Vibration Dampers, Grit Rod

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. This requirement is set-aside 100% for small-business only. The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is 332510, Size Standard 500 employees. Solicitation/Purchase Request Number 10WA89218 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-42 effective 16 June 2010. The Government intends to award one contract line item: (CLIN 0001) - Stockbridge Vibration Damper with Break-away bolt, for 477 MCM ACSR 24/7 stranding with armor rod. AFL # 1705-13BA, Total Quantity: 1,152 ea (CLIN 0002) - Grit Rod, for 477 MCM ACSR 24/7 Stranding, .826" - .850" range, 86" Length, .250 rod diameter, Ball Ends. Preformed # LS-0144, Total Quantity: 576 ea (CLIN 0003) - Spiral Vibration Damper, for 3/8" HS 7 Strand Galvanized Steel OHGW, .327" - .461" Range, 51" Length. Preformed # 5050104, Total Quantity: 400 ea The above items are Brand Name Only items. In accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6), the following Brand Name justification is included in this combined synopsis/solicitation as listed below: 1) AFL: The requested compression fittings require specific tooling and dies. Western maintains the equipment required for installing AFL brand fittings. 2) Preformed & AFL: The requested hardware matches existing installations. Maintaining identical hardware maximizes efficiency by limiting necessary inventory, limiting required knowledge of various parts and minimizing potential variables during potential troubleshooting operations. Point of Delivery: Rapid City, SD 57709 FOB: Destination INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Destination The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: In accordance with the FAR 13.106-1(a)(2), Soliciting Competition, Offerors are notified that award will be made on the basis of best value. Quotes received in response to subject request for proposal (RFP) shall be evaluated for technical acceptability and best value. Technically acceptable offers must meet all minimum specifications but offers which exceed the minimums may be rated more favorably. However, the Government will not pay an unreasonable amount for additional technical capability and will compare any additional capability to any additional price. Since the Government is interested in obtaining the best overall value, award may not go to the lowest overall price if any factors considered justify a higher price. Notwithstanding that technical capability is more important than price, should all offers appear equal, price will become the determining factor in the award decision. If all acceptable offers are equally acceptable, award shall be made to the lowest offeror. Offeror will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2, Evaluation of quotations or offers. FAR 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper; FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52-212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items (all offerors shall include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal); 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. [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply 52.203-6 Alt I, 52.219-6 Alt II, 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52-222-36, 52.222-37; 52.222-39, 52.222-50, 52.225-13, 52.232-33]; FAR 52.219-1 Alt I, Small Business Program Representations; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award, FAR 52.242-13, Bankruptcy; FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation provisions incorporated by reference; FAR 52.252-2, Clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ All quotes are due no later than 12 Aug 2010, Thursday, at 16:00 PM CST (Central Standard Time). Quotes may be E-mailed (preferred) to Dittmer@wapa.gov or mailed to Western Area Power Administration, Attn: Jonathan Dittmer, 200 4th St SW. Huron SD 57350. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Be advised that all interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database in order to receive an award. If you are not registered you may request an application at (888) 227-2423 or through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov.