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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 22, 2011 FBO #3527
SOLICITATION NOTICE

39 -- 18,000 Pound Mobile Column Lifts

Notice Date

7/20/2011
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

Contracting Office

IMR - YELL - Yellowstone National Park Contracting OfficePO Box 168 Yellowstone National Park WY 82190
 

ZIP Code

82190
 

Solicitation Number

Q1574113372
 

Response Due

8/2/2011
 

Archive Date

7/19/2012
 

Point of Contact

Andrea Brew Contract Specialist 3073442859 Andrea_Brew@nps.gov;
 

E-Mail Address

Point of Contact above, or if none listed, contact the IDEAS EC HELP DESK for assistance
(EC_helpdesk@NBC.GOV)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

GENERAL INFORMATIONThis is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The National Park Service contemplates award of a firm fixed price contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation to the vendor; providing the best value to the Government. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) Q1574113372. A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. FAR clauses and provisions enclosed within this RFQ are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-53 and are available in full text through Internet access at http:// www.acquisition.gov/far/. This RFQ is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. All small business concerns may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the National Park Service (NPS). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333999and the small business size standard is 500 employees. REQUIREMENTYellowstone National Park Vehicle Maintenance Garage will award a commercial item firm fixed price contract for four each wireless mobile 18,000 pound column lifts. BACKGROUND:Yellowstone National Park currently uses 18,000 pound column lifts to perform routine maintenance on large equipment (Fire Trucks, Construction and Road repair equipment. DESCRIPTION:The mobile column lifts must have the minimum requirements72,000 pound total lifting capacity (4 each 18,000 pound columns) hydraulic not mechanical operated liftsNo gears, cables, chain or air cylinders all hydraulic operation on the column lift systemControls panel at each column to operate lifts individually, in pairs, or all four simultaneouslySlow lowering selector switch to lower vehicle accurately and safely on axle stands Columns communicate with each other on a secure industrial wireless systemEmergency stop switch on every column control box.Lift at full capacity of 15 cycles minimumSynchronization between columns start at a 1 inch difference minimumLocking profile with increments of no more than 3.0 inchesSplash proof control boxes (NEMA 12 minimum requirements )Deep cycle batteries charged with a on board single phase 110 volt charging systemContinuously adjustable lifting and lowering speeds (full capacity lifting speed of 0 to 67 inches in 120 seconds or less)Column must have independent mechanical locking systemsAutomatic protection against overload Lifting height 67 inches minimum automatic stop when highest position is reached 10 inch clearance between column and vehicle during lifting minimumFixed forks with small wheel adaptors or adjustable forks are acceptableLifting forks must be a minimum of 20 inches in lengthThree year warranty parts and laborLife time warranty bearings and runnersTraining must be provided at the Mammoth Vehicle Garage upon delivery of column liftsColumn lifts must meet all OSHA, NEMA, and the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) requirements.Price must include delivery to Yellowstone National Park Mammoth Wyoming EVALUATION FACTORSBasis for Award: The basis for award will be technically acceptable/low price, which will be based on consideration of the following factors: 1) Delivery Date 2) Past Performance 3) Technical Elements4) Price Price: The NPS shall analyze prices to verify they are fair and reasonable per the requirements of Federal Acquisition Regulations, Subpart 13.106-3. CLAUSES AND PROVISIONSOfferors/Bidders/Quoters must review and comply with the FAR Provisions or Clauses which apply to this solicitation. This information is available on the Internet at http:// www.acquisition.gov/far/. The following clauses or provisions are specifically referenced and are required in the response to this solicitation: 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; Commercial, applies to this acquisition 52.212-2, EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS - 52.212-2, Evaluation factors include [a] price; [b] delivery date; [c] past performance; [d] technical elements supported by documentation and references. The non-price evaluation factors and their associated acceptability standards are: Delivery Date: delivery is required by October 30, 2011. Standard of Acceptability: Offer must be able to delivered completed unit prior to October 30, 2011 Proposal must include delivery date. Past Performance: Past Performance: Past performance is a measure of the degree to which the contractor has satisfied its customers in the past. The NPS will evaluate offeror's past performance based on contacting references, for projects completed within the past 5 years, provided by the contractor; contractor must provide 3 references; the Government's knowledge of Offeror's past performance; and / or references obtained from any other source. The Government reserves the right to limit the number of references it ultimately contacts and to contact references or use sources other than those provided by the offeror to obtain information related to past performance. Other sources include, but are not limited to, the Past Performance Information Retrieval System; Federal, State or local governmental agencies; and private sector businesses. Standard of Acceptability: The offeror must receive at least a satisfactory past performance. Technical Elements: Quotes must follow quote guidelines and meet or exceed all specifications listed under the requirements section of the combine synopsis/solicitation. Standard of Acceptability: Quote shall meet all the minimum specifications. 52.212-2, EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS - 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, We request that you put the Reps and Certs information online at the ORCA website. The website is located: https://orca.bpn.gov/ or a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 must be submitted with the bid / offer; 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies to this acquisition; 52.212-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXEC ORDERS-COMERCIAL ITEMS, applies to this acquisition including 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, and 52.233-3 Protests after award; and, the following paragraph (b) clauses added: 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Supplies52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns52.219-14 Limitations on Sub Contracting52.232-33 Payment by Electronic funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration. 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity Separately Priced Line Items 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving Clause 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program - "Recycling" means the series of activities, including collection, separation, and processing, by which products or other materials are recovered from the solid waste stream for use in the form of raw materials in the manufacture of products other than fuel for producing heat or power by combustion. "Waste prevention" means any change in the design, manufacturing, purchase, or use of materials or products (including packaging) to reduce their amount or toxicity before they are discarded. Waste prevention also refers to the reuse of products or materials. "Waste reduction" means preventing or decreasing the amount of waste being generated through waste prevention, recycling, or purchasing recycled and environmentally preferable products. (b) Consistent with the requirements of Section 701 of Executive Order 13101, the Contractor shall establish a program to promote cost-effective waste reduction in all operations and facilities covered by this contract. The Contractor's programs shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local requirements, specifically including Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. 6962, et seq.) and implementing regulations (40 CFR part 24 PROPOSAL GUIDELINESQUOTES ARE DUE for this combined synopsis/solicitation on August 2, 2011 at 4:30 PM Mountain Daylight. Emailed quotes are preferred with all required documentation; no oral quotations will be accepted. Quoters must furnish the company name, DUNS number, address, phone and fax number, email address if available, and official point of contact. All Quotes must be signed by authorized company official and emailed to andrea_hannon@nps.gov. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to andrea_hannon@nps.gov. INSTRUCTIONS FOR QUOTE CONTENT: Volume I shall address the specification SEQUENTIALLY and shall demonstrate your capability to perform/meet all specifications (if responses are located in accompanying product literature, cross-reference the page and paragraph number). Note that simply restating the specification or providing a blanket statement of full compliance is insufficient and will not be accepted as a demonstration of your capabilities. Failure of the Vendor to comply with sequentially addressing all specification or simply restating requirements or noncompliance with any of the RFQ instructions may result in your proposal being rejected and eliminated from further consideration. QUOTE PAGE LIMIT: The page limit for Volume I is 30 pages on an 8x11 sheet. Brochures and product literature are included in the page limit. Cover letter, Representations and Certifications (52.212-3) are not included in the page limit. The page limit for Volume II is 5 pages on an 8x11 sheet, with a font size of 10-12. QUOTE SUBMISSION: You must submit your proposals in two separate volumes. Volume I shall contain all non-price factors (i.e. Delivery Date, Past Performance, and Technical Elements). Volume II shall contain Price information only. Submit both volumes to the attention of the Contract Specialist, Andrea Hannon. Please submit: (1) One original and one copy of Volume I. (2) One original and one copy of Volume II. If being submitted by email the correct number of copies will be printed. Volume II must obtain the following information: Line Item: 0001 18,000 LBS Lift$______/EA $_______ Extended Price (4 Each) TOTAL$___________ Business Name: ____________________________DUNS:___________________ Business Address: ____________________________________________________ Business Phone: ____________________________FAX: _____________________ Email Address:______________________________ Offeror Name: _____________________________Date:_____________________ END OF COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOI/NPS/APC-IS/Q1574113372/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Yellowstone National Park, WY

Zip Code: 821900168
 

Record

SN02505095-W 20110722/110721003634-1734bbc8a3b1f32ff12fe95a20bebdf1 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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