combined_synopsis_solicitation_filters_07262016.pdf

Solicitation Number:

RFQ-RT-16-00054

Notice Type:

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Synopsis:

The US Environmental Protection Agency has a requirement specific make and model/brand name air filters manufactured by

Gusmer Enterprises, Inc.

(i) 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.

(ii) Solicitation number RFQ-RT-15-00055 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) using the commercial procedures in accordance with FAR Part 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-

88.

(iv) This is a full and open competitive requirement under NAICS 335210 with an associated small business size standard of 1,500 employees.

(v) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency intends to solicit and award a firm-fixed price order.

(vi) The contract line items (CLINS) are listed as follows:\

CLIN DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

TOTAL

CLIN 0001: GUSMER CELLLULO 4” POLYESTER AIR FILTER DISC 20 BOX ________

[ PACKAGE IN INCREMENTS OF 2,500 DISCS PER BOX]

CLIN 0002: SHIPPING 1 LOT _______

TOTAL ______

DELIVERY DATE(S): 30 Days ADC PLACE OF DELIVERY: OAR NAREL SACO, US Environmental Protection Agency, 540 South

Morris Avenue, Building 1504, Montgomery, AL 36115-2601

See attachment 3 SF 18 (return with quote)

Proposed price shall include all applicable fees and taxes.

(vii) Description of Requirements/Description of Supplies.

GUSMER CELLULO 4” POLYESTER AIR FILTER DISCS [ITEM 334019 (DS)]

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

(ix) It is the vendor's responsibility to be familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions. All quoters must submit representations and certifications in accordance with these clauses and provisions. FAR clauses and provisions incorporated by reference may be viewed in full text via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or http://www.arnet.gov/far/. The following FAR provisions are applicable:

FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Included by Reference and FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses are applicable: FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Included by Reference; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. The following clauses within FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, are applicable to this acquisition through the latest FAC:

52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-27, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-50, 52.223- 18, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.222-41, 52.222-42 (see attachment for the fill in data), 52.222-43,52.222-55.

Quoters that fail to furnish the required representation information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration.

Instructions to Quoters

(a) Submission of Quotations. Submit signed and dated quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on an SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, quoters must show --

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, and telephone number of the quoter;

(3) Price and any discount terms;

(4) A Remit to address, if different than mailing address;

(5) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(6) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(b) Period for acceptance of quotations. In compliance with the solicitation, the quoter agrees, if this quote is accepted within 60 calendar days from the date specified in the solicitation for receipt of quotes, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are quoted at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the Schedule.

(c) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. The quoter shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation DUNS or DUNS+4 followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies their name and address. The DUNS+4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the quoter to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11) for the same concern. If the quoter does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. A quoter within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling 1-866-705-5711 or via the Internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. A quoter located outside the United States must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for DUNS number.

(d) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of a quote, the quoter acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the quoter does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered quoter. Quoters may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

Evaluation Criteria:

The Government will award a firm-fixed priced purchase order resulting from this Request for Quotation (RFQ) to the responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to the RFQ, evaluated based on lowest price technically acceptable.. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and make award without discussions.

(End of Provision)

(x) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

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

(xii) Additional contract requirement(s) are not applicable.

(xiii) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this procurement.

(xiv) Quotes/Offers are due on August 12, 2016 at 3:00p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Please E-Mail responses to

Stephen.Cannon@epa.gov.

(xv) For Information regarding this procurement, please email Mr. Stephen L. Cannon, Contract Specialist at

Stephen.Cannon@epa.gov. No phone calls please.

(xvi) Attachments Include: (1) Specific Make and Model Justification and (2) Price Schedule. All of the above attachments are hereby incorporated and made a part of this solicitation and resultant purchase order or contract.

(xvii) Site Visit: Not applicable.

(xviii) Payment: The all items procured on this Order are products and such, payment shall be NET 30 with receipt of a properly documented invoice and in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act. For instructions on what constitutes a properly documented invoice for the US EPA, please refer to this URL:http://www2.epa.gov/financial/contracts mailto:Stephen.Cannon@epa.gov mailto:Stephen.Cannon@epa.gov http://www2.epa.gov/financial/contracts