NADC Security Fencing

Added: Aug 16, 2013 11:28 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation AG-6125-S-13-0033 is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for commercial items. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-69 effective August 1, 2013. The 2012 NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 332618, Product Service Code 9505. For a company to qualify as a small business, they cannot exceed the 500 employee size standard.

The USDA, ARS, National Animal Disease Center (NADC) has a requirement for a contractor to provide security fencing, bollards, and installation, repair, and relocation services ancillary to the material as described in the attached required specifications. Offerors must include all associated costs and state on quotes any variances between their offered products/services and the specifications. Any resulting award from this solicitation will be a fixed price contract .

DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award offerors shall provide:

1) A quote on company or formal letterhead, complete with DUNS number, vendor address, and vendor socio-economic status, detailing the offered products, variance from the posted required specifications, acceptable payment method (credit card, ACH/EFT, or either), unit cost, and total price;

2) At least 3 to 5 references. (Government references preferred but will accept commercial references). References shall be provided for the service proposed (or similar) and, if possible, include the email address of the reference person to be contacted;

3) A completed copy of AGAR 452.209 - 70, REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION (attached, Commercial FAR Clauses bottom of page 6 & top of page 7); and

4) BioPreferred (BP) and Environmentally Preferable (EP) supplies suitable for use in this project. Product categories are listed here: http://www.biopreferred.gov/ProductCategories.aspx with minimum biobased content standards. Product verification and a BP catalog can be found here: http://www.biopreferred.gov/bioPreferredCatalog/faces/jsp/catalogLanding.jsp. EP categories are listed in the second section here: http://www.epa.gov/epp/pubs/products/construction.htm. Cement and Concrete are listed under Construction Materials here: http://sftool.gov/green-products/1/construction-materials. If BP and/or EP products are unable to meet the posted requirements, a statement from the Offeror as to such must be included.

REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer to be considered.

NOTE: Vendors MUST have a SAM record (www.sam.gov) showing "Active" at the time of quote submittal to be considered for award.

52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items. (JAN 1999)

(a) 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:
1. Technical acceptability of offered products.
2. Best overall value to the Government.
3. Use of BioPreferred/Environmentally Preferable materials.
4. Past performance as stated by references.
Technical acceptability, BP/EP materials usage, and past performance, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price.
(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
(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.
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DELIVERY: FOB Destination.
DELIVERY TO: USDA-ARS-NADC, 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010.

Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.fbo.gov. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of those documents related to this procurement, if any. Furnish Quotes to Matthew Treska, Purchasing Agent, USDA-ARS-NADC, 1920 Dayton Ave., Building 24, Ames, IA 50010, no later than 8:00am Central Time, September 3, 2013. Quotes and other required documents may be submitted by email: matthew.treska@ars.usda.gov or facsimile to (515) 337-7243 if desired. NO EXCEPTIONS OR EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED FOR QUOTES SUBMITTED TO AN ERRONEOUS EMAIL ADDRESS, ERRONEOUS FAX NUMBER, OR WHO MISSED THE POSTED DEADLINE. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Agent at matthew.treska@ars.usda.gov. No agreements, contractual obligations, or official information relating to this solicitation will be offered by phone.