WI-IRON RIVER NFH - ICE PURCHASE
The Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a qualified vendor to supply 45,360 pounds of 20-pound cubed chlorine-free ice for the Iron River National Fish Hatchery in Wisconsin. The solicitation (140FS225Q0067) is structured as a competitive procurement with quotes due by March 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, to be submitted via email to dana_arnold@fws.gov. The contract will be awarded based on a best value approach that considers technical capabilities, past performance, and price, with technical factors and past performance weighted more heavily than price. Offerors must submit a completed Standard Form 1449, company information including SAM.gov UEI, representations and certifications, a technical capabilities narrative, and pricing documentation. The period of performance is set from March 7, 2025 to April 28, 2025, with vendors required to demonstrate the ability to deliver 9 pallets within 5 days of receiving a delivery request.
This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 312113 with a size standard of 750 employees. The initial delivery requires 18 pallets, with subsequent deliveries of 9 pallets to be made as freezer space becomes available. Specific technical requirements mandate that the ice must be shipped in a climate-controlled environment, arrive without melting, and ensure cubes are not frozen together upon arrival. The hatchery will provide a forklift and operator for unloading and retains the right to reject deliveries that do not meet specifications. The ice will be used specifically for transporting lake trout and brook trout, highlighting the critical nature of maintaining precise environmental conditions during transport. Vendors must include all costs associated with ice production, shipping, and related fees in their quotation, with delivery location being the Iron River National Fish Hatchery in Iron River, Wisconsin.
140FS225Q0067 Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service
2/20/25, 12:39 PM SODA BIB Sources Sought Notice 2023
Sources Sought Notice ID: SPE300-23-R-0039
Description: MARKET RESEARCH – SODA BAG-IN-BOX (BIB) BEVERAGE BASE
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Strategic Material Sourcing Group (SMSG) is conducting market research for the acquisition of Beverage Base (Bag-In-Box) Carbonated, Non-Carbonated, Electrolyte and Juice Drinks containing </= 20% Juice) for delivery to DOD and non-DOD customers and Navy/Coast Guard Ships in the Continental United States (CONUS), Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam. The purpose of this Market Research is to seek potential sources interested in participating in this acquisition. The NAICS Codes associated with this notice is 312111.
In addition to Bag-In-Box (BIB) products, successful offeror(s) shall supply the necessary dispensing equipment, Carbon Dioxide (20 lbs. CO2) and Service to the dispensing equipment to all customers. The delivery locations require indefinite quantities of Beverage Base for delivery. The contract period will be for fifteen (15) months or Seven Million dollars ($7,000,000.00) whichever comes first.
The successful offeror(s) shall develop a central email Point of Contact (POC) that will receive all orders and coordinate deliveries to our customers with the respective bottlers. It shall be incumbent upon the successful offeror(s) to ensure that an agreement is in place between the successful offeror(s) and the bottlers (both successful offeror(s) owned and independently owned) to ensure that all customers are supported. Independently owned bottlers shall be considered subcontractors to the successful offeror(s).
If interested, see ATTACHMENT 1- Schedule of Items. In lieu of specific beverage products, the schedule of items includes categories of items (Carbonated and Non-Carbonated) annotated with flavors commonly available commercially.
Offerors will specify their specific flavors/products for each category. The precise schedule or list of items will be determined according to the specific flavors/products proposed by the offeror and awarded by the Government.
Please respond to the following questions:
Provide a brief description of your company (name, address, type of business; business size, CAGE Code if applicable, country of origin).
2.Does and will your firm be able to deliver BIB products and the necessary dispensing equipment, CO2 and Service to the dispensing equipment to customers located in Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands? Can these items and services be included in your firm’s product price?
3.There is no solicitation at this time. If or when the solicitation for BIB beverage base is issued, does your firm intend to participate in the bidding process?
We encourage, appreciate, and would like to thank you in advance for your participation. Your responses, questions, or concerns regarding support for our customers are requested back by the close of business on Thursday, August 10, 2023. Please respond via e-mail to the following address: Alyssa.Marley@dla.mil and Zoraya.Wilson@dla.mil.
SPE300-23-R-0039 Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence
7/27/23, 1:28 PM Manitowoc Ice Maker and Dispenser
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. The solicitation number is BENNINGSRUKDB2201 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 312113 with a small business size standard of 750.00 employees. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com, will end on: 2022-02-23 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be Fort Benning, GA 31905The MICC End User requires the following items, Brand Name Only (Exact Match), to the following: LI 001: Ice Maker, Manitowoc Model No. IDT0450A - Indigo NXT™ Series Ice Maker, cube‐style, air‐cooled, self‐contained condenser, 30"W x 24"D x 21‐1/2"H, production capacity up to 470 lb./24 hours at 70°/50°, easyTouch display, date/time stamp display, automatic reminder/alert icon, one touch asset information, automatic detection of accessories, continuous operating status, programmable production options (time, weight, day or night), one touch cleaning with displayed instructions, Alpha‐San anti‐microbial 3 year parts & labor (Machine), 5 year parts & labor (Evaporator), 5 year parts & 3 years labor (Compressor) 115v/60/1‐ph, 11.9 amps, 5, EA;LI 002: Ice Dispenser - Manitowoc Model No. SPA312 - touchless lever, floor model, 30"W x 32"D x 82"H, AHRI certified 180‐lb capacity, designed for dice or half‐dice ice type, bucket filling, stainless steel exterior with vinyl trim 3 year parts & labor warranty, 5, EA;Solicitation and Buy Attachments***Question Submission: Interested Offerers must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.***For this solicitation, MICC End User intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison Marketplace. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. MICC End User is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Offerers that are not currently registered to use https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com should proceed to https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com to complete their free registration. Offerers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Offerers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process. Should Offerers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com.Use of Unison Marketplace: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.This is currently an unfunded requirement with a high expectation that funds will be available. When and if funds become available a contract will be awarded at that time.The offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions: FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation. Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.211-6, Brand name or Equal.The following clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, apply: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management. 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; The following DFARS clauses apply: DFARS 252.04-7004, Alternate A System for Award Management; 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation; 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance Of Payments Program; 252.225-7036, Buy American Act -- Free Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.247-7023, Primary and ALT III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea.IAW 52.204-7 System for Award Management (SAM) Registration (July 2013), the offeror must be registered in SAM and fully input their Representations and Certifications for a complete record. Information can be found at http://www.sam.gov or by calling 866-606-8220, or 334-206-7828 for international calls. 52.204-13 - System for Award Management MaintenanceShipping is FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.).New Equipment ONLY. NO USED OR REMANUFACTURED PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.Submitted Quotes will be valid for 45 days after the auction closing.This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), not an invitation for bid (IFB).).IAW FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, the full text of FAR and DFARS Clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil; and are current to the most recent revision dates posted on this site.The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code
for this procurement can be found. The small business size
standard for that NAICS code can be found at https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/Size_Standards_Table.pdf"52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; 52.204-10,
Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act; 52.237-2, Protection of Government
Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation; 252.201-7000, COR Clause; 252.223-7006,
Prohibition On Storage And Disposal Of Toxic And Hazardous Materials;
252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications; 252.246-7000, Material
inspection and receiving report"Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law.Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical InformationAll deliveries shall be palletized when the material exceeds 250 lbs. (excluding the pallet), or exceeds 20 cubic feet, to comply with the requirements of Department of the Army Pamphlet 700-32 and MIL-STD-147E.IAW FAR 52.212-2; Evaluation - Commercial Items, the following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement and price. Technical capability is more important than price."No multiple awards will be made. Quotes received through Unison Marketplace will be evaluated and awarded on an all-or-nothing basis.5152.233-4000 AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM (Feb 2014) (LOCAL CLAUSE) Prior to submitting an agency protest, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve your concerns with the responsible contracting officer (Phone: (315)772-7272 or Email: usarmy.drum.acc-micc.mbx.micc@mail.mil). However, you may also file a protest to the Headquarters (HQ), Army Materiel Command (AMC). The HQ AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. If you want to file a protest under the HQ AMC-Level Protest Program, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sent to the address below.
Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command
Office of Command Counsel-Deputy Command Counsel
4400 Martin Road
Rm: A6SE040.001
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000
Fax: (256) 450-8840 or email usarmy.redstone.usamc.mbx.protests@mail.mil
The AMC-Level Protest procedures are found at: https://www.amc.army.mil/Connect/Legal-Resources/ .
If internet access is not available, contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the HQ AMC-Level Protest Procedures.Wide Area WorkFlow Payment InstructionsPlease address your questions through the Unison Marketplace buy. If your questions are not being answered in a timely manner, please send your question to the S2P2 Contracting Officer - usarmy.drum.acc-micc.mbx.micc@army.mil or call 315-772-5582.In accordance with DFAR provision 252.225-7000 Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate, I certify that each end product, except those listed in paragraphs (c)(2) or (3) of the attached provision, is a domestic end product.
****YOU MUST FILL OUT THE ATTACHED IF OTHER THAN DOMESTIC END PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FILL IT OUT AND YOU DELIVER OTHER THAN A DOMESTIC END PRODUCT YOUR DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED********** ****READ DFARs Clause 252.225-7001 to ensure your product comes from a QUALIFYING COUNTRY******* ****IF YOU QUOTE A PRODUCT OTHER THAN DOMESTIC FROM A NON-QUALIFYING COUNTRY YOUR QUOTE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*****Representation and Representation DisclosuresReporting During Contract Performance
BENNINGSRUKDB2201 Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Drum
2/16/22, 10:22 AM