PRESOL | 37 | Center Pivot Irrigation System

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 02, 2009 FBO #2839
SOLICITATION NOTICE

37 -- Center Pivot Irrigation System

Notice Date: 8/31/2009
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 423820 — Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Contracting Office: Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, Area Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, Illinois, 61604, United States
ZIP Code: 61604
Solicitation Number: AG-63VY-S-09-0008
Archive Date: 9/30/2009
Point of Contact: Randall W Kiehne, Phone: 651-649-5047
E-Mail Address: randy.kiehne@ars.usda.gov
(randy.kiehne@ars.usda.gov)
Small Business Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Description:  The Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Soil Sciences Unit, St Paul, MN has a requirement for the supplies listed below. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is AG-63VY-S-09-0008. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-35. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 423820 Agricultural machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers; business size standard is 500 employees. The Agricultural Research Service, Soil Sciences Unit, St Paul, MN, is soliciting for the following: Purchase of a Center Pivot Irrigation System. These are the minimum requirements that must be met or exceeded and quote should include manufacturers published specifications for the following items: A Center Pivot Irrigation System that meets or exceeds these minimum requirements: 1 Center pivot irrigation system, without pump, Design flow – 100 GPM, Length – 650 ft, 4 towers, non-towable, electrically driven, 1 pivot center, 1 bottom elbow, low pressure safety shutdown, at least 65 drops, pressure regulators and sprinklers, light assemblies for pivot center and end tower, no end gun and control panel Documentation. Users manuals / field service manuals must be provided for all components. Warranty. Supplier must provide a warranty period of 12 months from the date of installation. Field service and technical support. The supplier must offer field service for installation and equipment repair The supplier must offer technical support for training and consultation. Delivery/installation date. All components will be delivered within 30 days of purchase. System installation will be completed within 30 days of delivery.(Weather Permitting). Delivery/Installation will take place at UMore Park, Rosemount, MN. Shipping/FOB Point Destination. Dr. John Baker, USDA-ARS-Soils Unit, UMore Park, 1605 W. 160 th ST., Rosemount, MN 55068-6053. An official authorized to bind the Offeror must sign the terms and conditions of the offer. Offerors that fail to furnish required representations and certifications, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration. Contract type: Commercial Item - Firm fixed price. Simplified procurement procedures will be utilized. The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: None. The provision at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items is applicable to this solicitation. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (1) of that provision are as follows: The Government reserves the right to award a contract without discussions if the Contracting Officer determines that the initial offer(s) is/are providing the Best Value and discussions are not necessary. Award will be made to the party whose quote offers the Best Value to the Government, technical, price, and other factors considered. The Government may award this contract to other than the lowest price technically acceptable quote. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: 1) Technical Capability factor described to "Meet or Exceed the Requirement", 2) Past Performance and 3) Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance is significantly more important than price. Technical acceptability will be determined by review of information submitted by the offeror which must provide a description in sufficient detail to show that the service offered meets the Government's requirement. The government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, which is not identified in the proposal. To ensure information is available, vendors must furnish as part of their proposal all descriptive material necessary for the government to determine whether the service meets the technical requirements. Offerors shall include descriptive material, literature, brochures and other information, which demonstrates the capabilities of the offeror. Past Performance information to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information). Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to the clause: None. The clause at FAR 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: 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.223-15, 52.225-3, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33. Clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition. Clauses and provisions can be obtained at http://www.arnet.gov. 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 It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the FedBizOpps website for any released amendments to the solicitation A standard commercial warranty on parts and workmanship is required. Offers are due by mail on or before September 15, 2009 by 2:00 pm (Central Standard Time - Local Prevailing Time in St Paul, MN), at USDA-ARS, ATTN: Randall Kiehne, 1551 Lindig Street, St Paul, MN 55108. For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Randy Kiehne, Tel # (651) 649-5047, email: randy.kiehne@ars.usda.gov.
Web Link: FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USDA/ARS/MAO/AG-63VY-S-09-0008/listing.html)
Place of Performance: Address: USDA-ARS-SOIL SCIENCES UNIT, UMORE PARK, 1605 W. 160 ST., ROSEMOUNT, Minnesota, 55068, United States; Zip Code: 55068
Record: SN01934104-W 20090902/090901001357-a1f99920335b3302ce2fbca5d1c00615 (fbodaily.com)
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