This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is KnoxUSACCJGLB0019 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339930 with a small business size standard of 700.00 employees. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com, will end on: 2023-09-22 16:00:00.0 Eastern Time . This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be in the Special Shipping Instructions. The MICC End User requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001: 276-7405 V5 GPS Sensor - One (1)(1) VEX GPS Sensor(1) USB Cable (A to C, 1m), 37, EA; LI 002: 276-4811 V5 Robot Battery Li-Ion 1100mAh - One (1)(1) V5 Robot Battery, 37, EA; LI 003: 276-4842 EXP Smart Motor (5.5W) - Six (6)(1) EXP Smart Motor (5.5W), 37, EA; LI 004: 276-5773 Smart Cable Crimping Tool - One (1)(1) V5 Smart Cable Crimping Tool, 37, EA; LI 005: 276-5774 Smart Cable Stock (8m) - Two (2)(1) Roll of V5 Smart Cable Stock (8m), 37, EA; LI 006: 276-6558 Tank Tread Kit - Two (2)(170) Tread Links(4) Tank tread drive/idler wheels(4) Double Bogie wheel assemblies(2) Single Bogie wheel assemblies(12) 8-32 x 1" Bogie wheel support screws(12) Keps nuts, 37, EA; LI 007: 276-2214 Tank Tread Upgrade Kit Two (2)(25) Tank Tread Traction Links(30) Conveyor-belt Base Links(10) Short Conveyor-belt Inserts(10) Medium Conveyor-belt Inserts(10) Tall Conveyor-belt Inserts, 37, EA; LI 008: 276-2232 Booster Kit - One (1)Steel Chassis(2) 2x2x25 Steel Chassis Bumpers(4) 2x1x25 Steel Chassis RailsSteel Plates & Bars(2) 5x5 Steel Plates(2) 5x15 Steel Plates(2) 5x25 Steel Plates(8) 1x25 Steel BarsSteel Angles(2) Slotted 30 Hole Steel Angles(2) Slotted 30 Holes Steel Inverse Angles(2) Segmented 25 Hole Steel AnglesSteel C-Channels(2) 1x2x1x15 Steel C-Channels(2) 1x2x1x25 Steel C-Channels(2) 1x5x1x25 Steel C-ChannelsSteel Gussets(4) Pivot Gussets(4) Angle Gussets(4) Plus GussetsGears & Rollers(4) Intake Rollers(4) 12T Gears(4) 36T Gears(4) 60T Gears(2) 84T Gears(4) 19T Rack GearsCollars & Shafts & Bearings(16) Shaft Collars(4) 11mm Shafts(4) 2" Shafts(4) 3" Shafts(2) 4" Shafts(4) 12" Shafts(26) Flat Bearings(6) Pillow Block Bearings(4) Plastic Lock PlatesStandoffs & Spacers(10) 1/2" Standoffs(8) 1" Standoffs(4) 2" Standoffs(4) 3" Standoffs(20) 4.6mm Shaft Spacers(20) 8mm Shaft SpacersScrews & Nuts & Washers(70) #8-32 x 1/4" Hex Screws(28) #8-32 x 3/8" Hex Screws(28) #8-32 x 1/2" Hex Screws(14) #8-32 x 3/4" Hex Screws(10) #6-32 x 1/4" Hex Screws(10) #6-32 x 1/2" Hex Screws(30) Steel Washers(10) Plastic Washers(130) #8-32 Keps Nuts(28) #8-32 Nylock Nuts(50) Bearing Attachment Rivets, 37, EA; LI 009: 276-2251 12T High Strength Metal Pinion (12-pack) Two (2), 37, EA; LI 010: 276-7747 36T High Strength Gear v2 (8-pack) Two (2), 37, EA; LI 011: 276-7748 60T High Strength Gear v2 (8-pack) Two (2), 37, EA; LI 012: 276-5775 Smart Cable Connectors (50-Pack) One (1), 37, EA; LI 013: 276-2184 Advanced Gear Kit Two (2), 37, EA; LI 014: 276-7505 VRC 2023-2024 Welcome Kit Two (2)VRC 2023-2024: Over Under Element Kit (276-7504)Robotics Engineering Notebook (276-3023)VRC License Plate Kit (276-3938)JROTC Season Team Registration, 37, EA; LI 015: 276-8750 V5 Pneumatics Kit One (1)(1) Pneumatic Tubing Cutter(1) Dual Acting Cylinder, 10mm Bore, 25mm Stroke(1) Dual Acting Cylinder, 10mm Bore, 50mm Stroke(1) Dual Acting Cylinder, 10mm Bore, 75mm Stroke(1) 4mm OD x 2.5mm ID PU Tubing (3m)(1) Pneumatic Reservoir(1) Pneumatic Hand Valve(2) Double Action Solenoid Wire(2) Dual Acting V5 Pneumatics Solenoids(1) Pressure Regulator(1) Pressure Regulator Bracket(1) Pressure Regulator Pressure Gauge(1) Pressure Gauge(10) Straight Pneumatic Fittings(8) 90 Deg. Elbow Pneumatic Fittings(5) "T" Pneumatic Fittings(2) 90 Deg. Elbow Pneumatic Fitting (Flow Control, M5, 4mm Hose)(10) Pneumatic Fitting Plug(1) Schrader Valve(1) Straight Pneumatic Fitting (M5 Female, 4mm Hose)(2) Manifold Assemblies, 37, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested Sellers must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, MICC End User intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison Marketplace. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. MICC End User is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com.Sellers that are not currently registered to use https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com should proceed to https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at
[email protected]. Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process. Should Sellers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or
[email protected]. Use of Unison Marketplace: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. This is currently an unfunded requirement with a high expectation that funds will be available. When and if funds become available a contract will be awarded at that time. The offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions: FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation. Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.211-6, Brand name or Equal. The following clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, apply: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; 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; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management. 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; The following DFARS clauses apply: DFARS 252.04-7004, Alternate A System for Award Management; 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation; 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance Of Payments Program; 252.225-7036, Buy American Act -- Free Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.247-7023, Primary and ALT III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea. IAW 52.204-7 System for Award Management (SAM) Registration (July 2013), the offeror must be registered in SAM and fully input their Representations and Certifications for a complete record. Information can be found at http://www.sam.gov or by calling 866-606-8220, or 334-206-7828 for international calls. 52.204-13 - System for Award Management Maintenance Shipping is FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.). New Equipment ONLY. NO USED OR REMANUFACTURED PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Submitted Quotes will be valid for 45 days after the auction closing. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), not an invitation for bid (IFB).). IAW FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, for the extended description here is the website: https://www.acquisition.gov/ The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codefor this procurement can be found. The small business sizestandard for that NAICS code can be found at https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/Size_Standards_Table.pdf 5152.233-4000 AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM (Feb 2014) (LOCAL CLAUSE) Prior to submitting an agency protest, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve your concerns with the responsible contracting officer (Phone: (315)772-7272 or Email:
[email protected]). However, you may also file a protest to the Headquarters (HQ), Army Materiel Command (AMC). The HQ AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. If you want to file a protest under the HQ AMC-Level Protest Program, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sent to the address below. Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel CommandOffice of Command Counsel-Deputy Command Counsel4400 Martin RoadRm: A6SE040.001Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000Fax: (256) 450-8840 or email
[email protected] AMC-Level Protest procedures are found at: https://www.amc.army.mil/Connect/Legal-Resources/.If internet access is not available, contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the HQ AMC-Level Protest Procedures. "52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; 52.204-10,Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act; 52.237-2, Protection of GovernmentBuildings, Equipment and Vegetation; 252.201-7000, COR Clause; 252.223-7006,Prohibition On Storage And Disposal Of Toxic And Hazardous Materials;252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications; 252.246-7000, Materialinspection and receiving report" Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information All deliveries shall be palletized when the material exceeds 250 lbs. (excluding the pallet), or exceeds 20 cubic feet, to comply with the requirements of Department of the Army Pamphlet 700-32 and MIL-STD-147E. IAW FAR 52.212-2; Evaluation - Commercial Items, the following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement and price. Technical capability is a pass fail requirement. Evaluation is based on a lowest price technically acceptable. No multiple awards will be made. Quotes received through Unison Marketplace will be evaluated and awarded on an all-or-nothing basis. Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions Please address your questions through the Unison Marketplace buy. If your questions are not being answered in a timely manner, please send your question to the S2P2 Contracting Officer -
[email protected] or call 315-772-5582. In accordance with DFAR provision 252.225-7000 Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate, I certify that each end product, except those listed in paragraphs (c)(2) or (3) of the attached provision, is a domestic end product. ****YOU MUST FILL OUT THE ATTACHED IF OTHER THAN DOMESTIC END PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FILL IT OUT AND YOU DELIVER OTHER THAN A DOMESTIC END PRODUCT YOUR DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED********** ****READ DFARs Clause 252.225-7001 to ensure your product comes from a QUALIFYING COUNTRY******* ****IF YOU QUOTE A PRODUCT OTHER THAN DOMESTIC FROM A NON-QUALIFYING COUNTRY YOUR QUOTE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED***** Reporting During Contract Performance Equal Opportunity Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application