SOLICITATION NOTICE
34 -- SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE FOR one (1) Press Brake with CNC Multi-Axis Synchro and specialized tooling, software, training, and freight included. Proposed equipment supports complex fabrication, machining activities that directly impacts ARL mission
- Notice Date
- 8/16/2023 10:26:32 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- W6QK ACC-APG ADELPHI ADELPHI MD 20783-1197 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20783-1197
- Solicitation Number
- W911QX23Q0164
- Response Due
- 8/23/2023 8:59:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 09/07/2023
- Point of Contact
- Douglas Dennard, Phone: 3013943371, Alex Gilliam, Phone: 3013941203
- E-Mail Address
-
douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil, alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.mil
(douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil, alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.mil)
- Description
- Solicitation Number: W911QX23Q0164 Title: SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE FOR one (1) Press Brake with CNC Multi-Axis Synchro and specialized tooling, software, training, and freight included. Proposed equipment supports complex fabrication, machining activities that directly impacts ARL mission. Classification Code: 34 NAICS Code: 333517 Response Date: 23 August 2023 due via email to the Primary Point of Contact listed in the FedBizOpps.gov webpage for this combined synopsis-solicitation. Description: Disclaimer: 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. NOTICE: THIS PROCUREMENT WILL BE CONDUCTED USING A TIERED EVALUATION OF OFFERS. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL BE UTILIZED: THIS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE THAT WILL CONVERT TO FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IF NO ACCEPTABLE OFFERS ARE RECEIVED FROM RESPONSIBLE, SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. FOR OFFERS TO BE CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE, THEY MUST MEET ALL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THE SOLICITATION AND BE competitive in terms of market prices, quality, and delivery. If ONLY ONE ACCEPTABLE OFFER IS RECEIVED FROM A RESPONSIBLE, SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN, THE CONTRACTING oFFICER WILL CONSIDER AWARDING DIRECTLY TO THAT FIRM, PRIOR TO THE DISSOLUTION OF THE SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. NO AMENDMENT WILL BE ISSUED TO CONVERT THE SOLICITATION TO FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. IF THE SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE IS DISSOLVED, THE GOVERNMENT WILL AWARD TO THE LARGE BUSINESS WHOSE OFFER IS MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE GOVERNMENT, BASED ON THE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THIS SOLICITATION. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND, REGARDLESS OF BUSINESS SIZE; HOWEVER, THEY MUST DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THAT THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE first, AND FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION ONLY AFTER THE ABOVE CRITERIA IS NOT MET. This acquisition 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 2023-04. For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 333517.� The small business size standard is 500 employees.� Contract Line Item (CLIN) Structure: The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): CLIN 0001 ONE (1) EACH - The Contractor shall provide one (1) Press Brake with CNC Multi-Axis Synchro and specialized tooling, software, and training.� Freight/shipping costs to be included in quotation. Specifications/Requirement: SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT TITLED SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS Delivery: Delivery is required by 16-18 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO). Delivery shall be made to 6375 Johnson Road, building 321, Aberdeen Proving Ground 21005.� Acceptance shall occur at the Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 21005. The FOB point is Destination. Clauses: The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors � Commercial, applies to this acquisition.� The following addenda have been attached to this provision: In addition to the requirements set for the in FAR 52.212-1, all offers responding to this solicitation must provide their business size in relation to the NAICS code contained in this solicitation and shall identify any socioeconomic categories to which they belong. Evaluation Criteria - The specific evaluation criteria to be used are as follows:� (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and has the lowest evaluated price of all offers meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.� The technical acceptability element of the evaluation will be a determination as to whether the proposed product meets the performance characteristics and specifications in the solicitation.� The Technical element of the evaluation shall be based solely on information furnished by the vendor.� The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, which is not identified in the proposal. To ensure sufficient information is available, vendors must furnish as part of their proposal all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the Government to determine whether the product meets the performance characteristics and specifications of the requirement.� If the offeror proposes to modify a product so as to conform to the requirement of this solicitation, the offeror shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications and clearly mark any descriptive materials to show modifications.� Price will be evaluated based on the total proposed price, including options, (if any). Past performance will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable rating basis. An �Acceptable� rating is defined as the Government having reasonable confidence that the offeror can complete all requirements under the contract and meet stated delivery dates.� An �Unacceptable� rating is defined as the Government having minimal confidence that the the offeror can complete all requirements under the contract and meet stated delivery dates.� The ratings will be based upon past performance information submitted by the offeror, as well as any other past performance information the Government obtains. The offeror shall submit (two (2) records of past performance from the past 12 months with their offer. Only offerors rated �Acceptable� will be eligible for award. Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offer out of all offers rated �Acceptable�. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. N/A. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause NONE. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and the selected clauses listed in DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items (see attachment titled Provisions and Clauses Full-Text Attachment (for Combo Synopsis-Solicitation for selections within this clause), applies to this acquisition.� The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (OCT 2018) 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT� INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (NOV 2021) 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (MAR 2020) 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (SEP 2021) 52.219-33 NONMANUFACTURER RULE (SEP 2021) 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 DEVIATION 2020-O0019 CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2022) 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015) 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016) 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (OCT 2015) 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014) 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS (FEB 2016) 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021) 52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011) 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008) 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER�CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2018) 52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all FAR/DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as all local clauses, can be found in the attached Provisions and Clauses Full-Text document): 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018) 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020) 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020) 52.204-19 INCORPORATON BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014) 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021) 52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUN 2013) 52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991) 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011) 252.203-7002 REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (DEC 2022) 252.204-7003 CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT (APR 1992) 252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016) 252.211-7003 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023) 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (DEC 2018) 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023) 252.243-7001 PRICING OF CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS (DEC 1991) ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT TYPE OF CONTRACT GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD - INVOICES REQUIRED) TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL) RECEIVING ROOM - APG PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING PAYMENT TERMS AWARD OF CONTRACT This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as __N/A___. The following notes apply to this announcement: In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot not be provided for this acquisition. Place of Performance: U.S. Army Research Laboratory 6375 Johnson Road, building 321, Aberdeen Proving Ground 21005 Set Aside: (Leave Blank on FBO Posting. DO NOT SELECT A SET ASIDE TYPE)
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, USA
- Zip Code: 21005
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 21005
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