SOLICITATION NOTICE
61 -- Load Banks
- Notice Date
- 11/21/2008
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Agency, North Region, MICC Fort Lewis, Bldg 2015 Box 339500, Ft Lewis, WA 98433
- ZIP Code
- 98433
- Solicitation Number
- W904HQ83077901
- Response Due
- 12/2/2008
- Archive Date
- 5/31/2009
- 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
- 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 W904HQ83077901 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 2005-26. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334515 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside 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 2008-12-02 11:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Fort Lewis, WA 98433 The USA ACA Fort Lewis requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, Model # L-63, Portable Load Bank or EQUALTo provide a temporary load for field servicing and testing 120/240 volt single phase or 120/208 three phase 60 Hz generators and inverters. System must be air cooled and completely self contained. Load must equal 30 KW for 3 phase and 20 KW for single phase. Length MUST be between 20 and 24 inches, Width MUST be between 6 and 10 inches, Weight MUST be between 30 to 40 pounds. FEATURES -Load steps: 1, 2, 2, 5, 10, 10KW on 3 Phase -Plug test pins for connecting test leads -Receptacle for 10 foot cable included with load bank -Meters: 0-150V voltmeter, 0-100A ammeter, 55-65HZ frequency meter -Power indicator lights -Thermal protection -Carrying case., 10, EA; LI 002, Model # L-67, Portable Load Bank or EQUAL Capable of providing a temporary load for field servicing and testing 120/240 volt single phase or 120/208 three phase 60 HZ generators and inverters. Load bank must be air cooled and self contained. The unit can load three phase 208 VAC up to 70 KW and 240 VAC single phase up to 46 KW. Length MUST be between 20 and 24 inches, Width MUST be between 6 and 10 inches, Weight MUST be between 40 to 60 pounds. FEATURES Load Steps 0-5, 5, 10, 20, 30KW on Three Phase 208VAC, Plug test pins for connecting test leads, Meters: 0-150V voltmeter, 0-200A ammeter, 55-65HZ frequency meter, power indicator lights, thermal protection, folding handle, carrying case, 2, EA; For this solicitation, USA ACA Fort Lewis 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 Fort Lewis 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. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. Bidders protesting bids or any subsequent purchase orders shall follow the procedures in Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 33. Protest shall be mailed to Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Enterprise and Operations, Army Contracting Command, Attn: Chief Commercial Items Division, Building 2015, MS19, Fort Lewis, Washington 98433-5500 Contact ClientServices @ FedBid.com or call 1-877-9FEDBID to address any questions. Quotes must be submitted per unit price. Multiple awards will not be made; therefore, quotes that cover less than all the items and quantities in this solicitation will be rejected as non-responsive. Quote MUST be good for 30 days after Reverse Auction closing date. New equipment/parts only. No remanufactured products. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, state, and local taxes and duties. FOB Destination CONUS (Continental U.S.) The contractor shall stamp or mark the supplies delivered or otherwise furnish notice with the supplies of the existence of a warranty. Markings shall include (i) a brief statement that a warranty exists, (ii) the substance of the warranty, (iii) its duration, and (iv) who to notify if the supplies are found to be defective. a. The Contracting Officer (KO) at Fort Lewis is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements under this contract, and notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely with the KO. In the event the Contractor or contract employee effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the KO, the change will be considered to have been without authority, and no adjustment will be made in the contract price under the Changes clause or any other clause to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof. The cost of relocation of contractor employees and any other administrative travel (reference FAR 31.205-46) incurred in the performance of this contract shall be limited to the rates specified in the (1) Federal Travel Regulations, (2) DoD Joint Travel Regulations or (3) the State Department Standardized Regulations. All travel and per diem requirements in connection with work to be performed under this contract, and billed as a direct cost, shall be approved by the Contracting Officer, in writing, prior to the use of such travel and per diem. The Contractor shall submit requests for approval of travel and per diem at least ten (10) calendar days in advance of anticipated travel date. Procedures for commercial vehicle access to Fort Lewis are subject to change without prior notice. Current access information may be obtained by calling (253) 967-1733. As of 15 January 2002, the following requirements apply. Commercial vehicle access to Fort Lewis will be allowed only at the Logistics Center Gate (Exit 123 from I-5) on Monday through Friday. This gate will be open for inbound commercial vehicle access and inspection between 0530 hours and 2000 hours. The Logistics Center Gate is closed on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). On Saturdays and Sundays, commercial vehicles must use the DuPont Gate (Exit 119 from I-5). DuPont Gate hours are 0530 hours until 2000 hours. All commercial vehicles will be searched. The Contractor should anticipate delays in getting commercial vehicles on post. The Contractor must also allow additional time for commercial vehicles to reach their destination by driving through Fort Lewis. (1) If the commercial vehicle is carrying a load of cement concrete or hot asphalt concrete for delivery, the driver shall notify the gate guard as soon as possible and request that the vehicle be given priority for being searched; however, the Government does not guarantee that the vehicle will be given priority. (2) Large vehicles (needing greater than 12'-5" clearance) will require a time stamped "searched" label to gain access to North Fort Lewis. "Searched" labels will be issued at the Logistics Center Gate or the DuPont Gate, as appropriate. Drivers needing access to North Fort Lewis must inform the gate guard that their vehicle is over 12'-5" in height and that they will require access to North Fort Lewis. The driver will receive a briefing on proper procedures and a "searched" label. The Contractor shall ensure that its drivers, including drivers of subcontractors at any tier, comply with the procedures as explained to them for access to North Fort Lewis. (3) Commercial vehicles less than 12'-5" in height shall access North Fort Lewis ONLY via the Pendleton Avenue under-crossing once they are cleared through the Logistics Center Gate or the DuPont Gate, as appropriate. (b) If the contractor participates in the Fast Access Gate Program, contractor vehicles may enter the installation through any fast access gate lane except at Force Protection Level Charlie or Delta. During Force Protection Level Charlie or Delta, all contractor vehicles must enter through the Logistics Center gate or, if the Logistics Center Gate is closed, through the Main Gate. All passengers in the contractor vehicle must have a fast access identification card; otherwise, the contractor vehicle must enter through the Logistics Center Gate or the Main Gate, as appropriate and obtain visitor passes. Once the Fast Access Gate Program is fully implemented, fast access gate lanes will be at the Main (Liberty) Gate, the 41st Street Gate (North Fort Lewis), the East Gate, the DuPont Gate, the D Street Gate, the Logistics Center Gate, the Madigan Army Medical Center Gate, the Rainier Gate, the Transmission Line Gate, and the Scouts Out Gate. The contractor shall use only those lanes specifically marked as fast access lanes. (c) If the Fast Access Gate Program is terminated for any reason, the contractor will be allowed access only through the Logistics Center Gate or the D St. Gate or, when they are closed, the Main Gate unless the contractor is otherwise notified by the Contracting Officer. (d) Employees who require access to Fort Lewis to perform work under this contract may obtain a Government sponsored identification badge. The identification card process has been contracted out and the cost of the identification card shall be borne by the contractor. Current established costs are: $99.00 for company start-up and $99.00 per individual. Name and address of contractor is as follows: Fast Access, Eid Passport, Incorporated, 10450, SW Nimbus Avenue, Bldg R-A, Portland, Oregon 97223, Customer Service: 877-727-4343, Office: 503-924-5300, Fax: 503-924-5320, Maria Nguyen, Manager, Cell: (None); info@rapidgate.com, mnguyen@eidpassport.com. If you choose not to obtain a Fast Access Badge, you can obtain permission for a 30-day pass by contacting the ID Card Facility (Waller Hall). This process may be changed without prior notification, but any long-term badge received by you will continue to be valid until its expiration date. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO ASSIST YOU, AND WILL HELP TO EXPEDITE PAPERWORK AND PAYMENT. a. Only one delivery will be accepted against each line item. Backorders will NOT be accepted on individual line items. b. Deliver on or before date specified. Deliveries will be accepted Monday through Friday (except Holidays) from 7:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. to Block 15 of the Purchase Order. Notify the individual in Block 16 of any delay encountered (due to strikes, factory backorders, etc.) and give revised delivery date if possible. c. Mark outside of all cartons. Put packing list inside cartons. Show the order number assigned, the PR number shown at the end of each item, and the quantity shipped. All items will be identified by the part number by attached tag and/or stamped identification. d. On direct shipments, have the supplier or manufacturer cite our order number on packages. This eliminates delay caused by trying to determine the firm awarded the original order. Proposed responders must submit any questions concerning this quote at least 5 days prior to the established closing date to reasonable to expect a response from the Government. Those questions not received within the proscribed date will not be considered. Offers will be evaluated based on price and technical acceptability. Quoters certifies that the product quoted meets or exceeds all minimum requirements as stated in the quote. Quotes must be submitted per unit price and total price. Multiple awards will not be made; therefore, quotes that cover less than all the items and quantities in this quote will be rejected as non-responsive. Unless otherwise specified in this contract, the contractor shall obtain any necessary licenses and permits, give all notices, and comply with any applicable Federal, State, County, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with this contract. a. If for any reason, the contractor fails to perform any services covered by this contract, or should an emergency require performance of services beyond the capability of the contractor, the Government may, if the Contracting Officer determines that the mission of ????? is endangered, perform or supplement performance of such contract services with Government personnel. Such right accrues to the Government notwithstanding any other provision of this contract. Such performance shall not constitute a breach of contract by the Government or a termination by the Government within the meaning of FAR 52.249-6. b. If the Government performs services because of the contractor's failure to perform, or an emergency, as provided in paragraph (a) above, the contractor shall permit the Government to use and operate such equipment as is necessary to perform the function. The Government's right to use contractor-owned or contractor leased equipment shall cease in the event of termination pursuant to FAR 52.249-6. During this period any contractor-owned or leased equipment used by the Government will be maintained by the Government. This is a Request for Bids under Federal Acquisition Regulation 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The following clauses apply: Clause Criteria FAR 52.213-1 Fast Pay is incorporated by reference and applies to Fast Pay purchase orders under $30,000. FAR 52.213-2 Is incorporated by reference and applies to Invoices purchase orders authorized for Advance Payment. FAR 52.213-3 Is incorporated by reference and applies to all firm fixed Notice to Supplier price purchase orders. FAR 52.213-4 Is incorporated by reference and applies to Terms and Conditions- purchase orders under $100,000. Simplified Acquisitions, Non-Commercial items FAR 52.252-2 This award incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the Clauses Incorporated same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Also the the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm. Whereve the words "offer", "proposal", "offerors", or similar terms are used in this solictation, they shall be read to mean "quote", "quotation", "quoter", "vendor" or similar corresponding term to reflect that this solictation is a Request for Quotations, not a Request for Proposals or and Invitation for Bids. 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. 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.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Fort Lewis, WA 98433<br />
- Zip Code: 98433-9500<br />
- Zip Code: 98433-9500<br />
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