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. This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-39. Submit written Quote on RFQ number W912HP-13-T-0011. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 532490 with a Size Standard of $7 Million. This requirement is being Solicited as a 100% Small Business Set Aside Requirement. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP). The Contractor must be registered in DOD System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award of this solicitation. The solicitation and any subsequent amendments will only be available in electronic format, downloadable from the internet. No CD-ROMs or hardcopy documents will be distributed. Bidders must be registered in SAM and at the Federal Business Opportunity Homepage (www .fbo.gov) in order to view or download the available documents. It is the responsibility of bidders to monitor the website for notices and amendments INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS: CONTENT AND FORMAT OF SUBMISSION: Quotation submittal and all other required documents must be submitted in accordance with this RFQ. Failure to submit the required information correctly may make your offer non-responsive and it may not receive consideration for award. Please provide a complete price quote and attach a copy of your CAGE Code, DUNS Number, Tax Identification Number, discount terms, and expiration date to your quote. A quotation submitted in response to this solicitation must be submitted electronically and be comprised of the requirements outlined in the statement of work. SEE ATTACHED REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: - Statement of Work ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Your quote submittal must, at a minimum show: (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) Price and any discount terms; All quotes shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number. Also please provide your monthly, weekly, and daily rates and price moving the lifting beam on a separate line item. (5) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically); (6) If applicable, acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments; **Contractor shall submit invoices on a monthly basis. Payment will be made monthly in arrears.** EVALUATION CRITERIA: The Government intends to award a Purchase Order to the responsive and responsible offeror whose quote is the Lowest Price. Vendor must include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference that demonstrates the furnished item clearly meets the government's specifications outlined in the statement of works (A technical description of the company's items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the evaluation factors in this solicitation). In order to be considered for award, the quote must be determined to meet the minimum requirements of chiller in the statement of work. The contractor will provide a technical overview of their abilities to perform the services herein. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY: 1. Equipment delivery and removal at no cost to the government. 2. Provide all parts requiring repair or replacement under circumstances of normal equipment wear and tear at no additional charge. 3. The contractor shall dispatch a representative that will arrive onsite in response to a service request to repair and/or replace the chill water unit within four (4) hours of notification by the Government at no additional charge. 4. When the equipment is required to be removed to the contractor's facility for repair or replacement, the contractor shall be responsible for loss or damage from the time it leaves the government site until it is returned to the government. QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO SOLICITATION (1) Questions shall be addressed to the Contract Specialist only, at the following email address:
contact@example.gov. Please send all questions via email. Questions will not be taken or answered over the phone or by fax. Include in the subject quote mark St. Stephens Powerplant Temporary Chiller Rental quote mark . Once questions are compiled, they will be answered and posted on www.fedbizopps.gov. The question period will end Monday 17 June 2013 at 1:00PM Eastern Time. Questions submitted after this date and time will not be answered. OFFERS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY or Via U.S. Postal Service, Over Night Carrier (Address: ATTN: William Wallace, U.S. Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, Contracting Division, 69-A Hagood Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403. Electronically submitted quotations shall be sent to the following email addresses:
contact@example.gov. Place the Solicitation number project title within the subject line of your submittal. **It is the contractor's/offeror's responsibility to ensure that electronically submitted proposals are received by the Government by the due date. **The due date for the receipt of proposals is Thursday 25 June 2013 at 11:00am Eastern Time. ** OTHER SUBMITTAL ITEMS THAT MUST ACCOMPANY PROPOSAL Offeror shall submit a cover letter with the following information, Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments and Statement of Compliance quote mark quote mark Vendor hereby certifies that his product/service meets or exceeds all specifications in this solicitation, in their entirety, with no exceptions. quote mark ____________(initials). Submit Current ORCA Record. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. The full text version may be viewed at http://www.acquisition.gov/far. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. Offeror must submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their proposal or indicate that the registration has been completed at the ORCA website http://www.orca.bpn.gov. Failure to include this information with the price proposal may render an offeror ineligible for award. The FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and will be incorporated into any resulting contract. The clauses at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items apply to this acquisition, specifically the following cited clauses and provisions are applicable: 52.222-21, ] Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports; 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, , Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration;52.252-2, and Clauses Incorporated By Reference.. The contractor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to be eligible for award. Contractors can register at www.ccr.gov. Full text versions of clauses and provisions may be viewed at http://www.acquisitions.gov/far. A site visit at the St. Stephens Powerhouse may be scheduled by calling ST Stephens POC James C. Carter at
+1 (555) 000-0000.
