Paper Cutter, BaumCut 31. 5 or Equal Award Notice

Award Notice.

The previous notice, W5ALXT11922550, was issued as brand name or equal to the BaumCut 31.5. Air Assisted Side Tables were mistakenly left off the solicitation. All the previous requirements under W5ALXT11922550 are still required with the addition of Air Assisted Side Tables. The close date of this solicitation is 8 August 2011.

Solicitation should read "2 Foot Dovetail", NOT 2 Dovetails as it currently reads.

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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53 (5 July 2011).

The requisition number W5ALXT11922550 is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

This acquisition is a total set-aside for small business. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 333293 which has a small business size standard of 500 employees.

Contract Line items
CLIN0001 Qty 1 31.5 inch Paper Cutter, BaumCut 31.5" or equal.
To be considered an equal product, a paper cutter must have similar nominal dimensions as listed below.
Cutting and Clamping
31.5 inch cutting width
31.5 inch cutting depth behind knife
26.4 inches table length in front of knife
4 inch clamp opening without false clamp
(2) High speed steel knives as standard equipment
(9) Knife bolts in knife holder.
Eccentric knife leveling system from front of cutter
False clamp plate standard
False clamp plate storage sensing to prevent clamp interference with backgage
Knife thickness .438 inches
Programming and Controls
Infrared safety beams with (2) hand control
Cut and store programming
Self diagnostics for troubleshooting
Table and Backgage
Stainless steel, maintenance free table surface. No waxing required
Slot free table design. No slot in center for backgage.
Air table
Enclosed see-thru cover over back of table
Line and table light
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic system only operates when cut buttons are pressed.
(2) Tandem pumps in hydraulic system. (1) for clamp and (1) for knife
Standard Equipment Accessories to be include in CLIN0001:
(2) Knives
(1) Knife-change safety holder assembly
(1) Knife change tool kit
(1) False clamp plate
(1) Jogging block
(10) Cutting sticks

CLIN0002 Qty 4 Hi-speed steel knives
CLIN0003 Qty 20 Cutting Sticks
CLIN0004 Qty 2 Jogging Blocks
CLIN0005 Qty 4 Knife Bolts

CLIN0001 pricing shall include all shipping costs FOB destination to Fraine Barracks, Bldg #280, Bismarck, ND 58506-5511.
CLIN's 0002, 0003, 0004, & 0005 are in addition to the standard "starter" supplies included in CLIN0001.

The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.202-1 Definitions, 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration, 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commericial Items, 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items, 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, 52.219-6 Notice of Small Business Set-Aside, 52.219-28 Post-award Small Business Program Representation, 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons, 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration, 52.233-3 Protest After Award, 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim, 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by Reference, 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, 252.203-7002 Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights, 252.204-7004 Alternate A, 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation, 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program, 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments, 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities.

Submittal requirements:
Offerors shall submit quotations including information required by the applicable provisions which outline the following:
1. Pricing for each Priced CLIN 0001,0002,0003,0004, and 0005.
2. Quotations must also include completed representations and certifications in the provisions 52.212-3 Alt. I and 252.212-7000, except that 252.212-7000 need not be filled out if the offeror has completed the pertinent representations and certifications in Online Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA) at www.bpn.gov within the past 12 months.

Offers will be evaluated on the basis of information furnished by the Offeror and submitted with the quote. The information called for is essential in determining whether or not the equipment being offered meets the salient characteristics of the Request for Quotation (RFQ). Failure to submit the required information may preclude consideration of the Offer for purchase. Each Offeror shall submit manufacturer's data, description material or other information on the equipment to be furnished under this RFQ.

This acquisition will be awarded utilizing FAR Part 13 procedures. Evaluation factors include technical acceptability, past performance and price.

Offers are due to the contracting office no later than August 01, 2011 at 0900 Central Time. Offers may be submitted via email (preferred) to Michael.lowe1@us.army.mil, faxed to (701) 333-2230, or delivered to USPFO-P&C, Attn: CPT Michael Lowe, USPFO for ND, Bismarck, ND 58506-5511.

Contracting Office Address:
USPFO for North Dakota
Bismarck, ND 58506-5511
Contracting Office Address:
USPFO for North Dakota
Bismarck, ND 58506-5511
Place of Performance:
Fraine Barracks, Bldg #280
Bismarck, ND 58506-5511
United States
Primary Point of Contact.:
Michael L. Lowe,
Contracting Specialist
michael.lowe1@us.army.mil
Phone: 701-333-2226
Fax: 701-333-2230