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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 14, 2008 FBO #2453
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- MultiGas 2030 Gas Analyzer w/misc components

Notice Date

8/12/2008
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Army, Army Contracting Agency, North Region, ACA, Aberdeen Proving Ground, 4118 Susquehanna Blvd, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
 

ZIP Code

21005
 

Solicitation Number

W91B94-8211-0050
 

Response Due

8/19/2008
 

Archive Date

2/15/2009
 

Point of Contact

Name: Client Services, Title: Sourcing Agent, Phone: 1.877.9FEDBID, Fax: 703.442.7822
 

E-Mail Address

clientservices@fedbid.com;
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

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, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W91B94-8211-0050 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-24. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334513 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2008-08-19 11:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 The USA ACA Aberdeen Proving Grounds requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, 2030DBG2JBVW13T MULTIGAS 2030 WITH MG2000 SOFTWARE SUITE AND GAS CALIBRATION SET 0.025mm LN2 MCT (16um 12 hr), 5.11 m SS Gas Cell, BaF2, Viton, 1/4" Swagelok, 1000 TORR mgF2 coated mirrors, Mfr: MKS Instruments, San Jose, CA, 1, EA; LI 002, 2720-2000 Standard Notebook Computer, 1, EA; LI 003, 2701 Computer System Integration Fee, 1, EA; LI 004, 2380KS-10-20 Heated Gas Sampling system Kit with 10 & 20 foot heated SS lines and controller, 1, EA; LI 005, 137370-G2 5L extended use dewar, 1, ea; LI 006, 2030-0099 MultiGas 2030 Extended Warranty (per year), 1, EA; LI 007, 0097 One day of on-site at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD technical support from a certified MKS product specialist (excluding travel expenses), 1, EA; LI 008, 0090-01 Travel Expenses, 1, EA; LI 009, 0090-02 Per Diem, 1, EA; LI 010, 133525-G1 MG2030 Gas cell window kit, KBr, 1, EA; LI 011, 133525-G3 MG2030 Gas cell window kit, BaF2, 2, EA; LI 012, 13555-G3 MG2030 Field Mirror Kit, MgF2 Coating, 2, EA; LI 013, 13555-G4 MG2030 5M OBJ Mirror Kit, MgF2 CoatingNOTE: ALL HARDWARE SHALL INCLUDE ONE YEAR WARRANTY, 2, EA; For this solicitation, USA ACA Aberdeen 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. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. USA ACA Aberdeen Proving Grounds is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors 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. 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 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 offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or 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. FedBid Special Instruction 1 - Contact ClientServices@FedBid.com or call 1-877-9FEDBID to address any questions or comments FedBid Special Instruction 2 - New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured products FedBid Special Instruction 3 - Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after submission FedBid Shipping Notes - FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.) No partial shipments unless otherwise specified FedBid CCR Registration Note - Agencies may require registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) or to receipt of order. Information can be found at www.ccr.gov The following provisions and clauses will be incorporated by reference: 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items The contract will be awarded to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The technical evaluation will be a determination based on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the offer. The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions. The Government reserves the right to award on all or none basis. 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items An offeror shall complete only paragraph (l) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (k) of this provision. 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. ADDENDUM to 52.212-4 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment 52.223-11 Ozone Depleting Substances 52.247-34 FOB Destination 52.212-5, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable: FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C 253S and 10 U.S.C. 2402) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Disabled Veterans FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchase FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (APR 2007) The following additional DFAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable: 52.203-3 Gratuities 252.225-7001 Buy America and Balance of Payment Program 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities 252.225-7015 Preference of Domestic Hand and Measuring Tools 252.227-7015 Technical Data Commercial Items 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation This solicitation is eligible for the HQ, Army Contracting Agency (ACA) Executive-Level Agency Protest (ELAP) program, as an alternative to the usual provisions applicable for Agency protests under FAR 33.103. Provision ACAAI 5152.233-9000, Army Contracting Agency Executive Level Agency Protest Program is applicable. Additional information for ELAP may be accessed electronically at: http://www.aca.army.mil/docs/Community/ACAprotest.doc The full text of FAR and DFAR references may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.acqnet.gov/far. Quotations must be received by the date and time specified and must be submitted via FedBid,. All quotations from responsible sources will be fully considered. Vendors who are not registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award will not be considered. Vendors may register with CCR by calling 1-800-334-3414 or online at www.bpn.gov/CCR. For questions concerning this Request for Quotation contact FedBid Clientservices via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED. Contractor shall submit payment request(s) using Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). WAWF is the mandatory method to electronically process vendor request for payment. This application allows DOD vendors to submit and track Invoices and Receipt/Acceptance documents electronically. Contractors shall (i) register to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil and (ii) ensure an electronic business point of contact (POC) is designated in the Central Contractor Registration site at http://www.ccr.gov within ten (10) calendar days after award of this contract/order. Additional WAWF Instructions will be provided upon receipt of order. NOTE: IN ORDER TO ENSURE TIMELY RECEIPT OF BIDS IN THE ARMY CONTRACTING AGENCY, CONTRACTORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO FAX THEIR OFFER TO 410-306-3767, ALTERNATE FAX 410-278-6641 OR SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY THRU THE ARMY SINGLE FACE TO INDUSTRY WEBSITE. BIDS THAT ARE TRANSMITTED VIA EMAIL MAY NOT REACH THIS CONTRACTING OFFICE. AMCAC 52.0215-4007, PUBLISHED PRICE LISTS AND CATALOGS (SEP 1999)Offerors are required to provide a current, published, standard commercial price list, published market prices of commodities, similar indexes, or catalog containing breakdown of prices with their offers to support their proposed prices. Also include any discount of rebate arrangements. REQUIREMENT FOR DESCRIPTIVE LITERATUREDescriptive literature as specified in this Request for Quotation (RFQ) must be furnished as a part of the quotation and must be received before the time set for closing quotations. The literature furnished must be identified to show the item(s) to be provided meet the specifications outlined in the RFQ.Failure of descriptive literature to show that the product(s) offered conform(s) to the specifications and other requirements will require determination of a technically unacceptable offer. Failure to furnish the descriptive literature before closing date of the RFQ will require determination that a proposal is technically unacceptable. IF QUOTING AN EQUAL ITEM OF A DIFFERENT MANUFACTURER, A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION IS REQUIRED. IF DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE IS NOT SUBMITTED WITH THE QUOTE, OFFEROR WILL BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE. THE GOVERNMENT WILL CONSIDER EACH OFFERORS PRICING AS AN INDICATOR THAT OFFEROR UNDERSTANDS THE TYPE OF COMMODITY THE GOVERNMENT IS SOLICITING FOR PURCHASE DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE/SPECS FOR EQUAL ITEMS IS MANDATORY AND MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE CLOSING DATE OF BID. OFFEROR WILL BE DECLARED NON-RESPONSIVE FOR EQUAL ITEM BIDS RECEIVED WITHOUT DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE BEFORE CLOSING DATE OF BID. THIS SOLICITATION WILL CLOSE AT 11:30 A.M. (EASTERN TIME) ON THE CLOSING DATE. OFFERS RECEIVED AFTER 11:30 A.M. (EASTERN TIME) ON THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE PROVIDE E-MAIL ADDRESS:______________________ If the Government's desired delivery date cannot be met, requestyour proposed delivery date be indicated:____________________ In the event the item(s) being quoted are from a Federal GSASchedule, please furnish the following information with yourquotation:(A) GSA Contract Number(s)(B) Expiration date(s) of contract(s)(C) Copy of the page which states maximum order limitation(D) Indicate if contract contains Economic Price Adjustment clause The Government reserves the right to award on an all or none basis.The Government will award on the basis determined most advantageousto the Government; delivery, price and other factors considered.
 

Web Link

FedBizOpps Complete View
(https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=c8c1dd7720ac5bcc10d7e9b349e3c3e4&tab=core&_cview=1)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005<br />

Zip Code: 21005-5001<br />
 

Record

SN01637755-W 20080814/080812224119-c8c1dd7720ac5bcc10d7e9b349e3c3e4 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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