Light Tower w/ 6K Generator

Added: Jul 29, 2009 1:26 pm This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W81YT19196F9N2 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-31. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 335110 with a small business size standard of 1,000.00 employees. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2009-08-03 11:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be YAKIMA TRAINING CENTER, WA 98901

The USA ACA Fort Lewis requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following:
LI 001, Light Tower w/built-in 6K Generator. Light Towers w/built-in 6kw set and grounding rod, 2 additional power outlets for 110/220, diesel fuel, liquid cooled, 30 gal tank, (4) 1250 watt lights, 25 feet vertical 7 section tower, trailer mounted w/hitch for towing. Must be able to deliver to Yakima Training Center (Zip Code 98901) by August 4, 2009. Rental is for August 4, 2009 thru September 1, 2009., 16, EA;

For this solicitation, USA ACA Fort Lewis intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. USA ACA Fort Lewis is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.

Contact ClientServices@FedBid.com or call 1-877-9FEDBID to address any questions.

The Contracting Officer (KO) at Fort Lewis is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements under this contract, and notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely with the KO. In the event the Contractor or contract employee effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the KO, the change will be considered to have been without authority, and no adjustment will be made in the contract price under the Changes clause or any other clause to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

If an interested party 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 officially protest to the contracting officer. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.10. If an interested party has complaints or want to file a protest it must be sent to the address below:
Mission and Installation Contracting CommandEnterprise and Installation OperationsChief, Supply BranchBOX 339500, MS 19FORT LEWIS, WA 98433-9500Facsimile number 253-967-3844

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 33.10. 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 Material CommandOffice of Command Counsel9301 Chapek Rd, Room 2-1SE3401Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5527Facsimile number (703) 806-8866 or 8875
Packages sent by FedEx or UPS should be addressed to:HQ Army Material CommandOffice of Command CounselRoom 2-1SE34011412 Jackson LoopFt. Belvoir, VA 22060-5527
The AMC-Level Protest procedures are found at: http://www.amc.army.mil/pa/COMMANDCOUNSEL.asp. If internet access is not available, contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the AMC-Level Protest Procedures.

Quote MUST be good for 30 days after Reverse Auction closing date.

Questions concerning this quote must be submitted at least 5 days prior to the established closing date to reasonably expect a response from the Government. Those questions not received within the proscribed date will not be considered.

The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far.

This is a Request for Bids under Federal Acquisition Regulation 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The following provisions and clauses may apply:
52.225-1 Buy American ActSupplies in solicitations and contracts with a value exceeding the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding $25,000; and in solicitations and contracts with a value exceeding $25,000 when 52.225-3 or 52.225-5 is not used.
52.225-2 Buy American Act Certificate, in solicitations containing the clause 52.225-1.

52.225-3 Buy American ActFree Trade AgreementsIsraeli Trade Act, in solicitations and contracts for supplies, involving the $25,000 or more, but is less than $194,000. Alternate I If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, use the clause with its Alternate I. Alternate II If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $67,826; use the clause with its Alternate II. 52.225-3 Buy American Act Free Trade Agreements Israeli Trade Act Certificate In solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3 or Alternate me If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000.Alternate II If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $67,826 use the provision with its Alternate II.
NOTE: THE ABOVE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES ARE NOT ALL INCLUSIVE. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS AND OR CLAUSES WILL BE INCORPARTED AS REQUIRED BY REGULATIONS.

This is a Request for Bids under Federal Acquisition Regulation 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The following clauses apply:
Clause Clause Title CriteriaFAR 52.213-1 Fast Pay Fast Pay is incorporated by reference and applies to purchase orders under $30,000.FAR 52.213-2 Invoices Is incorporated by reference and applies to purchase orders authorized for Advance Payment. FAR 52.213-3 Notice to Supplier Is incorporated by reference and applies to all firm price purchase orders.FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions- Is incorporated by reference and applies to Simplified Acquisitions purchase orders under $100,000.
FAR 52.225.13 Restriction on Certain Is incorporated by reference and applies to all orders Foreign Purchases for supplies.
FAR 52.252-2. This award incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the Clauses Incorporated same force and affect as if they were given in full text. Upon request the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

Wherever the words "offer", "proposal", "offerors", or similar terms are used in this solicitation, they shall be read to mean "quote", "quotation", "quoter", vendor or similar corresponding term to reflect that this solicitation is a Request for Quotations, not a Request for Proposals or an Invitation for Bids.

This is a Request for Bids under Federal Acquisition Regulation 12, COMMERCIAL ITEMS BRANCH Procedures and Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR 13.5. The following clauses apply:
Provision/Clause Criteria
FAR 52.213-2 Is incorporated by reference and applies to purchase orders authorized for Invoices Advance Payment.FAR 52.213-3 Is incorporated by reference and applies to all firm fixed price purchase orders.Notice to Supplier FAR 52.212-1 Is incorporated by reference and applies to commercial purchase ordersProvision Incorporated by Reference FAR 52.212-2 Is incorporated by reference and applies to commercial purchase ordersClause Incorporated by ReferenceFAR 52.212-3 Is incorporated by reference and applies to commercial purchase orders Offer Reps and CertsFAR 52.212-4 Is incorporated by full text and applies to purchase orders where noted.Contract Terms and Conditions FAR 52.212-5 Is incorporated by full text and applies to purchase orders where noted.Contract Terms and ConditionsTo Implement Federal LawDFAR 252.212-7001 Is incorporated by full text and applies to purchase orders where noted.Contract Terms and ConditionsTo Implement Federal Law
FAR 52.252-2 This award incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the Clauses Incorporated same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm
Wherever the words "offer", "proposal", "offerors", or similar terms are used in this solicitation, they shall be read to mean "quote", "quotation", "quoter", vendor or similar corresponding term to reflect that this solicitation is a Request for Quotations, not a Request for Proposals or an Invitation for Bids.

Quotes must be submitted per unit price. Multiple awards will not be made; therefore, quotes that cover less than all the items and quantities in this solicitation will be rejected as non-responsive.

Offers will be evaluated based on price, technical acceptability and delivery. Quoter certifies that the product quoted meets or exceeds all minimum requirements as stated in the Request for Quote. Price may not be the most important factor.

Quotes shall submit quotes that meet the requirements of FAR Part 23 and FDARS Part 223, Environmental, Energy and Water Efficiency, Renewable Energy Technologies, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace.

The contract price includes all applicable Federal, state, and local taxes and duties.

FOB Destination CONUS (Continental U.S.). In accordance with FAR 13.106-2 shipping will be evaluated inclusive with quoted price. Quoter will stipulate when separate shipping charges are required by other Federal or DOD contracts.

The contractor shall stamp or mark the supplies delivered or otherwise furnish notice with the supplies of the existence of a warranty. Markings shall include (i) a brief statement that a warranty exists, (ii) the substance of the warranty, (iii) its duration, and (iv) who to notify if the supplies are found to be defective.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO ASSIST YOU, AND WILL HELP TO EXPEDITE PAPERWORK AND PAYMENT.
a. Only one delivery will be accepted against each line item. Backorders will NOT be accepted on individual line items. b. Deliver on or before date specified. Deliveries will be accepted Monday through Friday (except Holidays) from 7:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. to Block 15 of the Purchase Order. Notify the individual in Block 16 of any delay encountered (due to strikes, factory backorders, etc.) and give revised delivery date if possible. c. Mark outside of all cartons. Put packing list inside cartons. Show the order number assigned, the PR number shown at the end of each item, and the quantity shipped. All items will be identified by the part number by attached tag and/or stamped identification. d. On direct shipments, have the supplier or manufacturer cite our order number on packages. This eliminates delay caused by trying to determine the firm awarded the original order.

Unless otherwise specified in this contract, the contractor shall obtain any necessary licenses and permits, give all notices, and comply with any applicable Federal, State, County, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with this award.

The contractor shall not make news releases or otherwise provide information relative to the performance of this contract or information relative to any incident occurring on Fort Lewis without prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

Contractor shall be aware that the following DFAR Provisions and Clauses apply to this Procurement. 252.211-7003 ALT 1 Item Identification And Valuation (Aug 2008) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests And Receiving Reports (Mar 2008) 252.246-7000 Material Inspection And Receiving Report 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contrator Registration (Nov 2001) 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations an Certifications (Nov 1995) 252.212-7001 Contract terms and conditionsrequired to implement statutes or Exective Orders applicable to Defense acquisitions of commerical items. (Nov 2001).