Combined Synopsis Solicitation UFR Emergency Generator .pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, 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.

The solicitation number is 20213141124 and is being issued as a request for quotation.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-05 dated March 10, 2021.

This is 100% small business set- aside on this solicitation. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333618 Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing, with a corresponding small business standard of 1500 employees. Only offers from small businesses will be considered for this solicitation.

The Government is a seeking price quote to provide and install a single-phase emergency generator for the Lower Rio Grande Field Office (Mercedes FO) at the International Boundary and Water Commission Mercedes Field office located at 325 Gold Course Rd. Mercedes Texas 78570.

Evaluation Factors for Award:

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror based on Lowest Price Technical Acceptable (LPTA).

Quote Requirements:

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Technical acceptability will be based on the Contractor’s Technical Approach, Expertise and Qualified Personnel to provide the services, and Past Performance.

Technical Approach - Quote must demonstrate the technical approach by providing a two to three-page narrative addressing the items in the PWS. The narrative shall at a minimum include your plan of action, equipment, key team members, and schedule.

Past Performance – Quotes shall demonstrate successful past performance of at least one (1), but not more than three (3) references for similar projects. The information shall include name of person, company, phone number, email address, and brief description of the project.

Failure to submit required technical approach and past performance will deem a proposal non-responsive and no consideration for award will be given.

Pricing: Offerors shall provide pricing breakdown for the total requirement and scope of this solicitation. Pricing shall be inclusive of all costs to include all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes. Award may be awarded without discussion, but the Government reserves the right to negotiation of a fair and reasonable price.

The Government will evaluate the Offeror's proposal to ensure that all Government requirements are met.

Services shall be provided as outlined in the attached Scope of Work.

Payment information:

The Contractor will be paid in accordance with FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (July 2013). Invoices will be submitted electronically via Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Invoice Processing Platform The U.S. Section International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) has transitioned to an electronic invoicing system. The Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is a secure, web-based system provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. IPP is available at no cost to any commercial vendor or independent contractor doing business with a participating government agency.

Information concerning accessing the IPP system will be provided at time of award.

Site Visit:

A site visit of where the work will be performed is highly recommended. Site visits may be arranged with Joseph Tritz via email at Joseph.Tritz@ibwc.gov or at 956-564-2378.

Hours of operation are 7:30 am - 5:00 pm local time, Monday through Thursday, excluding Holidays.

All vendors must adhere to COVID-19 requirements for social distancing and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) (i.e. mask and gloves). Vendors will not be permitted access to IBWC facilities without proper PPE. Virtual site visits (video/photographs) are not permitted.

COVID-19

Contractor employees must adhere to all CDC and OSHA COVID19 requirements while on IBWC property and when participating in any type of function associated with this requirement.

Contractor must submit a basic Safety Plan addressing COVID19 with their proposal. The safety plan needs to outline safe working procedures for anticipated hazards, including a plan to contain infectious disease pursuant to CDC guidelines.

mailto:Joseph.Tritz@ibwc.gov

Offeror is requested to delegate a person to be contacted for prompt contract administration.

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Any questions related to this solicitation shall be submitted to blanca.ochoa@ibwc.gov in writing no later than COB, 4:30 pm MDT 30 June 2021. Any questions received after this deadline will not be answered unless deemed significant by the Contracting Officer.

No answer shall be binding by the Government unless submitted in writing by offeror and subsequently answered in writing by the Contracting Officer.

Unless the offeror inserts a longer period of time, proposals will remain valid for a period of 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of proposals.

Quotes shall be submitted via email to blanca.ochoa@ibwc.gov or no later than 4:30 pm MDT 24 July 2021. Faxed copies will not be accepted. Please include your DUNS number with your offer.

END of combined synopsis/solicitation.

Attachments:

Performance Work Statement CLIN Structure Applicable Provisions and Clauses/COVID-19 Requirements Wage Determination 2015-5245 Rev 12 Dated 12/21/2020 mailto:blanca.ochoa@ibwc.gov mailto:blanca.ochoa@ibwc.gov