ZERO TURN MOWER

I) 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. (II) Solicitation W912L7-15-Q-0015 is being issued as a Request for Quote. (III) This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83. (IV) This acquisition is being set-aside for small business concerns. The associated NAICS code for this acquisition is 337112, small business size standard is 500 employees. (V) COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION: CLIN 0001 - 4 each Mower, Zero Turn, John Deere, Model Z930M EFI or equal. These mowers shall at a minimum have the following: 25 HP Gasoline engine with full flow replaceable oil filter and full pressure lubrication system, electric start with charging system, Hydrostatic drive, Electronic Fuel injection, rollover protection, floating deck with adjustable cutting height from 1.0 inch to 5.5 inches, operator safety controls, and a cutting capacity of 60 inches. CLIN 0002 - 1 each Mower, Zero Turn, John Deere, Model Z950M EFI or equal. This mower shall at a minimum have the following: 25 HP Gasoline engine with full flow replaceable oil filter and full pressure lubrication system, electric start with charging system, Hydrostatic drive, Electronic Fuel injection, rollover protection, floating deck with adjustable cutting height from 1.0 inch to 5.5 inches, operator safety controls, and a cutting capacity of 72 inches. Pricing shall include delivery to Louisville, TN 37777. Technical package must include product literature of item offered. Failure to submit technical package information will result in that package being deemed as non-responsive. Technical capability will be rated as pass or fail. (VI) Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, installation and labor necessary to complete requirements as specified in CLIN description. (VII) Place of Delivery: 134 Briscoe Drive, Louisville, TN 37777, FOB POINT IS DESTINATION. (VIII) The following provisions in their latest editions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items. (IX) The FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, also applies to this acquisition The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Factors that shall be used to evaluate offers are (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement and (ii) price. Technical is considered to be equally important to price. The contracting officer will award to the offeror whose offer represents best overall value to the Government, which may or may not be the lowest priced offer. The Government intends to evaluate offers and make award without discussions. However, the Government reserves the right to hold discussions if it is in the best interest of the Government to do so. Technical capability will be rated as pass or fail. Quotes must provide information on price, delivery, Tax ID number, Cage Code and DUNS number. Additionally, your company must be registered in the CCR System as well as registered and have completed the online Reps and Certs at the following website: https://www.sam.gov (X) FAR 52.212-3 (Alt 1), Offerors Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items. Offerors shall include a completed copy as part of their quote. A copy of the Offerors Representations and Certifications may be obtained from (http://farsite.hill.af.mil). However, vendor must complete the Reps and Certs as stated in section (IX) above at https://www.sam.gov . (XI) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition with the following addendum: DFARS 252.204-7004, Alt A, System for Award Management. (XII) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (DEVIATION). Additional FAR clauses cited within the above clauses, which are applicable, will be incorporated into the solicitation and the resulting contract. (XIII) The following clauses are incorporated by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this website http://farsite.hill.af.mil: 52.204-7, System for Award Management; 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensations and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contactors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal; 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals; 52.217-4, Evaluation of Options Exercised at Time of Contract Award; 52.219-1, Alt I, Small Business Program Representations; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports; 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities; 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Test Messaging While Driving: 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran Representation and Certification; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management; 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations; 52.233-1, Disputes; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination; 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses (http://farsite.hill.af.mil); 52.252-2, Clauses incorporated by Reference (http://farsite.hill.af.mil); 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management; 252.204-7006, Billing Instructions; 252.225-7036 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program; 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment requests and Receiving Reports; 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications; Formal communications such as request for clarifications and/or information concerning this solicitation must be submitted in writing or via e-mail to the address below. All answers (on a non-attribution basis) will be posted on the FedBizOps (https://www.fbo.gov) web site. They will be contained in a document titled "Questions and Answers". Offerors are requested to submit questions to the email address noted below not later than 11 Sep 2015. Terms of the solicitation and specification remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgement and receipt of solicitation shall apply. Award can only be made to contractors registered in Central Contractor Registration (https://www.sam.gov ). (XIV) N/A. (XV) Quotes will be due to the 134ARW/MSC 123 Briscoe Drive, Louisville, TN 37777, by 15 Sep 2015, 2:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time. Email quotes will be accepted at contact@example.gov. Quotes may also be faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000. (XVI) Point of Contact is SMSgt Richard Lusby +1 (555) 000-0000 or email contact@example.gov..