Compressed Earth Block Machine

Added: Sep 13, 2011 8:41 am THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) DRAFT SOLICITATION FOR END OF YEAR PLANNING PURPOSES. ONCE ANTICIPATED FUNDING BECOMES AVAILABLE, WE WILL CONSIDER USING RECEIVED INFORMATION FOR ORDERING PURPOSES. PLEASE STATE HOW LONG YOUR INFORMATION IS VALID AS FUNDING IS EXPECTED TO BECOME AVAILABLE NO LATER THAN 30 SEP 2011. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE RESPOND TO RFI BECAUSE SEPARATE REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) MAY NOT BE ISSUED.

The Government does not presently intend to award a contract, but wants to obtain price, delivery, other market information, and capabilities for planning purposes. This is a draft combined synopsis and 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 request for information.

The RFI number for any resulting procurement will be FA4830-11-QZ-057.

This RFI document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-53, Defense Acquisition Circular (DAC) 91-11, (DCN) DPN20110819 and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2011-0714. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 327123. The size standard is 500 employees.

*Items Manufactured by ADVANCED EARTHEN CONSTRUCTION*

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0001 1 Each
COMPRESSED EARTH BLOCK MACHINE: LEGI SERIES 480 COMPRESSED SOIL BLOCK MACHINE. ITEM NUMBER: LEGI480CSBM

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0002 1 Each
PRESCRIBED LOAD LIST, ITEM NUMBER: PLL480CSBM

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0003 1 Each
PORTABLE BLOCK PRESS MACHINE W/PELICAN CASE, ITEM NUMBER:LEGIBLCKPM

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0004 1 Each
TEN FOOT GRAVITY CONVEYOR W/STAND, ITEM NUMBER: 10GVTYCNVYR

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0005 1 Each
CONVEYOR STAND, ITEM NUMBER: CNVYRSTND

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0006 1 Each
BLOCK CUTTER, ITEM NUMBER: LEGIBLCKCTTR

NET AMT

MULTIPLE AWARDS MAY BE ACCEPTED

OR EQUAL ITEMS ARE ACCEPTABLE, HOWEVER, OR EQUAL ITEMS MUST MEET SALIENT PHYSICAL, FUNCTIONAL, AND PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS. SHIPPING SHALL EITHER BE INCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICE OR INCLUDED AS A SEPARATE LINE ITEM.

WARRANY INFORMATION IS REQUIRED WITH INFORMATION

All quotes shall be FOB destination.
Include all discounts that may apply.
Include AOR/Lead Time
Include CAGE code with quoting information.

Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Request for Quotation (RFQ) should be submitted and shall contain the following information: RFQ NUMBER; TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS; NAME, ADDRESS; TELEPHONE NUMBER OF OFFEROR; TERMS OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY; ANY DISCOUNT TERMS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ALL SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS (if applicable). Quotes must indicate quantity, unit price and total amount for each item. Quoters shall include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation. Quotes shall also contain all other documentation specified herein.

BASIS FOR ANY RESULTING AWARD: The Government will award a purchase order to the quoter whose price is judged to represent the best value to the government. Quotes will be evaluated on lowest price technically acceptable.
All quoters must be Central Contractor Registered (CCR) and online representation and certification application (ORCA) should be activated. ORCA registration for on line representation and certification requirements may be viewed via the internet at www.bpn.gov.

QUOTERS MAY INCLUDE A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROVISION AT FAR 52.212-3 QUOTER REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS WITH THEIR QUOTE, which can be downloaded from the internet or requested in writing via facsimile at 229-257-3547. Quoters that fail to furnish the required representation information via submission or ORCA registration, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration.

The listed Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference. All FAR Clauses may be viewed in full text via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ ; Federal Acquisition Regulation Table of Contents.

FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarred;
FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items;
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 (Deviation).

Pursuant to FAR Clause 52.212-5 the following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference:
FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755);
FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553 and 40 U.S.C.759);
FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim;
FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246);
FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793);
FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disable Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212);
FAR 52.223-4; Recovered Material Certification
FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on certain foreign Purchase;
FAR 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241);
FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer;
DFAR 252.204-7004, Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternative A;
DFAR 252.225-7001, Buy American Act And Balance of Payments Program;
DFAR 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests;
DFAR 252.246-7000, Material Inspection and Receiving Report;
DFAR 252.247-7024, Notification Of Transportation Of Supplies By Sea;
AFFAR 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman.
FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor
FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is C9E.

RESPONSE TIME: RESPONSE TO RFI WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE 23RD CONTRACTING SQUADRON (LGCA2) LOCATED AT 4380-B ALABAMA ROAD, MOODY AFB GA 31699 NO LATER THAN 1:00 P.M. E.S.T. on 20 SEPT 2011. ALL INFORMATION SHALL BE MARKED WITH REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NUMBER AND TITLE. FACSIMILE AND EMAIL QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The point of contact for this draft solicitation is SSgt J.D. Pittman, Email: joseph.pittman@moody.af.mil Phone: 229-257-4721, Fax: 229-257-3547, Alternate: SSgt Lucas Richardson, Email: lucas.richardson@moody.af.mil
Phone: 229-257-4776 Fax: 229-257-3547.