RFQ 47QMCA21Q0030 6 X 4 Long Haul Tractor.docx

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.

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

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to the provision.

52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items applies to this Request for Quotes (RFQ) (see page 6) Include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding there are no addenda to the clause.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

NAICS Code 336111 applies to this RFQ. This RFQ IS set aside for small business.

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 18

B.1 MOTOR VEHICLE DELIVERYORDER (MVDO) ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. MVDO ADMINISTRATION:

a. CONTRACTOR INFORMATION:

Business Name: _____________________________ Business Address: _____________________________

DUNS _____________________________

GSA Contract # _____________________________

b. AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATOR

Name: ___________________________

Title: ____________________________

Phone: ____________________________

E-Mail: ____________________________

c. CPARS CONTRACTORS’ REPRESENTATIVE (if different than b.)

Name: ___________________________

Title: ____________________________

Phone: ____________________________

E-Mail: ____________________________

d. GOVERNMENT:

Name: Joseph Dunne Title: Contracting Officer Contact: joe.dunne@gsa.gov

2. PAYMENT: All payments by the Government to the Contractor will be made in accordance with(“IAW”) FAR 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER SYSTEM – SYSTEM FOR AWARD

3. INVOICES: To be shown on orders issued against this RFQ

4. QUOTERS MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION BY July 30, 2021, 5:00 PM EDT

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The quoter acknowledges receipt of amendments to the RFQ numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT # Date

5. ORDER TYPE:

The Government intends to award a single, firm-fixed price (FFP) order as a result of this

RFQ.

6. ORDER ADMINISTRATION:

The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements of this order. The Contractor shall communicate with the CO on all matters pertaining to order administration.

Only the CO is authorized to make commitments or issue changes that will affect price, quantity, or quality of performance of this order. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the CO, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the order price to cover any increase in cost incurred thereof.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

YOUR ENTITY MUST BE REGISTERED IN SAM.GOV FOR QUOTES TO BE CONSIDERED

ENTER PRICING FOR THE ITEMS IN THE PRICING TABLE BELOW. PRICES MUST BE OFFERED

FOB DESTINATION

DELIVERY ADDRESS:

GSA RFQ 47QMCA21Q0030 Page 1 of 2 6 X 4 Long Haul Tractor

Delivery Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545 Delivery Point of Contact: Steve Fellows (505-606-2274) Special Delivery Instructions: n/a Required Delivery Date: September 1, 2021

Vehicle type: 6 X 4 Long Haul Tractor Quantity: 2 Color: Yellow preferred (if yellow is not available, any color) Fuel type: Diesel

SEE ATTACHED PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

PLEASE COMPLETE THE TABLE BELOW

PROPOSED DELIVERY DATE ____________________________

GSA REQUIRES DELIVERY OF THE QUOTED ITEMS TO LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORIES IN LOS ALAMOS NEW MEXICO NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 1, 2021. QUOTES MAY PROPOSE ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY TIMES

NOTE: PROPOSED DELIVERY TIMES WILL BE A MAJOR EVALUATION FACTOR (TECHNICAL)

B.3 Technical Specifications/Requirements: See table above

THE WINDOW STICKER OF THE PROPOSED ITEM IF AVAILABLE MUST BE RETURNED WITH THE QUOTE FOR EACH ITEM OFFERED.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.2 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these addresses:

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items.

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items 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 https://acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

E.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

SPECIAL NOTES:

To maintain the integrity of this request for quotes and subsequent award, all quoters are advised that any question-and-answer requests must be submitted in written form via e-mail to the Contracting Officer (CO) no later than July 20, 2021.

Prior to submitting a quote, the quoter shall review this RFQ in its entirety to fully understand the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. In no case, shall failure to inspect the solicitation and its accompanying attachments constitute grounds for a claim after delivery order award.

All communications regarding this solicitation shall be sent to the Contract Specialist at:

joe.dunne@gsa.gov

QUOTE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

a. These instructions prescribe the format of quotes and the development and presentation of the quote’s data. These instructions are designed to ensure the proper submission of information necessary to provide for comprehensive evaluation of quotes. Quoters shall carefully review this section prior to commencing quote preparation and take the necessary measures to ensure that the information submitted is factual, accurate, and complete.

b. For a quote to be considered, Quoters must strictly comply with all instructions outlined in this solicitation. Failure to furnish quotes that comply with the instructions, at the predetermined due date for submission, may result in elimination from consideration for award. Furthermore, all solicitation amendments (if any) must be acknowledged IAW with FAR Clause 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items.

2. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Provide one electronic copy of the completed SF 18. Complete the SF 18 by:

Provide the information requested in blocks 8 a, b, c, d, e, and f as well as Block 13 a, b, c, d, e, f, sign the quote in Block 14 and complete Blocks 15, and 16 a, b, and c.

Return attached pages 1-8 of the entire quote with sections B.1 (Admin) and B.2 (Technical and Price) of the quote to joe.dunne@gsa.gov. In subject line of the e-mail please enter

“Quote for Long Haul Tractor”

ENSURE A COPY OF THE WINDOW STICKER OF THE QUOTED ITEM IS INCLUDED (IF AVAILABLE).

3. QUOTE DUE DATE SCHEDULE: July 30, 2021 5:00 PM EDT

CONTRACTOR’S SIGNATURE:

IAW FAR Part 4, contractual documents (e.g., quotes, bids, proposals, awards, modifications, etc.) shall be completed and signed by the Contractor as follows:

(a) Individuals. Signed by the individual.

(b) Individual doing business as a firm. Signed by that individual, and the signature shall be followed by the individual’s typed, stamped, or printed name and the words, “an individual doing business as (insert name of firm).”

(c) Partnership. Signed in the partnership name. Prior to award, provide a list of all partners and designate which partners have authority to bind the partnership.

(d) Corporations. Signed in the corporate name followed by the work “by” and the signature, and title of the person authorized to sign. Prior to award, provide a list of individuals who have authority to bind the corporation.

(e) Joint Ventures. Signed by each participant in the joint venture in the manner prescribed in (a) through (d) above.

(f) Agents. When an agent is to sign the contract, other than as stated in paragraph (a) through (e) above, the agent’s authorization to bind the principal must be established by evidence satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

E.7 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this request for quotes to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the RFQ will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Technical compliance with specifications (including delivery times) Past Performance Price

Technical Compliance with specifications, Delivery date and Past Performance when combined are more important than price.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the 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.

TECHNICAL

Quoter must demonstrate how their items and specifications compare to the Government’s requirements listed in Section B.3 of the RFQ. Quoters will be evaluated on how well their items satisfy the Government’s specifications/requirements. Preference may be given to quoters which exceed the Government’s specifications/requirements.

PRICE

The price stated in the PRICE/COST SCHEDULE (B.2) is to be inclusive of all necessary items and services required to furnish the quoted items to the Government FOB Destination. The Government will not pay any cost incurred in preparation and submission of this quote.