Remove and Replace Uniope Control Panels

THE CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 25 MARCH 2008 AT 3:00 PM EST.

The Defense Distribution Depot Red River, Texarkana, TX (DDRT) has a requirement for a contractor to provide labor and material to remove existing Uniope control panels on the conveyor systems and replace with Allen Bradley components.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with 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 notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-23, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DCN 20080124 and Defense Logistics Acquisition Directive (DLAD) current to Revision 5 and Proc Ltr 2008-02 and (FARS Dev 2007-01). The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions are available electronically from the following site: http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil.



This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334419 and the associated size standard is 500 employees.



This solicitation is issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ)SP3100-08-T-0060.



Contractor shall provide all equipment, labor, and material, to remove existing Uniope control panels on the conveyor systems in Zones 4 & 5 and replace with Allen Bradley components. (a) Contractor will need to provide all services, supplies, equipment, labor and parts required to remove two (2) (VTT-VGA-0045) large panels from the master controller in Zone 5 along with four (4) small (VTT-VGA-0045) line controls and one large line control panel. In Zone 4, there are ten (10) small panel view screens on the conveyors lines and one large panel in the master control panel. (b) The contractor will replace all old Uniope panels with new Allen Bradley brand panels and reconfigure the wire to the control for Most Efficient Method of Operation. (c) Contractor will program the system to operate as designed for PPP&M material movement during preparation of shipment. (d) The contractor shall be responsible for removal and disposal of all debris removed during this service. (e) The contractor will adhere to all OSHA requirements and Host facility Safety/Environmental requirements. (f) The contractor will provide name of company, company location/address; names of employees and picture identification for badge/pass preparation. Hours. Work shall be performed during regular duty hours Monday through Friday from 7:00AM to 7:30 PM. The contractor will provide twenty four hour notice prior notice of schedule ser vices for depot passes and work coordination. NOTE: The following equipment requires immediate services: ZONE #5 has 3 each ETT-VGA-0045 large panels; measurements are 12-1/4" x 8-1/2". ZONE #5 has 4 each ETT-VGA-0045 small panels; measurements are 8-1/2" x 6-1/2" 2. ZONE #4 has 10 each ETT-VGA-0045 small panels; measurements are 8-1/2" x 6-1/2" 2. ZONE #4 has 2 each ETT-VGA-0045 large panels; measurements are 12-1/4" x 8-1/2". These panels are mounted in HOFFMAN Case Catalog No. C-12C16; enclosure type 12 and 13. The processors are SLC 5/03 CPU.

PRICE FOR THE JOB - $_________________________________



Brand name justification: The Allen Bradley components are the only brand that meets the requirements to upgrade the Uniope control panels. Any other brand would not be compatible or adaptable to the current system.



The following FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. The full text version of these clauses and provisions may be viewed at: http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil.



FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Addenda to 52.212-1: The following paragraphs are hereby deleted from this provision: (e) Multiple Offers (i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.



Price quotes and the certifications at FAR 52.212-3 must be submitted via one of the following methods by 3:00 PM EST, 10 MARCH 2008:

(1) email to: Roberta.Witmer@dla.mil

(2) fax to: 717-770-7591, ATTN: Roberta Witmer, or

(3) mail to: Defense Distribution Center, Acquisition Operations, DDC-AB, 2001 Mission Drive, Building 404, New Cumberland, PA 17070-5000



NOTE: All contractors MUST be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database to receive an award. Information on registration may be obtained by calling 1-888-227-2423 or via the internet at www.bpn.gov.



FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed price contract resulting from this Request for Quotation to the responsible offeror whose offer is the lowest price which meets products requirements.



FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Offeror must submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 with their proposal or indicate that they have completed their registration on the internet at http://orca.bpn.gov. Failure to include this information with their price proposal may result in the proposal being eliminated from consideration for award.



FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4:

52.247-34 FOB Destination



FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses are applicable to this acquisition:



52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation

52.222-3 Convict Labor

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities

52.222-41 Service Contract Act

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

52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels



DFARS 252-212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items applies to this acquisitions.

DFARS 252-212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items



The following additional DFARS clause is applicable to this acquisition:



252-225-7036 Alt I, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements, Balance of Payments Program