SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- AUTOCLAVE
- Notice Date
- 6/26/2008
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Agency, North Region, ACA, Dugway Proving Ground, DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING SFCA-NR-DW MS#1, DUGWAY, UT 84022
- ZIP Code
- 84022
- Solicitation Number
- W909NB81610104
- Response Due
- 7/7/2008
- Archive Date
- 1/3/2009
- Point of Contact
- Name: Client Services, Title: Sourcing Agent, Phone: 1.877.9FEDBID, Fax: 703.442.7822
- E-Mail Address
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clientservices@fedbid.com;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- MODIFICATION NOTICE: Bids are being solicited under solicitation number W909NB81610104. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. If your company can provide the product/services listed on the solicitation and comply with all of the solicitation instructions, please respond to this notice. To view the specifications, please go to www.FedBid.com and reference Buy No. 71947_01. GSA Schedule Bids Preferred, But Not Required: Sellers may either provide a GSA Schedule or an Open Market bid. If bidding with a GSA Schedule, the requested items must be on that Schedule. The Schedule must either be in the Seller's name or the Seller must be able to document its ability to act as an agent of a partner's Schedule. Sellers may offer Open Market items only in accordance with the approved Terms and Conditions of their respective GSA Schedule AND upon approval from the soliciting Contracting Officer. Information regarding GSA Schedules can be found at www.GSA.gov. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2008-07-07 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be DUGWAY, UT 84022 The US ACA Dugway Proving Grounds requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, The autoclave must have interior dimensions of 24 wide x 36 high x 36 deep. The exterior dimensions can be no larger than 42 wide x 72 high x 40 deep. The interior dimensions are required to fit a 14 L benchtop fermentation unit and the exterior dimensions are required to fit into the small space and still allow safe access to the autoclave for service. New or refurbished equipment is acceptable to the end user and modifications to the original autoclave may be required to fit the limited space. This may include moving/altering control panels. Minimum requirements:24x36x36 interior dimensions42x72x40 exterior dimensionSteam power systemLiquid and gravity cyclesSingle door, swing to the left (no electronic door)Cabinet enclosed or Recess mountedBuilding steam will be usedStage 3 Control system with Scientific Programs and a paper printout to provide hard-copy documentation of cycle parameters and transition points., 1, EA; For this solicitation, US ACA Dugway Proving Grounds 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. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. US ACA Dugway Proving Grounds is taking this action in an effort to improve both seller access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time bids. All responsible Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Sellers that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, 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 Sellers require additional clarification, contact FedBid 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. Contact ClientServices@FedBid.com or call 1-877-9FEDBID to address any questions or comments. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after submission FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.) No partial shipments unless otherwise specified Agencies may require registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) or to receipt of order. Information can be found at www.ccr.gov Contractors with valid U.S. government contracts will be allowed to hire non U.S. citizens to work at or visit U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) during performance of the contract. Contractors shall adhere to the following process. A list of foreign national employees shall be provided to the DPG Counterintelligence, Law Enforcement, and Security Offices at least five (5) working days prior to arrival on post. A copy of the list shall also be submitted to the Contracting Officer or an appointed Contracting Officers Representative (COR). The list will contain name, nationality, green card "A" numbers or social security number, date of birth, drivers license number and state where issued. The Contractor shall also list the date(s) foreign nationals will be on post. If a sensitive test or visit is scheduled during the dates provided, the Counterintelligence Office will inform the Contractor whether the work/visit may take place. Employees will not be allowed on Post until verification process is complete. Once verification has been received, the Counterintelligence Office is responsible to provide the Protocol Office the following information for badge preparation: Name, Company and Point-of-Contact. The Contracting Officer or COR will be responsible to pick-up the badges and holders, issue them to the visitor and return them at the end of the visit. U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground is located in a remote area. The main gate is approximately 90 miles southwest of Salt Lake City, Utah. Contractors may be required to travel up to 150 miles one way from Salt Lake City to reach some work sites. U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground operates on a four (4) day work week, Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. (local time) except for Federal Holidays. Deliveries will be accepted on regular scheduled work days between 7:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. (local time). The following Federal Holidays are observed: (a)January 1st(b)3rd Monday in January(c)3rd Monday in February(d)Last Monday in May(e)July 4th (f)1st Monday in September(g)2nd Monday in October(h)November 11th (i)4th Thursday in November(j)December 25th When any of the above holidays fall on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the holiday; when a holiday falls on a Friday or Saturday the preceding Thursday is observed as the holiday. Access to U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) requires that Contractor employees voluntarily submit personal data (e.g., name, social security number, etc.) when applying for a DPG Identification Card or temporary access pass. This information is routinely used by DPG Law Enforcement and Security personnel to conduct drivers license and criminal history / background checks. Adverse information revealed by such checks (e.g., outstanding criminal warrants, criminal history indicating a potential risk to DPG Installation security, or similar negative information indicating a potential security and/or Law Enforcement risk to DPG), may result in a denial of access and/or reentry to U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground. Delays caused by any adverse employee information do not constitute a basis for claim by the Contractor. It is the Contractors responsibility to assure all personnel scheduled to work on the installation have acceptable backgrounds. Manufacturer or supplier must ensure that all OSHA standards applicable to that which is being purchased are complied with. (a)All Contractor employees shall be identified as such by wearing badges at all times while performing work at this Government facility and when performing work for the Government under the scope of this contract at other installations or non-government sites to include attendance at meetings, seminars, etc. The badges may be either affixed to clothing or be displayed from a chain or other mechanism worn around the neck. Badges must include contractors company name and employees name. The badges shall be colored white with black lettering and a minimum badge size of 1.5 inches wide by 3 inches long. A company logo may be placed on the badge, at the companys discretion. No other items may be placed on the badge. (b)Contractor workspace (office, laboratory, desk) shall contain a sign signifying the space is occupied by contractor employee(s) to ensure that Federal employees and the public know that they are not Federal employees. Coordinate location with the Contracting Officers Representative. (c)Contractor employees shall initially identify themselves by name and company affiliation when answering the telephone, presenting briefings, conducting or attending meetings/seminars. (d)All Contractor correspondence (written, facsimile, and email display) shall include their company name. ACRONYM (MEANING): FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), DFARS (DoD FAR supplement), CLIN (Contract Line Item Number), SUB-CLIN or SLIN (Contract Subline Item Number), OSHA (Occupational Safety Health Act), FOB (Free-on-Board), PCO (Procuring Contracting Officer), CFR (Code of Federal Regulations), LSA (Labor Surplus Area), SF (Standard Form), DD/DOD (Department of Defense), NSP (Not Separately)Priced The Federal Supply Class (FSC) is 6630. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 3826. North American Industrial Classification Standard NAICS is (334516). Size standard is 101 employees. The following provisions and/or clauses applies to this acquisition: FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 ALT I Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.219-6; FAR 52.222-3; FAR 52.222-19; FAR 52.222-21; FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52.222-36; FAR 52.225-3; FAR 52.225-13 and FAR 52.232-33. The following FAR clauses are incorporated by reference; FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.247-34. FOB; Destination. far 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons. The following provisions and/or clauses applies to this acquisition: The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: DFARS 252.211-7003, DFARS 252.225-7035, DFARS 252.225-7036 ALT I, DFARS 252.227-7015, DFARS 252.227-7037, DFARS 252.232-7003, DFARS 252.232-7010 and DFARS 252.247-7023, ALT III; DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration. Since refurbished equipment is acceptable, the same commercial documentation (O&M manuals) and warranty shall be provided with the refurbished equipment as would be offered with new equipment.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: DUGWAY, UT 84022
- Zip Code: 84022-0069
- Zip Code: 84022-0069
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