Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation,_W912QM18Q0039,_CMU_Blocks.pdf

RFQ/SOLICITATION NUMBER: W912QM-18-Q-0039

Concrete Masonry Units (CMU Blocks) – BTH SLV 18 Date: 11 Apr 18

STREAMLINED SOLICITATION

i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in 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.

ii. The solicitation number is W912QM-18-Q-0039 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal

Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-97, effective date 24 January 2018.

iv. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is

327331 Concrete and Polished Stone, Ceramic Floor and Wall Tile, Architectural Terra Cotta, Concrete

Slabs and Grilles, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is not being set aside for Small Businesses.

v. CLIN Structure:

Item SUPPLIES/SERVICES. QTY

UNIT

ISSUE UNIT PRICE TOTAL

CLIN

CMU, Concrete Block, 2-Hole, Stretcher Style, 8"x8"x16" (20X20X40cm) Nominal, ASTM Grade

"N", Type 2 20,200 EA $ $

CLIN

0002 CMU "Corner Full Block, 20X20X40 CM 2,600 EA $ $

CLIN

0003 CMU "Corner Half Block, 20X20X20 CM 2,400 EA $ $

CLIN

0004 CMU "U" Block, 20X20X40 cm 2,700 EA $ $

CLIN

0005 CMU Block 1.5”X8”X16” 200 EA $ $

CLIN

0004 Delivery (see PWS for locations) 01 JOB $ $

vi. Description of the Requirement:

The 410th CSB, Regional Contracting Office requires Concrete Masonry Units (CMU Blocks) in support of Army South (ARSOUTH), Beyond the Horizon El Salvador 2018 (BTH SLV 18) Exercise. See

Statement of Work (SOW) below for more details.

vii. Place of Delivery and Acceptance:

Delivery Sites:

a) Site 1: Centro Escolar Ctn. El Amate; LAT/LONG - N13° 25.565 W88° 48.557

b) Site 2: Centro Escolar Caserio Santa Rita; LAT/LONG - N 13° 26.310 W 88° 58.095

c) Site 3: Centro Escolar San Marcos De La Cruz; LAT/LONG - N 13° 25.907 W 88° 49.190

d) Site 4: Centro Escolar Ulapa; LAT/LONG - N13° 31.205 W88° 53.251

e) Site 5: Unidad Comunitaria De Salud Familiar Intermedia (UCSFI) Medical Clinic; LAT/LONG -

N 13° 30.510 W 88° 51.420

Acceptance:

BTH SLV 18

Forward Operating Site (FOS)

Miraflores Military Base

Zacatecoluca, El Salvador, Central América

Applicable Provisions:

viii. 52.212-1, Instructions to Quoters —Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard.

The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits a quotation in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is

500 employees.

(b) Submission of quotations. Submit signed and dated quotations to the office specified in this solicitation via email to eduardo.a.castillo9.fn@mail.mil with courtesy copy to william.c.stombaugh.mil@mail.mil at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Quotations may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, quotations must show—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of quotations;

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

(4) A technical description of the items being quoted in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address;

(8) 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 quoter shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) 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

(11) If the quotation is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Quotations that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of quotations. The quoter agrees to hold the prices in its quotation firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotations.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of quotations. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender’s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during pre-award testing.

(e) Multiple quotations. Quoters are encouraged to submit multiple quotations presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each quotation submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of quotations.

(1) Quoters are responsible for submitting quotations, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that quotations or revisions are due.

(2) Any quotation, modification, revision, or withdrawal of a quotation received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of quotations is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late quotation would not unduly delay the acquisition.

(g) Issuance of Purchase Order. The Government intends to evaluate quotations in accordance with

FAR 13.106. The Government will not use the formal source selection procedures described in FAR Part

15. The Government may issue a purchase order to other than the quoter with the lowest priced quotation.

After the evaluation of quotations, the Government may negotiate final terms with one or more quoters of the Government’s choice before issuing any purchase order.

(h) Multiple Purchase Orders. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, quotations may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to issue a purchase order on any item for a quantity less than the quantity quoted, at the unit prices quoted, unless the quoter specifies otherwise.

(i) Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code or NATO Contractor Government Entity

(NCAGE) Code. The quoter shall enter its CAGE or NCAGE code in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its quotation, in accordance with FAR 52.204-16.

(j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. The quoter shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its quotation, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS+4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies the quoter’s 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 a DUNS number. The quoter https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/Subpart%2032_11.html#wp1043964 http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform should indicate that it is a quoter for a Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by the Contracting Officer, the quoter shall be registered in the SAM database prior to issuance of purchase order, during performance and through final payment. 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. SEE VENDORS

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR NCAGE AND DUNS NUMBERS ATTACHED.

(l) Requests for Information: The Contracting Officer will not notify unsuccessful quoters. Quoters may request information on purchase order(s) resulting from this solicitation.

SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: "Funds are not presently available for this acquisition.

No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available"

(End of provision)

ix. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation of Quotes—Commercial Items ADDENDUM

(a) The Government will issue a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered, in accordance with FAR 13.106. The following factor(s) shall be used to evaluate offers:

- Price.

- Capable of providing all CMU Blocks at the required date and location as per SOW.

(c) Notification. For acquisitions for which automatic notification is not provided through an electronic commerce method that employs widespread electronic public notice, notification to unsuccessful quoters shall be given only if requested or required by FAR 5.301.

(End of provision)

x. Quoters shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and

Certifications—Commercial Items (Nov 2017) Alternate I, with its offer.

xi. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (Jan 2017) applies to this acquisition, no addenda has been done.

xii. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders—

Commercial Items (DEVIATION 2013-O0019) (Nov 2017) applies to this acquisition.

xiii. The following clauses also apply to this acquisition:

52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) https://www.acquisition.gov/

This solicitation 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 address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil

AMC Level Protest --

If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC.

The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the General Accounting Office or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. Send protests (other than protests to the contracting officer) to:

Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command

Office of Command Counsel

4400 Martin Road

Rm: A6SE040.001

Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000

Fax: (256)450-8840

Clauses Incorporated by reference:

52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2016);

52.222-19 Child Labor – Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated (Apr 2015)

52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011)

52.225-14, Inconsistency between English Version and Translation of Contract (Feb 2000);

52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions

Relating to Iran – Representation and Certification (Oct 2015)

52.229-6, Taxes -- Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts (Feb 2013);

252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (Sep 2011);

252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sept 2013);

252.203-7005, Representation relating to compensation of former DOD officials (Nov 2011);

252.209-7004, Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By the Government of A

Terrorist Country (Oct 2015);

252.225-7041, Correspondence in English (Jun 1997);

252.229-7000, Invoices Exclusive Of Taxes or Duties (Jun 1997);

252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of payment requests and receiving Reports (Jun 2012)

252.232-7006, Wide area workflow payment instructions (May 2013)

252.232-7008, Assignment of Claims (Overseas) (Jun 1997);

252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006);

252.233-7001, Choice of Law (Overseas) (Jun 1997)

252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991)

xiv. The Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) is not applicable to this requirement.

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

xv. Solicitation Date: 11 Apr 2018.

Close Response Date/Time/Location: No later than 23 Apr 2018 at 3:00PM local time at the 410th CSB

Regional Contracting Office, Soto Cano Air Base, Comayagua, Honduras or thru email at the below email address(es).

xvi. Points of Contact: Eduardo Castillo, Contract Specialist phone: (504) 2713-5123 Ext. 449-5284 e-mail: eduardo.a.castillo.fn@mail.mil; SSG William Stombaugh, Contracting Officer, phone (504) 2713-

5123 Ext 449-4464, email william.c.stombaugh.mil@mail.mil mailto:eduardo.a.castillo.fn@mail.mil mailto:Yesica.m.valladares.fn@mail.mil

United States Army South (ARSOUTH)

Beyond the Horizons, El Salvador 2018 (BTH SLV 18)

Statement of Work (SOW)

Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU)

1.0 GENERAL: This is a contract to provide and deliver concrete masonry unit (CMU) blocks and related masonry materials for the United States Army South (ARSOUTH, also referred to herein as “the

Government”). The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract delivery providers performing herein. Such contract providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Objective: The Contractor shall furnish all management, supervision, personnel, training, equipment, material, and supplies required to provide and deliver CMU blocks per the delivery schedule with quantities listed in paragraph 1.5 of this document.

1.2 Required Period: The contractor shall deliver the materials to each site on 22 MAY 2018. Delivery dates are subject to change depending on project progress and will be coordinated with government representative, contractor shall deliver after 24 hours of notification or next day. Contractor will be notified 72 hours in advance of request. See Technical Exhibit 1-1: Delivery Schedule.

1.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is required to perform delivery services on any observed holiday in El Salvador. Scheduled holiday are MAY 10, JUNE 17, AUG 4-6

1.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting deliveries between the hours of

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

1.5 Place of Performance: The Contractor shall provide and deliver CMU blocks to the following sites:

a) Site 1: Centro Escolar Ctn. El Amate; LAT/LONG - N13° 25.565 W88° 48.557

b) Site 2: Centro Escolar Caserio Santa Rita; LAT/LONG - N 13° 26.310 W 88° 58.095

c) Site 3: Centro Escolar San Marcos De La Cruz; LAT/LONG - N 13° 25.907 W 88° 49.190

d) Site 4: Centro Escolar Ulapa; LAT/LONG - N13° 31.205 W88° 53.251

e) Site 5: Unidad Comunitaria De Salud Familiar Intermedia (UCSFI) Medical Clinic;

LAT/LONG - N 13° 30.510 W 88° 51.420

1.6 Key Personnel: The Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contract Officer Representative (COR) are considered key personnel by the government. The contractor shall provide a contract manager (CM) who shall be responsible for the scheduling of the deliveries and support of material issues. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the KO. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM or alternate shall be available between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Sunday, except during national holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons. The Contractor shall provide a trouble call number and alternative call number available during operating hours for the contract duration.

2.0 SPECIFICATIONS:

2.1 CMU Blocks shall meet the following specifications:

2.1.1 The CMUs should be suitable for load bearing applications.

2.1.2 The CMUs should be made from lightweight aggregates and non-moisture controlled, and weigh between 40 to 50 lbs. per block.

2.1.3 The Cementitious materials and aggregates used for the manufacturing of the CMUs shall conform to ASTM C150, ASTM C33, and ASTM C331.

2.1.4 The average CMU compressive strength for three units shall be 1,900 psi (13.1 MPa) and individual unit shall be 1,700 psi (11.7 MPa).

2.1.5 The CMU grade shall be ASTM grade “N,” Type 2 with core area equal to 40% to 50% of gross area.

2.2 Standard 2-core construction CMUs dimensions shall be:

2.2.1 The nominal height, width, and length is 8in. x 8 in. x 16in. respectively.

2.2.2 The actual design dimensions shall be 7-7/8 in. x 7-7/8 in. x 15-3/4 in (200mm x 200mm x 400mm).

2.2.3 CMUs shell and web thicknesses shall be 1-1/4 in. (31.75mm) and 1 in. (25.4mm) respectively.

2.2.4 All CMU Blocks delivered must be in usable condition, free from dirt/mud or other objects which would cause delay in immediate use for construction.

3.0 DELIVERY: Refer to Technical Exhibit 1-1a-1-1e: CMU Specifications for quantities required for

CMU and materials delivery for each project at each site. The Contractor shall make the deliveries between the dates of 22 May to 24 May 18. A precise date to be determined by the GR. The GR will notify the contractor no less than 48 hours prior to confirm the date of delivery.

3.1 Damages: The Contractor shall repair any damage to the existing grounds, facilities, or property incurred during the course of delivering the CMU and materials to “like new” condition.

3.2 Late Delivery: A late delivery fee can result in the Contractor being liable for any costs hereby considered damages incurred to the US Government as results of the late delivery. If the Contractor fails to deliver within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the

Government in the amount of 1% of the total value of the contract for each calendar day of delay until the delivery is completed or accepted.

4.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

4.1 Disclosure. The Contractor shall not further disclose specifics of services to unauthorized personnel.

Contractor will provide their sub-contractor only required specifics to accomplish services and / or products delivery. The Contractor shall not sketch or take photos of Government facilities unless related to service being provided. The Contractor shall not post, or discuss government facility activities on any unauthorized public access media.

5.0 CHANGES TO THE CONTRACT: THE ONLY PERSON AUTHORIZED TO MAKE

CHANGES TO THE CONTRACT IS THE KO. Failure to clear any changes to the contract with the

Contracting Officer IN ADVANCE of the requested change will result in the Government not being responsible for the charges, and non-payment to the Contractor. Accordingly, the Contracting Officer

SHALL be notified prior to any additional services/performances necessitating contract modification

(that is, those resulting in changes to the terms of the contract). Purchases or changes by unauthorized persons will result in the contractor not receiving payment for costs incurred.

Technical Exhibit 1-1A: Requirements for El Amate School

Item Description Unit

(CMU)

CMU, Concrete Block, 2-Hole, Stretcher Style, 8"x8"x16" (20X20X40cm)

Nominal, ASTM Grade "N", Type 2

ea. 4,200

2 CMU "Corner Full Block, 20X20X40 CM ea. 500

4 CMU "Corner Half Block, 20X20X20 CM ea. 500

5 CMU "U" Block, 20X20X40 cm ea. 575

6 CMU Block 1.5”X8”X16” ea. 50

Technical Exhibit 1-1B: Requirements for Santa Rita School

Nominal, ASTM Grade "N", Type 2

ea. 4,200

2 CMU "Corner Full Block, 20X20X40 CM ea. 500

3 CMU "Corner Half Block, 20X20X20 CM ea. 500

4 CMU "U" Block, 20X20X40 cm ea. 575

5 CMU Block 1.5”X8”X16” ea. 50

Technical Exhibit 1-1C: Requirements for San Marcos De La Cruz School

Nominal, ASTM Grade "N", Type 2

ea. 4,200

2 CMU "Corner Full Block, 20X20X40 CM ea. 500

4 CMU "Corner Half Block, 20X20X20 CM ea. 500

Technical Exhibit 1-1D: Requirements for Ulapa School

CMU, Concrete Block, 2-Hole, Stretcher Style, 8"x8"x16"

(20X20X40cm) Nominal, ASTM Grade "N", Type 2

ea. 4,900

2 CMU "Corner Full Block, 20X20X40 CM ea. 600

3 CMU "Corner Half Block, 20X20X20 CM ea. 600

Technical Exhibit 1-1E: Requirements for UCSFI Medical Clinic

CMU, Concrete Block, 2-Hole, Stretcher Style, 8"x8"x16"

(20X20X40cm) Nominal, ASTM Grade "N", Type 2

ea. 2,700

2 CMU "Corner Full Block, 20X20X40 CM ea. 500

4 CMU "Corner Half Block, 20X20X20 CM ea. 300

5 CMU "U" Block, 20X20X40 cm ea. 400