B08_Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation_Aransas_NWR.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Solicitation Title: Purchase of Galvanized Bat Wing Mower - Aransas NWR, TX

Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Solicitation Number: 140FS223Q0201

Posted Date:

Response Date:

Classification Code:

Set Aside:

NAICS Code:

09/07/2023

09/19/2023 at 5PM EST

No Set Aside

333112– Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing 1,500

Contracting Office:

US Fish and Wildlife

Joint Administrative Operations | Acquisition Goods and Services Operations, SAT Team 2 (Central Team)

This requirement is being procured in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and an award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Buyer intends to issue award using a purchase order or delivery order. Quotes from Sellers unable to accept purchase orders or delivery orders will not be considered for award.

This is a No Set Aside Request for Quote (RFQ).

1. Solicitation Number 140FS223Q0201 is issued as an invitation for request for quote (RFQ).

2. This procurement Purchase of Galvanized Bat Wing Mower - Aransas NWR, TX

3. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance FAR 13 and with the format in 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

4. This action is being solicited as a No Set Aside RFQ. A Firm-Fixed Price commercial order will be issued. NAICS Code: 333112– Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing.

5. Offerors are cautioned that a warranted Contracting Officer is the only authorized Government representative to make any contractual changes once an award is made. No oral statement of any person whomsoever shall, in any manner or degree modify or otherwise affect the terms of this Purchase Order. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment shall be made in the Purchase Order price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof. The Contract Specialist for this order is dana_arnold@fws.gov.

6. Contracting Officer Representative: TBD

7. Prior to submitting an offer, Offerors must be actively registered in System for Award

Management. Registration instructions may be obtained, and online registration may be accomplished at www.sam.gov. By submitting an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement to be registered in the SAM (www.sam.gov) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resultingfrom the solicitation. (FAR 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications are per beta.sam.gov registration)

8. Questions on this solicitation should be sent via email to dana_arnold@fws.gov within the first 48 hours of the posting of the solicitation. This will allow time for responses to be obtained and posted as an amendment to the solicitation prior to the closing date and time.

9. Evaluation Factors IAW FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2021). These General Evaluation Factors will be applied:

o Ability to meet all technical specifications.

o Delivery schedule o Past Performance o Price

Ability to meet technical specifications, delivery schedule, and past performance when combined is significantly more than price.

10. Offerors must submit quotes via email to dana_arnold@fws.gov. All interested Contractors shall provide a quote as follows:

RFQ due date: 09/19/2023

The anticipated award date is September 26, 2023. Please do not request award status prior to this date.

Parties responding to this solicitation please submit the following:

a. SF 18: Provide a completed SF 18 with signature. Provide all signed amendments (SF 18), if issued for this notice.

b. Company Information: Provide Company’s address, phone number, email, and SAM.gov

RFQ due time: 5:00 PM; Eastern Time mailto:dana_arnold@fws.gov http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:dana_arnold@fws.gov mailto:dana_arnold@fws.gov

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Vendors must be registered and Active in SAM.gov to be considered for an award action. Dunn and Bradstreet Number (DUNS) are no longer used by the federal government for verification.

c. Price Quotes and Technical Capability of Item

The Government will evaluate the reasonableness of pricing submission based on other quotes received.

Please review the minimum specifications document and provide the specification of item quoted.

e. Delivery: Provide delivery schedule after receipt of order.