Replace Conductor Rail Feed to Intake Crane

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPOSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6 STREAMLINED PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION AND SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS-AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED USING SIMPLIFIED ACQUSTITION PROCEDURES.

This Solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-98, dated May 1, 2018. Submit written Proposals on RFP# W912HP18R5003 Intake Crane Feeder Rail Replacement.
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The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811310 with a Small Business Size Standard of $7.5M. This requirement is 100% Total Small Business Set-aside. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order.

The full text of a FAR Provision or clause may be accessed electronically at http://acqusition.gov/comp/far/index.html

Instructions, Conditions & Notices to Offerors

Price:
All vendors will submit pricing on the attached Solicitation.

Basis for Award:
The basis for selection for this award will be "Lowest Price Technically Acceptable" (LPTA). The Government award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of quotes meeting (or exceeding) the acceptability standards for the technical acceptability factor. The successful offeror must also have an acceptable past performance rating. Offers shall be ranked in order of lowest price to highest price. The lowest-priced offer shall be evaluated first. If the lowest-priced offer is technically acceptable, no other offers will be evaluated.

Statement of Work
**See Attachment.

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Offers should be submitted through the Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov). Offerors are advised that is their responsibility to ensure all data is complete and accurately transmitted. The Government assumes no responsibility for incomplete or inaccurate transmissions. A failure to submit a complete proposal by the deadline as stated on the Solicitation provided may result in your Proposal being rated ineligible for award. Offers will only be considered from Vendors registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov).

All Proposals shall be submitted electronically in its entirety no later than 1:00pm EST on 13 August 2018. Offerors must comply with the instructions for the format and content of the Proposal. Proposals that do not comply with the instructions may be considered unacceptable and may render the Offeror ineligible for award. The Government also reserves the right to enter into any exchanges for the purpose of clarification.

INQUIRIES:
Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation shall be forwarded in writing to Contract Specialist, Tonya Willis at tonya.d.willis@usace.army.mil. Email is the preferred method of communication. All questions must be sent to the listed point of contact. The last date for questions and answers for this Solicitation shall be submitted by COB 6 August 2018.

A complete Proposal will consist of the following:

a. Cover Letter. Your proposal should include a cover letter on company letterhead. The cover letter should contain a statement that your firm agrees to provide the items as stated herein and in accordance with the enclosed Statement of Work. The cover letter shall be signed by an officer of the company so duly authorized to bind the company contractually.

b. Acceptance Period. All vendors are requested to submit Proposals that are valid for 90 days from the date the Proposals are received.

c. Vendors are required to provide a Proposal for all items requested on the Solicitation and an Overall Total price

d. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their Proposals in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of Proposals shall include the following:

(1) Technical capabilities (to include product literature and outline of experience as it pertains to the item(s) being quoted). **Literature is required for all Major items being provided.

(2) Warranty and Maintenance information. Industry Warranty. Maintenance: 24-48 hour Response time.

(3) Delivery information.

(4) Price: All pricing quoted shall be FOB Destination. If a discount is being offered to the Government, please annotate on your Proposal the discount in terms of percentage or dollar amount.

(5) Completion of Offeror representations and certifications (FAR 52.212-3), updated in SAM (FARS & DFARS) and

(6) Signed 1449 (blocks 30a, b & c)

e. Technical Information: Offeror Proposal items that meet the Technical requirements listed in the Statement of Work. Past Performance will be verified via CPARS.

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