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 (offers) are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 6923G522Q0042(R) is issued as a request for quotation. This is small business set aside and the principal NAICS is 454390 and has a small business size of $8,000,000. The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation is seeking to purchase Firefighting Foam. All interested companies shall provide a quotation for the following: 1. 265 gallon totes Firefighting foam Bulk order to filling tank on Tug Seaway Guardian for us with exterior FiFi monitors. Specific foam for use with onboard systems in accordance with environmental laws: 17 each 2. 5 gallon pales. Firefighting foam Bulk order to filling tank on Tug Seaway Guardian for us with exterior FiFi monitors Specific foam for use with onboard systems in accordance with environmental laws: 5 each 3. Shipping and Handling to 251 Fregoe Rd. Massena, NY 13662. (Delivery time required is 30 days after receipt of award) * All offerors shall submit their offer as a standard commercial quote. All offerors shall include all additional company specific supporting documentation to include product data sheet. Delivery time required is 30 days or less after receipt of award. * The Firefighting Foam is to be used aboard a United Stated Government Maritime Vessel, the Tug Seaway Guardian. To be considered acceptable, items must meet all the specifications required to be used on this particular vessel. The engineering manual as well as the monitor and foam inductor info sheets are attached as pdf files. Foam proportioning is variable and selectable for the foam being used at the inductor and foam must be a low enough viscosity to ensure easy induction into system. *Foam needs to be Fluorine-free, PFOS & PFOA chemical chain free (please provide laboratory testing certification that foam is free of all PFOS and PFOA chemical chain), biodegradable and non-persistent in the environment, NFPA and UL certified. Must be compatible with being mixed with fresh, brackish and salt water. *Foam can be either Class A/B or B rated for use at 0.5% wetting agent on class A fires (framed structure, wood, paper or general wild fires) and 3% vapor suppressing foam blanket on Class B fires (hydrocarbons such as fuel oils, diesel fuel and aviation kerosene) and/or polar solvent fires (alcohols, ketones and esters). 1. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items 2. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. Technical Acceptability/Past Performance 2. Price GLS intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price, on the basis of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. Technical acceptability is comprised of meeting the requirements as outlined in the schedule/statement of work, adherence to the delivery schedule in the solicitation, and acceptable or neutral past performance. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of quotes meeting the Technical Acceptability for non-cost factors. GLS will evaluate offeror’s past performance to determine the extent to which their performance demonstrates the likelihood of successful performance in providing requirements similar in size (dollar amount), scope (work that is similar to the required products/services), and timeliness of deliveries. The evaluation of Past Performance may include data obtained from the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), and if requested, any recent and relevant Past Performance information provided by Offerors which may include (Federal, State, local government, and private). A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. 3. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at https://www.sam.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The annual representations and certifications are provided as an attachment. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: 1. FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items” (Oct 2018) 2. FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (Aug 2020) The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation; 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; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans; 52.222-36, Equal Opportunities for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans; 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data; 2.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. Other applicable FAR provisions and clauses include 52.204-7, System for Award Management; 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance; 52.204-18, Commercial and Entity Code Maintenance; 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications; 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations; 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors. Response date for receipt of offers/quotes is by 10:00 am(est), Monday, January 10, 2022. Quotes shall be sent to Jason Brockway, Contract Specialist, Great Lakes St Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 180 Andrews Street, Massena, NY 13662 or emailed to
[email protected], all offers must be clearly marked with the solicitation number 6923G522Q0042(R) on the outside of the package or in the subject line of the email. All responsible offerors may submit a quote which shall be considered by the Great Lakes St Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. The GLS intends to award a fixed-price contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award.