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. Notice to interested offerors the government intends to make award on a sole source basis to Powerhouse Equipment and Engineering. Quotations are being requested not later than 26 October 2004. This solicitation FQ448442940100 is hereby issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-24. The solicitation is issued unrestricted. The associated NAICS code is 423720 with a size standard of 500 employees. The resulting purchase order shall be firm-fixed-price. The delivery date shall be 9 November 2004. The contractor will provide all labor, supervision, equipment, transportation, installation and supplies necessary for the rental of one (1) trailer enclosed 200 HP steam generation system, 150 PSIG ASME design pressure capable of firing #2 oil and/or natural gas, complete with valving trim, controls and ancillary equipment, Cleaver Brooks Unit B505 or equal and one (1) skid mounted 5000-gallon capacity, dual wall #2 fuel oil storage tank, UL-142 construction complete with tank level indicator and leak detection tube for approximately 4 months. Monthly rental rate includes salt required for softener regeneration and chemicals required for boiler operation/corrosion control. It is necessary that a NJDEP air permit for construction and operation be provided, specifically a General Permit GP-006 for Boilers with a rated capacity/gross heat input of less than 10 million BTU per hour combusting natural gas, propane, #2 fuel oil, diesel, kerosene, or a combination of these fuels and no other fuels. The following clauses and provisions are hereby incorporated either by reference or full text and are to remain in full force and effect in any resultant purchase order: FAR 52.211-6, 2FAR 52.212-4, FAR 52.219-25, FAR 52.222-3, FAR 52.222-26, FAR 52.222-35, FAR 52.222-36, FAR 52.222-37, FAR 52.232-33, DFARS 252.225-7000, DFARS 252.225-7001, DFARS 252.225-7002 and DFARS 252.232-7003. The following clauses apply to this acquisition and are included in full text: FAR 52.212-1-Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Jan 2004) applies to this acquisition and is amended to read: FAR clauses and provisions can be located via the Internet at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3-Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Jan 2004), with the quotation. Submit signed and dated offer to: 305th Contracting Sq./LGCA, Attn: TSgt Bannies, 2402 Vandenberg Ave., McGuire AFB NJ 08641 at or before 2:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, 26 October 2004. Responses/offers may be sent by mail, fax, or electronically. Offerors interested in providing an equal product shall provide product literature for evaluation. FAR 52.212-5-Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders-Commercial Items (Deviation) (Jan 2004), FAR 52.219-1-Small Business Program Representations (Apr 2002) Alternate I, FAR 52.222-22-Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999), FAR 52.222-25-Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984), FAR 52.225-1-Buy American Act--Supplies (Jun 2003), FAR 52.252-1- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), FAR 52.252-2-Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), FAR 52.252-6-Authorized Deviations In Clauses (Apr 1984), DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A-Required Central Contractor Registration Alternate A (Nov 2003), and DFARS 252.212-7001-Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jan 2004) (Deviation). It is incumbent upon interested parties to review this site frequently for any updates/amendments to this RFQ. All FAR clauses and provisions may be reviewed and/or obtained from the Air Force FAR web site at Internet address http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. Registration with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is mandatory in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004. All potential offerors must obtain a DUNS number and register in the CCR in order to transact business with the government. Failure to obtain a DUNS number and register in the CCR may result in the delay of award of a contract or possible award to the next otherwise successful offeror who is registered at the time of award. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency. Quotes may be faxed to (609) 754-4642; Attn: TSgt Bannies. All HubZone business concerns are encouraged to participate and submit a quote. Questions regarding this solicitation may be obtained by contacting TSgt Bannies at (609) 754-3617 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM eastern time and by email to
[email protected].