99 -- Bulk Rock Salt For Snow Removal

This is a combined synopsis /solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the information in Far subpart 12.6 as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice.This Announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued.The RFQ number is N69078-04-T-0344 using simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items.This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAR and DFARS.It is the contractor’s responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.arnet.gov and www.acq.osd.mil. This is a small business set aside acquisition for competitive action. The Command Navy Northeast Region at Naval Submarine Base New London requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing:bulk rock salt.The intent of this procurement is to issue an indefinite delivery type purchase order (IDTPO) to a single contractor for this requirement.The estimated quantity is 400 tons per year .The term is base year Oct 1,2004 thru Sept 30.2005,option year 1,Oct 1,2005 thru Sept.30,2006,option year 2,Oct.01,2006 thru Sept.30,2007 bid all years.Any IDTPO awarded as a result of this solicitation does not itself order any material or obligate any money to pay the contractor only the delivery orders issued after the IDTPO is awarded actually order and direct delivery.The government shall require the awardee of the resultant IDTPO to deliver all material identified on all subsequent delivery orders (either oral confirming or written orders) issued by the procurement center.All orders shall always be confirmed in writing using the form 1449.Salt:bulk rock (to be used for snow removal) Specs: All road salt shall conform to AASHTO M 143 (ASTMD-632) Type 1 sodium chloride :only products containing a minimum of 95% or greater of sodium chloride will be accepted.Moisture content:of delivered road salt will not exceed 2%.In cases of a moisture content greater than 2% an adjustment to total weight shall be made by vendor.Anticaking agent :road salt delivered under this contract must be free flowing and granular and treated with an approved conditioner such as sodium ferrecyanide to prevent caking during storage.This conditioner shall be applied before delivery and be visible uniformly throughout the road salt at a maximum rate of 50 parts per million.Grading:the gradation requirements for material shall be sieve size no smaller than 3/8”.Deliver to:Alpha Area U S Naval Submarine Base Groton,CT 06349.Delivery time 7:30 am – 3:30 pm.Contractor to telephone 860-694-4456 or 860-694-3903 before delivery to ensure that someone will be available to receive material. Quotation should include as a minimum: The following FAR provisions and clauses are applicable to this procurement:52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-commercial items.52.212-3 Offeror representations and certifications-commercial items.52.212-4 Contract Terms and conditions-commercial items.52.212-5 Contract terms and conditions required implementing statues or executive orders-commercial items. (Clauses checked under 52.212-5 are:52.222-21,52.222-26, 52.222-35,52.222-37,52.232-33.All clauses shall be incorporated by reference in the resultant order. Additional contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are:DFARS 252.212-7001Contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders applicable to defense acquisitions of commercial items (no clauses checked) 252.204-7001 Commercial and government entity (cage code).252.204-7004 alt a 52.204-7 Required central contractor registration,DOD will no longer award contracts to contractors not registered in the central contractor registration (ccr) database. Registration may be done by accessing the ccr web site at http://www.ccr2000.com. A paper registration form may be obtained from the DOD electronic commerce information center at 800-334-3414.No numbered notes apply. This announcement will close at 12:00 noon est on 7/12/04.All quotes shall include prices, a point of contact, name and phone number. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.