Engine Multi-Axis Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining Center, Tooling and Fixtures

***This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.***

SECTION A: SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

1.    Request for Quote (RFQ) has been prepared in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.  This RFQ will create a firm-fixed price (FFP), single-award, one-time purchase order for the procurement and start-up of an Engine Multi-Axis CNC Machining Center with Tooling and Fixtures. The client agency is the United States Marine Corps (USMC), Marine Corps Logistics Command (MARCORLOGCOM), Marine Depot Maintenance Command (MDMC) located at Albany, Georgia.  

2.    This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05 effective 09/07/2023. The provisions and clauses referenced in this solicitation may be reviewed/obtained in full text form at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. 

3.    This RFQ has been set-aside for small businesses.  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333517, titled “Machine Tool Manufacturing” with a small business size standard of 500 employees.  The Product Service Code (PSC) is 3411, titled “Boring Machines”.

4.    This is a RFQ for the procurement and start-up of an Engine Multi-Axis CNC Machining Center with Tooling and Fixtures. The requirement includes delivery, accessories, component installation, testing/verification, and warranty as applicable. 

5.    Quoter shall submit a firm-fixed pricing quote and must be able to provide the Engine Multi-Axis CNC Machining Center with Tooling and Fixtures by quoting all items listed on the Pricing Spreadsheet (Attachment 1, Section 1) of this RFQ. 

6.    In-order for GSA to make a fair and reasonable price determination, additional market research may be conducted. The Contracting Officer may also request Quoter to submit any available pricing data and/or relevant sales/invoice history to further substantiate the price reasonableness of the quote submitted to the Government.

7.    This is ONLY a request for quote. A contract will be issued pursuant to the evaluation of the quotations received. DO NOT SHIP based upon the posting of this RFQ.

8.    STANDARD COMMERCIAL WARRANTY REQUIREMENT. The Government is requiring all items in the contract have a Standard Commercial Warranty.

9.    ALL QUOTES AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO APRIL.MCNELLIE@GSA.GOV AND ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE 3:00 PM CT, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023.
When responding to this RFQ, complete the entire package along with the supplemental documentation and submit your quote package as an attachment to your RFQ response.  No other forms of submission will be accepted. Each quote must be received by the closing date and time.  Quotations received after this time will be deemed late and shall not be considered for award. 

A complete quote consists of the following:
a.    Cover Sheet containing information in Section L;
b.    Completed Section B;
c.    Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) list: Provide a copy of your most recent MSRP price list. Please be sure to identify the items quoted within the copy of your price list. If a MSRP list is not published, provide a statement stating such;
d.    Completed Provisions found in Section K; 
e.    Technical Conformance Statement (15 pages max);
f.    Completed Pricing Spreadsheet (Attachment 1, Section 1); 
g.    Completed Technical Compliance Matrix (Attachment 1, Section 2); and
h.    Completed Prior Experience Worksheets (Attachment 1, Section 3A and 3B) 

FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL OF THE REQUIRED SUBMITTAL INFORMATION LISTED IN SECTION L: INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS MAY RESULT IN YOUR QUOTE NO LONGER BEING EVALUATED OR CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.