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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; quotes are being requested and a -written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number isDTMC-75-11-Q-00085 and it is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).   This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53. This acquisition shall be a 100% Small Business Set-A-Side.  The NAICS Code is 316993 and the Small Business dollar standard is 500 employees.   The Contract Line Items to be acquired are as follows:

This requirement will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price Contract with a twelve month Base Period and four twelve month option periods.   The Quantities cited under CLINS 0003; 0004 and 1001 through 4002 represent the Government's best estimated of quantities it may order during the life of the contract and should not be construed as a minimum guarantee. 

The contractor shall be required to provide the requested supplies in accordance with Attachment 1 Product Specifications. Delivery of the requested items must FOB Destination and delivery no later than 45 days after contract award.  The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) provisions at 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercials applies to this acquisition.  The following evaluation factors will be used for the award of this acquisition listed in descending order of importance:  (1) clearly demonstrated the Offerors process and procedures to secure and minimize loss and theft throughout the entire supply change.  All losses must be report to FMCSA immediately (2) Delivery Schedule  (3) Offerors must submit 3 the name address and telephone number of three Past Performance references from customers that have purchased the same or similar product and (4) Price.    

Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with its offer. FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. FAR written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference into the solicitation. The following clauses are incorporated by reference as addenda to 52.212-4: 52.204-2, Security Requirements; 52.216-31, Definitions; 52.203-5, Covenant Against Contingent Fees; 52.203-7, Anti-Kickback Procedures; 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering System Number; 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; 52.216-24, Limitation of Government Liability; 52.216-25, ; 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor sales to the Government; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.233-2, Service of Protest; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; 52.219-3, Child Labor ; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration. Finally, the Transportation Acquisition Regulation (TAR) clauses 1252.217-74 - Subcontracts; 1252.237-70. 

 Quote are due no later than 2:00 p.m. on August 25, 2011. Offeror quote shall be a maximum of 30 pages. If your quote is being submitted by REGULAR MAIL, EXPRESS MAIL OR COURIER, use the following address: Department of Transportation (DOT)/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001, to the Attention of Ms. Melinda Riddick, W66-448. Offerors must submit via proposal via mail or designated carrier and electronically to melinda.riddick@dot.gov.   However, it is each offeror's responsibility to ensure the offer is received (in total) by the Contract Specialist prior to the deadline. Should Offerors have any questions, submit questions to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Melinda Riddick, at the above email address, no later than 2:00 p.m. EST on August 22, 2011.