SOLICITATION NOTICE
71 -- METAL BENCHES
- Notice Date
- 5/22/2008
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 332999
— All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Agency, South Region, ACA, Fort Sill, ACA, Fort Sill, Directorate of Contracting, P.O. Box 33501, Fort Sill, OK 73503-0501
- ZIP Code
- 73503-0501
- Solicitation Number
- W9124L08T0066
- Response Due
- 6/4/2008
- Point of Contact
- Mae Snyder, 580-442-8895
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.603, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This Solicitation W9124L-08-T-0066 is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Benches with the Governments requirement. This Solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-25, effective April 22, 2008. This Acquisition is set aside for small business, the associated NAICS code is 32999, size standard is 500 Employees. The requirement is for the following items: CLIN 0001: Troop seating (Military benches) to carry students in 5-Ton Vehicles for the BOLC-II Course. Requirement :120 benches.. Two benches per 5-ton vehicle. 60 5-ton vehicles.. Combined dimension will be 6 X 116 Each bench and supporting pieces shall meet the following specifications: Primary material may be aluminum or steel except for the base which will be steel. Finish will be powder coat, galvanize or plastic dip but must withstand heavy foot traffic. Finish color will be desert sand. Base of unit will be 72X65 rectangle constructed from 1X3 steel channel, open side down (hereafter referred to as the skid) 72 ends; 65 sides. Construct two (2) benches, back to back, allowing a 24 space between the two (2) seat-backs with the front legs attached on the end of the skid. Benches will be 65 long and will be attached to the sides of the skid. The benches shall not exceed 34 tall at the top of the backrest, and the top of the seat will be approximately 17 from the base. On each 72 skid, a 13/16 diameter hole shall be drilled exactly 4 from each end and centered. The unit must align with pre-drilled holes in the floor of the 5-ton vehicles and shall be the same pattern on every bench set. Welded joints are preferred due to mobility with exception of mounting to the skids. Each unit shall not exceed 250 lbs per unit. Cross-bracing shall be applied to account for: 1. Lateral forces from transporting Soldiers on a moving vehicle and 2. Repeated loading on and off of vehicle bed that is 60 high. Two (2) easily removable braces shall be provided to attach between the top of the seat- backs near the ends (within two inches) to provide stability when loading and unloading benches from the vehicles and for a safety rail for the personnel standing between the benches. Benches shall be durable enough to withstand repeated hard usage from Soldiers standing and walking on the seating surface while wearing field gear. Each Soldier (including field gear) will weigh between 170 and 300 lbs. Seat and backrest shall be constructed to preclude excessive damage to clothing and field gear from sliding across it. Bidders shall include specifications, pictures and/or drawings with submission of bids. The requirement shall be FFP. Delivery shall begin July 25, 2008. FOB: Destination Ship to: Bldg 2440, Fort Sill, OK, ATTN: Jon Fizzell, Bldg 2440, 428th Field Artillery Brigade, Fort Sill, OK 73503. Notification for delivery must be 48 hours in advance. The following clause applies to this acquisition: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors--Commercial items. The following provision is being added as an Addendum: FAR 52.214-31, Bidders may submit facsimile bids as responses to this solicitation. CLARIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS APACHE GATE DELIVERY INFORMATION All delivery trucks, transportation trucks, vehicles pulling trailers, every type of cargo or construction vehicle must enter through Apache Gate. Location of Apache Gate: Take the Medicine Park exit 45 off of Interstate 44, proceed west on highway 49 (approximately mile). Entrance to Apache Gate is on the left (south). PERMITS, TAXES, LICENSES, ORDINANCES, AND REGULATIONS Contractor shall obtain all necessary permits, give all notices, pay all license fees and taxes, comply with all Federal, State, Municipal, County and local Board of Health Ordinances, rules and regulation applicable to the business carried on under this contract and are responsible for all applicable state sales and use tax.. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS In addition to any Insurance which may be legally required, the Contractor and any subcontractors shall procure and maintain during the entire period of performance under this contract the following minimum insurance coverage: (See FAR 28.307-2) a. COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE: Bodily injury liability insurance in the minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence and property damage liability insurance in the minimum limits of $100,000 per occurrence shall be required on the comprehensive form of policy. b. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE: This insurance shall be required on the comprehensive form of policy and shall provide bodily injury liability and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with the performance of the contract. At least the minimum limits of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage shall be required. c. WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY INSURANCE: As required by law except that if this contract is to be performed in a State which does not require or permit private insurance, then compliance with the statutory or administrative requirements in any such state will be satisfactory. The required Workman's Compensation Insurance shall extend to cover employer's liability for accidental bodily insurance or death and for occupational disease with a minimum liability limit of $100,000. CHANGES Changes in terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc., which may be made unilaterally by the Government. PAYMENTS In accordance with FAR Clause 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party, incorporated into this contract by reference by FAR Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, the following information is furnished: The Government will process payments monthly for services provided under this contract through the Government Purchase Card System. Within 3 working days after the beginning of each month, the Contractor shall submit, simultaneously to the Contracting Officer and to the address in block 15 of the SF 1449, an invoice (one paper copy or an electronic invoice) for the services performed during the preceding month in the format described below. Contractors are encouraged to assign an identification number to each invoice. The Government will confirm items invoiced by the contractor and authorize payment through the Government purchase card system. The Contractor shall furnish the Government a credit card receipt of the transaction within 24 hours of payment authorization. (See block 9 of the SF 1449 or block 6 of the DD 1155 for the mailing address.) Payment by the Government Purchase Card usually occurs within 72 hours of card transaction. Card transaction (payment) will occur at the time of acceptance of services by the Government. Payment may be suspended due to non-conforming supplies/services. The contractor shall maintain the capability to accept the government purchase card during the life of the contract. The third party is: US Bank GPC Payment Services PO Box 6313 Fargo, ND 58125-6313 The purchase card to be used is: GSA Smart Pay Purchase Card (GPC) SUBMISSION FORMAT FOR INVOICES VENDORS/CONTRACTORS MUST SUBMIT THEIR INVOICES IN THE FOLLOWING FORMAT: 1.NAME AND ADDRESS. 2.CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER, INCLUDING DELIVERY ORDER NUMBER. (MUST INCLUDE COMPLETE NUMBER, (i.e. W9124L-xx-x-xxxx or DABK35-xx-x-xxxx or DABT39-xx-x-xxxx)). 3.DESCRIPTION, PRICE, AND QUANTITY OF PROPERTY OR SERVICES ACTUALLY PROVIDED. 4. SHIPPING AND PAYMENT TERMS. 5. COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS. 6. TELEPHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS FOR NOTIFICATION IN CASE OF DEFECTIVE INVOICE. NOTE: INVOICES MUST MATCH PURCHASE ORDER/CONTRACT IN DESCRIPTION AND UNIT OF ISSUE. DEFECTIVE INVOICES WILL BE RETURNED. EVALUATION AND AWARD The Government will evaluate offers in response to this request and award a purchase order/contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to this request, will be most advantageous to the Government considering price and other factors (e.g., past performance, delivery, socio-economic status and/or quality). Award will be made based upon the best value to the Government in accordance with procedures in FAR 13.106-2(b). COMMERCIAL ITEM ACQUISITION PROCEDURES This acquisition is solicited under Commercial item Simplified Acquisition procedures specified in FAR Part 13.5, Test Program For Certain Commercial Items. REGULATIONS The site of the contracted work is on a military reservation, and rules and regulations issued by the Commander, Fort Sill, or other appropriate commanders, covering fire, safety, sanitation, severe weather requirements, admission to installation/facility and conduct of operations shall be observed by the Contractor and his employees. Offerors are to include a completed copy of provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The following clause is applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. The following clause is applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses within the aforementioned clause are being selected as applicable: 52.203-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.222-50, and 52.232-36. The following clauses are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.252-1 Provisions Incorporated by Reference, 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. In addition, the following FAR and DFAR clauses apply to this acquisition: DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. The following DFAR clauses within the aforementioned clause are being selected as applicable: 52.203-3, 252.225-7000, 252.225-7001, 252.225-7012, 252.243-7002 and 252.247-7023. The following clauses are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.211-16, DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A (Sep 2007), 252.211-7003. Questions concerning this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation are due no later than COB June 2 and shall be submitted electronically to: mae.l.snyder@us.army.mil AND debra.seals@us.army.mil Submission of quotations shall be forwarded by June 4, 2008, 9:00 A.M. CST using either facsimile at (580) 442-8014 or email mae.l.snyder@us.army.mil AND debra.seals@us.army.mil The points of contact for this acquisition are Contract Specialist, Ms. Mae Snyder (580) 442-8895, or Contracting Officer, Ms. Debra Seals, (580) 442-3424.
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- Address: ACA, Fort Sill Directorate of Contracting, P.O. Box 33501 Fort Sill OK
- Zip Code: 73503-0501
- Zip Code: 73503-0501
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