D2 Steel Bars

Added: Jan 11, 2013 2:48 pm I. OVERVIEW: 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.

The document number is BEP-RFQ-13-0323 and this is a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-62 including amendments effective December 20, 2012. Please refer to http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html.

This requirement is being set-aside as a Total Small Businesses set aside under NAICS code 423510. Only qualified Offerors may submit responses.

The Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order.

II. STATEMENT OF NEED: The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has a requirement for the purchase of the following item in the quantity listed;

1.Bars of D2 Steel 1.450" x 1.750" x 12.0"- Quantity: 10

2.Bars of D2 Steel 1.000" x 1.596" x 10.0"- Quantity: 9

III. INSTRUCTIONS: To aid in evaluation, quotes shall be clearly and concisely written as well as being neat, indexed as appropriate and logically assembled. All pages of each part shall be appropriately numbered, and identified with the name of the offeror, the date, and the solicitation number to the extent practicable. An Offeror's overall response shall consist of three (3) Parts, individually entitled as stated below. Failure to furnish a full and complete quote as instructed may result in the Offeror's quote being considered nonresponsive, therefore eliminated from further consideration and award. Overall, quotes shall be provided on company letterhead, reference BEP-RFQ-13-0323 and submitted to the attention of the point of contact(s) listed herein and be broken down into the below Parts and include the following, but not limited to information:

1.Section I Pricing:
a.Proposed pricing for the item in the quantity listed in Section II above. Pricing shall include the cost of delivery/shipping;
b.Payment discount terms; and
c.In addition, unless available via SAM (i.e. www.sam.gov) Offerors are also to include a completed copy of their Representations and Certifications as per the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.
2.Section II - Technical: The following items under the technical evaluation factor are listed in descending order of importance.
a.Technical literature regarding the items being proposed.
b.Delivery date after receipt of award;
c.Warranty information.

IV.QUESTIONS DEADLINE: All questions are to be submitted either electronically or via facsimile to the attention of both of the point of contact(s) listed in this Notice no later than 12:00pm Eastern Time January 16, 2013.

V.DUE DATE: Quotes are due no later than 12:00pm Eastern Time, January 16, 2013 will be accepted either via fax at 202-874-2200 or by e-mail. Quotes are to be submitted to the attention of both of the Point of contact(s) listed in this Notice. Offerors are responsible for confirming receipt of their quotes.

VI.POINT OF CONTACT: The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Alee Abbas, Contract Specialist who can be reached via telephone at 202-874-3142, via e-mail at alee.abbas@bep.gov or via fax at (202)-874-2200. The Secondary point of contact for this solicitation is Donald Baron, Contracting Officer who can be reached via telephone at 202-874-3143, via e-mail at donald.baron@bep.gov or via fax at (202)-874-2200.

VII.EVALUATION & AWARD:
Offerors will be evaluated as lowest price technically acceptable.

VIII.TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

8.1 Provisions & Clauses: The following provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions; 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation; 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters; 52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities; 52.212-1 Instruction to Offers Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representatives and Certifications and Certifications - Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products; 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance; 52.222-38 Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements; 52.225-2 Buy American Act Certificate; 52.225-25 Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Certification; 52.232-99, Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (DEVIATION); 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference and 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. The following clauses cited in 52.212-5 above are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28 Post-award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans; 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies; 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232.33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. The full text of these provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at: http://acquisition.gov/far.

8.2 Washington, DC: Supplies or other items needed to be delivered to the BEP's Washington, DC facility shall be delivered to the following address:
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Attention: To-Be-Completed at award
D Street, Between 13th and 14th Streets, S. W.
Washington, D. C. 20228-
Receiving hours for deliveries are 8:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., local time, Monday through Friday, excluding U.S. Government holidays and BEP year-end shutdown (which normally occurs between December 24 and January 1). The Contractor shall call the BEP appointment line at (202) 874-2333 at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance to schedule approximate delivery times. The appointment line is staffed from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Monday through Friday. A voice mail message maybe left after normal working hours. The following information should be provided:
- Name of supplier/manufacturer
- Contact Person with phone number
- Contract/Purchase Order Number
- Total number of cartons or pallets
- Total weight
- Date and Time of Delivery
*Note the following loading dock limitations for deliveries made to Washington D.C.: Over the road vehicles having an overall height exceeding 12'6" (3.8 meters) empty, or an overall length exceeding 42' (12.8 meters) cannot be accommodated at the receiving platform.

8.3 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoicing Processing Platform (IPP): Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). "Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), "Payment documentation and process" and the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in this contract (see Section I below). The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice. Not Applicable_
The Contractor must use the IPP website to enroll, access, and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131. If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the CO.