Edwards Fire Alarm System

Added: Oct 16, 2012 4:18 pm 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-61.

The NAICS code is 561621 and the size standard is $12.5 mil. This acquisition is a set-aside 100% for small businesses.
The Bureau of the Public Debt on behalf of the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH-W), located in Washington, DC, is contracting to acquire a Edwards Fire Alarm System in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

A site visit shall be conducted to provide all Offerors the opportunity to visit the facilitiy and understand the requirements for this solicitation at the Armed Forces Retirement Home, located at 3700 North Capitol Street, NW, Washingon, DC 20011-8400. The site visit shall take place on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 10:00 am EST. Those parties interested in participating in the visit SHOULD contact Jim Theros via email at James.Theros@afrh.gov or by phone at 202-541-7520 NLT (no later than) 3:00 pm EST, Wednesday, October 17, 2012.

**Limit of 2 representatives per Offeror**

No questions shall be asked or addressed at the site visit. All questions shall be submitted in writing by the time designated below. All questions must be submitted in electronic format, such as a Microsoft Word attachment no later than, Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Questions shall be emailed to PSB1@bpd.treas.gov.

The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (FEB 2012), applies to this acquisition. Addenda to this provision are attached.

The provisions at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (JAN 1999), applies to this acquisition. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Low Price, Technically Acceptable. Addenda to this provision are attached.

Offerors are to include a completed copy of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial items (APR 2012), with their offer.

To download FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, visit our website at: http://www.publicdebt.treas.gov/oa/oaprocr.htm

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (FEB 2012) applies to this acquisition; Addenda to 52.212-4 are attached.

The following clauses apply to this acquisition:

2.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statures or Executive Orders -Commercial Items (MAY 2012)
52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (FEB 2012)
52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Dec 2010)
52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (APR 2012)
52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003)
52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2012)
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999)
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007)
52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (SEP 2010)
52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010)
52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (SEP 2010)
52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)
52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008); &
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003)

Additional contract requirements and terms and conditions may be found in the attachment.

Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this acquisition.

Interested offerors may register at http://www.fedbizopps.gov to receive notification when any amendments are issued and available for downloading. Please note that the General Services Administration provides the notification service as a convenience and does not guarantee that notifications will be received by all persons on the mailing list. Therefore, we recommend that you monitor the FedBizOpps site for all information relevant to desired acquisitions.

No solicitation document is available. The Bureau of Public Debt will consider all affirmative responses received no later than 2:00 pm EST November 6, 2012. Late proposals will not be accepted or evaluated.

Request for a solicitation document will not be considered an affirmative response. Any questions may be forwarded by email to: psb1@bpd.treas.gov . It is our intent to award without discussions. It is imperative that you submit a complete package and that you submit your best price offer.

Interested offerors may register at http://www.fedbizopps.gov to receive notification when the solicitation and any amendments are issued and available for downloading. Please note that the General Services Administration provides the notification service as a convenience and does not guarantee that notifications will be received by all persons on the mailing list. Therefore, we recommend that you monitor the FedBizOpps site for all information relevant to desired acquisitions. Responses to this request can be emailed to psb1@bpd.treas.gov - Attention: H. Scott - D. Dayton.