URGENT Rental of Temporary Electrical Equipment for Groton, CT

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RFQ REV 1
Correction made to Table A1, on page 4 (originally page 3) of the Request for Quotation ("REV 1").
Vendor Question 1 and Answer 1 below.
The closing time of the solicitation is extended from 4/10/14 01:00 PM EST to 4/10/14 01:30 PM EST.

Question 1:
The line item 0004 calls for the cable to be configured with [lug : lug] ends; then in the Transitions column of Table A1:TELEC Equipment Requirements, the spec calls for ftg: cam-F/E1016 lug single. Are those two specs at odds with each other? For this line item do you need 45 x 50', 2/0 cables with Lugs on either end? Could I supply 45 x 4/o cables Cam F/E and Cam M/E and then use ' 3 ft Cam F/E Lug single and 3 ft Cam M/E Lug single?

Answer 1:
Part 1 - Yes, there was an error. In Table A1, Row C was copied to make Row D, and the TRANSITION(S) cell of Row D was not revised. ITEM D which is E04, is indeed a cable that is fifty feet long (50'L) and the specified minimum current carrying capacity of the cable is AWG 2/0 (00). The final end connections are indeed lugs for both ends in which the lugs are single width. The error is corrected in the Attachment "N39040-14-T-0184 Request for Quote Sheet - Rev 1."
Part 2 - For the requested Exception: The answer is YES. For these Grounding Cables, vendors can substitute the thicker / higher current carrying capacity 4/0 (0000) cable for the sufficiently thick 2/0 (00) Grounding Cables. The vendors can also substitute cables with the camlock type connection fittings on the ends vice lug type connection fittings on the ends as long as a sufficient quantity of short (e.g. 3-foot) transition type jumper cables (i.e. CAM-F/E1016 : Lug Single Wide & CAM-M/E1016 : Lug Single Wide) are provided. Vendors DO NOT NEED TO ATTACH the transition type jumper cables. If these cables are indeed to be 4/0 (0000), the transition type jumper cables would then be the same as ID: E02 & E03 (ITEM B & C). Those quantities would accordingly increase by an additional forty-five (45) each to a total quantity of ninety (90) each for the lot size for "ID E02," and ninety (90) each for the lot size for "ID E03." Also, the cables themselves would now be similar to ID: E01 (ITEM A) in which that quantity would also increase by an additional forty-five each to a total quantity of two hundred sixty five (265) each for the lot size for ID: E01. My only request is that the Vendor substitution be consistent for the sake of my training and instructions to the Temporary Services Electrical Shop. If the Vendor wishes to make the proposed substitution, then it is for all the cables and for all of the transition fittings and not mix and match for some of them. However, the preferred configuration would be for equipment to be provided as written in the specification.

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This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on both FEDBIZOPPS. The RFQ number is N00189-14-T-0184. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 05-72 and DFARS Change Notice 2014-0407. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses:
https://www.acquisition.gov/far/fac.html and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/change_notices.html.
The NAICS code is 532490 and the Small Business Standard is $30 million. This is a SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE solicitation. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing:

Line Item 0001: E01: Rental of (1) Lot: (Electrical) CABLE - Qty 220×50' (A - CA [cam-M/F]-4/0), The POP is 04/15/14 to 08/05/14, for 16.0 weeks.
Line Item 0002: E02: Rental of (1) Lot: (Electrical) CABLE - Qty 45 EA (B - CA[lug:cam-M]-4/0), The POP is 04/15/14 to 08/05/14, for 16.0 weeks.
Line Item 0003: E03: Rental of (1) Lot: (Electrical) CABLE - Qty 45 EA (C - CA[lug:cam-F]-4/0), The POP is 04/15/14 to 08/05/14, for 16.0 weeks.
Line Item 0004: E04: Rental of (1) Lot: (Electrical) CABLE - Qty 45×50' (D - CA [lug : lug]-2/0), The POP is 04/15/14 to 08/05/14, for 16.0 weeks.
Line Item 0005: E05: Rental of (1) Each: (Electrical) DISCONNECT SWITCH - 400-440 Amp (E - DS [200A]-2ckt), The POP is 04/15/14 to 08/05/14, for 16.0 weeks.
Line Item 0006: E06: Rental of (1) Each: (Electrical) DISCONNECT SWITCH - 400-440 Amp (E - DS [200A]-2ckt), The POP is 04/15/14 to 08/05/14, for 16.0 weeks.
Line Item 0007: E07: Rental of (1) Each: (Electrical) DISCONNECT SWITCH - 400-440 Amp (E - DS [200A]-2ckt), The POP is 04/15/14 to 08/05/14, for 16.0 weeks.

Responsibility and Inspection: unless otherwise specified in the order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control. The following FAR provision and clauses are applicable to this procurement:

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items;
52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Item (Jan 1999)
52.212-3 and its ALT I, 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
52.204-7 System for Award Management
52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Feb 2012)
52.219-28, Post Award Small Business 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
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons
52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification & Material Safety Data
52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving
52.225-13, Restriction on Foreign Purchases
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - CCR
52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran
52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination
52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Quoters shall include a completed copy of 52.212-3 and its ALT I with quotes. All clauses shall be incorporated by reference in the order. Additional contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are:
DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DOD officials
DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product (April 1992)
DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management
DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items.
DFARS 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (May 2011)
DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests
DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions
DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments
DFARS 252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (Nov 2010)
DFARS 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items
DFARS 252.247-7023 Alt III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea

This announcement will close at 12:00 PM ET local time on 10 April 2014. Contact Emily Bateman who can be reached by email at emily.bateman@navy.mil.

52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this procurement.
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Quotes will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Technical Acceptability (in accordance with Attachment 1: Request for Quote Sheet)
- Price

System for Award Management (SAM): Vendors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.

METHOD OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: Offers shall be faxed to 207-438-4193. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency.

All quotes shall include price(s), a Point of Contact, name, email address, phone/FAX number, cage code, and business size. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.