Aluminum Expanded Metal for Greenhouse
Added: Jul 31, 2012 8:19 am
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe 42nd Contracting Squadron, 50 LeMay Plaza, Bldg 804, Maxwell AFB, AL has a requirement to purchase items as described in this document. This is a streamlined 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 notice. A written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is issued as a request for quote (Reference-Number F2X3A22179A002). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-60 (26 July 2012) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) change notice 20120724.A Firm Fixed Priced Award will be made in accordance with the following:NAICS Code: 331312; size standard: 1,000 employeesThe Defense Priorities and Allocations System rating is C9E.IMPORTANT NOTE: THE GOVERNMENT IS SOLICITING AS A 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE "OPEN MARKET" QUOTES ONLY. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) QUOTES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. DIAGRAMS AND PICTURES WILL BE ACCEPTED TO DEMONSTRATE TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY.NATURE OF ACQUISITON:The Civil Engineering Squadron has a requirement to purchase the below listed items. This procurement will be awarded under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. All inquiries/responses to this notice must be received by 10 August 12, 3:00 p.m CST. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES:This acquisition is for the purchase of the following items (see attached Diagram and Pictures): CLIN 0001-AA: Aluminum/Galvanize Expanded Metal Table Tops. (Note: Except tables #9 and #11) Please see attached diagram. (QTY 576 SF)CLIN 0002-AA: Aluminum/Galvanize Flat Sheet, Alloy 5052-HE Aluminum Sheet. (Note: Tables #9 and #11 Only) (QTY 5 Each)CLIN 0003-AA: Table Top Edge Angle (All Tables) 1 inch X 1 inch X 1/16 inch" Aluminum/Galvanize Angle (Clear Anoized) (Qty 50 Each)CLIN 0004-AA: Table Main Supports (All Tables), 1inch X 1inchT-Slot Aluminum/Galvanize Extension (97") (QTY 58 Each)CLIN 0005-AA: Table Legs (All Tables), 1inch X 1 inch T-slot, Aluminum/Galvanize extension (97inches) (QTY 47 Each)CLIN 0006-AA: Horizontal Table Supports (All Tables), 1-1/2 inch X 1-1/2 inch X 1/8 Inch, Aluminum/Galvanize Angle (96inches) (QTY 35 Each)CLIN 0007-AA: Irrigation Support Brackets (All Tables). 1 inch X 1 inch X 1/16 inches, Aluminum/Galvanize Angle (96 inches) (QTY 23 Each)CLIN 0008-AA: Bottom Table Bracing (All Tables). 1 inch X 1 inch X 1/16 inches, Aluminum/Galvanize Angle (96 inches) (QTY 65 Each)CLIN 0009-AA: Connecting Hardware (All Tables). Inside corner brackets-series 110, 2 Hole (QTY 559 Each)CLIN 0010-AA: Connecting Hardware (All Tables. ¼-20 Fastening Bolt Kit (R). (QTY 1118 Each)CLIN 0011-AA: Connecting Hardware (All Tables). ½-20 Double Economy T-Nut Fastener/Bolts. (QTY 36 Each)CLIN 0012-AA: Connecting Hardware (All Tables). 5/16-18 T-Slot Stud (K). (QTY 252 Each)CLIN 0013-AA: Connecting Hardware (All Tables). ¼-20 Socket Head Cap Screw/Nut. (QTY 100 Each)QUOTATION PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONSTo ensure timely and equitable evaluation of quotes, offerors must comply with instructions contained herein. Quotes must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this RFQ. a. The offeoror must submit a signed and dated quote on company letterhead with unit prices and extended prices in response to this solicitation. In doing so and without taking any exception to the requirements of this synopsis/solicitation, including specification, "Schedule of Supplies/Services" and terms and conditions, the offeror agrees to accede to all solicitation requirements. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale.b. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items.c. Offerors must provide a unit price and extended price for all items referenced in the "SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES".d. Interested parties capable of providing the requirement must submit a written quote to include discount terms, tax identification number, cage code, and DUNS.e. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this RFQ, contractors must be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, no exceptions. To register, please visit http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423.IMPORTANT NOTE: Neither multiple Offerors nor Multiple Awards will be considered. A single award will be made in the resultant contract.BASIS FOR AWARDAward will be based on technical acceptability and price. The offeror by acceding to all of the requirements of this synopsis/solicitation (see Quotation Preparation Instructions, Para a.) will be determined technically acceptable. Award will then be based on price.CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS:The following clauses apply:By reference:52.204-7 - Central Contractor Registration52.211-17-Delivery of Excess Quantities52.212-1- Instructions to Offerors-Comemrcial Items52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items 52.232-33-Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration52.233-4- Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim52.253-1 - Computer Generated Forms252.203-7002- Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights252.204-7003- Control of Government Personnel Work Product252.204-7004, Alternate A 252.223-7008- Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium252.225-7002- Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors252.232-7003- Electronic Submission of payment Requests and Receiving Reports252.232-7010- Levies on Contract Payments252.243-7001- Pricing of Contract ModificationsBy Full Text:FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, and the following additional FAR clauses under paragraph (b) are applicable:52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation52.222-19, 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 Disabilities52.223-16, IEEE 1680 for Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration52.233-3, Protest After Award52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es):http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm(End of Clause)DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applies to this acquisition, and specifically the following clauses under paragraphs (a) and (b) are applicable:252.203-7000, Requirements Related to Compensation of Former Dod officials252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, with its Alt III5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN APR 2010(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern.(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM or AFISRA ombudsmen, Primary: Mr. David Jones, Deputy Chief, Contracting Division, HQ AETC/PK; Alternate: Mr. Stephen Smith, Chief, Acquisition Support Branch, HQ AETC/PKA; Address: 2035 First Street West, Ste 1, Randolph AFB TX 78150-4324; Telephone Numbers: (210) 652-7907 or (210) 652-7075; Facsimile Number: (210) 652-8344; and E-mail Addresses: david.jones@randolph.af.mil or stephen.smith@randolph.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU or ARISRA level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067.(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.(End of clause)NOTE 1 REQUIRED POSTERS Please utilize the following website to access and download as appropriate EEO posters, Service Contract posters, and disability posters required in accordance with 52.222-26, 52.222-41, and 52.222-36 respectively.http://www.dol.gov/osbp/sbrefa/poster/main.htm(End of Clause)NOTE 2 WAWF-ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF INVOICE Reference DFAR Clause 252.232-7003 "ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS." Invoices shall be submitted and accepted using Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) web-based system at https://wawf.eb.mil. For information on WAWF including web-based training, visit the web-site and click on "About WAWF". The web-site also contains detailed instructions for setting up your computer to achieve the best results with the system. If you have additional questions contact the WAWF-RA Customer Helpdesk at (866) 618-5988, Option 2The following information codes will be required to submit your invoices correctly through WAWF:SELECT TYPE OF INVOICE:Contract Specialist/Administrator select only one (1) of the following:X Invoice and Receiving Report (Combo) (Creates two documents, an Invoice and a Receiving Report, within one data entry session (Combo). Creating both documents at the same time, rather than separately, is recommended.Construction Invoice(Creates a Construction Payment Invoice from a contract for construction. Both an Inspector and a Contracting Officer must review and accept).Contract Number: Block 2 of the SF1449 Form (If this is a GSA Delivery Order award, enter the GSA NUMBER)Delivery Order: Block 4 of (Order Number) of SF1449 No Dashes - (if applicable)Pay DoDAAC: Block 16a (Payment will be made by) of SF1449 - Pay DoDAAC code is used to route documents to the Defense Finance Accounting office responsible for payment.The accounts payable mailing address can be located in Block 18a of SF1449. You can easily access payment information using the DFAS web site at http://www.dod.mil/dfas. Your contract/purchase order number or invoice will be required to inquire status of your payment.Issue by DoDAAC: Block 9 (Issued by) of SF1449. Contracting office that issued your contract - WAWF uses the code to route the document to the base.Admin DoDAAC: Block 16 (Administered by) of SF1449) Ship-To Code: Block 15 (Deliver To) of SF1449 - This is a crucial piece of information. It will be different for almost every contract issued.Ship-From Code: Not a required field for Air Force contracts.Inspected by DoDAAC: Block 15 (Deliver to) of SF1449 - If an inspection is called for in the document, then you must provide the DoDAAC/Ext this code identifies the inspector.Service Acceptor: Block 15 (Deliver to) of SF1449 - It is used to route documents to receiving service acceptor in WAWF.LPO DoDAAC/Ext: Not a required field for Air Force contracts.ADDITIONAL E-MAIL NOTIFICATIONS: The VENDOR and the DFAS Office will automatically receive a notice; after clicking SUBMIT WAWF will prompt for additional email submissions. The following E-Mail addresses MUST be input in order to prevent delays in processing:Receiver/Acceptor: TBA@maxwell.af.milContract Specialist: william.stallings@maxwell.af.mil Contracting Officer: TBA@maxwell.af.mil In addition to the requirement of this local clause, the Contractor shall meet the requirements of the appropriate payment clauses in this contract when submitting payment requests.End of Clause)The following provisions apply:FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items (Feb 2012), applies to this acquisition and is addended to delete paragraphs (e) Multiple offers and paragraph (h) Multiple Awards.FAR 52.212-3, ALT 1 Offerors are reminded that Representations and Certifications are maintained at the following website: http://orca.bpn.gov/publicserach.aspx. In the event Representations and Certifications are not on file, Offerors must include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR Part 52 or on on-line at http://farsite.hill.af.mil.FAR 52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by ReferenceThis contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm(End of Provisions)Responses to this notice shall be provided in writing via e-mail to: Mr. William Stallings william.stallings@maxwell.af.mil. All responses shall be received NLT 3:00 PM CST on 10 August 12. Email is the preferred method. Points of Contact: William Stallings, Contracting Specialist, Phone (334) 953-3266, Fax (334) 953-3543.
F2X3A22179A002-SOLICITATION Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command
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