Award of solicitation W912ER-15-T-0018

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Description:
(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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) The solicitation number is W912ER-15-T-0018 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

(iii) The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (DFARs) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far/.

(iv) The associated North American Industries Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 561621 and the small business size standard of 100 Employees.

(v) Quotes must be broken down and prices shown for each of the following Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN):

(vi) The Period of Performance delivery date is one year after contract award, plus one option year as stated in the Scope of Work.

(vii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation.

(vii) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, is applicable to this solicitation. This RFQ utilizes the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection method: Award shall be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal is determined to have the lowest reasonable price and meets the technical requirements in accordance with the performance work statement. In evaluating quotes, the Government will consider the following evaluation factors: Experience, Management and Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price

(ix) The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The contractor must return a completed copy of this provision with its proposal or certify that it has current representations and certifications at the www.sam.gov website. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(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 applies to this acquisition. The following items under Clause 52.212-5 are considered checked and applicable to this acquisition:

(1), 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons, Alternate I
(2) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontracting Sales to the Government with Alternate I.
(3) 52 204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontracting Awards
(4) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment
(5) 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters
(6) 52.209-9 Updates of publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters
(b) (24) 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
(b) (35) 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
(b) (39) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008)

(xii) THE FOLLOWING FAR PROVISIONS/ CLAUSES APPLY TO THIS ACQUISITION:

52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters;
52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language;
52 214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency;
52.229-6 Taxes - Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts;
52.232-18 Availability of Funds;
52.233-2 Service of Protest,
52.242-13 Bankruptcy;
52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference;
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference;
52.253-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses;

THE FOLLOWING DFARS PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLY TO THIS ACQUISITION:

252.201-7000, Contracting Officers Representative;
252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.209-7001 Disclosure of Ownership or control by the government of a terrorist country;
252.209-7004, Subcontracting with Firms That Are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country;
252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation;
252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items;
252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; the following items under this clause are considered checked and applicable to this acquisition:

52.203-3, Gratuities
252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.205-7000, Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders
252.225-7001(b) (6) (i), Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program
252.227-7015(b) (21), Technical Data - Commercial Items
252.228-7003, Capture and Detention
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
252.232-7008, Assignment of Claims (Overseas)
252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments
252.243-7002(b) (26), Request for Equitable Adjustment
252.247-7023(b) (29), Transportation of Supplies by Sea
252.247-7024(b) (30), Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea
252.225-7993 Prohibition on Contracting with the Enemy (Deviation 2014-O0008)
252.232-7003 Electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports (June 2012)
252.225-7994 Additional Access to Contractor and Subcontractor Records in the United States Central Command Theater of Operations (Deviation 2014-00008) The Government will make award and payments using US Dollars. Payment will be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Systems for Award Management
52.232-18 Availability of Funds
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance
52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract The Government may extend

(xiii) (N/A)
(xiv) Quotes are to be in us dollars due no later than 15 April 2015, 1400hrs, (2:00 PM) EST.

(xv) Quotes are to be emailed to the Contract Specialists and to the Contracting Officer.

Ms. Holly K. Watson, Contract Specialist - Holly.K.Watson@usace.army.mil
Ms. Jean L. Birdsell, Contracting Officer - Jean.L.Birdsell@usace.army.mil

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Instructions to the Offerors
2. Performance Work Statement
3. Solicitation
4. Past Performance Questioner