RFQ for SAM.gov 2952.docx

Solicitation Number: RFQ0002952

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Procurement Section is issuing this Request for Quotation (RFQ) to solicit authorized resellers of the Jet Metal Lathe (or equal product) for the purpose of establishing a one-time Purchase Order.

Contractors interested in competing for this effort may participate by submitting quotes in accordance with the procedures set forth in this RFQ.

Questions or Requests for Additional Information Are Due: April 12, 2023 11:59 PM EST

Quotes Must Be Submitted No Later Than: April 17, 2023 11:59 PM EST

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

RFQ NO. RFQ0002952

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

RFQ NO. RFQ0005031

1.0 General Information

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 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. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up to date information about this acquisition. No partial quotes will be considered. No partial awards will be made.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 333243 – Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing; the size standard is 500 employees. The resultant contract is intended to be awarded as a one-time, firm-fixed price, single award, Purchase Order. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2023-01. This requirement will be awarded on an all or none basis as a commercial item under the procedures at FAR Parts 12 and 13.

This RFQ is being conducted as a total set-aside for small business concerns. Only quotes submitted by small business concerns will be accepted by the Government. Any quote that is submitted by a contractor that is not a small business concern will not be considered for award.

2.0 Requested Products

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) requests open market pricing for the Jet Metal Lathe (or equal product) listed below.

The requested product is a metal lathe with the following must have specifications:

1. Size 17In. x 40In.

1. 4-position Carriage Stop

1. Anti-Float design to eliminate backlash in the cross slide

1. Enclosed coolant system to contain excess coolant for increased safety

1. Front facing chip pan allowing for easy chip removal from the front of the machine

1. Full length Splash Guard

1. Nylon safety gear in the end train to prevent overloading which will increase safety

1. Shear pin in the lead screw disengages the feed when overloaded, which will prevent damage to the apron and headstock

1. Steady rests with ball bearing guides

1. Compound Slide Travel 6-2/7 In.

1. Diametral Pitch Threads Number 21.0000

1. Geared Head Drive

1. Length of Gap 7-2/3 In.

1. Max Tool Size 1 x 1In.

1. Modular Pitch Threads Number 18.0000

1. Number of Inch Threads 45.0000

1. Number of Metric Threads 39.0000

1. Number of Spindle Speeds 12

1. Overall Maximum Dimensions Inches 94L x 44W x 68H

1. 230/460 Volt/3 Phase Electrics

1. Range of Cross Feeds 0.00075 – 0.02 IPR

1. Range of Longitudinal Feeds 0.0015 – 0.04 IPR

1. Range of Metric Threads 0.2 – 14

1. Range of Spindle Speeds 36 – 1,800 RPM

1. Spindle Bore 3-1/8 In.

1. Spindle Mount D1-6

1. Spindle Taper with Sleeve MT-5

1. Steady Rest Capacity 3/8In. – 6 3/4 In.

1. Engine Style Type

1. Swing Over Bed 17In.

1. Swing Over Cross Slide 11 In.

1. Tailstock Spindle Travel 5 In.

1. Width of Bed 12 In.

1. 3 year warranty

Jet BPF-1248, 48 x 12 Gauge Floor Model Box and Pan Brake 754110

Jet EGH-1740 With Newall DP700 With Taper Attachment and Collet Closer 892514

2.2 Shipping Requirement

All deliveries under this contract shall be FOB destination.

2.3 Delivery Requirement

Toby Varner Federal Bureau of Investigation 106 Juliad Ct Fredericksburg, VA 22406

3.0 Quotation Requirements

· New products only shall be accepted for this procurement.

· Vendors must be an authorized reseller of the products quoted.

· Vendors must provide evidence that they are authorized to distribute the brand name products quoted (i.e. certificate, authorization letter). If documentation is not included in submitted bid, quote shall be considered unresponsive.

· Offers shall be valid for 30 calendar days from closing of posting.

Please include in your quote: pricing and product description for each line item listed above. Quote may be sent via your company’s standard quotation form but must include the following information: Tax ID #, UEI #, Point of Contact with email and telephone information.

Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions may be submitted to the attention of Allison Stecher at aestecher@fbi.gov, no later than Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST.

4.2 Submission of Quotation

Quotations/offers and any accompanying information shall be submitted via email only to the attention of Allison Stecher, Contracting Officer, at aestecher@fbi.gov, no later than Monday, April 17, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST. Quotations/offers sent via other means (i.e. via telephone call, facsimile transmission, etc.) will not be considered. Offers must be valid for 30 calendar days after submission.

5.0 Provisions and Clauses

The selected offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference:

FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items-the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.232-33 FAR 52.243-1 Changes – Fixed Price The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

Corporate Representation Regarding Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law Or Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability – Solicitation (Deviation 2015-02) (March 2015)

a) None of the funds made available by the Department’s current Appropriations Act may be used to enter into a contract, memorandum of understanding, or cooperative agreement with a corporation—

1) Convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 (twenty-four) months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government, or

2) That has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

b) By submitting a response to this solicitation, the offeror represents that, as of the date of this offer—

1) The offeror is not a corporation convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal or State law within the preceding 24 (twenty-four) months; and

2) The offeror is not a corporation that has any unpaid Federal or State tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability.

Contractor Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements Prohibiting Or Restricting Reporting Of Waste, Fraud, And Abuse – Solicitation (Deviation 2015-02) (March 2015) None of the funds appropriated to the Department under its current Appropriations Act may be used to enter into a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement with any entity that requires employees or contractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, and abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contractors 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. By submitting a response to this solicitation, the contractor certifies that it does not require employees or contractors of the contractor seeking to report fraud, waste, and abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contractors from lawfully reporting waste, fraud, and abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

6.0 System for Award Management (SAM) Requirement

Please ensure your firm is registered in System for Award Management (SAM) - All vendors must be registered in SAM, effective July 29, 2012, to receive government contracts. The FBI utilizes a financial system that has a direct interface with the SAM. If any current FBI vendor data conflicts with SAM Data, the information contained in SAM may override our current information. Please ensure that your company’s SAM information is updated and accurate. This includes: TIN, EFT, UEI, addresses and contact information. The EFT banking information on file in SAM will be what the FBI uses to process payment to your organization.

7.0 Evaluation Factors

Award shall be made to the offeror whose quotation, conforming to this solicitation, is determined to be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

8.0 Attachments

N/A.