Towable Inclining Platform Trailers

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. This solicitation, FA4608-14-Q-0055, is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC 2005-76 Effective 25 Jul 2014). This procurement is 100% small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 336212 and the small business size standard is 1000 employees. It is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this site frequently for any updates/amendments to any and all documents. You will not be eligible to receive an award if you are not in the Central Contractor Registration database. (Reference: DFARS 252.204-7004, Alt A Required Central Contractor Registration).The following commercial items are requested in this solicitation. The items being procured are: CLIN 0001: Towable Inclining Platform Trailer. Low-Riser Model ITP4-516 or equal. Oty: 2each CLIN 0002: Shipping Qty: 1each Note: This requirement is being solicited as a "brand name or equal". Items being submitted as "or equal" must have specifications listed. Note: "Or equal" items must meet the following minimum specifications: 1. Tow/Lift Capacity-7,200lb 2. Minimum Deck Length-15'4"; 18' maximum 3. Minimum Deck Width-6'2" 4. Maximum Trailer Width-8'6" 5. Maximum Load Angle-6 degrees 6. Tow Style-Pintle Hook 7. Color- Must be Gray per TO-35-1-3. Note: The Contracting Officer reserves the right to award to other than the low bidder based on the following items in the respective order: technical acceptability; price. The offer submittal shall list the item by part number, number of items being offered, the product description as listed above, and list the manufacturer. The offer shall list unit prices, total for each part number, and an overall totaled price. Delivery requirements: FOB Destination quotations are the only quotes that will be accepted. FOB origin offers will not be considered. Delivery date of 30 days after receipt of award shall be acceptable. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items and the following addenda. Offerors shall submit their quote on letterhead stationery, provide unit prices with a grand total, remit a completed copy of the REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS at FAR 52.212-3, and follow the instruction as provided in the clause or be registered within System For Award Management, which can be found at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT ACCEPT INCOMPLETE PROPOSALS. Offers will be evaluated on price and technical acceptability. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. If an offer cannot comply with every requirement, that offer will not be technically acceptable, and therefore will not be considered. Once an offer has been determined to be technically acceptable, and in compliance with all directions in this solicitation, the Government will award to the offeror with the lowest evaluated price. Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, and the 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications with its offer. Additionally the following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.204-1 Approval of Contract 52.207-2 Notice of Standard Competition 52.207-3 Notice of Streamlined Competition 52.207-4 Economic Purchase Quantity-Supplies 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 Certification - 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, and includes the following clauses as cited: (b) 5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24(i), 24(ii), and 31 52.217-3 Evaluation Exclusive of Options 52.217-4 Evaluation of options Exercised at the Time of Contract Award 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representation 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.225-18 Place of Manufacture 52.225-25 Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-- Certification 52.232-1 Payments 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment IBR 52.232-11 Extras IBR 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims IBR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration 52.233-3 Protest After Award 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.243-1 Changes-Fixed Price 52.246-2 Inspection Of Supplies-Fixed Price 52.246-16 Responsibility For Supplies IBR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Applicable DFARS clauses included: 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A 252.209-7999 Representation by Corporations Regading an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications 252-247-7023 Alt III Transportation of Supplies by Sea Applicable AFFARS clauses included: 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. Offers must be received NLT 3:00 PM (CST), 14 Aug 2014,2 CONS/LGCB, 41 Vandenberg Ave, Barksdale AFB, LA 71110. Quotes can be faxed (in accordance with FAR provision 52.214-13 TELEGRAPHIC BIDS) to the attention of A1C Joshua Quap at (318) 456-2629. Offers received after this date and time will be considered as late submissions in accordance with 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated or considered. Please refer any questions to A1C Joshua Quap, Contracting Specialist, at (318) 456-4843, Joshua.quap@us.af.mil or TSgt Steven Huffines, Contracting Officer, at (318) 456-6887,steven.huffines@us.af.mil.