DTFH6117Q00003_RFQ.docx

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) - SOLICITATION NO. DTFH6117Q00003

CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13

Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Office of Acquisition & Grants Management 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Attn: Megan Mavis

(W) 202-366-4240 megan.mavis@dot.gov

PART I

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has a requirement for a “6-Inch Triaxial System.” Please provide a technical (5 page limit) and price quotation in accordance with the Part II, Section 2.0 – Specifications/Minimum Requirements.

Technical Questions Due Date/Time: Friday, November 25, 2016 / 12:00 PM ET Please direct all questions via email to megan.mavis@dot.gov.

Quotation Due Date/Time: Friday, December 2, 2016 / 12:00 PM ET Please direct all questions via email to megan.mavis@dot.gov.

Evaluation Criteria

The Government will evaluate quotations and make an award to the offeror that provides the lowest-price-technically-acceptable quotation in accordance with the minimum specifications for technical acceptability identified in Section 2.0 - Specifications/Minimum Requirements.

In responding to this quotation, your quotation MUST include the following mandatory business information regarding your firm:

1. Business Size (Small, Woman-Owned, Disadvantaged, Hub-Zone, Large, Non- Profit, etc)

1. Proposed Payment Terms (Government Standard is NET 30)

1. Dunn & Bradstreet Number

1. Federal Tax Identification Number (9-Digits)

1. Proposed Completion Date of Services/Delivery Date

1. Correct Mailing Address for the Purchase Order (include name, telephone, email address)

1. Government Discount/Savings provided (if applicable)

1. Verify System for Award Management (SAM). NOTE: All Contractors must have a current registration in SAM in order to be eligible to receive an award under this RFQ.

NOTE: Failure to furnish all information required above may result in your quotation being considered non-responsive and eliminated from further consideration.

PART II

“6-Inch Triaxial System”

1.0 General

The Contractor shall furnish all products and non-personal technical, administrative, and other support services to perform the tasks described under this Purchase Order entitled, “6-Inch Triaxial System.” The Contractor shall furnish all products and non-personal services in support of the mission of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) located at Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center, 6300 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101.

This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order and Offerors shall propose a total price breakdown based on the proposed contract line item (CLIN) chart below.

CONTRACT LINE ITEM

NUMBER (CLIN)

The Total Maximum Potential Price for all work under this Purchase Order:

NOTE: Unless otherwise negotiated and approved, the Contractor will be paid the FFP of each CLIN upon successful completion and Government acceptance. Satisfactory completion and acceptance will be made by the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC).

2.0 Specifications/Minimum Requirements

System(s) test specifications capabilities: Designed in accordance for ASTM D7181 – 11, ASTM D4767-11, ASTM D2850-15, LTPP test protocol P46, and AASHTO T307 test requirements

CLIN 0001

Device Requirements:

· Cell Chamber – 150 psi

· Load Frame and load cell capacity - 88 kN (20 kips)

· Dynamic and Cyclic Loading Capabilities

· Pore and Cell pumps capacity – minimum 750 ml

· Load cell accuracy - 0.25 %

· Pressure transducer accuracy – 0.25%

· LDVT accuracy- 0.25%

· Sensor/load calibration certificates and information

· Automated System

· Total automation, control, data collection and reporting of test results.

· Once the sample is prepared the automated system will run the complete test from start to finish.

· Control and Data acquisition software

· The entire test can be automatically controlled, data captured and displayed in real-time, and test reports prepared

· Control software with test status display, allow for viewing plots of real time test data.

· Integrated data collection of measurement devices

· External user over ride control for all components and valves

· Window operating systems capability

· USB ports

· Complete user manual

· Occasional technical support

In addition to the above device requirements, the device shall have the capability of performing the following for future upgrades:

· Capable of testing smaller 2in and 4in. diameter specimens

· Alternative chamber capacity more than 150 psi (e.g. 200-250 psi)

· Pore and cell pumps capacity – 1000 ml or 1250 ml

· Alternative volumetric strain measurements: internal measurements for radial and axial strain or noncontact methods such as photogrammetry (if any)

CLIN 0002

Accessories:

· Sample preparation items

· Split mold

· Reinforced membranes to limit puncture

· Porous stones

· O-rings

Training and Installation at Turner-Fairbanks Research Center (TFHRC) McLean, VA: 1-2 days Inspection and Acceptance: The Contractor must inform FHWA the projected contract completion date with reasonable time in advance to allow scheduling of dates for preliminary and final inspections. After the systems have been fully tested and accepted by FHWA, the Contractor shall provide training for onsite FHWA employees. Training shall be sufficient to provide all trainees with a general operational understanding of the systems and their components.

3.0 Period of Performance

The anticipated period of performance for this Purchase Order is 90 days from the effective date of the award.

4.0 Place of Performance

Unless otherwise specified, deliverables under this Purchase Order shall be delivered to:

Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center 6300 Georgetown Pike McLean, VA 22101

5.0 Technical Point of Contact (TPOC)

The Contracting Officer may designate a TPOC to assist in monitoring the work under this Order. The TPOC is responsible for the technical administration of the order and is the technical liaison with the Contractor. The TPOC is not authorized to change the scope of work or specifications as stated in the order, to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the Government or authorize any changes which affect the order price, delivery schedule, period of performance or other terms or conditions.

The TPOC is the exclusive technical point of contact between the Government and Contractor.

The Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally commit or obligate the Government for the expenditure of public funds. The technical administration of this order shall not be construed to authorize the revision of the terms and conditions of this order. Any such revision shall be authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.

6.0 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses

The following additional FAR Clauses will apply to this Purchase Order:

(a) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it does not require employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(End of provision)

52.203-99 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS (FEB 2015; DEVIATION 2015-02)

(a) The Contractor shall not require employees or subcontractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The Contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect.

(c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(d)(1) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113- 235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.

(2) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the Contractor fails to comply with the provisions of this clause.

(End of clause)

(COMMERCIAL ITEMS) (DEC 2014)

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE

DRIVING (AUG 2011)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER-- SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

(JULY 2013)