COMBINED_SYNOPSIS,_AG-84N8-S-17-0005_Porous_Paver_Panles.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

General Information

Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis

Solicitation Number: AG-84N8-S-17-0005

Posted Date: 12/20/2016

Original Response Date: 12/23/2016

Current Response Date: 12/23/2016

Product or Service Code: 9320

Set Aside: Total Small Business

NAICS Code: 326299

Contracting Office Address

Utah Acquisition Support Center, 2222 West 2300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84119

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation;

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

This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-92.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 326299, with a small business size standard of 500 employees.

The Ashley National Forest, 355 North Vernal Avenue, Vernal, UT, is seeking to purchase porous grass paver panels, for use in trail stabilization. The pavers must be able to support ATV traffic without the need for ground preparation or fill, and be easily transported on ATV’s or small trailers in panel form. Paver specifications are as follows:

-Constructed of high density polyethylene, polypropylene, or polyester.

-Acrylic or PVC coating.

-Approximately 3 feet long X 1.5 feet wide X 2 inches deep.

-Not to exceed 30 lbs.

-Mass per unit area ASTM D5261-92, > 5.5 ounces per square yard.

-Maximum aperture size; Machine Direction: 4 inches, Cross Direction: 3 inches

-Wide-width strip tensile strength at 5% strain by ASTM D4595-86; Machine Direction: 550 pounds per foot, Cross Direction: 410 pounds per foot

All interested companies shall provide quotation(s), for the following:

Supplies

Line Item

Description Quantity Unit Price

Total Price

0001 Porous paver panels:

Approximately 1,582 square feet

0002 Connection Devices (If Applicable) Approximately

0003 Delivery to 400 South 500 East, Vernal, UT

Delivery shall be provided no later than 10 days after receipt of order. Delivery terms—FOB Destination. The contractor shall deliver line item(s) 0001 and 0002 to the Ashley National Forest Supply Yard at 400 South 500 East, Vernal, UT

Place of Performance

Address: Ashley National Forest Supply Yard 400 South 500 East Venal, UT

Postal Code: 84078

Country: UNITED STATES

Award shall be made to the quoter, whose quotation offers the best value to the government, considering technical capability, ability to meet delivery schedule, and price. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria in descending order of importance (1) technical capability factor, meeting or exceeding the requirement, (2) Ability to meet delivery schedule, and (3) price.

Factor #1 – Technical Capability of Item Offered: In order to receive a rating of “acceptable” for this factor, offer must at a minimum, demonstrate adequate technical capability of the item offered to meet or exceed the item specifications

Factor #2 – Ability to Meet Delivery Schedule – In order to receive a rating of acceptable for this factor, offeror shall provide a schedule for delivery that meet s the desired delivery date.

Factor#3 – Price: Award will be made to the lowest priced offeror that is evaluated as acceptable for all non-price factors.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items” (OCT 2016)

2. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” (DEC 2016) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” (MAY 2015) Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 include:

System for Award Management (FAR 52.204-7)(OCT 2016) Incorporation By Reference of Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.204-19)(DEC 2014) Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (FAR 52.232-39)(JUN 2013) Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (FAR 52.232-40)(DEC 2013) Applicable Law For Breach of Contract Claim (FAR 52.233-4)(OCT 2004) Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service (FAR 52.249-8)(APR 1984)

FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (DEC 2016)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

(a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3)

(b)(1), (b)(14), (b)(22), (b)(25), (b)(26), (b)(27), (b)(28), (b)(33)(i), (b)(40), (b)(42), (b)(45), (b)(48), (b)(54)

(d)(1), (d)(2), (d)(3)

(e)(1), (e)(2)

All quoters shall submit the following:

Schedule of Items http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html

All quotations shall be sent to the Utah Acquisition Support Center, 222 West 2300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84119.

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation products as defined herein. The government intends to award a purchase orderas a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).

Submission shall be received not later than 12/23/2016 by 9:00 A.M. at the Utah Acquisition Support Center, 2222 West 2300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84119. Quotations will be accepted by email (arlenwfausett@fs.fed.us) or by fax (801) 975-3483. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the purchasing agent, Whit Fausett at arlenwfausett@fs.fed.us].

Point of Contact

Whit Fausett, Phone: (801) 975-3444 Fax (810) 975-3483 Email: arlenwfausett@fs.fed mailto:arlenwfausett@fs.fed.us mailto:arlenwfausett@fs.fed