Amendment 04 - Metal Briquetting System

AMENDMENT 03
The purpose of Amendment 03 is to provide further information regarding Question #14, as follows:
#14 Answer, Continued....Attachment 04 shows the location where the briquetting system will be placed. The system will sit under the covered roof adjuacent to the loadiing dock. The existing dumpsters will be moved. The briquetting system hopper will be loaded via forklift from the loading dock. Forklifts will enter and exit the dock through the visible bay door. Refer to the Description for Purchase for dimensions of the site.

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AMENDMENT 02
The purpose of Amendment 02 is to:
(a) Provide Questions & Answers #12 through #14;
(b) Provide Attachment 04, Picture
12. Question: Can the system be placed indoors or inside a shed/structure that keeps the ambient temperature above freezing?
Answer: The system shall remain outside, and will be sheltered from rain by an overhanging roof.

13. Question: Will the customer be providing the MPDS's (main power disconnect switches) near the equipment as required for operation, and the contractor will pull from the panels, add distribution panel is required, or where is contractor required to bring power from somewhere on site to the area required.
Answer: Main power disconnect switches will be provided outside near the location of the briquetting system. If needed, compressed air will be provided within a few feet of the briquetting system.

14. Question: Is it possible to complete a site survey visit to see the area where the equipment will be placed, and current feeding operation. At minimum a print of the area or how the system will be fed into the proposed hopper would be beneficial for design and measurement.
Answer: There will be no site survey. See the picture at Attachment 04.

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AMENDMENT 01
The purpose of Amendment 01 is to:
(a) Provide Questions & Answers #1 through #11;
(b) Provide Attachment 03, Scrap Pictures;
(c) Require offerors to submit acknowledgement of each Solicitation Amendment, by adding the following language under the Section titled "Quote Submission": 6. Acknowledgement of each Amendment to the Solicitation
1. Question: What is the specific process being used to generate this scrap?
Answer: Mills, CNC, Drill, Screw Machines, ban saws, cold saws, lathes

2. Question: What is the material mix? %chips, %Turnings, %Bushy and Wad Size?
Answer: Metal types will be separated. % of chips vs. turnings will vary with production needs. Wad size and bushiness will also vary with daily production rates; could vary from 5 gal size to ½ yard.

3. Question: Are there any solids (piece parts, bar end) present in the scrap? If yes, describe and provide sizes.
Answer: Yes, there is an occasional bar end that will be included in the turnings and chips. Sizes will vary with production. 0.5 in. to 1.75 in. diameter are most typical. Larger parts are possible but will typically be picked out from turnings.

4. Question: What is the intended operation, hrs. per day, days per week, etc.
Answer: Hall off up to (2) 4 cubic yard dumpsters a day. Operations are 5 days a week, 10 hours per day.

5. Question: How will the scrap be brought to the Briquetter System? Chip Carts, Self-Dumping Hoppers, Front End Loader, Bobcat? And, provide the size.
Answer: Self-dumping hoppers on a fork lift. Size is ¾ yard.

6. Question: What type of dumpster will we be conveying the Briquettes into? 20 yard roll-off, 40 yard roll-off, please supply the dimensions and location in relationship to where the Briquetter will be located?
Answer: A dumpster no bigger than 4 yards will be used for collection of briquettes. We require the ability to use a 4 yard dumpster as well as the ability to use smaller volume dumpsters in place of the 4 yard dumpster.
7. Question: What is the Specific Alloy? (6160 Aluminum) (4140 Tool Steel) etc...
Answer: Aluminum alloy: 6061T6, 7071; Steel:1020, 1018, 1026, 1025

8. Question: Can the chip processing system be placed indoors or within an enclosed area to avoid freezing temperatures?
Answer: No.

9. Question: What is your current scrap rate?
Answer: Approximately 8 cubic yards per day.
10. Question: Please supply photos of the current scrap.
Answer: See Attachment 03 to this solicitation.

11. Question: What are the Payment Terms and Schedule?
Answer: Payment will be made after completion and acceptance of the entire effort, as specified within the Description for Purchase. Invoice(s) shall be submitted via the Wide Area Workflow website, per DFARS Clause 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions.

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with 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.
This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) using FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items; the Solicitation number is W52P1J-18-T-BRQT.
The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-99.
The NAICS code for this procurement is 331314; the small business size standard is 750 employees. The Federal Product Code is 3415.
Offerors must be registered within the System for Award Management (SAM) database in order to receive an award against this Solicitation. The website for SAM is https://www.sam.gov/ .
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT
This solicitation is issued for a Metal Briquetting System, to include Installation/Training/Calibration/Demonstration, and Documentation, in accordance with the Description for Purchase at Attachment 01.
TYPE OF ACQUISITION AND CONTRACT
This acquisition is issued as 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The Army Contracting Command-Rock Island (ACC-RI) will award a Firm Fixed Price Contract.
DELIVERY INFORMATION
Delivery is FOB Destination.
Delivery shall be made to:
Crane Army Ammunition Activity, 300 Highway 361, Crane IN
Completion date for the entire effort, as specified within the DFP, is no later than 8 months after date of award.
QUOTE SUBMISSION
Offerors shall submit the following, in response to this solicitation:
1. Company Name, Address and CAGE Code
2. Point of Contact (Name/Title/phone number/email address)
3. Completion of DFARS Clause 252.225-7000, Buy American-Balance of Payments Program Certificate at Attachment 02. NOTE: Enter information under the heading "Country of Origin" in Sections (c)(2) AND (c)(3)
4. Price.
5. Technical Capability Submission
Detailed description of the offered system, which clearly describes how all requirements of the DFP will be met
Note: Simply stating the offered items meet the requirement is unacceptable. The description must address each of the requirements in sufficient detail to describe how the offered item meets the requirement
• If Offered item is an Off-the-Shelf product, with no modifications: offeror may provide product literature describing its specifications, sizing, et., providing it addresses each of the requirements within the DFP for that item. If product literature does not address all requirements, additional description shall be provided to address each requirement.
• If Offered item is an Off-the-Shelf product with modifications: offeror may provide product literature plus a detailed description of the modifications that will bring the product in conformance with all DFP requirements
• If no standard product literature is available, a basic concept drawing, with description, is required

EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR TECHNICAL CAPABILITY
Based on the information the offeror provides, a rating of "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable" will be assigned to the quote, as follows:

Acceptable: The offeror has provided a detailed description of the offered items which adequately describes how it meets each of the requirements of the DFP.

Unacceptable: The offeror failed to provide a detailed description of the offered item which adequately describes how it meets each of the requirements of the DFP.

BASIS FOR AWARD
The basis for award is Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made to the offeror who provides the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer, who is deemed responsible, and whose quote conforms to the solicitation requirements.
In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(g), the Government intends to award a contract against this solicitation without discussions. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined necessary by the Contacting Officer.
Only those offers determined to be technically acceptable, either initially or as a result of discussions, will be considered for award.
Award will be made on a Firm Fixed Price basis.

LISTING OF ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 01, Description for Purchase dated July 18, 2018
Attachment 02, DFARS Clause 252.225-7000, Buy American-Balance of Payments Program Certificate

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION

Offers are due August 17, 2018, no later than 3:30 p.m. Central Time.

Offers shall be submitted in the following way:

Electronically via email to the Contract Specialist Lorraine.geren.civ@mail.mil and Contracting Officer cindy.k.wagoner.civ@mail.mil Offerors should include "Response to W52P1J-18-T-BRQT" within the Subject line.

QUESTIONS

Questions shall be submitted in the same manner as Offers, electronically via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.

**Note: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning this solicitation at the earliest time possible, to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.

CLAUSES
The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) commercial clauses, apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference (clauses may be obtained via the internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil ):
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, Alternate I
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
Within FAR 52.212-5, the following optional clauses apply:
FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards
FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment
FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside
FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation
FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor
FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity
FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons
FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving
FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management.
FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting
FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance
FAR 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror
FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business subcontractors
FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination
DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
DFARS 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls
DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information
DFARS 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support
DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation
DFARS 252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of past Performance Information Retrieval System-Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations
DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American-Balance of Payments Program Certificate-Basic (provided in full text at Attachment 02 to this solicitation)
DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program
DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors
DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions
DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments
DFARS 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial items

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