Front End Mowers

Added: Aug 08, 2013 4:09 pm 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.

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. Solicitation No. W912EE-13-T-0039 is being issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ) with the intent to award as a simplified acquisition. The solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 333112 (SIC 5261) with a size standard of 500 Employees. This requirement is set aside 100% for small businesses. The USACE, Vicksburg District has a requirement to purchase two front mount mowers equal to or greater than the 1445 John Deere Series II. The price shall include delivery.

Specifications:
Equal to or greater than the 1445 John Deere Series II front mount mower

Rated Engine RPM 3000
Cylinders 3
Gross HP 30.9
Displacement 81 Cu. In.
Fuel type diesel
Maximum torque 63.6 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm
Fuel Capacity 16 gal
Cooling Liquid
Cooling Capacity 7.5 qt
Air Cleaner dual element dry type
Air Restricted Indicator Standard
Alternator AMP 55
Battery Volts 12

Commercial Type hydrostatic
Speed Directional Control 2-pedal foot
Hi/Lo range transmission
4-wheel drive On demand
Differential Lock
PTO Clutch 2100 rpm
Lift Cylinders two
Hydraulic steering cylinder
Master Brake/Internal wet disk/turn brakes standard
Tire Size Drive 23X10.5-12 / Steering 18X8.5-10

ROPS Certification 2-post: OSHA 1928 (folding)
Mower Deck side discharge
Deck thickness 7 gauge
Cutting width 72in
Cutting height 1-6in
Blade tip speed 18,000 ft/minute
Caster Wheels Pneumatic
Front anti-scalp /Rear anti-scalp

Evaluation Criteria. Requirement shall be awarded to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror. The offer shall be evaluated according to technical acceptability and price.

Technical Acceptability - the ability to meet the minimum requirements as specified in this solicitation. To be determined technically acceptable, quoters must provide technical specifications for the equipment they are quoting.

The full text of a FAR provision or clause may be accessed electronically at www.farsite.hill.af.mil. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.203-3 Gratuities, 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: 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 also applies to this acquisition. The following clauses included in 52.212-5 are also applicable to this procurement: 52.203-6 Restriction on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct; 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans; 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act; 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving; 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. The following Clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration, DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports, 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments.

If you are not registered in SAM, an award may be made to your company; however, you will be required to register as soon as possible following award as registration will expedite payment. You may register electronically at https://www.sam.gov . Registering electronically will expedite the registration process. Quotes are due Thursday, 15 August 2013 not later than 12:00 noon via email at kisha.m.craig@usace.army.mil. For information concerning this solicitation contact Kisha M. Craig at 601-631-5084 or via email.