STEA_-_track_supplies_-_combined_SS.docx

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICIATION. NO FURTHER SOLICIATION WILL BE ISSUED. 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. P15PS01763 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulations. This procurement is being issued as restricted to small business. The Government intends to award one firm fixed price contract in response to this combined synopsis/solicitation to the contractor who offers the lowest price. Offerors will be required to have a current registration in SAM prior to award pursuant to FAR 4.1102 and all other applicable regulations and guidelines can be found at www.sam.gov. All prospective contractors are required to submit or upload their Organization's Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov prior to submitting your offer. The contractor shall provide the following item(s): Contractor will deliver Grade #5 ties, 380 pieces, 7x9” 8’6” hardwood with end plates and one #10 Right Hand Turnout Kit – reconditioned 136RE #10 SMSG Frog; Samson Switch Points – 16’6”. There are also two optional items which are subject to the availability of funds. Option 1 – Grade #5 ties – 190 pieces, 7x9” 8’6” hardwood with end plates. Option #2 – One #10 Left Hand Turnout Kit – reconditioned 136RE #10 SMSG Frog; Samson Switch Points – 16’6”. Please see the attached Statement of Work.

Clauses Incorporated:

52.204-7, System for Award Management;

52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance;

52.211-16, Variation in Quantity;

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items;

52.212-3, Offer Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (to be completed and provided with quotation, (unless “Certs & Reps” section of the contractor’s www.sam.gov record is completed in full);

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items;

52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (within 52.212-5, applicable clauses are the following):

52.203-06 Alt 1, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government;

52-204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract;

52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interests When Subcontracting with Contractors debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment;

52.219-08, Utilization of small Business Concerns;

52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside Orders;

52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting;

52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation;

52.222-3, Convict Labor;

52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies;

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities;

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity;

52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans;

52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities;

52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans;

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to ban Text Messaging While Driving;

52.225-1, Buy American Act- Supplies;

52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases;

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management;

52.2225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications;

52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

Full text versions of all FAR references and clauses are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ DOI Local Clause- Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements- Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013) 6

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS:

Quotations are due by Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 4:00PM Eastern Standard Time You may email to: Debbie_Coles@nps.gov or mail to: VA MABO 3655 US Hwy 211 East, Luray, VA 22835 attn: Debbie Coles. Fax quotations will NOT be accepted. Confirmation of receipt of quotes sent via email is the sole responsibility of the Contractor. The Contract Specialist will not be held accountable for any technical difficulties with non-receipt when submitting quotes. Any quotation received after 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time will be considered late and will not be further considered.

To be eligible for award, Offeror must have an active SAM record at http://www.sam.gov at the time of the award.

ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS ACQUISITION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING (via mail or email) to the Contract Specialist above no later than five (2) days before the closing date. Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

The Contractor must upload their actual business invoice as an attachment when submitting their payment request through the IPP system.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment.