Rough Terrain Forklifts 15k-35k

Amendment 0001:

1) Amendment 0001 is to address questions 1-9 that were asked during the question period. Answers will be posted via attachment dated 2/22/2019, Version 1/1.

2) Section six (6) is modified and will reflect the following removing Evaluation Factors:

6) Quotes will be evaluated according to FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation: (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Quotations will be evaluated on a Lowest-Priced Past-Performance-Acceptable basis. Award will be made to firm that offers the lowest total cost to the Government for the entire requirement (inclusive of options) after a pass/fail evaluation of the contractors' provided technical submittals meeting or exceeding salient characteristics.

3) The final date for quote submission(s) will remain unchanged. All parties interested must submit acknowledgement of Amendment 0001 with submission.

4) Nothing Follows.

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1) 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is SP4510-19-Q-1006 and is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

2) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95.

3) This is a competitive 100% Small Business set-aside. The NAICS is 333120 with a Size Standard of $1,250,000.

See Attached Bid Schedule and Specifications/Additional Terms.

4) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services has a requirement for 15k, 25k, and 35k Rough Terrain (RT) Forklifts on an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract. The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the possibly delivery locations throughout the Defense Logistics Agency footprint with a direct link to addresses and POCs which will be detailed in individual Delivery Orders. Tier III Motors as required by the SOW will be shipped by DLA to overseas DLA Locations (OCONUS).

5) This requirement will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Priced contract. Pricing must be a fixed price for the entirety of work quoted. Travel and delivery must be included in the purchase price, not as a separate line item. Travel will not be reimbursable.

6) Quotes will be evaluated according to FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation: (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Quotations will be evaluated on a Lowest-Priced Past-Performance-Acceptable basis. Award will be made to firm that offers the lowest total cost to the Government for the entire requirement (inclusive of options) after a pass/fail evaluation of the contractors' provided technical submittals meeting or exceeding salient characteristics.

7) Offerors may provide multiple offers in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 (e).

8) Quotes are due at 12:00 PM Eastern Time (United States), on 8 March 2019. Email quotes to Jacob.curtiss@dla.mil. Questions are due 21 February 2019 by 12:00PM Eastern Time and must be submitted in writing via email to Jacob.Curtiss@dla.mil. Questions will not be answered via telephone. Questions that occur after the cut off, but are considered to be significant to the requirement, will be accepted and discussed only with those vendors that have submitted a quote.

9) The following provisions and clauses are applicable to this solicitation:
a. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. See attached applicable clauses for quote instructions.

b. Offers should include a complete copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. See applicable clauses.

c. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. See attached clauses.

d. The clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition.
e. The clause 52.237-1, Site Visit, applies to this acquisition. See applicable clauses.

10) Award may be made without discussions and all information should be apparent in the quote. Incomplete quotes may be rejected and may not be considered.

11) Note that a Reverse Auction under this action is possible per applicable DLA coverage, with that coverage/instructions to be provided if a Reverse Auction is utilized. Firm's submitting proposals under this action agree to participate in the Reverse Auction if it occurs and acknowledge it as a possible negotiation tool being used by the Government under this action, though note that this does not mean firms are required to lower their submitted prices if they choose not to.

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1) 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is SP4510-19-Q-1006 and is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

2) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95.

3) This is a competitive 100% Small Business set-aside. The NAICS is 333120 with a Size Standard of $1,250,000.

See Attached Bid Schedule and Specifications/Additional Terms.

4) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services has a requirement for 15k, 25k, and 35k Rough Terrain (RT) Forklifts on an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract. The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the possibly delivery locations throughout the Defense Logistics Agency footprint with a direct link to addresses and POCs which will be detailed in individual Delivery Orders. Tier III Motors as required by the SOW will be shipped by DLA to overseas DLA Locations (OCONUS).

5) This requirement will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Priced contract. Pricing must be a fixed price for the entirety of work quoted. Travel and delivery must be included in the purchase price, not as a separate line item. Travel will not be reimbursable.

6) Quotes will be evaluated according to FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation: (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Quotations will be evaluated on a Lowest-Priced Past-Performance-Acceptable basis. Award will be made to firm that offers the lowest total cost to the Government for the entire requirement (inclusive of options) after a pass/fail evaluation of the contractors' provided technical submittals meeting or exceeding salient characteristics.

Technical Factors are as follows:
1. Must be able to travel in or on unimproved surfaces.
2. Enclosed Cab
3. 72" Fork length-standard
4. Turn Signals
5. Front lights
6. Rear Flashers
7. Horn
8. Backup Alarm
9. Ability to provide familiarization training.
10. Diesel Motor
11. Tier III and IV for appropriate CLIN as stated in SOW.
12. Four Wheel Drive

7) Offerors may provide multiple offers in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 (e).

8) Quotes are due at 12:00 PM Eastern Time (United States), on 8 March 2019. Email quotes to Jacob.curtiss@dla.mil. Questions are due 21 February 2019 by 12:00PM Eastern Time and must be submitted in writing via email to Jacob.Curtiss@dla.mil. Questions will not be answered via telephone. Questions that occur after the cut off, but are considered to be significant to the requirement, will be accepted and discussed only with those vendors that have submitted a quote.

9) The following provisions and clauses are applicable to this solicitation:
a. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. See attached applicable clauses for quote instructions.

b. Offers should include a complete copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. See applicable clauses.

c. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. See attached clauses.

d. The clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition.
e. The clause 52.237-1, Site Visit, applies to this acquisition. See applicable clauses.

10) Award may be made without discussions and all information should be apparent in the quote. Incomplete quotes may be rejected and may not be considered.

11) Note that a Reverse Auction under this action is possible per applicable DLA coverage, with that coverage/instructions to be provided if a Reverse Auction is utilized. Firm's submitting proposals under this action agree to participate in the Reverse Auction if it occurs and acknowledge it as a possible negotiation tool being used by the Government under this action, though note that this does not mean firms are required to lower their submitted prices if they choose not to.

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