W--Notice of Award

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. Requisition Number W81EWF23356436 applies and is issued as a Request for Quotation. This requirement is 100% set-aside for Small Businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 532412. Size Standards is $7,000,000.00. FOB Destination: Fort Polk, LA. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research & Development Center (ERDC), Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) has a need for the following: *** See attached Bid Schedule for Line Items. *** Scope The equipment listed below is required to be delivered to Range 19 Ft. Polk, LA. The equipment will be required to be picked up from the site upon completion of each rental period. Line items 0001-0003 will be required for a base period of two (2) weeks from 9 January 2013 thru 23 January 2013. Line items 0004 and 0005 will be required for a base period of one (1) week from 14 January 2013 thru 21 January 2013. All equipment will need the option to extend on a daily (24 hours), weekly (7 days), or monthly (28 days) basis depending on the Government's needs. Specifications The following equipment will be required to be delivered to Range 19, Ft. Polk, LA: 1) One (1) 4-Wheel Drive Backhoe (Volvo BL60 or equivalent, 2009 year model or newer) 2) One (1) - Bulldozer (John Deere model 650J or equivalent, 2007 year model or newer) 3) One (1) - 2.5 yd front-end loader (Volvo L60 or equivalent, 2009 year model or newer) 4) One (1) -9000-lb 4-wheel drive telescopic forklift (JLG G9-43A or equivalent, 2009 year model or newer) 5) One (1) - Mini-excavator Class 12k (Volvo ECR58 or equivalent) Any routine maintenance activities such as performing oil changes, filter replacement, nozzle cleaning, light debris removal, battery replacement, tire repair, etc. will be the responsibility of the vendor. All equipment must be of acceptable quality and in good working condition. The ERDC representative at the Range 19 Test Site, Ft. Polk, LA may reject any item of equipment at the time of delivery if he deems that the equipment does not meet these criteria. In this case, the equipment provider must deliver an acceptable replacement to the Range 19 Test Site within 2 hours without the government incurring an additional delivery charge. In the event that the equipment provider does not comply with this requirement, the equipment provider will be liable for any and all costs incurred by the government for the rental of a replacement item of equipment during that period of time in which the required equipment is not available on-site. Any equipment that breaks down must be repaired or replaced promptly in order to avoid impacting the accomplishment of the government mission at the Range 19 Test Site, Ft. Polk, LA. Specifically, any item of equipment that breaks down to such an extent that it cannot be used for its designed set of tasks must be replaced at the Range 19 Test Site, Ft. Polk, LA within 1.5 hours of the first report of the breakdown, or, a qualified mechanic must arrive on-site within 1.5 hours of the first report of the breakdown to conduct repairs. If repair of the equipment is undertaken, the repair must be successfully accomplished within 2 hours of the arrival of the mechanic. In the event that the equipment provider does not comply with this requirement, the equipment provider will be liable for any and all costs incurred by the government for the rental of a replacement item of equipment during that period of time in which the required equipment is not available on-site. *** Quote should be in accordance with the attached Bid Schedule. *** FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Award shall be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable in accordance with Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation -Commercial Items. The Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Condition - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clauses cited within the clause as indicated below are applicable: FAR clauses 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-1, 52.225-5, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33. The clause at FAR 52.204-99, System for Award Management Registration, FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options, FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award, FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim, and FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. - Destination, applies to this acquisition. The clause at DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product, DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports, and DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments applies to this acquisition. If you are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), an award cannot be made to your company. You may register electronically at https://www.sam.gov/. Registering electronically will expedite the registration process acquisition. Vendors shall quote to provide and deliver the Equipment specified. Quotes are due 6 December 2012 by 1600 hrs (4:00 pm) Central Standard Time at ERDC Contracting Office, Attention: Markeda Mims, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180. Quotes will also be accepted by email: contact@example.gov. Faxed quotes will not be accepted. For information concerning this solicitation contact Markeda Mims at +1 (555) 000-0000, or use the above email address. This requirement is 100% set-aside for Small Businesses under NAICS Code 532412. Offerors should check the FedBizOpps website often for new solicitations and/or changes (AMENDMENTS) to existing ones. Responses to this announcement must include pricing in accordance with the attached bid schedule, technical data on the equipment quoted (e.g. equipment brand, model number, year, and any other pertinent information), and estimated lead time of delivery. Any questions shall be emailed to contact@example.gov. A Question and Answer Document will be updated as questions arise. It is the interested Offerors responsibility to check the document for updated information. Questions may be submitted up until 1000 hours (10:00 am) Central Standard Time on 5 December 2012.