HEPA Filters and Pre-Filters

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The combined synopsis/ solicitation number is W91ZLK-12-T-0322. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-30. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set Aside. The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 333411 and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees. The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed Price contract for HEPA Filters and Pre-filters. The items must be identical to the specifications listed in the CLINS.

NOTES to Offerors: Offers shall note the lead time or approximate delivery date for items offered.

Acceptance shall be at destination.
Shipping shall be FOB Destination to US Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center's facility located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005 with a delivery date of 31 October 2012.

Description of the Requirement:

CLIN 0001 HEPA Filters
Quantity: 80 Filters
Size: 24x24x12
Face Velocity: 250 fpm
Initial Pressure Drop: 1.2 iwg
Final Pressure Drop: 2.0 iwg
Efficiency: 99.97%
Case Material Stainless Steel 304
Faceguard Galvanized wire grid, both faces. Specifications: ASME AG-1, Sec FC
Upstream Neoprene Gasket
Aluminum Seperator

CLIN 0002 Pre-Filters
Quantity: 80 Filters
Size: 24x24x6
Face Velocity: 250 fpm
Initial Pressure Drop: 0.02 iwg
Final Pressure Drop: 0.30 iwg
Efficiency: 30%/ Merv 7
Case Material Galvanized Steel

The following provisions and clauses will be incorporated by reference:
52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment
52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items
52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items:
The contract will be awarded to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) in accordance with 15.101-2. The award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors which is the requirement in accordance with the attached technical specifications. The technical evaluation will be a determination based on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the proposal. The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions. The Government reserves the right to award on all or none basis.
52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
52.223-11 Ozone Depleting Substances
52.212-5 Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.
52.233-3, Protest After Award
52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
52.246-2 -- Inspection of Supplies -- Fixed-Price
52.247-34 -- F.o.b. - Destination
52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference:
This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): farsite.hill.af.mil
252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items
252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. The following additional DFAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable:
52.203-3 Gratuities
252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General
252.225-7001 Buy America and Balance of Payment Program
252.225-7008 Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals
252.225-7009 Restriction on Acquisition of Certain Article Containing Specialty Metals
252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities
252.225-7015 Restriction on Acquisition of Hand or Measuring Tools
252.225-7016 Restriction on Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings
252.225-7021 Trade Agreements
252.225-7036 Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements Balance of Payments Program
252.227-7015 Technical Data-Commercial Items
252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data if applicable
252.225-7038 Restriction on Acquisition of Air Circuit Breakers
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests
252-247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea
252-247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea


EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FROM MARYLAND RETAIL SALES AND USE TAX (JUL 1999) (APG 52.0229-4100) Exemption Certificate No. 30005004 covers exemption from Maryland Retail Sales and Use Tax.


AMC-LEVEL PROTEST (NOV 2008)
If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the Government Accountability Office or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. If you want to file a protest under the AMC-Level Protest Program, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sent to the address below. All other agency-level protests should be sent to the contracting officer for resolution.

HQ Army Materiel Command
Office of Command Counsel
9301 Chapek Rd, Room 2-1SE3401
Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5527
Facsimile number: (703) 806-8866 or 8875

Packages sent by FedEx, UPS, or other delivery service should be addressed to:
HQ Army Materiel Command
Office of Command Counsel
Room2-1SE3401
1412 Jackson Loop
Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5527

The AMC-level protest procedures are located on the Internet. If Internet access is not available, contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the AMC-level protest procedures.
http://www.amc.army.mil/pa/COMMANDCOUNSEL.asp

The full text of FAR and DFAR references may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Proposals must be signed, dated and received by 3:00 PM EST August 15, 2012 via email to Ms. Amy Bozzard, amy.m.bozzard.civ@mail.mil located at the US Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Installation Contracting Division, Attention: CCRD-AI-IC, 4118 Susquehanna Avenue, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005-3013. Proposals from responsible sources will be considered. Vendors who are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award will not be considered. Vendors may register with SAM online at www.sam.gov. For questions concerning this Request for Proposal contact Ms. Amy Bozzard, Contract Specialist, via email at amy.m.bozzard.civ@mail.mil Please provide any questions no later than August 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM EST. TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE NOT BE HONORED.