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 KnoxUSACCAJB0080 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 2021-07. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339930 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.UnisonMarketplace.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at www.UnisonMarketplace.com, will end on: 2021-09-10 13:00:00.0 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 Only (Exact Match), to the following: LI 001: ITEM 1 V5 Competition Super Kit (276-7040) V5 Electronics (1) V5 Robot Brain, (1) V5 Controller, (1) V5 Robot Radio, (1) V5 Robot Battery Li-Ion 11 00mAh, (1) V5 Robot Battery Cable, (1) V5 Robot Battery Charger, (8) V5 Smart Motor, (2) 36:1 Smart Motor Cartridge, (1) Vision Sensor, (4) Bumper Switch v2 V5 Smart Cables (3) 300mm Smart Cables, (3) 600mm Smart Cable, (2) 900mm Smart Cable, (1) 1200mm Smart Cable, (2) 1500mm Smart Cable Charging Cable (1) USB A to Micro Cable Wheels (4) 4" Omni-Directional Wheel, (4) 4" Wheels Gears (8) 12T Metal Pinion, (8) 36T High Strength Gears, (8) 60T High Strength Gears, (8) 84T High Strength Gears, (32) High Strength Square Gear Inserts, (32) Free Spinning Gear Inserts Sprockets & Chain (4) 6T High Strength Sprockets, (6) 12T High Strength Sprockets, (6) 18T High Strength Sprockets, (2) 24T High Strength Sprockets, (2) 30T High Strength Sprockets, (700) High Strength Chain Links, (100) Chain Attachment Links, (50) Tank Tread Traction Links, (60) Conveyor-belt Base Links, (24) Short Conveyor-belt Inserts, (20) Medium Conveyor-belt Inserts, (20) Tall Conveyor-belt Inserts Shafts (2) 2" Shafts, (4) 3" Shafts, (2) 4" Shafts, (16) 12" Shafts, (4) 12" High Strength Shafts Bearings & Shaft Hardware (20) Flat Bearings, (20) High Strength Shaft Bearings, (20) High Strength Clamping Shaft Collars, (96) Shaft Collars, (32) #8-32 Setscrews, (30) Rubber Shaft Collars, (8) Intake Rollers Spacers (60) 1/16" High Strength Shaft Spacers, (40) 1/8" High Strength Shaft Spacers, (20) 1/4" High Strength Shaft Spacers, (20) 1/2" High Strength Shaft Spacers, (80) 1/8" Nylon Spacers, (80) 1/4" Nylon Spacers, (70) 3/8" Nylon Spacers, (70) 1/2" Nylon Spacers Channels (2) 1x2x1x25 Aluminum C-Channels, (24) 1x2x1x35 Aluminum C-Channels, (12) 1x3x1x35 Aluminum C-Channels Plates (6) 5x25 Aluminum Plates Angles (4) 2x2x25 Aluminum Angles, (4) 1x1x35 Aluminum Angles, Gussets (4) 90-Degree Gussets Screws (175) #8-32 x 1/4" Locking Star Drive Screws, (125) #8-32 x 1/2" Locking Star Drive Screws, (250) #8-32 x 3/8" Star Drive Screws, (225) #8-32 x 1/2" Star Drive Screws, (100) #8-32 x 7/8" Star Drive Screws, (75) #8-32 x 1.000" Star Drive Screws, (50) #8-32 x 1.250" Star Drive Screws, (50) #8-32 x 1.500" Star Drive Screws, (25) #8-32 x 1.750" Star Drive Screws, (10) #8-32 x 2.000" Star Drive Screws Nuts & Connectors (20) 1-Post Hex Nut Retainers w/ Flat Bearing, (20) 1-Post Hex Nut Retainers, (20) 4-Post Hex Nut Retainers, (700) #8-32 Nylock Nuts, (100) #8-32 Hex Nuts Bearings (1) Pillow Block Bearing, (40) Flat Bearings, (8) Drive Shaft Bar Locks Standoffs (20) 1/2" Standoffs, (30) 3/4" Standoffs, (20) 1" Standoffs, (40) 2" Standoffs (4) 3" Standoffs, Tools and Accessories (20) #64 Rubber Bands, (600) 4" Zip Ties, (50) 11" Zip Ties, (1) 12" X 15" Anti Slip Mat (Thick), (2) T15 Star Keys, (2) T8 Star Keys, (4) T15 Star Screwdrivers Multiple Addresses, see shipping addresses., 80, EA; LI 002: ITEM 2. V5 Smart Motor 36:1 Cartridge (100 RPM) (276-5840) Multiple Addresses, see shipping addresses. ALL EQUIPMENT FULFILLMENT AND SHIPMENT TO FINAL DESTINATION UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL OCCUR DURING Normal School Hours, Monday-Friday, no weekend or holiday deliveries. No deliveries shall be accepted on the following dates Nov 24-26, Dec 20- Jan 3. See attached Delivery Instructions for further details., 160, EA; LI 003: ITEM 3. JROTC Season Team Registration (1) Engineering Design Notebook, (1) 2021-2022 VRC Team Registration, (1) Game Element for practice, (1) License Plate Set Multiple Addresses, see shipping addresses. ALL EQUIPMENT FULFILLMENT AND SHIPMENT TO FINAL DESTINATION UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL OCCUR DURING Normal School Hours, Monday-Friday, no weekend or holiday deliveries. No deliveries shall be accepted on the following dates Nov 24-26, Dec 20- Jan 3. See attached Delivery Instructions for further details., 80, EA; LI 004: ITEM 4. High Strength Gear Kit (276-2250) • (4) 12T High Strength Gear (0.58 inch diameter), • (4) 36T High Strength Gear (1.58 inch diameter), • (4) 60T High Strength Gear (2.58 inch diameter), • (16) High Strength Square Gear Insert, • (16) Free Spinning Gear Insert Multiple Addresses, see shipping addresses. ALL EQUIPMENT FULFILLMENT AND SHIPMENT TO FINAL DESTINATION UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL OCCUR DURING Normal School Hours, Monday-Friday, no weekend or holiday deliveries. No deliveries shall be accepted on the following dates Nov 24-26, Dec 20- Jan 3. See attached Delivery Instructions for further details., 80, EA; LI 005: ITEM 5. VRC Change Up - Full Field & Game Element Kit (276-7048) Game Element Kits (276-6498) (18) Red Balls, (18) Blue Balls Field Element Kits (276-6499) (9) Goal Assemblies, (1) Rolls of Red Tape (2" wide), (1) Rolls of Blue Tape (2" Wide), (2) Rolls of White Tape (.75" Wide) Multiple Addresses, see shipping addresses. ALL EQUIPMENT FULFILLMENT AND SHIPMENT TO FINAL DESTINATION UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL OCCUR DURING Normal School Hours, Monday-Friday, no weekend or holiday deliveries. No deliveries shall be accepted on the following dates Nov 24-26, Dec 20- Jan 3. See attached Delivery Instructions for further details., 80, EA; LI 006: ITEM 6. Metal and Hardware Kit (276-2161) Steel Plates & Bars • •(2) 5x15 Steel Plates • •(4) 1x25 Steel Bars • •(4) Slotted 30 hole Steel Angles Steel Gussets • • (2) Angle Gussets • •(2) Plus Gussets • •(2) Pivot Gussets Collars & Shafts & Bearings • (16) Shaft Collars • •(4) 2" Shafts • •(4) 3" Shafts • •(2) 12" Shafts • •(16) Flat Bearings • •(6) Pillow Block Bearings • •(4) Plastic Lock Plates • •(4) 2" Standoffs • •(4) 3" Standoffs • •(20) 4.6mm Spacers • •(20) 8.0mm Spacers Screws & Nuts & Washers • • (70) #8-32 1/4" Screws • •(28) #8-32 3/8" Screws • •(28) #8-32 1/2" Screws • •(14) #8-32 3/4" Screws • •(30) Steel Washers • •(10) Plastic Washers • •(65) #8-32 Keps Nuts • •(14) #8-32 Nylock Nuts Multiple Addresses, see shipping addresses. ALL EQUIPMENT FULFILLMENT AND SHIPMENT TO FINAL DESTINATION UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL OCCUR DURING Normal School Hours, Monday-Friday, no weekend or holiday deliveries. No deliveries shall be accepted on the following dates Nov 24-26, Dec 20- Jan 3. See attached Delivery Instructions for further details., 80, EA; LI 007: ITEM 7. V5 Robot Battery (276-4811) V5 Robot Battery Li-Ion 1100mAh Multiple Addresses, see shipping addresses. ALL EQUIPMENT FULFILLMENT AND SHIPMENT TO FINAL DESTINATION UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL OCCUR DURING Normal School Hours, Monday-Friday, no weekend or holiday deliveries. No deliveries shall be accepted on the following dates Nov 24-26, Dec 20- Jan 3. See attached Delivery Instructions for further details., 80, EA; LI 008: ITEM 8. VRC Change Up Season Training (8) JROTC Dedicated Webinar Training (JROTC-TR-WS), Dedicated Training once a month for JROTC Teams, Competition Support, Programing Support, Tips & Tricks, JROTC Nationals JROTC Program Management Program Manager, Dedicated Regional Support Manager, Team Registration Process Multiple Addresses, see shipping addresses. ALL EQUIPMENT FULFILLMENT AND SHIPMENT TO FINAL DESTINATION UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL OCCUR DURING Normal School Hours, Monday-Friday, no weekend or holiday deliveries. No deliveries shall be accepted on the following dates Nov 24-26, Dec 20- Jan 3. See attached Delivery Instructions for further details., 640, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested Offerers 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 www.UnisonMarketplace.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. An Offeror 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 Offerers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.UnisonMarketplace.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.UnisonMarketplace.com. Offerers that are not currently registered to use www.UnisonMarketplace.com should proceed to www.UnisonMarketplace.com to complete their free registration. Offerers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at
[email protected]. Offerers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.UnisonMarketplace.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.UnisonMarketplace.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.UnisonMarketplace.com process. Should Offerers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or
[email protected] 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) code for this procurement can be found. The small business size standard for that NAICS code can be found at https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/Size_Standards_Table.pdf "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 Government Buildings, 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, Material inspection 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. 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 Command Office of Command Counsel-Deputy Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 Fax: (256) 450-8840 or email
[email protected] The 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. 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***** Representation and Representation Disclosures The form(s) included in the buy must be returned with your quote. Failure to return the form(s) with your quote will result in your quote not being considered for award. Reporting During Contract Performance Equal Opportunity