SOLICITATION NOTICE
99 -- Shallow Draft Boat with Motor and Trailer
- Notice Date
- 11/13/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Epa Erd, Athens, GA 30605-2700
- ZIP Code
- 30605-2700
- Solicitation Number
- EP07L000115
- Response Due
- 11/27/2006
- Archive Date
- 5/26/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is EP07L000115 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 05-09. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541620 with a small business size standard of $5M. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit a quote. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on Monday, November 27, 2006 at 14:00:00 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 The Environmental Protection Agency requires the following items, MEET OR EXCEED, to the following: LI 001, Boat The sampling vessel must have and meet the following requirements: Boat requirements: Length = minimum 20 feet Beam = minimum 90 inches Bottom width = minimum 70 inches Transom Height = minimum 20 inches Light grey color (olive drab green is unacceptable due to working conditions in extreme high temperatures) Aluminum all welded construction with a minimum.125 gauge thickness Slight modified vee in bow to handle coastal conditions. Floorboard installed to increase strength and reduce trip hazards Built-in fuel tank (30 gallon minimum) Center console with windshield and grab rail Navigation lights, bilge pump Tunnel hull for shallow water operation , 1, EA; LI 002, 115 HP Outboard Motor Outboard motor requirements: 115 HP Outboard motor ? compliant with 2006 EPA emission requirements (http://www.epa.gov/otaq/marin-fs.htm) 20 ? shaft length Power trim and tilt Overheat alarms Designed for saltwater use Freshwater flush port Engine warranty Stainless steel propeller with proper pitch for high performance Hydraulic jack plate constructed of stainless steel and aluminum Hydraulic steering Installation of motor must include: Marine starting battery, battery box and battery switch New wiring harnesses New gauges (tachometer, trim indicator, speedometer, hour meter, fuel gauge) New gear and throttle controls with cables (flush mount, not side mount) New fuel lines and bulbs from the tank to the engines High quality stainless steel fasteners shall be utilized for the installation of all products. Stainless steel hose clamps shall be attached on all fuel hose connections fittings. , 1, EA; LI 003, Aluminum Trailer Trailer requirements: Designed for and fitted for 20' tunnel hull boat Hull supported by bunks (no rollers) Aluminum I-beam construction Dual axles with torsion bar suspension Trailer lights , 1, EA; For this solicitation, Environmental Protection Agency intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing quotes, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. Environmental Protection Agency is taking this action in a an effort to improve vendor access and awareness of requests while expediting its ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time offers. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their offer using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make an offer on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith offers, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, contact Rick Pittman at pittman.rick@epa.gov or FedBid.com at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Buyers and Sellers understand that FedBid ranks all bids by price; however, pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate offers. Accordingly, please note that, unless otherwise specified herein below, to the extent required by applicable regulations and/or guidelines, award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance. CCR Requirement - Company must be registered on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered in CCR, they may do so by going to CCR web site at http://www.ccr.gov. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each Offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) directly to null (NOT THROUGH FEDBID.COM) so that they are received at that email address no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation. Delivery shall be made within 60 days or less after receipt of order (ARO). FAR Clause 52.225-1, Buy American Act - Supplies (June 2003) FAR Clause 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate (June 2003)
- Web Link
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www.fedbid.com (b-35340, n-4605)
(http://www.fedbid.com)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
- Zip Code: 32561-5239
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 32561-5239
- Record
- SN01180281-W 20061115/061113220704 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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