81 -- ISO CSC 1C -- CONFIGURED INTERMODAL CONTAINERS

Notice Date

September 25, 2000

Contracting Office

HQ, Military Traffic Management Command, MTAQ-P, Room 12S33, Hoffman Building II, 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332-5000

ZIP Code

22332-5000

Solicitation Number

DAMT01-00-R-0063

Response Due

September 27, 2000

Point of Contact

Contact Edward G. Dawson Jr., Contracting Officer, 703-428-2020, facsimile 703-428-3362/3, Cathy Golden, Contract Specialist, 703-428-2045, facsimile 703-428-3362/3/, Angela Conner, Procurement Technician, 703-428-3105, facsimile 703-428-3362/3!!

Description

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for the purchase of commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) 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. SOLICITATION NUMBER DAMT01-00-R-0063 is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FEDERAL ACQUISITION CIRCULAR (FAC) #97-19, and DFARs Change Note 20000831. This solicitation is unrestricted. The SIC code is 3799. (i) National Stock Number (NSN): N/A (ii) Qualification Requirement: N/A (iii) Manufacturer: Various (iv) Size, Dimensions, or other form, fit or functional description: Description of Requirement: The Government intends to purchase of five hundred twenty two (522) 20' ISO configured dry containers, new and unused as defined in the Commercial Item Description (CID) A-A-52031B, dated 5 Sep 00. Standard dimensions are 20' X 8' X 8'. "New and unused" means the container is sealed at the factory and shipped without cargo. All construction shall be IAW the CID, A-A-52031B, Dated 5 Sep 00 1. Special Requirements: a. Plant Survey. Offerors are notified that the Government reserves the right to perform a plant survey at any time prior to contract award. The purpose of this plant survey is to examine an offeror's technical production capability as it relates to the requirements of this Synopsis/Solicitation. b. IAW FAR 12.208, Contract Quality Assurance, the contractor shall provide to the Government the first certified ISO 1C CSC 20' container configuration (prototype) for Government review within 30 days after contract award, unless specifically waived by the Government. If multiple manufacturing firms are used, each firm is required to produce one certified ISO 1C CSC 20' container configuration for Government review. The Government reserves the right to waive the quality assurance requirement if the successful offeror(s) has/have produced containers configured in accordance with required specifications. Government acceptance will take place within 14 days after approval of compliant prototype. c. Duty-Free Customs Information. All shipping documents submitted to Customs, covering foreign end products for which duty-free entry certificates are to be issued IAW DFAR Clause 252.225-7009 -- Duty-Free Entry-Qualifying Country Supplies (End Products and Components) (AUG 2000) shall be annotated with the contract number and marked as follows: "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Duty-Free Entry to be claimed pursuant to section XXII, Chapter 98, Subchapter VIII, Item 9808.00.30 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. Upon arrival of shipment at the appropriate port of entry, District Director of Customs, please release shipment under 19 CFR part 142 and notify Commander, Defense Contract Management Area Operations (DCMAO)-New York, ATTN: Customs Team (DCMDN-GNIC) 207 New York Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305-5013, Phone (718) 390-1065, Facsimile (718) 390-1093." (v) Predominant Material of Manufacture: Used, rebuilt or remanufactured components, pieces, and parts shall not be incorporated into the container. Materials not specified shall be in accordance with Federal, Military, or National Technical Society, Association or Institute specifications or standards. (vi) Quantity, including any options for additional quantities. CLIN 0001 PRODUCTION COST OF NEW AND UNUSED, STEEL ISO CSC CONFIGURED INTERMODAL CONTAINERS, QTY: 522. CLIN 0002- DELIVERY COST TO VARIOUS LOCATIONS AS FOLLOWS: 0002AA 94 each Ft. Bragg, NC, 0002AB 46 each Ft. Hood, TX, 0002AC 18 each Ft. Carson, CO, 0002AD 42 each Ft. Stewart, GA, 0002AE 6 each Ft. Benning, GA, 0002AF 40 each Ft. Campbell, KY, 0002AG 7 each Ft. Lewis, WA, 0002AH 11 each Ft. Eustis, 0002AI 34 each Ft. Bliss, TX, 0002AJ 49 each Ft. Drum, NY, 0002AK 46 each Ft. Sill, OK, 0002AL 12 each Ft. Riley, KS, 0002AM 16 each Ft. Dix, NJ, 0002AN 27 each Ft. McCoy, WI, 0002AO 20 each Ft. Sam Houston, TX, 0002AP 26 each Ft. Polk, LA, 0002AQ 16 each Ft. Huachuca, AZ, 0002AR 3 each Ft. Gordon, GA, 0002AS 4 each Ft. Jackson, MS, 0002AT 2 each Ft. Lee, VA, 0002AU 1 each Ft. Knox, KY, and 0002AV 2 each Ft. Leonardwood, MO. (vii) Unit of Issue: Each (viii) Destination Delivery Information: 1. Delivery of the four hundred sixty two (522) containers shall commence not later than 1 March 01 and be completed not later than 30 March 01. Containers may be delivered earlier, provided storage space is available at destination. 2. Primary points of contact (POC) and facility hours of operation will be provided in a separate message at a later date. Upon award, contact the Transportation Office at least 48 hours in advance to schedule an arrival time. Phone number for each office will be provided later. (ix) Reserved. (x) Duration of the Contract Period: Delivery begins NLT 1 March 01 and ends NLT 30 March 01. (xi) The Government will award the contract to the responsible offeror whose offer represents the best overall value. (xii) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items (MAR 00), apply and is incorporated by reference. Please review and comply with all instructions. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 99), is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. In accordance with paragraph (a), the Government will award the contract to the responsible offeror whose offer represents the best overall value. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (other than discussions conducted for the purpose of minor clarification). However, The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a technical and price standpoint. The Government will determine each offeror's overall value on the basis of an integrated assessment of three evaluation factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance and Price. Subfactors under Technical Capability are: (1) Ability to Meet Specifications IAW CID A-A-52031B, Dated 5 September 00 and Synopsis/Solicitation, and (2) Production Plan and Delivery Schedule. For the "Ability to Meet Specifications IAW CID A-A-52031B, Dated 5 September 00 and Synopsis/Solicitation" subfactor category, the offeror shall submit: (a) Approved Manufacturing Drawings and (b) Supporting Technical Narrative that addresses requirements not identified on the drawings. This information will be used to perform the technical evaluation and determine the offeror's demonstrated ability to meet specifications IAW the CID and Synopsis/Solicitation. "For the Production Plan and Delivery Schedule" subfactor category, the offeror shall submit (a) Production Plan and (b) Delivery Schedule. For the Production Plan, the offeror shall identify start date, completion date, estimated unit production by day/week, and timelines for production. For the Delivery Schedule, the offeror shall provide information regarding the ocean, if applicable and non-ocean transportation segments. For the Ocean Transportation Segment, the offeror shall provide a statement U.S. Flag vessel shall be used, estimated dates of sailing and arrival, and ports of embarkation and debarkation. For the Non-Ocean segment, the offeror shall provide information regarding the mode of shipment (i.e. rail or truck), estimated number of units delivered by day/week to meet RDD, and a statement delivery will be made during designated hours unless prior approval is received. This information will be used to determine the demonstrated ability of the offeror to meet specified required delivery dates (RDD). For the "Past Performance" evaluation factor the offeror shall submit as part of their proposal the last three (3) contracts for the purchase of the same or similar items completed during the past two years using the Past Performance Reference Sheet and completed in accordance with specified instructions. Contracts listed may include those entered into by the Federal Government, agencies of state or local governments and commercial customers. The Government reserves the right to consult other sources of information concerning your past performance, including, but not limited to, past and present customers and subcontractors or other financial sources. All offerors shall indicate their DUNS number in their response and submit a Dun and Bradstreet "Business Information Report". This performance information will be used to determine the offeror's: (1) Demonstrated ISO production experience for the same or similar items, (2) Ability to produce units which meet technical and ISO specifications, and (3) Ability to meet delivery schedules. The Dun & Bradstreet or other financial resources may be used to determine the offeror(s) level of financial responsibility. Within the "Technical Capability" evaluation factor, sub-factor (1), "Ability to Meet Specifications IAW CID A-A-52031B, dated 1 May 00 and Synopsis/Solicitation" and (2) Production Plan and Delivery Schedule are of equal weight. The two sub-factors when combined equal the "Technical Capability" evaluation factor, and are more important than "Past Performance." Technical Capability and past performance when combined are more important than price. Award will be based upon the best value to the Government, price and non-price factors considered. FAR 52.217-6, Option for Increased Quantity (MAR 89), FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 84). Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FEB 00), and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (NOV 1995), DFARS 252.225-7006, Buy American Act-Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (MAR 98), DFARS 252-225-7007 Buy American Act -- Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program (APR 00), and 252.225-7008 Supplies to be Accorded Duty-Free Entry (MAR 98) with its offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAY 99), is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. IAW DFARS 212.301, Solicitations Provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items, para (b)(2), para (b) of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 does not apply because this solicitation includes the clause at 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP). Additional Requirements: Warranty. The Contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered to a similar commercial customer, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the "Inspection Clause" nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this acquisition. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of this contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty. The standard commercial warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the material listed in the schedule. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (AUG 00) is incorporated by reference; however, for paragraph (b) only the following provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-5 (b), FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with ALT 1 (OCT 95). FAR 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 97), (41 USC 423). FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 99), (15 USC 4212). FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (OCT 99). FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (FEB 1999), FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 98), (38 USC 4212), FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities (JUN 98), (29 USC 793). FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 99), (38 USC 4212), FAR 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (APR 00). FAR 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (JUN 00) (46 USC 1241). DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to the Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (MAR 00), and DFARS 252.225-7009, Duty-Free Entry-Qualifying Country Supplies (End Products and Components) (AUG 00), DFARS 252.225-7010, Duty-Free Entry-Additional Provisions (AUG 00), DFARS 252.225-7017, Prohibition on Award to Companies Owned by the People's Republic of China (FEB 00), DFARS 252.225-7020, Trade Agreements Certificate (MAR 98), and DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (MAR 00) are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition. (xiii) DPAS Rating: N/A (xiv) CBD Numbered notes: N/A (xv) All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by this agency. (xvi) Two (2) copies of your proposal are due not later than 1600 hours EDT on 27 September 00 at HQ, MTMC Hoffman Building II, Room 12S45, ATTN: MTAQ-JI (Edward G. Dawson Jr.), 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332-5000 or via FAX @ 703-428-3362/3. Offerors have the option of submitting the past performance reference information sheets prior to proposal due date. The offeror's proposal shall be submitted with the following: (1) Transmittal letter addressing requirements of FAR 52.212-1, (2) CLIN Pricing information, (3) Representations and Certifications, (4) Technical submission that includes Approved Manufacturing Drawings and Supporting Technical Narrative addressing requirements not identified on the drawings, (5) Past Performance Reference Information Sheets, (6) Your most recent DUN and Bradstreet "Business Information Report", and (7) DUNS number. (xvii) If you intend to participate in this procurement and require copies of the CID, A-A-52031B, dated 5 September 00, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FEB 00), DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (NOV 95) and the Past Performance Reference Information Sheet please contact Mr. Dawson or Ms. Golden, 703 428-2020 and 2045 respectively or e-mail at: dawsong@mtmc.army.mil and goldenc@mtmc.army.mil.

Record

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