RECOVERY - Versa-lok Blocks

Added: Apr 29, 2010 7:21 pm Modified: Jun 09, 2010 3:50 pmTrack Changes RECOVERY - THIS IS AN AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) ACTION.

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 and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) This solicitation is issued as a request for proposal (RFQ). Submit written offers on RFQ Number AG-9702-S-10-0427, Versa-lok Blocks. NOTE: This project is funded wholly by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-33. This solicitation is being issued on a full and open competitive basis. The associated NAICS code is 327331, Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing.

This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial item(s)/services:

001 4,750 ea: Full Standard blocks - 16" W X 6" H X14" Deep - standard Tan color for retaining walls & steps, VERSA-LOK OR EQUAL

002 1,000 ea: Cap blocks - 500 ea "A" size & 500 ea "B" size - standard Tan color for retaining walls & steps, VERSA-LOK OR EQUAL

003 2,250 ea: Full Standard blocks - 16" W x 6" H X 14" Deep - standard Tan color for retaining walls & steps, VERSA-LOK OR EQUAL

004 850 ea: Cap blocks - 425 ea "A" size & 425 ea "B" size - standard Tan color for retaining walls & steps, VERSA-LOK OR EQUAL

005 1,200 ea: Full Standard blocks - 16" W X 6"H X 14"Deep - standard Gray color for retaining walls & steps, VERSA-LOK OR EQUAL

006 250 ea: Cap blocks - 125 ea "A" size & 125 ea "B" size - standard Gray color for retaining walls & steps, VERSA-LOK OR EQUAL

007 80 ea: Cap Block - 40 ea "A" size & 40 ea "B" size - standard Gray color for retaining walls & steps, VERSA-LOK OR EQUAL

008 350 ea: Full Standard blocks - 16" W X 6" H X 14" Deep - standard Gray color for retaining walls & steps, VERSA-LOK OR EQUAL

Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance: Delivery shall be made within 30 days after the date of the contract. Delivery locations are as follows: Items 001-004, Fawnskin, CA 92333; Items 005-008, Idyllwild, CA 92349.

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this acquisition.

Offers will be evaluated on their ability to meet the government's requirements to include Price and Technical Acceptability. Award will be made to the offeror providing the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).

The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (June 2009), with their proposal or complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov. Provide written confirmation when offerors complete the ORCA.

The additional following clauses apply:
FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the 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/these address(es): www.acquisition.gov/far/ and www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html
52.202-1 Definitions. (JUL 2004)
52.203-3 Gratuities. (APR 1984)
52.203-15 Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Mar 2009)
52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008)
52.204-11 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-Reporting Requirements (Mar 2009)
52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999)
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAR 2009)
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JUN 2009) with the following items applicable: 52.203-6, 52.203-15, 52.204-11, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36
52.215-2 Audit and Records-Negotiation (Mar 2009) Alternate 1 (Mar 2009)
52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (FEB 1988) (DEVIATION)
52.225-21 Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods--Buy American Act--Construction Materials. (MAR 2009) This requirement does not apply to the construction material or components listed by the Government as follows: NONE.
52.225-22 Notice of Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods--Buy American Act--Construction Materials. (MAR 2009) This requirement does not apply to the construction material or components listed by the Government as follows: NONE.
52.225-23 Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods--Buy American Act--Construction Materials under Trade Agreements. (AUG 2009) This requirement does not apply to the construction material or components listed by the Government as follows: NONE.
52.225-24 Notice of Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods--Buy American Act--Construction Materials under Trade Agreements. (MAR 2009) This requirement does not apply to the construction material or components listed by the Government as follows: NONE.
52.232-1 Payments. (APR 1984)
52.252-6 -- Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984)

Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Brenna Loseke at (707) 562-9113, email to bloseke@fs.fed.us.

Added: Apr 29, 2010 7:21 pm RECOVERY - THIS IS AN AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) ACTION.

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 and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) This solicitation is issued as a request for proposal (RFQ). Submit written offers on RFQ Number AG-9702-S-10-0427, Versa-lok Blocks. NOTE: This project is funded wholly by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-33. This solicitation is being issued on a full and open competitive basis. The associated NAICS code is 327331, Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing.

This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial item(s)/services:
001 1, 000 ea Versa-lok Cap Blocks, 500 A size, 500 B size; Color - Standard Tan
002 500 ea Versa-lok End Blocks; Color - Standard Tan
003 2,100 ea Versa-lok Full Blocks, 16"w x 6"h x 14"d; Color - Standard Tan
004 850 ea Versa-lok Cap Blocks, 425 A size, 425 B size; Color - Standard Tan
005 150 ea Versa-lok End Blocks; Color - Standard Tan
006 950 ea Versa-lok Full Blocks, 16"w x 6"h x 14"d; Color - Standard Grey
007 250 ea Versa-lok Cap Blocks, 125 A size, 125 B size; Color - Standard Grey
008 80 ea Versa-lok Cap Blocks, 40 A size, 40 B size; Color - Standard Grey
009 350 ea Versa-lok Full Blocks, 16"w x 6"h x 14"d; Color - Standard Grey

Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance: Delivery shall be made within 30 days after the date of the contract. Delivery locations are as follows: Items 001-005, Fawnskin, CA 92333; Items 006-009, Idyllwild, CA 92349.

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this acquisition.

Offers will be evaluated on their ability to meet the government's requirements to include Price and Technical Acceptability. Award will be made to the offeror providing the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).

The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (June 2009), with their proposal or complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov. Provide written confirmation when offerors complete the ORCA.

The additional following clauses apply:

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the 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/these address(es): www.acquisition.gov/far/ and www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html
52.202-1 Definitions. (JUL 2004)
52.203-3 Gratuities. (APR 1984)
52.203-15 Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Mar 2009)
52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008)
52.204-11 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-Reporting Requirements (Mar 2009)
52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999)
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAR 2009)
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JUN 2009) with the following items applicable: 52.203-6, 52.203-15, 52.204-11, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36
52.215-2 Audit and Records-Negotiation (Mar 2009) Alternate 1 (Mar 2009)
52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (FEB 1988) (DEVIATION)
52.225-21 Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods--Buy American Act--Construction Materials. (MAR 2009) This requirement does not apply to the construction material or components listed by the Government as follows: NONE.
52.225-22 Notice of Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods--Buy American Act--Construction Materials. (MAR 2009) This requirement does not apply to the construction material or components listed by the Government as follows: NONE.
52.225-23 Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods--Buy American Act--Construction Materials under Trade Agreements. (AUG 2009) This requirement does not apply to the construction material or components listed by the Government as follows: NONE.
52.225-24 Notice of Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods--Buy American Act--Construction Materials under Trade Agreements. (MAR 2009) This requirement does not apply to the construction material or components listed by the Government as follows: NONE.
52.232-1 Payments. (APR 1984)
52.252-6 -- Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984)

Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Brenna Loseke at (707) 562-9113, email to bloseke@fs.fed.us.