Five-Year Rental of Two (2) Electric Forklifts in Virginia

08/05/2022 UPDATE:

The purpose of this update is to extend the closing date.

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  This synopsis/solicitation will be open for less than 30 days, in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). 

This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ); RFQ number is N6660422Q0585.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order for a five-year lease (consisting of one (1) base year and four (4) one-year options), to commence upon purchase order award, for two (2) electric forklifts to support heavy equipment operations at the Cheatham Annex Facility in Williamsburg, VA, as follows:

CLIN 0001 – Base Year 1, Rental of Two (2) Electric Forklifts, 1 Lot

CLIN 0002 – Option Year 2, Rental of Two (2) Electric Forklifts, 1 Lot

CLIN 0003 – Option Year 3, Rental of Two (2) Electric Forklifts, 1 Lot

CLIN 0004 – Option Year 4, Rental of Two (2) Electric Forklifts, 1 Lot

CLIN 0005 – Option Year 5, Rental of Two (2) Electric Forklifts, 1 Lot

CLIN 0006 – Delivery Fees, FOB Destination to Williamsburg, VA, 1 Lot (if applicable)

CLIN 0007 – Pick Up Fees, 1 Lot (if applicable)

The minimum requirements for each forklift are as follows:

Minimum 8K capacity with minimum 42” forks

Must be no longer than 12’ in total (forklift unit plus forks)

Place of performance is:

Cheatham Annex Facility

220 F Street

CAD 30, DWY 17

Williamsburg, VA 23185

This requirement is being solicited as a total small business set aside.  The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 532490 with a small business size standard of $35 Million.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular.

The following FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:

FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance

FAR 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications

FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

FAR 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Products and Commercial Services

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation–Commercial Products and Commercial Services

FAR 52.212-3, (ALT 1), Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Products and Commercial Services

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders–Commercial Products and Commercial Services

FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options

FAR 52.217-7, VAR I, Option for Increased Quantity--Separately Priced Line Item

FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations

FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

FAR 52.243-1, Changes--Fixed Price

DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product

DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

DFARS 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

DFARS 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

DFARS 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items

DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments

DFARS 252.232-7017, Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors--Prohibition on Fees and Consideration

DFARS 252.243-7003, Pricing of Contract Modifications

DFARS 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items

DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea

The full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS provisions and clauses is available at www.acquisition.gov

Payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

This requirement will be awarded to the offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote.  In order to be determined technically acceptable, (1) the offeror must quote the required quantity of forklifts meeting the minimum requirements; (2) the offeror must quote all five years (CLINs 0001-0005); and (3) the offeror must quote any delivery/pick up fees (CLINs 0006 and 0007), if applicable.

The Government will also consider past performance information in accordance with DFARS Provision 252.213-7000 where negative information within SPRS may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply:

Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) to be eligible for award. Instructions for registration are available on the SAM website.

Quotes shall include:

Company Point of Contact (including name, telephone number, and e-mail address)

Contractor CAGE Code

Quotations shall be e-mailed to the Primary Point of Contact on or before the response date and time as listed on this combined synopsis/solicitation.  Late submissions will be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).  Quotations shall be valid for no less than 30 days.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Primary Point of Contact.