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 W81EWF31203246 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 $30,000,000.00. FOB Destination: Tyndall AFB, FL. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research & Development Center (ERDC), Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL), Airfields and Pavements Branch (AFB) has a need for the following: *** See attached Bid Schedule for Line Items. *** Purpose: The Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) has tasked the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to develop expedient construction methods for the installation of ultra high molecular weight (UHMW) panels for aircraft arresting systems (AAS) in AC and PCC surfaced runway pavements to increase aircraft safety. Current criteria are designed for main operating bases and are very stringent when applied to expeditionary locations with heavy aircraft operational demands. The goal of this project is to determine the most efficient methods for installing UHMW panels for each pavement surface type that meet AFCEC's mission requirements while utilizing material and equipment currently in inventories. Scope: A series of time trials will be conducted using different installation techniques to evaluate best options when installing UHMW sacrificial panels beneath AAS cables on airfield runways. Time trial data collected will be taken from all required work tasks to generate an efficient installation plan that best achieves AFCEC's mission requirements. Heavy equipment rental, using similar or equivalent pieces currently in USAF inventories, is required to conduct testing. Equipment Specification: The following equipment will be required to complete testing. All items will be required for a base period of one (1) month from 5 July 2013 through 2 August 2013. All equipment will need the option to extend on a weekly basis, depending on the Government's needs. 1. Concrete floor saw - 1 unit 65 hp diesel engine minimum, self propelled, with blade guard, capable of cutting concrete 17 in. thick The concrete floor saw should be a Husqvarna FS6600D or equivalent 2. Air compressor Trailer mounted, diesel engine, minimum 185 ft3/min output capacity, allows for 90 psi operating pressure for air tool equipment 3. Telehandler - 1 unit 9000 lb lifting capacity, extendable boom of at least 30 ft The telehandler should be a Caterpillar TL943 or equivalent 4. Industrial warehouse forklift - 1 unit Diesel engine, 5000 lb lifting capacity, pneumatic tires for outdoor use 5. Backhoe loader - 1 unit 100 hp diesel engine minimum, 4 wheel drive, with outriggers, 12 ft minimum backhoe digging depth With minimum 1 yd3 front loader bucket and 18 in. wide rear hoe bucket. Unit capable of utilizing cold planer work tool attachment specified for compact track loader preferred. The backhoe loader should be a Caterpillar 430E or equivalent 6. Vibratory smooth wheel roller - 1 unit Approximately 3500 lbs, 30 in. wide tandem steel drums, with drum water spray system The vibratory smooth wheel roller should be a Caterpillar CB14 or equivalent 7. Dump truck - 1 unit Diesel engine, 5 yd3 minimum capacity, automatic transmission preferred 8. Water truck Diesel engine, 2000 gallon capacity, automatic transmission preferred 9. All terrain utility cart - 2 unit Gasoline or diesel engine, with cargo bed 10. Compact track loader - 1 total With high-flow hydraulics, tracked wheels Must be compatible with government owned Caterpiller SW45 wheel saw attachment The compact track loader should be a Caterpillar C279C or equivalent 11. Compact track loader work tool attachments - 1 unit each All attachments should be compatible with compact track loader selected, quick coupling attachment system preferred, compatibility with backhoe/loader preferred for all tools other than bucket but not required Bucket o 0.5 yd3 capacity Forks o 48 in. long Cold planer o 18 in. wide drum, allows for 4 in. cut depth minimum o The cold planer should be a Caterpillar PC205 or equivalent Angle broom o Poly bristle head, 80 in. broom width minimum o The angle broom should be a Caterpillar BA18 or equivalent Vibratory roller o 72 in. drum width minimum, steel drum o The vibratory roller should be a Caterpillar CV18 or equivalent Impact breaker o Pin-on version, includes moil point and chisel tools o The impact breaker should be a Caterpillar H65DS or equivalent 12. Storage tent for dry material - 1 unit Storage area of 2500 to 3000 ft2 i. One set of parallel sides cannot be longer than 30 ft ii. One single tent is preferred, but vender can discuss available size options with APB engineer Height allows for operation of industrial forklift and compact track loader within Vendor responsible for assembly with proper staking/anchoring required for usage and disassembly. 13. Portable toilet - 2 units Vendor responsible for weekly servicing 14. Handwashing station - 1 unit Vendor responsible for weekly servicing 15. Refueling capability On-call refueling trucks or portable tanks stored on site are acceptable Service provides for 150 gallons of regular gasoline and 750 gallons of diesel fuel 16. Delivery of all equipment and refueling capabilities to delivery site and pickup from the delivery site at the end of the rental period 17. Any routine maintenance activities, such as performing oil changed, filter replacement, nozzle cleaning, light debris removal, battery replacement, tire repair, etc., will be the responsibility of the vendor All equipment shall be fully fueled upon delivery to the Silver Flag Training Area at Tyndall AFB, FL. The ERDC representative at the Silver Flag Training Area at Tyndall AFB, FL shall ensure that the equipment is fully refueled prior to equipment pick-up by the vendor. All equipment must be of acceptable quality and in good working condition. The ERDC representative at the Silver Flag Training Area, Tyndall AFB, FL 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 Silver Flag Training Area within 4 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 Silver Flag Training Area, Tyndall AFB, FL. 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 Silver Flag Training Area, Tyndall AFB, FL within 4 hours of the first report of the breakdown, or, a qualified mechanic must arrive on-site within 4 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 4 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. OFFERORS MUST INCLUDE ANY MISC FEES (SUCH AS, ANY NECESSARY EQUIPMENT CLEANING CHARGES, ENVIRONMENTAL FEES, ETC.) IN QUOTE. *** 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 52.204-7, Central Contractor 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 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration Alternate A, 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, deliver, and pickup the equipment specified to the Silver Flag Training Area at Tyndall AFB, FL. Quotes are due 21 June 2013 by 1630 hrs (4:30 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 1200 hours (12:00 noon) Central Standard Time on 17 June 2013.