RECOVERY--59--Project Number 8840, Harry S Truman Dam And Reservoir, MO. Inspec/RPR of Hydraulic. Purchase of various Mercoid Pressure Switches.

W912DQ-09-T-0197
Mercoid Pressure Switches
5 October 2009

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 solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-31 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 20090115.

The government intends to compete a firm-fixed price procurement that is set-aside for small business under NAICS code 423610, with a size standard of 100 employees. Quotes in response to this solicitation must be signed and dated and submitted no later than Close of Business, 9 October, 2009. Quotes may be submitted via hardcopy, to the address below, by email to James.D.Kindle@usace.army.mil or by facsimile to 660-438-7815. Vendors are responsible for verifying the receipt of any quotes submitted by fax or email. In order to assure that your quote is received, you can contact J.D. Kindle at 816-389-2291.

Any resulting contract will be a firm fixed price (FFP) supply contract. Delivery shall be no later than 30 November 2009. Please note that vendors must be currently registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database and Online Registration and Certification Application (ORCA).

Additionally there are some unique reporting requirements relevant to the use of ARRA funds (see FAR 52.204-11) Offerors are responsible for understanding the provisions and clauses incorporated in this solicitation. These clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm.

Contractual Point of Contact J.D. Kindle 816-389-2291.

" Utilizing funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), this solicitation is for the procurement to furnish and deliver the following:

Quanity Brand Part Number
35 Mercoid Pressure Switch DA-7031-153-5
21 Mercoid Pressure Switch DA-7021-153-13S
14 Mercoid Pressure Switch DAW-7033-804-7


Freight
" Freight will be FOB Destination Separately Priced Line Item.
" Ship To/Delivery: The Harry S. Truman Project 15968 Truman Road, Warsaw, MO 65355

The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation, are incorporated by reference, and will be incorporated into any contract resulting from this notice:
52.202-1 Definitions
52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008)
52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items
52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items
52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items
52.214-13, Electronic Bid Submission
52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside
52.212-5, Alt II Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items
The following clauses are checked as being applicable in 52.212-5:
52.203-15 Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-Reporting Requirements
IMPORTANT - The contractor must file quarterly reports during the term of any contract resulting from this notice. It is suggested this clause be read in its entirety.
52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003)
52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2008) (E.O. 13126)
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999)
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contract Registration

The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference:
252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alt A (SEP 2007)
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (MAR 2008)

Required Quote Submission: Vendors shall at a minimum, include the following:
* A signed quote sheet for ALL ITEMS
*Complete Company Address, Telephone Number and Point of Contact
* Duns #

This is an announcement for Sources Sought in order to procure the following: Mercoid Pressure Switches and Magnetrol Flow Switches. The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District (The Kansas City District) requires the below listed switches for the Harry S. Truman Power Plant. The follow-on acquisition(s) to provide either the Mercoid or Magnetrol or both brands will firm fixed price for the stated quantities. This proposed contract action is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.
The North American Industry Classification System code for this acquisition is 423610, Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers.
Quantity Brand Part Number
35 Mercoid Pressure Switch DA-7031-153-5
21 Mercoid Pressure Switch DA-7021-153-13S
14 Mercoid Pressure Switch DAW-7033-804-7
35 Magnetrol Flow Switch 89-7401-124
21 Magnetrol Flow Switch 89-7401-108
14 Magnetrol Flow Switch 89-7401-125
7 Magnetrol Flow Switch 89-7401-110
7 Magnetrol Flow Switch 89-7401-109

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. However, firms interested in submitting product information of equal performance and function may do so for the Governments consideration (as indicated below).

A determination by the Government not to accept proposed substitutes to those listed are based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any information received will be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement and will become a part of the market research for this acquisition. Firms intending to provide submittals in response to this notice must submit detailed information indicating their products ability to meet the Governments requirement. Responses must be received no later than September 24th 2009, at 4:00 pm CST.

At a minimum, potential sources are to include the following product information with their submittal (ten-page maximum limit):

1. COMPLETE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Firms must provide product specifications/datasheets in sufficient detail to provide a comparison existing generator protective relays.

2. WARRANTY AND SERVICEABLE PRODUCT LIFE: Firms must state all explicit warranties offered with their product. Firms should also estimate typical serviceable life for their proposed units, assuming normal use of the units is observed.
3. Companys Duns#
Additional Info:
US Army Corps of Engineers Harry S. Truman Power Plant
Contracting Office Address:
US Army Engineer District, Kansas City, Harry S. Truman Project Office
15968 Truman Road
Warsaw, MO 65355
Point of Contact(s):
Contractual POC: J.D. Kindle: 816-389-2291
US Army Engineer District, Kansas City