(i) 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation is issued a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect though Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-08. (iv) This acquisition is set-aside for small business NAICS code size standard 500 employees. (v) The company who provides the best value to the government will be awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). (vi) 1. QUALIFICATIONS 1.1 Ability to administer both the documentation of services performed and the timely rendering of payment for subcontractor services (if used) is required. The government is not responsible for paying any subcontractors that may be used. 1.2 Award of this agreement is contingent on contractors continued compliance with all applicable laws and regulations-international, federal, state, local and any other laws that may apply. 2. DUTIES 2.1 The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to provide drill steel and blasting supplies for ALCOM in conjunction with the Alaska Road Project. 2.2 The contractor shall provide services within the time period specified at the time the call is placed. 3. CONDITIONS 3.1 Contractor must be CCR and ORCA registered. For more information call the Procurement Technical Assistance Center of Alaska at 907-274-7232. 4. PRICING 4.1 Prices to the Government shall be as low as, or lower than those charged to the Contractor’s most favored customer, in addition to any discounts and prompt payment. 4.2 A price list must be submitted for the following items to be approved by the Contracting Officer for use on the BPA. The price list shall state the period for which the price list is effective. The minimum period a price list may be in effect is one month, preferable one year. Price list shall be sent to the Contracting Office. Pricing shall be submitted for the following items: 12’ Hex Rod T45 T45 Thread Couplers VL 140 Striker Bar T45 (4 spline) VL 671 Striker Bar T45 (5 spline) 3” T45 Drill Bits 3” T45 Retrac Drill Bits 3.5” T45 Drill Bits 3.5” T45 Retrac Drill Bits 12’ Round Drill Steel T38 T38 Thread Couplers T45-T38 Coupler Adapters VL 140 Striker Bar T38 (4 spline) VL 671 Striker Bar T38 (5 spline) 3” T38 Drill Bits 3” T38 Retrac Drill Bits 3.5” T38 Drill Bits 3.5” T38 Retrac Drill Bits Marking Paint Pole Ends (set) 10’ Powder Poles Grease Brushes (parts Cleaning Brushes) 2’ Sinker Drill Set 4’ Sinker Drill Set 6’ Sinker Drill Set 8’ Sinker Drill Set 1 ¾” Sinker Drill Set 2” Sinker Drill Set Ceramic Blade Knives Blastmaster Shears Poly Tamping bags (stemming bags) 5”x18”x2mil (1000) Bit Grease Powder Punches FAR CLAUSES 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror, FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, 52.212-5 (Dev), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders, 52.203-6,Restriction to Subcontractor Sales, 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-13 Restrictions on certain Foreign Purchases, 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, 52.247-64, Preference for privately owned US vessels, 52.222-41, Service Contract Act, 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hire, DFAR clause 252.212-7001 (DEV), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes, 252.247-7023, Transportation by Sea and Air. The following clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.242-13, Bankruptcy, 52.222-7000, Restriction on Employment Personnel (State to be filled in is AK), 252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea. Offers are due by 26 April 2006 1400(2pm) Alaska Standard Time. Submit offerors via fax to (907) 552-7496, or email
[email protected] For information, contact SrA Jason Longshore at 907-552-5459 for Ms. Alfredia Tyler,
[email protected], 907-552-7573.