Manufacturing of Helical Compression Springs

Added: Aug 20, 2014 11:11 am 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. The solicitation number is M67004-14-Q-9054 and is issued as a Request For Quotes (RFQ) unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-76. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332613. This is an unrestricted procurement and only qualified firms engaged in the manufacturing of helical compression springs may submit a quote.
This acquisition is for awarding a contract to manufacture and deliver 256 helical compression springs for Blount Island Command (BIC). The helical compression springs must met the following specifications:

Technical Specifications:
Outside Diameter - 7.25" Free Length - 8' 9" Ends - Closed and Ground
Inside Diameter - 6.5" Length at Extension - 46.6" Material - Stainless Steel
Wire Diameter - 0.375" Length at Compression - 28.6" Coil Direction - Optional

Load Requirements:
Weight of load - 310 lbs Force Required at Extension - 260 lbs

Cyclic Rate:
Spring will be in compressed state for approximately 95% of life

Environmental concerns:
Springs will be used in a marine environment with salt spray and with temperatures ranging between 30 °F and 120 °F.

Drawing details: Will be added as an attachment

This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.

Addenda to FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
(i) technical capability of the firm to provide the helical compression springs according to the specifications and to meet the Government requirement; (ii) price; and (iii) past performance of manufacturing similar items. Technical and past performance, when combined, are approximately to price. (b) Options. There are no options in this solicitation. (c) A 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. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 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 the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

All questions concerning this solicitation are to be submitted in writing via electronic mail to the attention of Dennis Lisbon, Acquisition Specialist (Contractor), at dennis.lisbon.ctr@bic.usmc.mil and JoAnna Lovett-Black, Contracting Officer at joanna.lovett-black@bic.usmc.mil. Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted. The date and time established for receipt of all questions is by noon (Eastern U.S.A. Time) on 21 August 2014. No extensions or consideration shall be given for inquiries or questions received after 21 August 2014.

Offers are due by 4:00 p.m. (Eastern U.S.A. Time) on 22 August 2014. All offers are to be submitted in writing via electronic mail to the attention of Dennis Lisbon, Acquisition Specialist (Contractor), at dennis.lisbon.ctr@bic.usmc.mil and JoAnna Lovett-Black, Contracting Officer at joanna.lovett-black@bic.usmc.mil.