Combined Synopsis_Solicitation MHE_20240906_v6.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

W91151-24-R0011

Material Handling Equipment Services

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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. The solicitation number is W91151-24-R-0011 and issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ). This combined synopsis/solicitation document incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-07, effective 29 August 2024 and DFARS Defense Publication Notice Current to DPN: 15 August 2024.

MICC Fort Cavazos intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Contract for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Services. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 532490 – Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Business Size Standard $40M. This requirement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside competitive acquisition. See the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for full requirement details.

Your points of contact for this requirement are as follows: Contract Specialist: SSG Kwonethia Watkins, kwonethia.l.watkins.mil@army.mil; Contracting Officer: MAJ Elizabeth Jimenez, elizabeth.r.jimenez3.mil@army.mil.

This solicitation will close at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time on 10 September 2024.

Quotations received after this date and time will be considered late in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated. The Contracting Officer intends to make an award without discussions; however, that does not prevent the Contracting Officer from holding discussions if it is in the best interests of the government. All quotes must reference and acknowledge all amendments posted to this solicitation, if applicable.

Period of Performance: 16 September 2024 to 15 December 2024 (1CD/2ABCT)

Place of Performance: Fort Cavazos, TX

The Contractor shall submit all and any other pertinent information for the following Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs). Include sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation.

CLIN Description QTY UNIT Unit Price Total Price 0001 MHE-30K Forklift with

Operator (s) Contractor shall provide 30K forklift services with Operator(s). Fuel shall be included to support operations throughout the duration of the period of performance. The forklift provided shall be in sound mechanical condition contractor shall provide all applicable safety equipment, and shall meet all applicable safety laws, and regulations (Federal, State, local, and DoD regulations where services are being provided). The forklift shall be suitable for their intended use and shall be operated with due care and within all operating safety limits.

As per Paragraph 1.5 of the attached PWS, the period of performance is as follows 16 September 2024 to 10 October 2024; and 18 November 2024 to 15 December 2024, excluding weekends and federal holidays, as indicated in paragraph 1.6.4..

Hours of operations shall be adhered to as indicated in paragraph 1.6.5. of the attached PWS (between 0730 hrs and 1700 hrs Central Standard Time).

234 Days $ $

Note: As indicated in Attachment 1 of the attached PWS, there shall be six (6) 30K forklifts with operator on hand and available throughout the duration of the period of performance, and specified hours of operations.

0002 MHE- RGN Heavy (150K lbs.) with Operator (s)

Contractor shall provide Removeable Goose Neck (RGN) Heavy (150K lbs.)

services with Operator(s).

Fuel shall be included to support operations throughout the duration of the period of performance.

The RGN-Heavy (150K lbs.)

provided shall be in sound mechanical condition contractor shall provide all applicable safety equipment, and shall meet all applicable safety laws, and regulations (Federal, State, local, and DoD regulations where services are being provided). The RGN - Heavy (150K lbs.)

shall be suitable for their intended use and shall be operated with due care and within all operating safety limits.

As per Paragraph 1.5 of the attached PWS, the period of performance is as follows 16 September 2024 to 10 October 2024; and 18 November 2024 to 15

78 Days $ $

December 2024, excluding weekends and federal holidays, as indicated in paragraph 1.6.4..

Hours of operations shall be adhered to as indicated in paragraph 1.6.5. of the attached PWS (between 0730 hrs and 1700 hrs Central Standard Time).

Note: As indicated in Attachment 1 of the attached PWS, there shall be two (2) RGN-Heavy (150K lbs.) with operator on hand and available throughout the duration of the period of performance, and specified hours of operations.

0003 MHE-RGN Light (60K Lbs.)

with Operator (s)

Contractor shall provide Removeable Goose Neck (RGN) Light (60K lbs.)

services with Operator(s).

Fuel shall be included to support operations throughout the duration of the period of performance.

The RGN-Light (60K lbs.)

provided shall be in sound mechanical condition contractor shall provide all applicable safety equipment, and shall meet all applicable safety laws, and regulations (Federal, State, local, and DoD regulations where services are being provided). The

156 Days $ $

RGN – Light (60K lbs.) shall be suitable for their intended use and shall be operated with due care and within all operating safety limits.

As per Paragraph 1.5 of the attached PWS, the period of performance is as follows 16 September 2024 to 10 October 2024; and 18 November 2024 to 15 December 2024, excluding weekends and federal holidays, as indicated in paragraph 1.6.4..

Hours of operations shall be adhered to as indicated in paragraph 1.6.5. of the attached PWS (between 0730 hrs and 1700 hrs Central Standard Time).

Note: As indicated in Attachment 1 of the attached PWS, there shall be four (4) RGN-Light (60K lbs.) with operator on hand and available throughout the duration of the period of performance, and specified hours of operations.

0004 MHE- Flatbed Truck (Semi with Trailer) with Operator (s)

Contractor shall provide Flatbed Truck (Semi with Trailer) services with Operator(s). Capability shall be capable of transporting 20 ft. standard

234 Days $ $ shipping container and 30K lbs. Fuel shall be included to support operations throughout the duration of the period of performance.

The Flatbed Truck (Semi with Trailer) provided shall be in sound mechanical condition contractor shall provide all applicable safety equipment, and shall meet all applicable safety laws, and regulations (Federal, State, local, and DoD regulations where services are being provided). The Flatbed Truck (Semi with Trailer) shall be suitable for their intended use and shall be operated with due care and within all operating safety limits.

As per Paragraph 1.5 of the attached PWS, the period of performance is as follows 16 September 2024 to 10 October 2024; and 18 November 2024 to 15 December 2024, excluding weekends and federal holidays, as indicated in paragraph 1.6.4..

Hours of operations shall be adhered to as indicated in paragraph 1.6.5. of the attached PWS (between 0730 hrs and 1700 hrs Central Standard Time).

Note: As indicated in Attachment 1 of the attached PWS, there shall be six (6) Flatbed Truck (Semi with Trailer) with operator on hand and available throughout the duration of the period of performance, and specified hours of operations.

0005 MHE- 200T Crane with Operator (s) and Spotter (s)

Contractor shall provide 200T Crane services with Operator(s) and Spotter (s).

Capability shall be capable of lifting and pivoting/rotating and placing equipment weighing up to 200T on rail cars flatbed trailers and RGNs. Fuel shall be included to support operations throughout the duration of the period of performance. The 200T Crane provided shall be in sound mechanical condition contractor shall provide all applicable safety equipment, and shall meet all applicable safety laws, and regulations (Federal, State, local, and DoD regulations where services are being provided). The 200T Crane shall be suitable for their intended use and shall be operated with due care and within all operating safety limits.

As per Paragraph 1.5 of the attached PWS, the period

39 Days $ $ of performance is as follows 16 September 2024 to 10 October 2024; and 18 November 2024 to 15 December 2024, excluding weekends and federal holidays, as indicated in paragraph 1.6.4..

Hours of operations shall be adhered to as indicated in paragraph 1.6.5. of the attached PWS (between 0730 hrs and 1700 hrs Central Standard Time).

Note: As indicated in Attachment 1 of the attached PWS, there shall be one (1) 200T Crane services with Operator(s) and Spotter (s) on hand and available throughout the duration of the period of performance, and specified hours of operations.

TOTAL $

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2018

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic

Corporations NOV 2015

52.209-11 Representations by Corporations Regarding Delinquent

Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under and Federal Law FEB 2016

52.212-1 Instructions to Offers- Commercial Products and

Commercial Services SEP 2023

52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Product and Commercial Services NOV2021

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial

Products and Commercial Services MAY 2024

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and

Commercial Services NOV 2023

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement

Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Products and

Commercial Services MAY 2024

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services NOV 1999

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations SEP 2023

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns SEP 2023

52.219-27 Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small

Business OCT 2022

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation FEB 2024

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors MAR 2023

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging

In Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran JUN 2020

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference FEB 1998

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference FEB 1998

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of

Former DoD Officials SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials SEP 2022

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992

252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors JAN 2023

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for

Litigation Support JAN 2023

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023

252.225-7048 Export Controlled Items JUN 2013

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and

Receiving Reports DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions JAN 2023

252.232-7007 Limitation of Government's Obligation APR 2014

252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications DEC 1991

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services NOV 2023

Reference By Full Text

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014)

The Contractor's representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of clause)

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis to offeror compliant with the requirements in 52.212-1(b)(4).

Price Evaluation

The total evaluated price shall be the sum of all CLIN prices listed in the schedule of SF 1449.

Currency: Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in terms of local currency or U.S. Dollars.

The Government shall use the daily exchange rate of the solicitation closing date to convert local currency offers into U.S. Dollar for evaluation.

Evaluation of foreign currency offers will be in accordance with FAR clause 52.225-17. All supporting documentation shall reflect the same currency established in the price proposal.

Each offeror’s proposed price will be evaluated to determine whether it is fair and reasonable as per FAR 13.106-option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ___ ] will, [X] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation.

The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [ ___ ] does, [X] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

Required Items: Performance Work Statement (PWS) (Attachment 1)

The following provisions and clauses are applicable to this solicitation and may be reviewed at:

https://www.acquisition.gov https://www.acquisition.gov/