AMENDMENT NOTICE: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, and 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. The solicitation number is DTMA4Q06018 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 05-08. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 453998 with a small business size standard of $5.0M. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit a quote. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at 14:00:00 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Benicia, CA 94510 The Maritime Administation Western Region requires the following items, MEET OR EXCEED, to the following: LI 001, Statement of Work Procurement of High-Performance Synthetic Mooring Line NAICS CODE 314991 SIC 2298 FPDS: 4020 The Maritime Administration, Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet (SBRF) is seeking to procure high-performance synthetic line to replace the 7/8 inch extra improved plow steel wire rope that it currently uses to moor ships in the National Defense Reserve Fleet. Synthetic lines to be considered for this procurement are to have the following characteristics: Line shall have a minimum tensile strength of no less than 79,600 lbs. based on industry standards as published by the Cordage Institute. Nominal diameter shall not exceed 1-1/4 inch. Weight shall not exceed 45 lbs per 100 feet. UV resistant Abrasion resistant Low elongation Torque resistant Provide two (2) sets of high performance synthetic lines according to the characteristics above. Each set is to consist of: A. Four (4) each 600 feet in length B. Six (6) each 400 feet in length All lines shall have a six (6) foot eye spliced in one end with chafing material installed., 1, lot; For this solicitation, Maritime Administation Western Region intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing quotes, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. Maritime Administation Western Region is taking this action in a an effort to improve vendor access and awareness of requests while expediting its ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time offers. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their offer using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make an offer on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at
[email protected]. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith offers, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, contact Debra Velmere at
[email protected] or FedBid.com at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or
[email protected]. Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Buyers and Sellers understand that FedBid ranks all bids by price, regardless of the evaluation criteria used by the Buyer; however, pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate the offer. Please note that any such evaluation criteria must be articulated in the solicitation to the extent required by such regulations and/or guidelines. CCR Requirement - Company must be registered on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered in CCR, they may do so by going to CCR web site at http://www.ccr.gov. 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, will apply: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- CCR The first set is to be delivered within 20 days after receipt of order. The second set is to be delivered within 35 days after receipt of order. In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each Offeror must provide a technical data sheet for each type of synthetic line they are offering, attesting to the characteristics detailed within the Statement of Work directly to
[email protected] (NOT THROUGH FEDBID.COM) so that they are received at that email address no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation. Email subject line shall note the Auction Number and the description - Mooring Lines.