(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) Solicitation W912JB-13-T-4000 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (III) This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-61. (IV) This acquisition is reserved for small business concerns. The associated NAICS code for this acquisition is 212393; Standard Industrial Classification code is 3295; Small Business size standard is 100 employees. (V) SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: Road Salt (Rock) with yellow or blue prussiate of soda. Bulk road salt shall have the following additives; Blue or Yellow Prussian (Ferrocyanide) Qty: 850 U/I: Tons (VI) This solicitation is for the purchase of Road Salt (Rock) (VII) FOB point is Destination to Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI 48045 with deliveries scheduled between Dec 2012 – Apr 2013 in 50-100 Ton increments to CE Open Storage Yard #1 on Ammo Rd. (VIII) The provision FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial in its latest edition applies to this solicitation. (IX) The government intends to award a contract to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror without discussions with respective offerors. The government, however, reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in the best interest of the government. (X) Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Alt 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items with their offer. This can be completed electronically at https://sam.gov/. (XI) The clause FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items in its latest edition applies to this solicitation. (XII) The following clauses in their latest editions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-5 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.204-99, System for Award Management Registration (SAM) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items 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 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-1, Buy American Act – Supplies 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration 52.233-3, Protest After Award 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.247-34, F.O.B. - Destination 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration 252.209-7999, Prohibition against contracting w/Corps that have unpaid delinquent tax liability or a felony conviction. 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation 252.212-7001 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments 252.212-7001 (deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commecial Items Additional FAR clauses cited within the above clauses, which are applicable, will be incorporated into the solicitation and the resulting contract. (XIII) The following additional provisions are incorporated by reference: 52.214-31, Facsimile Bids 52.219-1 Alt 1, Small Business Program Representations 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate (XIV) N/A. (XV) All information relating to this solicitation, including, changes/amendments, questions and answers, will be posted on the following website: http://www.FBO.gov. Formal communications such as request for clarifications and/or information concerning this solicitation must be submitted in writing or via e-mail to the address below. All answers (on a non-attribution basis) will be posted on the acquisition.army.mil web site. They will be contained in the in a document titled “Questions and Answers”. Offerors are requested to submit questions to the email address noted below not later than, 1:00PM EST, 29 Oct 2012. Terms of the solicitation and specification remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgement and receipt of solicitation shall apply. Award can only be made to contractors registered in Central Contractor Registration (http://www.sam.gov). Quotes are due to the 127 MSC 43200 Maple Street, BLDG. 105, Selfridge ANG Base, Michigan 48045, by 10:00 A.M. EST, 31 October 2012. All responsible sources may submit a response which, if timely received must be considered by the agency. Emailed quotes will be accepted at
[email protected] or by fax at 586-239-4300. Point of Contact for this solicitation is Tami McKenney at 586-239-5989.