AMENDMENT NOTICE: 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. The solicitation number is W9124D-17-Q-5353 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 532490 with a small business size standard of $32.50M. This requirement is a [ Service-Disabled Veteran Owned ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2017-03-01 16:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Butlerville, IN 47223 The MICC Fort Knox requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001: Provide portable light sets. Each light set shall be self contained generator operated and trailer mounted. The light set specifications shall meet or exceed the specifications listed in the buy attachment titled "light set specifications" The light sets shall be delivered to the Muscatatuk Urban Training Center located in Butlerville IN (address in delivery information) between 0800 and 1700 hours on 21 April 2017 and picked up between 0800 and 1700 hours on 12 May 2017. Each light set will be utilized up to 12 hours per day of the rental. The contractor shall provide a maintenance contact number to be utilized in the event of a mechanical failure of the light set. Repair or replacement of defective light set shall be completed within 24 hours of notification of a maintenance failure. Maintenance will include repair or replacement for any and all mechanical failures that would prevent operation of the light set including trailer components and light bulbs., 80, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, MICC Fort Knox 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 bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. MICC Fort Knox is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid 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 bids, 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, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or
[email protected] of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. The light sets will be delivered and picked up from; Muskatatek Urban Training Center 4230 E. Administration Dr. Butlerville IN 47223 Local point of contact information for base access will be provided to successful offeror. Award will be made in the aggregate to the lowest priced, responsive, responsible offeror providing a quote that meets or exceeds the equipment specifications in the buy description. Failure to submit a price on all items will render the quote non-responsive. The buy attachments section includes the following fill in provisions that apply to this acquisition. Each vendor must complete and return the following documents with their quote. FAR 52.212-3 ALT I; complete if the Offeror represents as a disadvantaged business. The selected Offeror must comply with the following FAR commercial item terms and conditions provisions. FAR 52.204-7-System for Award Management; FAR 52.204-16-Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting; FAR 52.212-1-Instructions to Offerors- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must comply with the following FAR commercial item terms and conditions clauses. FAR 52.204-13-System for Award Management Maintenance; FAR 52.204-18-Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance; FAR 52.204-19-Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.209-10-Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations; FAR 52.212-4-Contract Terms and Condition; FAR 52.219-6-Notice of SB Set-Aside; FAR 52.232-1-Payments; FAR 52.232-8-Discounts for Prompt Payment; FAR 52.232-39-Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations; FAR 52.232-40-Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following DFARS provisions are applicable under: DFARS 252.203-7005-Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials The following DFARS clauses are applicable under: DFARS 252.203-7000-Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; DFARS 252.203-7002-Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; DFARS 252.204-7003-Control of Government Personnel Work Product; DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A-System for Awards Management; DFARS 252.213-7000-Notice to Prospective Suppliers on the Use of Past Performance Information Retrieval System - Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations; DFARS 252.232-7003-Electronic Invoicing; DFARS 252.232-7010-Levies on Contract Payments; DFARS 252.244-7000-Subcontracts for Commercial Items; DFARS 252.247-7023-Transportation of Supplies by Sea - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The "Buy Attachments" include the following full text provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions FAR 52.252-1 Provisions by Reference FAR 52.252-2 Clauses by Reference DFARS Deviation 252.203-7995 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Local 5152.233-4000 AMC Level Protest Program Local Delivery Instructions Local Tax Exemption Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after submission. No partial shipments unless otherwise specified at time of order. FOB Destination CONUS (Continental U.S.)