Tow-behind Debris Blower

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 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.

Solicitation number M00318-19-Q-0034 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This RFQ and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-05 and Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) current to DPN 20190820.

This is a small business set-aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333112, Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing, and the small business size standard is 1,500 employees.

Quotes are being requested for the following

CLIN 0001: Tow-behind debris blower

Description: Brand name or equal to Buffalo Turbine Cyclone Squared Debris Blower Model# BT-CKB3SQ

Unit of Issue: EA

Quantity: 1

FOB: Destination

To be considered equal, the item quoted must meet the following salient characteristics:

Control: Wireless system with 360-degree dual nozzle control and throttle control

Transmitter: Hand-held, wireless

Engine: 37 HP, 4-cycle, gasoline

Output RPM: Up to 3,400 RPM

Nozzle: Dual, Aerospace Polymer material

Outlet Size: 12 inches

Trailer: Bolt on trailer with adjustable hitch.

Warranty: 10-year warranty on machine and 3-year warranty on engine.

All items must be delivered 30-45 days after contract award to the following address:

Distribution Management Office Bldg 209

Attn: MAG-24 Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay, HI 96863

The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 2018)(Deviation 2018-O0018) applies to this acquisition.

Evaluation and Award: Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. The following non-cost factors will be used to evaluate quotes: technical (meet or exceed salient characteristics) and past performance. Past performance will be evaluated in accordance with DFARS 213.106-2, Evaluation of quotations or offers.

Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Oct 2018) with their quotation or offer.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Oct 2018) applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Aug 2019) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are also applicable:

52.204-10 -- Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

52.209-2 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation
52.209-6 -- Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment
52.209-10 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations
52.209-11 -- Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

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
52.222-35 -- Equal Opportunity for Veterans
52.222-36 -- Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities
52.222-40 -- Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act
52.222-50 -- Combating Trafficking in Persons
52.223-18 -- Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving
52.225-13 -- Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
52.232-33 -- Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management
52.232-40 -- Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors
52.233-3 -- Protest After Award
52.233-4 -- Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

The following FAR and DFARS clauses are also applicable to this acquisition and will be incorporated into the resulting contract:

52.204-7 -- System for Award Management
52.204-13 -- System for Award Management Maintenance
52.204-16 -- Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting
52.204-18 -- Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance
52.204-24 -- Represemtation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

52.204-25 - Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items
52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items
52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items
52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items
52.232-39 -- Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)

52.247-34 - F.O.B - Destination

252.203-7000 -- Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.203-7002 -- Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7003 - Control of Government Personnel Work Product
252.203-7005 -- Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.204-7008 - Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 252.204-7011-- Alternative Line Item Structure
252.204-7012 -- Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting
252.204-7015 -- Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support
252.211-7003 -- Item Unique Identification and Valuation
252.213-7000 -- Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Past Performance Information Retrieval System -- Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations
252.225-7000 -- Buy American--Balance of Payments Program Certificate
252.225-7001 -- Buy American and Balance of Payments Program
252.232-7003 -- Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
252.232-7006 -- Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions
252.232-7010 -- Levies on Contract Payments

252.243-7001 - Pricing of Contract Modifications
252.244-7000 -- Subcontracts for Commercial Items
252.247-7023 -- Transportation of Supplies by Sea

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions and 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at these addresses:

FAR Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far,
DFARS Clauses: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current

Questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted via email to Sandra Caswell at sandra.caswell@usmc.mil. To be considered for award, contractors must submit quotations to ensure they reach destination by no later than 2:00 p.m. (Hawaii) on Sept 10, 2019. Quotations received after the due date and time will not be considered for award.

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