combined_synsol_for_osha_gases_PR_0025.doc

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, quotations are requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

Solicitation Number 16-OSHA-DIT-NAT-0025 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-83 The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516. All responsible Contractors shall provide a quote for base year with four option years for the following:

Weekly

twice per month

twice per month

every six months

Monthly

annually

twice per month

every six months

Argon

Weekly

monthly

monthly

Monthly

Monthly

Monthly

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given 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: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ The following provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors- Commercial Items 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items which is completed by registering in the System for Award Management (SAM) Website at: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.;

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; 52.212-5 (Dev) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items including subparagraphs:

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration;

52.333-3 Protest After Award;

52.233-4 Proposals must also include contractor's DUNS Number, prompt payment terms, and correct remittance address. OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH SAM PRIOR TO CONTRACT AWARD. Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim;

52.252.2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. Award will be based on the lowest evaluated price of the technically acceptable proposal meeting all of the solicitation requirements from responsible offerors with acceptable past performance.

There will be one award made for this project. The Government intends to evaluate offers and may award without discussion. Offeror shall submit all information with offer as required in 52.212-1.

Offerors may obtain copies of the reference provisions and clauses at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

INSTRUCTIONS – TO OFFERORS

Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

Clarifying questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted (in writing only) to Karen Barton, via e-mail: barton.karen.l@dol.gov or via fax at 202-693-4579; January 4, 2016 at 09:00am EST. Responses to questions submitted will be responded via an email to everyone who received this RFQ.

ALL QUOTES SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO:

Quotations must be received by January 11, 2016, 3:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time). Quotations shall be submitted to: Karen Barton, via e-mail: barton.karen.l@dol.gov or via fax at 202-693-4579. Any quote received after the due date and time will not be evaluated and will therefore be ineligible for award.