Light Duty Electric Vehicle Movers

Added: Jun 14, 2018 1:10 pm 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 a combined synopsis/solicitation and quotes are being requested.



The solicitation number is 68HE0C18Q0145 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).



NAICS: 333924, Warehouse Trucks and Tractors, Self-Propelled, Size Standard: 750 employees

This requirement will not be set aside for small business and will be conducted using full and open competition procedures.



The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency¿s Office of Air and Radiation (OAR), National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL) in Ann Arbor, MI is requesting quotations from qualified sources to provide two (2) electric vehicle movers and (2) battery charging stations in accordance with the attached minimum specifications. In addition, there are options for an additional electric vehicle mover and extended preventative maintenance and warranty periods. Technical responses shall include a crosswalk for the proposed electric vehicle mover, battery charger, warranty, and preventative maintenance that references back to the minimum specifications and explains HOW the proposed electric vehicle mover, battery charger, warranty, and preventative maintenance meets each requirement. Any necessary technical information for the electric vehicle mover and battery charger shall be included in the quotation. Failure to provide the required crosswalk and/or technical information to justify the proposed electric vehicle mover and battery charger meets the minimum specifications may result in the quote being removed from the competition. It is the offerors responsibility to provide enough information in its technical quote for the Government to determine Technical Acceptability.



The attached solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-97, effective January 24, 2018. The following provisions and clauses are incorporated into this combined synopsis/solicitation:



2-1 Clauses

2-2 FAR 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS. (NOV 2015)

2-3 FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS. (JAN 2017)

2-4 FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS. (JAN 2018)

2-5 FAR 52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY - SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM. (MAR 1989)

2-6 FAR 52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS. (JUN 2013)

2-7 FAR 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS. (DEC 2013)

2-8 Local Clauses EPA-H-42-102 UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION



4-1 Provisions

4-2 FAR 52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS-REPRESENTATION. (JAN 2017)

4-3 FAR 52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS-REPRESENTATION. (NOV 2015)

4-4 FAR 52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW. (FEB 2016)

4-5 FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS. (JAN 2017)

4-6 FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS. (OCT 2014)

4-7 FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS. (NOV 2017)

4-8 FAR 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS. (JUL 1990)

4-9 FAR 52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN-REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS. (OCT 2015)

4-10 Local Clauses EPA-L-36-101 PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS



Quotes shall be submitted via the FedConnect® Response Center no later than 3:00pm Eastern Time Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Quotes submitted via the FedConnect® Message Center or via email MAY NOT BE EVALUATED.



All responsible offerors that can offer the described items and meet minimum specifications may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. Award will be made on a lowest-priced, technically acceptable basis.



The point of contact for this requirement is Scott Tharp, Contracting Officer, 513-487-2020, tharp.scott@epa.gov.