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 W81EWF30937549 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. *** Background The Airfields and Pavements Branch (APB) of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Vicksburg, MS, has been tasked by the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency to evaluate the new Airfield Damage Repair (ADR) technologies for suitability of expanding existing small crater repair technology to large craters. A demonstration has been planned for the repair of simulated craters using the recommended materials, equipment and procedures. The demonstration will evaluate the suitability of the recommended materials, equipment and procedures for large crater repair and provide recommendations for modifications to new solutions prior to procurement. Scope To complete this testing, the equipment listed below is required to be delivered to the Silver Flag Training Site at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. The equipment will be required to be picked up from the site upon completion of the rental period. The equipment should be compatible for use in soil earthwork and pavement demolition operations. Equipment Specification: The following equipment will be required to complete testing. Line items 0001-0016 will be required for a base period of two (2) weeks from 26 August 2013 through 9 September 2013. All equipment will need the option to extend for one (1) week (7 days), depending on the Government's needs. 1. Two (2) wheeled excavator with quick-connectors for attachment hydraulics, equipped with the following attachments: two (2) 36-in. bucket with thumb attachments and two (2) pavement breakers. The wheeled excavators should be a Volvo EW180C, CAT M318D, or equivalent. Alternative brands/models are acceptable but require approval. 2. Two (2) wheeled front-end loaders equipped with 2.5 cubic yard buckets. The front-end loaders should be a Volvo L60, 70, 80, or 90, or compatible. Alternative brands/models are acceptable but require approval. 3. Four (4) tracked compact track loaders (CTL) with high-flow hydraulics equipped with the following attachments: 4 buckets, 2 forklift, 2 angle brooms with poly bristles only, 1 pavement breaker and 1 vibratory roller. The CTL or skid-steer loaders should be a tracked Caterpillar 279C or equivalent. Alternative brands/models are acceptable but require approval. 4. Four (4) extendable boom forklifts with a rated load capacity of 11,000 lbs. The forklifts should be capable of lifting at least 7,000 lbs vertically 45 ft, and 3000 lbs at 30 ft reach. The extendable boom forklift should be a Caterpillar TH514 or equivalent. Alternative brands/models are acceptable but require approval. 5. One (1) small warehouse forklift. The forklift should be capable of lifting 4,500 lbs vertically. 6. Two (2) 2,000-gallon water trucks. The water trucks must include a side discharge location capable of supporting a hose attachment. An automatic transmission is preferred but not required. 7. Three (3) 10-cubic yard dump trucks. Automatic transmission preferred but not required. 8. One (1) 10-ton tractor truck and 40-ft flat bed trailer. An automatic transmission is preferred but not required for the tractor truck. 9. Six (6) all-terrain utility vehicles with beds. The utility vehicles should be Polaris Rangers or equivalent. 10. Two (2) portable office trailers with a minimum of 360 square feet of cooled space including a power generator compatible with the trailer. Trailer must be setup, connected, ready to be used, with power and air conditioning. The trailers should include a total of six (6) portable tables and thirty (30) folding chairs. 11. Six (6) portable toilets with (1) hand washing station. The vendor shall be responsible for daily emptying of the portable toilets. 12. One (1) dumpster with at least 30 yd3 capacity for trash. The vendor shall be responsible for removal of trash when dumpster is full. 13. One (1) hook truck with a flat trailer bed, which should be a Stellar 96-10-24 24,000 lb. Capacity Hooklift Hoist or equivalent. Alternative brands/models are acceptable but require approval. 14. Two (2) all terrain man lifts. Either an extendable lift or a scissor lift will be acceptable. 15. Storage Tents for dry materials (6000 sq ft). The maximum width of the dry storage tents should be 40 ft. There is no limit on the length of the tent. 16. Refueling service for equipment. The refueling service should provide 1,500 gallons of diesel fuel and 200 gallons of motor gas. Either on-call refueling trucks or portable tanks stored on-site will be acceptable. All equipment shall be fully fueled upon delivery to the Silver Flag Training Site at Tyndall AFB, FL. The ERDC representative at the Silver Flag Training Site at Tyndall AFB, FL shall ensure that the equipment is fully refueled prior to equipment pick-up by the vendor. Any routine maintenance activities such as performing oil changes, filter replacement, nozzle cleaning, light debris removal, batter 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 Silver Flag Training Site, 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 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 Silver Flag Training Site, 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 Site, Tyndall AFB, FL 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. 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 Site at Tyndall AFB, FL. Quotes are due 15 May 2013 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 0900 hours (09:00 am) Central Standard Time on 13 May 2013.