SOLICITATION NOTICE
91 -- COMPRESSED HELIUM FOR WEATHER BALLOON LAUNCHES - word document with quote fill in
- Notice Date
- 11/1/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 325120
— Industrial Gas Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Western Acquisition Division-Boulder, 325 Broadway - MC3, Boulder, Colorado, 80305-3328, United States
- ZIP Code
- 80305-3328
- Solicitation Number
- NWWT9386-12-01133SRG
- Archive Date
- 11/10/2011
- Point of Contact
- Suzanne A Romberg-Garrett, Phone: 303-497-5110
- E-Mail Address
-
suzanne.garrett@noaa.gov
(suzanne.garrett@noaa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- HAS PLACE FOR FILLING IN PRICING. MAY USE THIS FORM OR YOUR OWN, BUT RETAIN SAME ORDER AND INFORMATION SHOULD BE PROVIDED AND PROVIDE DUNS #. COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION COMPRESSED HELIUM FOR WEATHER BALLOON LAUNCHES (I) 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 and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number NWWT9386-12-01133SRG. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53. (IV) This solicitation is being issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 325120. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of compressed helium for weather balloon launches to the upper air site at 7851 Dean Martin Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89139. Initial delivery includes two 6-packs (tanks), then replacement of spent 6-packs every 2 weeks, or as needed (approximately 24 tanks per month). (VI) Description of requirements is as follows: The vendor will furnish compressed helium for weather balloon launches to the upper air site at 7851 Dean Martin Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89139. Initial delivery includes two 6-packs (tanks), then replacement of spent 6-packs every 2 weeks, or as needed (approximately 24 tanks per month) from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. Only vendors authorized through the Bureau of Land Management will be considered. 1. cost per 6-pack 2. delivery fee 3. hazmat fee 4. rental fee 5. any additional fees/charges 6. total monthly cost based on using 24 tanks and 2 deliveries per month. 7. total annual cost (monthly cost x 12) (VII) Delivery shall be FOB Destination to the National Weather Service - WFO Las Vegas at 7851 Dean Martin Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89139 for a period of performance of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. (VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this acquisition. Inquiries (Apr 2010). Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to Suzanne Romberg-Garrett either through email Suzanne.Garrett@NOAA.gov or faxed at 303-497-7719 no later than 1:00 p.m. MST, Thursday, November 7, 2011. (IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (a), and award will be made to the firm offering the best value to the Government. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: Evaluation will be based on 1) Past Performance ability to deliver on time - quote shall included two references including the phone number, full address and email and contractor's past performance will be based on responsiveness, quality, customer services and 2) Price. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price purchase order on an all or none basis. (X) The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (May 2011), with its quote. The offeror shall complete the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. (XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (June 2010) applies to this acquisition. (XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (May 2011) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). (11)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). (21) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). (24) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). (25) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (July 2010) (E.O. 13126). (26) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). (27) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (29) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). (36) 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Sep 2010) (E.O. 13513). (37) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). (45) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (XIII) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) The following additional FAR terms and conditions apply: 52.214-34, Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991) 52.214-35, Submission of Offer in U.S. Currency (Apr 1991) 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.208-8, Required sources for Helium and Helium Usage Data (Apr 2002) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. (Dec 2007) 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. (Dec 2007) 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (Jan 1997) 52.223-10, Waste Reduction Program (Aug 2000) 52.228-5, Insurance - Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984) 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) Department of Commerce Clauses: 1352.201-70, Contracting Officer's Authority (Apr. 2010). The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely in the Contracting Officer. In the event the contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract terms and conditions, including price. (XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating do not apply. (XV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 4:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on Tuesday, November 9, 2011. All quotes must be faxed or emailed to the attention of Suzanne Romberg-Garrett. The fax number is (303) 497-7719 and the email address is Suzanne.Garrett@noaa.gov. (XVI) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Suzanne Romberg-Garrett through the email address: Suzanne.Garrett@noaa.gov or fax (303) 497-7719.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: WFO Las Vegas at 7851 Dean Martin Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89139, LAS VEGAS, Nevada, 89139, United States
- Zip Code: 89139
- Zip Code: 89139
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