SOLICITATION NOTICE
36 -- Vibratory Polishing System
- Notice Date
- 4/22/2015
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 327910
— Abrasive Product Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- USACE ITL, GSL, EL, CHL, Vicksburg, 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD, VICKSBURG, MS 39180-6199
- ZIP Code
- 39180-6199
- Solicitation Number
- W81EWF43458399
- Response Due
- 5/6/2015
- Archive Date
- 6/21/2015
- Point of Contact
- L Olivia White, 601-634-5336
- E-Mail Address
-
USACE ITL, GSL, EL, CHL, Vicksburg
(olivia.white@usace.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. Solicitation Number W81EWF43458339 is being issued as a request for quote (RFQ) with intent to award to award as a simplified acquisition. The solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Circular 2005-80. This requirement is 100% set asise to small business under NAICS 327910 with a size standard of 500 employees. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with regulations at FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), in Vicksburg, MS, Geotechnical and structure Laboratory has a requirement for the following: One (1) vibratory polishing system is required that can automatically polish multiple samples of metallic, ceramic and other types of materials to be used for various types of characterization. The polisher should use alumina or other types of suspensions to polish samples in a vibratory fashion. Requirements for the vibratory polisher include: Electronic controls for polishing action (variable amplitude vibration settings) and time At least a 12 quote mark changeable polishing platen Specimen holders for 1.25 quote mark diameter specimens mounted in epoxy or other medium Specimen weights to be used in conjunction with polishing Ability to operate on 115V/60Hz power Equipment shall be delivered ASAP or No Later than 30 days after receipt of contract. Project Specifications: The specifications for this requirement are included as an attachment to this solicitation. The attachment can be found at the quote mark Additional Documentation quote mark link toward the bottom of this announcement. Please submit quote in accordance with the Bid Schedule located within the attached Description of Requirement. The Government intends to make a single award for this requirement. The Government intends to award without discussions while reserving the right to communicate with offerors if determined advantageous to the Government. Offerors are encouraged to provide their best quoted pricings in their initial quote. FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation Factors- Commercial Items: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to a responsible offeror whose quote is conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical Capability and (2) Price. The Government will issue an award to the offeror whose quote is the Lowest Price of those determined to meet at least the minimum requirements to be determined Technically Capable. (1) Technically Capable is defined as the documented capability to meet the minimum requirements of the project as specified in this solicitation and the attached specifications, including evidence of the offeror's capability to provide the items specified and the ability to meet or exceed the specified delivery schedule. It is imperative that the offeror submit sufficient documentation and information for the Government to determine technical capability and quoted price. Failure to submit sufficient information for the Government to determine technical capability and quoted price may be cause for rejection of your quote. SAM Registration: Pursuant to FAR Provision 52.204-7, System for Award Management, prior to award offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), if you are not registered in (SAM), an award CANNOT be made to your company. You may register electronically at http://www.sam.gov. The following FAR Clauses & Provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management; FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items - The following clauses cited within FAR Clause 52.212-5 are applicable: FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Sub Contract Awards; FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractor Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment; FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008); FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management; FAR 52.233- 3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; The full text of these FAR clauses can be accessed electronically at website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm. The following DFARS Clauses and Provisions are applicable to this acquisition: DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirement Relating to Compensation of Former DoD officials; DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD officials; DFARS 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure; DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments; DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications; DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea; The full text of these DFARS clauses can be accessed electronically at website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARA.HTM. Technical Inquiries and Questions All technical inquiries and questions relating to W81EWF43458399 are to be submitted to Olivia White via e-mail at Olivia.White@usace.army.mil. Offerors are encouraged to submit questions at least 3 days prior to the closing/response date of the solicitation in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary. Offerors are requested to review the specifications in their entirety and review the FedBizOps website for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry. Notes to Offerors: Quotes are due Wednesday, May 6th, 2015, not later than 2:00 p.m. via e-mail, providing that they are complete and include all required information, to: Olivia.White@usace.army.mil. For information concerning this solicitation, contact Olivia White via e-mail at Olivia.White@usace.army.mil. The Offeror is responsible for reading all information contained in this solicitation and all attachments if any posted with it. Offerors should check the FedBizOpps web site often for a new solicitation and/or amendments to this solicitation. Quotes are due Wednesday, May 6th, 2015, not later than 2:00 p.m. CST. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that their quotes arrive prior to the scheduled closing date and time. Quotes must be clearly identified as being submitted for Solicitation Number W81EWF43458399.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USACE ITL, GSL, EL, CHL, Vicksburg 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD, VICKSBURG MS
- Zip Code: 39180-6199
- Zip Code: 39180-6199
- Record
- SN03707257-W 20150424/150422234700-3ebe98fa9a16d91392af8d54e8942e50 (fbodaily.com)
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