56 -- LIMESTONE

Notice Date

April 5, 2001

Contracting Office

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 1161, 300 Highway 361, Crane IN 47522-5001

ZIP Code

47522-5001

Solicitation Number

N00164-01-Q-0156

Response Due

April 10, 2001

Point of Contact

Patty Cox, Code 1161, telephone 812-854-3229

E-Mail Address

click here for point of contact (cox_p@crane.navy.mil)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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 N00164-01-Q-0156 is hereby issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The proposed contract is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-24 and DCN 20001213. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 212312 and the size standard is 500 employees. For the purpose of providing quality and responsiveness to this Command, it is the government's intent to utilize this procurement method until such time a large contract is awarded. This requirement is for the following: CLIN 0001 Crushed Limestone, Size #53, Class A, in accordance with Indiana State Specifications (1985 Update), 100% to pass through 1 " screen, 80-100% through 1" screen, 70-90% through " screen, 55-80% through " screen, 35-60% through No. 4 screen, 25-50% through No. 8 screen. Soundness (Sodium Sulphate) 12% Loss Maximum. QTY. 1,000 TN min./5,000 TN max. Anticipated required quantity is 3200 TN, with an additional 1800 TN for any unanticipated urgent delivery requirements. Definite quantity orders will be placed per call from authorized government personnel, with the majority of calls placed daily between 0700-0900 am. Deliveries for Monday through Friday are required same day. Deliveries for Saturdays will be placed with Friday's order, per call. Delivery is required F.O.B. NSWC Crane however; delivery locations on-site will vary, but will also be identified with each call. All performance shall be in accordance with this announcement and the Statement Of Work available for downloading @ http://www.crane.navy.mil/supply/synopcom.htm. Final inspection will be at destination. Period of Performance is from contract award through 30 days after award. It is anticipated this will be a MasterCard Pay order with delivered quantities being balanced (between the buyer and contractor) weekly. Balancing of load deliveries will take place on the Monday following the prior week's delivery. Only upon balancing by both parties, will authorization be granted to run charge on the Government MasterCard. Selection for award will be based on past performance and price (see FAR clause 52.212-2 below). Quotes that are non-compliant with any material requirement of this solicitation may be rejected without further consideration for award. Quotations shall contain all information required by FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3 Alt I (see notations below following each specified clause. Clauses can be viewed @ http://farsite.hill.af.mil . This will be a firm fixed price contract and will be awarded utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of commercial sale warranty provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Clauses/provisions: 52.211-14(DO); 52.211-15; 52.212-1 (Addendum: Reference paragraph (b)(10) -- Offerors are required to submit 3 references for contracts performed, within the last 3 years, for same or similar items: references are preferred on Government Contracts however Commercial Contracts are acceptable. Reference paragraphs (a) & (b) & (b)11 Form SF 1449 is not being used for this purchase, and therefore is not applicable); 52.212-2 (Evaluating factors are Past Performance and Price, past performance is significantly less important than cost or price. Each offeror will be given an adjectival rating on past performance: highly favorable, favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, unfavorable, highly unfavorable, or no same or similar history. Offerors who do not have same or similar past performance information reasonably available to the Contracting Officer will not be rated either favorable or unfavorable. ) 52.212-3 Alt l [FILL-IN] [NOTE: This provision MUST be filled out completely and submitted with the offer]; 52.212-4; 52-212-5; (incorporating 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.222-37; 52.232-33) 52.219-6; 252.204-7004; 52.215-5. The offeror shall provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, Contractor Establishment Code and Tax Identification Number. Reference Solicitation Number on offer. To be eligible for award you must be properly registered in the Government's Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Offerors may obtain information on CCR registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the internet @ http://ccr.dlsc.dla.mil or http://www.ccr2000.com. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered by the agency. Quotations may be faxed or e-mailed to Patty Cox, FAX 812-854-3465, e-mail address cox_p@crane.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 10 APR 2001, 12:00 PM Noon Eastern Standard Time. For information regarding this announcement contact Ms Patty Cox, PH 812-854-3229. Our mission is to provide quality and responsive acquisition services for this Command. In an effort to continue to improve our services, we are conducting a survey of our vendors. This survey may be found on the World Wide Web at the following address: http://www.crane.navy.mil/supply/VendorSurvey.htm. Your comments will help us determine if we are accomplishing this and show us ways to improve our processes. Please consider taking the time to complete the survey.

Web Link

click here to download solicitation and SOW (http://www.crane.navy.mil/supply/synopcom.htm)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010409/56SOL002.HTM (W-095 SN50I493)