AGM batteries

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

General Information

Document Type:              Combined Solicitation/Solicitation

Solicitation Number:       HHSNCC20-010662S

Posted Date:                     July 9, 2020

Original Response Date:  July 20, 2020

NAICS Code:                      811310/8M – Nursing Self Scheduling and Productivity System                 

Contracting Office Address

Office of Purchasing and Contracts

6707 Democracy Boulevard Suite 106 Bethesda, MD 20892

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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; being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-04, dated 01-15-2020.

                             

Statement of Objective

MMESD intends to purchase AGM Batteries, because MMESD has received a mandate from the NIH Clinical Center Safety Committee to replace the existing cell filled batteries with the maintenance free AGM batteries in all material handling equipment (see attached listing of equipment). This replacement is necessary, because of the constant overfilling of the battery cells by operators’ which creates an overspill of battery Acid onto the building 10 and clinical center floors on the B2 Level. These overspills pose a hazardous threat to the staff and visitors. If this replacement does not take place, the threat mentioned above will continue; which could lead to complaints lodged against the department leadership. 

Statement of Work

The NIH Clinical Center utilizes the material handling equipment in the form of Cushman tuggers and transporters. Also, Raymond electric forklift and order picker, and Unicarrier electric pallet jacks. 

Contractor Requirements

Vendor will be responsible for the removal of existing batteries and debris, through the proper hazardous material disposal IAW state law.

Vendor will be responsible for the delivery, installation and training of new AGM batteries and chargers.

All training will be coordinated and scheduled with the Project Officer. A complete set of AGM Battery manuals will be provided by the vendor.

After installation, any of the new AGM Batteries that are purchased, the vendor will be provide on-hands training within 24 hours.

Vendor will provide 8-10 week lead time for delivery and installation of the batteries.

Vendor will be available to support any issues with the AGM batteries while still under warranty and service within 24 hours of request.  And replace any damaged or nonoperational batteries under warranty, as longs as it is not operator fault. Request for service should be handled via phone Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM.  Service requests after hours, weekend and holidays is not available because the requesting service is closed.

If on-site service is required, a vendor representative should arrive the same day or within 24 hours.

The vendor will provide the Project Officer copies of all written warranties during the installation.  

The vendor is responsible for all parts that are under warranty and will ship parts within four days.

See Battery and Charger Specifications Below:

Item Description

Quantity

Batteries, Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) and Gel for replacing cell filled batteries, 8 volt and sealed for Transporters

64

Batteries, Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) 6 volt sealed for Tuggers

78

Battery, Sealed 36 volt for sit down forklift

1

Batteries, Sealed for electric pallet jacks 24 volt

6

Battery, for Order Picker 24 volt

1

Charger, Onboard for Order Picker 36 volt

3

Charger, for Sit Down Electric Forklift 36 Volt

1

Chargers, for Electric Pallet Jacks 24 Volt

5

Removal, Old Cell Filled Batteries

Business information:

a.         DUNS Number
b.         Company POC, Phone and Email Address
c.          Company Address (Company Point of Contact, phone number and email address)

e.          Type/Size of company, NAICS code, and Social Economic status, as validated at SAMs.

f.          Current GSA Schedule

g.          Tax ID Number

The following clauses are incorporated in this solicitation:

Reg

Date

Clause Title

1

FAR

52.202-1

25-NOV-13

Definitions (Over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold)

2

FAR

52.203-3

01-APR-84

Gratuities (Over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold)

3

FAR

52.203-5

29-MAY-14

Covenant Against Contingent Fees (Over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold)

4

FAR

52.203-6

28-SEP-06

Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold)

5

FAR

52.203-7

29-MAY-14

Anti-Kickback Procedures (Over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold)

6

FAR

52.203-8

29-MAY-14

Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (Over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold)

7

FAR

52.203-10

29-MAY-14

Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (Over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold)

8

FAR

52.203-12

01-OCT-10

Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Over $150,000)

9

FAR

52.203-17

29-APR-14

Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold)

10

FAR

52.203-99

27-FEB-15

Prohibition on Contracting with Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (DEVIATION)

11

FAR

52.204-4

31-MAY-11

Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper(Over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold)

12

FAR

52.204-10

31-OCT-16

Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards ($30,000 or more)

13

FAR

52.204-13

31-OCT-16

System for Award Management Maintenance

14

FAR

52.209-6

01-OCT-15

Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Over $35,000)

15

FAR

52.215-2

01-OCT-10

Audit and Records - Negotiation [Note: Applies to ALL contracts funded in whole or in part with Recovery Act funds, regardless of dollar value, AND contracts over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold funded exclusively with non-Recovery Act funds.]

16

FAR

52.215-8

01-OCT-97

Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format

17

FAR

52.215-10

04-AUG-11

Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data (Over $750,000)

18

FAR

52.215-12

01-OCT-10

Subcontractor Cost or Pricing Data (Over $750,000)

19

FAR

52.215-15

01-OCT-10

Pension Adjustments and Asset Reversions (Over $750,000)

20

FAR

52.215-18

08-JUL-05

Reversion or Adjustment of Plans for Post-Retirement Benefits (PRB) other than Pensions

21

FAR

52.215-19

01-OCT-97

Notification of Ownership Changes

22

FAR

52.215-21

01-OCT-10

Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data - Modifications

23

FAR

52.219-8

01-NOV-16

Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold)

24

FAR

52.219-9

13-JAN-17

Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Over $700,000, $1.5 million for Construction)

25

FAR

52.219-16

01-JAN-99

Liquidated Damages - Subcontracting Plan (Over $700,000, $1.5 million for Construction)

26

FAR

52.222-3

01-JUN-03

Convict Labor

27

FAR

52.222-21

10-APR-15

Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

28

FAR

52.222-26

30-SEP-16

Equal Opportunity

29

FAR

52.222-35

01-OCT-15

Equal Opportunity for Veterans ($150,000 or more)

30

FAR

52.222-36

25-JUL-14

Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities

31

FAR

52.222-37

26-FEB-16

Employment Reports on Veterans ($150,000 or more)

32

FAR

52.222-40

13-DEC-10

Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold)

33

FAR

52.222-50

02-MAR-15

Combating Trafficking in Persons

34

FAR

52.222-54

01-OCT-15

Employment Eligibility Verification (Over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold)

35

FAR

52.223-6

01-MAY-01

Drug-Free Workplace

36

FAR

52.223-18

04-AUG-11

Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

37

FAR

52.225-1

29-MAY-14

Buy American – Supplies

38

FAR

52.225-13

12-JUN-08

Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases

39

FAR

52.227-1

07-DEC-07

Authorization and Consent

40

FAR

52.227-2

07-DEC-07

Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement

41

FAR

52.229-3

28-FEB-13

Federal, State and Local Taxes (Over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold)

42

FAR

52.232-1

01-APR-84

Payments

43

FAR

52.232-8

01-FEB-02

Discounts for Prompt Payment

44

FAR

52.232-9

01-APR-84

Limitation on Withholding of Payments

45

FAR

52.232-11

01-APR-84

Extras

46

FAR

52.232-17

29-MAY-14

Interest (Over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold)

47

FAR

52.232-23

29-MAY-14

Assignment of Claims

48

FAR

52.232-25

13-JAN-17

Prompt Payment

49

FAR

52.232-33

22-JUL-13

Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management

50

FAR

52.232-39

21-JUN-13

Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations

51

FAR

52.233-1

29-MAY-14

Disputes

52

FAR

52.233-3

01-AUG-96

Protest After Award

53

FAR

52.233-4

05-OCT-04

Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

54

FAR

52.242-13

01-JUL-95

Bankruptcy (Over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold)

55

FAR

52.243-1

01-AUG-87

Changes - Fixed-Price, Alternate I (Apr 1984)

56

FAR

52.244-6

06-NOV-17

Subcontracts for Commercial Items

57

FAR

52.246-25

01-FEB-97

Limitation of Liability - Services (Over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold)

58

FAR

52.249-4

01-APR-84

Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form)

59

FAR

52.249-8

01-APR-84

Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service)(Over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold)

60

FAR

52.253-1

01-JAN-91

Computer Generated Forms

61

HHSAR

352.203-70

18-DEC-15

Anti-Lobbying

62

HHSAR

352.222-70

18-DEC-15

Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations

63

HHSAR

352.227-70

18-DEC-15

Publications and Publicity

64

HHSAR

352.237-75

18-DEC-15

Key Personnel

All quoters shall submit a quotation which addresses all elements of the Statement of Work section, includes one copy.

All quotations shall be forwarded to Contract Specialist Lynda Cole Electronically to Colelj@cc.nih.gov.

This is a full and open competition combined synopsis/solicitation for services as defined herein.  The government intends to award a contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein.

To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

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

Submission shall be received not later than July 20, 2020 at 8 a.m. by Electronic email submissions to Colelj@cc.nih.gov.  Please reference solicitation number HHSNCC20-010662S on all offer documentation.  Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via email to the Contract Specialist-Lynda Cole 6707 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 106 Bethesda, MD 20892, Colelj@cc.nih.gov. 

Point of Contact

Lynda Cole

Contract Specialist

301-594-3111 phone

301-594-5920 fax

Colelj@cc.nih.gov