Combined_synopsis_SB1341-16-RQ-0130.pdf

CLASSIFICATION CODE: 66- Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

TITLE: - Continuous Flow Grout Pump (CFGP)

SOLICITATION NUMBER: SB1341-16-RQ-0130

RESPONSE DATE: March 1, 2016 at 12:00 PM Eastern time.

CONTACT POINTS: Judith Hicklin, Contract Specialist, (301) 975-8838

Robert Cowins, Contracting Officer, (301) 975-8335

DESCRIPTION:

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has a requirement for a Continuous

Flow Grout Pump (CFGP) capable of mixing and pumping a continuous flow of cementitious material with a maximum particle size of approximately 4 mm. This pump is required for the

Innovative Concrete project (731-3014) for the Engineering Laboratory (EL) at NIST, Gaithersburg, MD.

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL

ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6-

STREAMLINED PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION AND SOLICITATION

FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS-AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY

SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED, AND A SEPARATE

WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED. THE SOLICITATION IS

BEING ISSUED USING SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES UNDER THE

AUTHORITY OF FAR PART 13.

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-86.

1352.215-72 INQUIRIES (APR 2010)

Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to

Judith.hicklin@nist.gov. Questions should be received no later than 3 calendar days after the issuance date of this solicitation. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation.

Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract.

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The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333911 – Pump and Pumping Equipment Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. *** mailto:Judith.hicklin@nist.gov mailto:Judith.hicklin@nist.gov

All offerors shall provide a firm-fixed price quotation for the following line items:

Line Item 0001: One (1) complete and fully operational continuous flow grout pump (CFGP) capable of pumping a cementitious material with maximum aggregate size of 4mm and meet all the requirements of the Statement of Work.

Statement of Work

Continuous Flow Grout Pump (CFGP)

Background

The Engineering Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is building computer-controlled crane system (RoboCrane) capable of dispensing a cementitious material with a maximum particle size of approximately 4 mm. This project requires a pumping device capable of mixing and pumping a continuous flow of material at a flow rate between 5

L/min and 60 L/min. The material flow must be free of pressure fluctuations such as those observed in a reciprocating piston style pump. The pump shall be capable of receiving dry cementitious materials, in powder form, and aggregates with a maximum size of 4 mm. The pump shall be capable of suppling a metered amount of water to the powder and sand and mix the components into a homogenous mixture that shall be pumped a distance of approximately 20 m to an elevation of approximately 5 m.

Objective

The objective of this acquisition is to procure a CFGP that will be located at NIST in

Gaithersburg, Maryland. The contractor shall provide one complete and fully operational continuous flow grout pump (CFGP) capable of pumping a cementitious material with maximum aggregate size of 4mm.

Specific Requirements

The CFGP, upon delivery to NIST, shall be able to meet the following requirements:

1. Pump a cementitious mixture of cement, sand, and water approximately 20 m to an elevation of approximately 5 m.

a. The flow rate of the mixture shall be adjustable between 5 L/min and 60 L/min.

2. The pump shall be capable of receiving the components of the mixture (cement and sand) in dry form and adding a metered amount of water (to be selected by the operator) and then mix the components to a homogenous mixture. The pump shall be capable of pumping this mixture to a location determined by the operator.

3. The pump shall be a continuous flow style. The pressure in the pumped cementitious mixture shall be free pressure fluctuations, such as those observed in reciprocating piston pumps, resulting from the moving mechanical components of the pump.

4. The pump shall be able to connect to existing power, water, and air supplies located in building 206 of NIST.

a. Power: 400 V, 50 Hz, 3 phase

b. Water: 2.5 bar through ¾ inch hose

c. Air Supply: 360 L/min at 4 bar

5. The pump shall be able to pump a mixture with a maximum aggregate size of 4 mm.

6. The pump shall be a wheeled unit and shall be able to me moved with the assistance of 1 –

2 people.

7. The pump shall be compatible with standard hose and accessory couplings used for pumping cementitious and grout materials

Warranty: 1 year for parts and labor.

Government Responsibilities

NIST will provide electrical and water connections as well as laboratory space for the grinder.

Training

The contractor shall provide all documentation necessary to install and operate the unit. NIST reserves the option to request an on NIST site or in Maryland demonstration of the instrument capabilities, with NIST providing needed specimens for testing.

Deliverables

Contractor shall deliver one concrete CFGP 4-6 weeks after receipt of award. Warranty coverage will be provided for a minimum of 1 year from the date of inspection and acceptance.

All documentations necessary to install and operate the unit shall be provided to NIST.

Evaluation and Selection Criteria

Potential candidates for purchase shall be evaluated based on the requirements outlined in the specific requirement section. Specifically, the ability to mix and pump a mixture of cementitious powder, sand (4 mm maximum size), and water approximately 20 m to an elevation of 5 m without pressure fluctuations resulting from the pump operation (measured by pressure sensors in a PVC pipe). The CFGP must be on a wheeled chassis and be able to be connected to existing

NIST supplied air, water, and power. If these criteria are met, the unit will be considered acceptable for purchase.

Inspection and Acceptance Criteria

Upon arrival to NIST, the unit will be inspected for damage during shipment. The unit will be accepted after a demonstration pump is preformed using NIST’s grout pumping station.

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES:

The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are hereby incorporated by reference. All FAR clauses may be viewed at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

Provisions

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items

52.203-98, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements—Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02)

PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS—REPRESENTATION (FEB 2015)

(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.

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DEVIATION ON TAX DELINQUENCY

Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony

Conviction Under Any Federal Law (Class Deviation) (March 2015) http://www.acquisition.gov/far/

(1) In accordance with Sections 744 and 745 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and

Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), none of the funds made available by the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 funding may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that-

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

(b) 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 the 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.

(2) The Offeror represents that, as of the date of this offer -

(a) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a

Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(b) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation 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.

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Clauses

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS - (DEC 2014)

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(JAN 2013)

52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (May 2012) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011)

52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Apr 2012)

52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003)

52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2012)

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999)

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)

52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014)

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug

2011)

52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008)

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

2013)

52.203-99, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements (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.

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Assurance by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony

Conviction Under Any Federal Law (Class Deviation) (March 2015)

(1) In accordance with Sections 744 and 745 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and

Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), none of the funds made available by Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 and subsequent appropriations acts may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that -

(a) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where an awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the 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

(b) 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 the 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.

(2) By accepting this award or order, in writing or by performance, the offeror/contractor assures that -

(a) The offeror/contractor is not a corporation convicted of a felony criminal violation under a

Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(b) The offeror/contractor is not a corporation 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.

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Department of Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) clauses. Please submit a written request to the Contract Specialist for the full text of these clauses.

*1352.201-70 Contracting Officer’s Authority (APR 2010)

*1352.209-73 Compliance with the Laws

*1352.209-74 Organizational Conflict of Interest

LOCAL CLAUSES

NIST LOCAL 04 BILLING INSTRUCTIONS

(a) NIST prefers electronic Invoice/Voucher submissions and they should be emailed to INVOICE@NIST.GOV. (b) Each

Invoice or Voucher submitted shall include the following: (1) Contract Number. (2) Contractor Name and Address. (3) Date of

Invoice. (4) Invoice Number. (5) Amount of Invoice and Cumulative Amount Invoiced to-date. (6) Contract Line Item Number

(CLIN). (7) Description, Quantity, Unit of Measure, Unit Price, and Extended Price of Supplies/Services Delivered. (8) Prompt

Payment Discount Terms, if Offered. (9) Any other information or documentation required by the contract. (c) In the event electronic submissions are not used, The Contractor shall submit an original invoice or voucher in accordance with the payment provisions of this contract to: NIST: Accounts Payable Office 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1621 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1621

INSTRUCTIONS:

mailto:INVOICE@NIST.GOV

System for Award Management

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, the awardee must be registered in the System for Award

Management (www.sam.gov) prior to award. Refusal to register shall forfeit award.

DUE DATE FOR QUOTATIONS

*** The due date and time for receipt of quotations is March 1, 2016 no later than

12:00 PM EST. The offeror shall hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

Quotations must be received at judith.hicklin@nist.gov before the due date and time specified in the solicitation. Facsimile quotations will not be accepted. Only information received on or before the due date and time shall be considered for award. Any quotation, or part thereof, received after the due date and time, shall be deemed late and not considered for award.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Quotation Preparation Instructions

All Offerors shall submit all of the following:

1) Price Quotation: Firm-fixed price for each CLIN and discount terms, preferably FOB

Destination, for each CLIN. Price quotations shall remain valid for a period of 90 days from the date quotations are due.

2) Technical Quotation / Capability: Offerors shall submit a technical description or product literature for the equipment it is proposing, which clearly identifies the manufacturer, make and model. The offeror must demonstrate that its proposed equipment meets or exceeds each minimum requirement described in the statement of work by providing a citation to the relevant section of its technical description or product literature. If applicable, evidence that the Offeror is authorized by the original equipment manufacturer to provide the item(s) in the quotation should be included. The Offerors shall acknowledge that NIST will not store the equipment onsite before it is installed.

Acceptance of Terms and Conditions: This is an open-market solicitation for equipment as defined herein. The Government intends to award a Purchase Order as a result of this solicitation that will include the clauses set forth herein. The quotation should include one of the following statements:

“The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition.”

OR

http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:judith.hicklin@nist.gov

“The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:

Offeror shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s)

Note: This procurement is not being conducted under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program or another Government-Wide Area Contract (GWAC). If an offeror submits a quotation based upon an FSS or GWAC contract, the Government will accept the quoted price.

However, the terms and conditions stated herein will be included in any resultant Purchase

Order, not the terms and conditions of the offeror’s FSS or GWAC contract, and the statement required above shall be included in the quotation.

EVALUATION FACTORS: The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the lowest price Offeror meeting technical acceptability requirements.

Technical Capability: No prototypes, demonstration models, used or refurbished instruments will be considered.

Price: The Government will evaluate price for reasonableness.

1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

(a) An agency protest may be filed with either: (1) the contracting officer, or (2) at a level above the contracting officer, with the appropriate agency Protest Decision Authority. See 64

Fed. Reg. 16,651 (April 6, 1999)

(b) Agency protests filed with the Contracting Officer shall be sent to the following address: NIST/ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION

ATTN: ROBERT COWINS, CONTRACTING OFFICER

100 Bureau Drive, MS 1640

Gaithersburg, MD 20899

(c) Agency protests filed with the agency Protest Decision Authority shall be sent to the following address: NIST/ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION

ATTN: HEAD OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICE (HCO)

100 Bureau Drive, MS 1640

Gaithersburg, MD 20899

(d) A complete copy of all agency protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel within one day of filing a protest with either the Contracting Officer or the Protest Decision Authority.

(e) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows:

U.S. Department of

Commerce Office of the

General Counsel Chief, Contract Law Division

Room 5893

Herbert C. Hoover Building

14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20230.

FAX: (202) 482-5858

1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010)

(a) A protest may be filed with either the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Court of Federal Claims unless an agency protest has been filed.

(b) A complete copy of all GAO or Court of Federal Claims protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon (i) the Contracting Officer, and (ii) the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel, within one day of filing a protest with either GAO or the Court of

Federal Claims.

(c) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows:

U.S. Department of Commerce

Office of the General Counsel

Chief, Contract Law Division

Room 5893

Herbert C. Hoover Building

14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20230.

FAX: (202) 482-5858

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