Tractor/mower/snowblower combined

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. HSCG27-14-Q-5AAK35 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-72. This is a Total Small Business Set Aside procurement; the applicable NAICS number is 333924 The Small Business size standard is 750 employees. The FOB Destination delivery is to: USCG ANT Crisfield, 810 Norris Harbor Drive, Crisfield MD, 21817 on or before March 1, 2014. Offers are due at USCG Sector Baltimore, by the 12:00 p.m. EST on February 19, 2011. Questions may be directed to SKC David W. Fedison, telephone 410.576.2554 or email: John.m.lukondi@uscg.mil Unit POC for technical questions or to arrange a site visit: BM1 Leland Currier @ 410.968.0971 The USCG Sector Baltimore has a requirement to purchase: The lawn tractor needs to be a John Deer Signature Series X758 Full Time 4-Wheel Drive or equivalent that must meet at least the minimum requirements listed. It must have a mower deck width of at least 52". It also needs to have the ability to have a hydraulic snow blower with a width of 44". The tractor also needs to meet all the below specifications. ENGINE Power 24 hp* (17.9 kW) Cylinders 3, cast-iron liners Type Diesel, OHV, oil filter Cooling Method Liquid Alternator Capacity 40 ampere Fuel Tank Capacity 5.2 U.S. gal. (19.7 L) Displacement 60.6 cu in. (993 cc) TRANSMISSION Type Full-time 4-wheel drive Control Twin Touch pedals Cruise Control Yes Oil Cooler Yes Differential Lock Yes Forward Speed 0 to 8.5 mph (0 to 13.7 km/h) Reverse Speed 0 to 6 mph (0 to 9.7 km/h) CHASSIS Frame Fully welded Primer/Paint E-coat/powder Weight Bracket Yes, front Receiver Hitch Yes, front Front Tires 18x8.50-10 Rear Tires 26x12.00-12 Front Axle Cast iron Hood Material Noryl - reduces sound, will not rust or dent, painted for scratch and scuff resistance Hourmeter Yes Headlights Two 37-W halogen bulbs Taillights Yes Backup Lights Yes Rear Work Lights Yes 12 Volt Outlet Yes Service Interval Decal Yes Covered Toolbox Yes Fender Handles Yes Cupholder Yes LIFT SYSTEM Hydraulic Outlets Four Mower Cut Height 1-5.25 in. (2.5-13 cm) Cut Height Increments 0.25 in. (6 mm) Preset Cut Height Yes Type Two-function hydraulic MOWER DECK Mower Deck Material 0.120 in. (3 mm) - 48X, 0.164 in. Mower Drive System Hydraulic clutch, shaft Mower Wheels Four Mower Wheel Adjustment Spring-loaded pin MOWER ATTACHABILITY Front Draft Arms Overcenter Rear Draft Arms V-align Drive Shaft Spline align Drive Shaft Lock Lock-back collar Mower Wheels Rotate Yes, 90 degrees for easy mower removal (48X), N/A (54 HC, 60 HC) DIMENSIONS Height 51.2 in. (1300 mm) Overall Length 75 in. (1905 mm) Weight 1038 lb (471 kg), no fuel or mower Wheelbase 55.7 in. (1415 mm) Width with mower 68.3 in. (1735 mm) - 54 HC Width with mower (deflector raised for storage) --- Width without mower 47.0 in. (1194 mm) _____________________________________________________________________________ Company's quotes MUST include: (1) The solicitation number; (2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers; (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror; (4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary; (5) Terms of any express warranty; (6) Price, availability and any discount terms; (7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address; (8) A completed copy of the Representations and Certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (Aug 2013), (see FAR 52.212-3(j) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically) (9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information) (11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF-1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration (12) Company Tax Information Number and DUNS Number. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency. Quotes may be mailed, faxed or emailed. The following FAR provisions/clauses apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ FAR 52.204-7 Systems for Award Management (Jul 2013) FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (Jan 2014) FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2013) FAR 52.204-13 Systems for Award Management Maintenance (Jul 2013) FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment (Aug 2013) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jul 2013); there are no addenda to this provision. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items-Pricing (Jan 1999) is incorporated and the evaluation criteria will be pricing and delivery. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 2013) with Alt 1 must be included with your offer. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Sep 2013); there are no addenda to this clause. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items (Jan 2014). The following clauses listed in 52.212-5 are incorporated (if any): 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Apr 2012) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011)(15 U.S.C. 644) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O. 11755) 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2014)(E.O. 13126); 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)(E.O. 11246) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities(Oct 2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy Consuming Products (Dec 2007) 52.223.18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513) 52.225-1 Buy American Act - Supplies (Feb 2009)(41 U.S.C. 10a-10d) 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2012) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008)(E.O. 12722, 12724,13059, 13067, 13121, and 13129) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran - Certification (Dec 2012) 52.232-25 Prompt Payment (Jul 2013) 52.232-33 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (Jul 2013) (21 U.S.C. 3332) 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.237-11 Accepting and Dispensing of $1 coin (Oct 2008) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Dec 2013) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price) (Short Form) (Apr 1984) The following Homeland Security Acquisition Regulations (HSAR) are incorporated as addenda to this solicitation: 3052.209-70 Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates (Jun 2006) 3052.212.70 Contract Terms and Conditions Applicable to DHS Acquisition of Commercial Items (Sep 2012) Copies of HSAR clauses may be obtained electronically at http://www.dhs.gov.