warehouse area. 40"x52" Wire Deck Waterfall Style 0..................908 each 03 Step Beam Channels 2100lb Capacity 2 "x4x6 Gauge Mess 5"x144" Step Beam w/ 3,064 lb Capacity pr/pair......................10 each 36"x46" wire deck w/ 3,717lb Capacity......................108 each 48"X52" Wire Deck...........................102 each 48"x52" Wire Deck...........................180 each 40"x46" Wire Deck...........................234 each For this solicitation, U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. It is also required any contractor doing business with the government under contract be registered in ORCA, website url below: https://orca.bpn.gov/ New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Delivery Date: Delivery is requested no later than 45 days after Receipt of Order. Standard of Acceptability: Offerors able to deliver within the delivery requested time frame will receive a higher rating. Offerors are advised that the technical evaluation and rating of proposals will be reviewed and rated without knowledge of price. Proposals will be evaluated based on the factors described herein, and the basis of award is proposal compliance CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS Offerors/Bidders/Quoters must review and comply with the FAR Provisions or Clauses which apply to this solicitation. This information is available on the Internet at http:// www.acquisition.gov/far/. The following clauses or provisions are specifically referenced and are required in the response to this solicitation: 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; Commercial, applies to this acquisition 52.212-2, EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS - 52.212-2, Award decision will be made according to lowest price technically acceptable. Evaluation factors include [a] price; [b] past performance supported by documentation and references [c] Service Facility [d] Delivery Date. Past performance shall be equal to price in importance; Past Performance: Past performance is a measure of the degree to which the contractor has satisfied its customers in the past. The U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) will evaluate offeror's past performance based on contacting references, for projects completed within the past 5 years, provided by the contractor; contractor must provide 3 references; the Government's knowledge of Offeror's past performance; and / or references obtained from any other source. The Government reserves the right to limit the number of references it ultimately contacts and to contact references or use sources other than those provided by the offeror to obtain information related to past performance. Other sources include, but are not limited to, the Past Performance Information Retrieval System; Federal, State or local governmental agencies; and private sector businesses. Standard of Acceptability: The offeror must receive at least a satisfactory past performance. 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, We request that you put the Reps and Certs information online at the ORCA website. The website is located: https://orca.bpn.gov/ or a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 must be submitted with the bid / offer; 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies to this acquisition; 52.212-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXEC ORDERS-COMERCIAL ITEMS, applies to this acquisition including 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, and 52.233-3 Protests after award; and, the following paragraph (b) clauses added: 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Supplies52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns52.219-14 Limitations on Sub Contracting52.232-33 Payment by Electronic funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration52.223-18 Contractor Policy Ban Text Messaging while Driving52.246-17 Responsibilities of Supplies52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program - "Recycling" means the series of activities, including collection, separation, and processing, by which products or other materials are recovered from the solid waste stream for use in the form of raw materials in the manufacture of products other than fuel for producing heat or power by combustion. "Waste prevention" means any change in the design, manufacturing, purchase, or use of materials or products (including packaging) to reduce their amount or toxicity before they are discarded. Waste prevention also refers to the reuse of products or materials. "Waste reduction" means preventing or decreasing the amount of waste being generated through waste prevention, recycling, or purchasing recycled and environmentally preferable products. (b) Consistent with the requirements of Section 701 of Executive Order 13101, the Contractor shall establish a program to promote cost-effective waste reduction in all operations and facilities covered by this contract. The Contractor's programs shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local requirements, specifically including Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. 6962, et seq.) and implementing regulations (40 CFR part 247). PROPOSAL INFORMATION AND RELATED EVALUATION FACTORS:Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the factors below, listed in descending order of importance. All evaluation factors, other than cost or price, when combined are significantly more important than price. Offerors are reminded to include their best technical and price terms in their initial offer and not to automatically assume that they will have an opportunity to participate in discussion or be asked to submit a revised offer. The Government may make award of a conforming proposal without discussions, if deemed to be within the best interests of the Government. Past Performance Service Facility Delivery Date Price Details of the evaluation factors are listed under the clauses and provisions section of this requirement. PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONQUOTES ARE DUE for this combined synopsis/solicitation on August 29, 2011 at 1:30 PM Eastern Daylight. Emailed quotes are preferred with all required documentation; no oral quotations will be accepted. Quoters must furnish the company name, DUNS number, address, phone and fax number, email address if available, and official point of contact. All Quotes must be signed by authorized company official and emailed to contact@example.gov. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to contact@example.gov. END OF COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION