SOLICITATION NOTICE
95 -- Produce Grading Tables (Need Manufacturers’ bids for both Stainless Steel as well as Aluminum Product - Attachment 1
- Notice Date
- 4/15/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 332999
— All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Administrative Services Division/Contracting, 100 North 6TH Street, Butler Square 5TH Floor, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55403
- ZIP Code
- 55403
- Solicitation Number
- AG-6395-S-11-0063
- Archive Date
- 6/2/2011
- Point of Contact
- Carol R. Dingess, Phone: 612-336-3208
- E-Mail Address
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carol.dingess@aphis.usda.gov
(carol.dingess@aphis.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- SF 1449 S-11-0063 SAMPLE DRAWING AND PICTURES PLEASE ONLY RETURN PAGE 1 OF ATTACHMENT 1 ALONG WITH 1449 PAGES 1-5. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR part 12in conjunction with FAR 15, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and no other written solicitation will be issued. STATEMENT OF WORK A. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES Item Description QTY Unit 1 Produce Grading Tables 1 ea IAW the specifications First Article Approval ***fob Destination Item Description QTY Unit 2 Produce Grading Tables 11 ea IAW the specifications Firm Fixed Priced Base Period due 45days ARO fob Origin Item Description QTY Unit 3-5 Produce Grading Tables 0-100 ea IAW the specifications Firm Fixed Priced Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery Blanket Purchase Agreement for 4 option periods fob Origin The Contractor will be required to submit a pricing bid for manufacture of a produce grading table that is manufactured with Stainless Steel as well as an additional pricing bid for manufacturing with Aluminum materials. The USDA Fresh products Branch (FPB) will make the determination of which material will be used in the manufacturing of the produce grading tables when the contract is awarded, **Pending First Article Approval. B. GENERAL INFORMATION The USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable programs, Fresh Products Branch (FPB), upon request of members of the domestic and international marketing chain, develops and revises official grade standards and provides accurate and unbiased inspection reports that describe factors affecting the marketability of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops. Inspections are performed throughout the country at wholesale receiving markets. C. REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION FPB currently has an immediate need to acquire 11 produce grading tables. FPB may or may not have a need to acquire additional tables at a future date. The Contracting Officer's Representative or the Contracting Officer will advise the Contractor in writing of the quantity being ordered on BPA Orders. Any order or combination of orders must be within the stated limits above unless a modification is issued against this contract. Each order will contain an individual FOB Origin ship to address. The Contractor is responsible for assuring adequate packaging to protect the table(s) during shipment. Upon submission of bid proposal, Vendors will be required to submit a detailed fabrication drawing to FPB for review. ***All fabrication drawing submitted for approval will become the sole property of the USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable programs, Fresh Products Branch and the Contractor will be required to relinquish all property rights.*** D. BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT This requirement will also be used to establish a Multi year firm fixed priced Indefinite quantity /Indefinite delivery Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide more grading tables for an additional 4 periods. The Contractor will be required to provide the supplies when requested by calls placed against this BPA by the Contracting Officer or the authorized representative during this time period. The established BPA MINIMUM on line will be ZERO and the established MAXIMUM is 100 produce grading tables in a fiscal year. The Contractor shall provide labor and materials to fabricate and ship the tables in accordance with the best proposed specifications and drawings package submitted. This effort may be awarded to more than one contractor in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)13-101(b)(1). Prices proposed should reflect FOB Origin as the Government will pay the shipping to the destinations. The ship to addresses and quantities for each will be provided to the awardee(s). Assembly instructions shall be included with each table and are considered a part of the delivery requirement. E. SITE VISIT & PRODUCT SAMPLE INSPECTION AVAILABILITY In accordance with FAR 52.237-1; Interested Vendors may arrange a site visit in order to visually inspect an existing table. In no event shall failure of availability to inspect an existing table constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. ADDRESS: Fresh Products Branch 100 Riverside Parkway Ste 101 Fredericksburg, VA 22406 Phone: 540-361-1120 Fax: 540-361-1199 Point of Contact - Joshua Henson 1 produce grading table may be shipped and returned to the Contractor at their cost **** dependent solely upon availability PLEASE CHECK location address and be sure transportation cost is feasible. There will be no reimbursement for transportation costs to and from location or shipment of sample. PLEASE CONTACT Joshua Henson at 540-361-1120 Regarding access to facilities for table inspection. A visual inspection is not a requirement and availability is solely at the discretion of government personnel. *Notice of total Small Business Set Aside: 452.219-70 Size Standard and SIC Code Information. SIZE STANDARD AND SIC CODE INFORMATION (NOV 1996) The Standard Industrial Classi-fication Code(s) and business size standard(s) describing the products and/or services to be acquired under this solicitation are listed below: NAICS CODE 332999 - All other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Size Standard 500 Empl Employees PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE This BPA Contract will be effective from date of issuance through September 30, 2011 with (4) four option years Base Period Date of Award - 09/30/2011 Period 1 10/01/2011 - 09/30/2012 Period 2 10/01/2012- 09/30/2013 Period 3 10/01/2013- 09/30/2014 Period 4 10/01/2014 - 09/30/2015 *52.216-5 Price Redetermination-Prospective Applies for periods 2-4 F. First Article Approval-Government Testing will be required IAW FAR 52.209-4. First Article Approval-Government Testing will be required IAW FAR 52.209-4. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the Contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the Offeror/Contractor and have been accepted by the Government. The Offeror/Contractor may request a waiver. The USDA Fresh products Branch (FPB) will make the determination whether stainless steel or aluminum material will be used in the manufacturing of the produce grading tables before First Article Testing. 52.209-4 First Article Approval-Government Testing Procudure. FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL-GOVERNMENT TESTING (SEPT 1989) UPON NOTIFICATION FROM THE CONTRACTING OFFICER: (a)The Contractor shall deliver 1ea unit(s) of Grading Table (Stainless Steel or aluminum) iaw drawing and specs package provided by contractor within 30 calendar days from the date of this notification to the Government to: Joshua Neal Henson Program Support Assistant Fresh Products Branch 100 Riverside Parkway Ste 101 Fredericksburg, VA 22406 Phone: 540-361-1120 Fax: 540-361-1199 Joshua.Henson@ams.usda.gov The shipping documentation shall contain this contract number and the the following: - Item# 001 for AG-6395-S-11-0063 The characteristics that the first article must meet and the testing requirements are specified elsewhere in this contract. (b) Within 15 calendar days after the Government receives the first article, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article. The notice of conditional approval or approval shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the Contractor. A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval. (c) If the first article is disapproved, the Contractor, upon Government request, shall submit an additional first article for testing. After each request, the Contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the first article or select another first article for testing. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the Contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval. The Contractor shall furnish any additional first article to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified by the Government. The Government shall act on this first article within the time limit specified in paragraph (b) of this clause. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests. (d) If the Contractor fails to deliver any first article on time, or the Contracting Officer disapproves any first article, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract. (e) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, the Contractor- (1) May deliver the approved first article as a part of the contract quantity, provided it meets all contract requirements for acceptance and was not consumed or destroyed in testing; and (2) Shall remove and dispose of any first article from the Government test facility at the Contractor's expense. (f) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraph (b) or (c) of this clause, the Contracting Officer shall, upon timely written request from the Contractor, equitably adjust under the Changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates and/or the contract price, and any other contractual term affected by the delay. (g) The Contractor is responsible for providing operating and maintenance instructions, spare parts support, and repair of the first article during any first article test. (h) Before first article approval, the acquisition of materials or components for, or the commencement of production of, the balance of the contract quantity is at the sole risk of the Contractor. Before first article approval, the costs thereof shall not be allocable to this contract for (1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government. (i) The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the Offeror/Contractor and have been accepted by the Government. The Offeror/Contractor may request a waiver. (End of clause) Submit emailed quotations to Purchasing Section Carol.Dingess@aphis.usda.gov or fax to (612) 336-3550, Attention Carol Dingess. Quotations are due by May 18, by 4:00pm Central Time. PLEASE ONLY RETURN PAGE 1 OF ATTACHMENT 1 ALONG WITH 1449 PAGES 1-5. *Notice of total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS Code: 332999 Small Business Size: 500 Employees NOTICE TO LARGE BUSINESS: The USDA buying activity in Minneapolis, MN is committed to participation of Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business and Women-Owned Small Business in the performance of work under this solicitation and resultant contract. The U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IS A TAX EXEMPT AGENCY. (EXEMPT FROM STATE AND FEDERAL TAX) All Responsible Sources May Submit a Quotation For Consideration. ***Special Note:*** Offers shall include 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications, Which may be submitted from the website: http://orca.bpn.gov All offers must be signed.. Offeror is responsible for correct input and acceptance of info for on-line registration at time of bid submission. Anyone placing a bid with the USDA must also obtain a Dunn and Bradstreet number. If your company does not have a DUNS number, you may contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one by calling 1- 866-705-5711or via the following website: http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or at ccr.dnb.com/ccr/pages/CCRSearch.jsp. Offers submitted without completion of this provision will be considered nonresponsive.. Offeror is responsible for correct input and acceptance of info for on-line registration at time of bid submission. Anyone placing a bid with the USDA must be listed in the government's Central Contractor Registrar. You may register on line with www.ccr.gov. or by calling Central Contractors Registration @ 1-888-227-2423 or consult online hand book at http://www.ccr.gov/handbook.aspx CONTRACT CLAUSES Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) The following clauses are applicable to This solicitation and are included in attachment 1 on Pages ( 2-21 ) 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Clauses incorporated by reference, have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. (see attachment 1) Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address(es): http://www.acqnet.gov/far/ http://www.da.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar_x/agar02/subchaph.html 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items [Offeror to complete and return the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (n) in clause provisions (page ) 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items of this solicitation only, if necessary. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Condition required to implement statutes or executive orders for commercial items CLAUSES IN FULL TEXT 52.209-4 First Article Approval-Government Testing. 452.211-74 Period of Performance 452.216-74 Ceiling Price. 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. 52.216-18 Ordering. 452.216-73 Minimum and Maximum Contract Amounts. 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity. 52.216-5 Price Redetermination-Prospective. 52.216-2 Economic Price Adjustment-Standard Supplies
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USDA Fresh Products Branch, 100 Riverside Parkway Ste 101, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22406, United States
- Zip Code: 22406
- Zip Code: 22406
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