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 40185432 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 FAC 2005-77. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 331222 with a small business size standard of 1,000.00 employees.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] 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 2014-11-21 14:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Craig, CO 81625 The DOI BLM Colorado Little Snake Field Office requires the following items, Purchase Description Determined by Line Item, to the following: LI 001: 1320' Rolls Barbwire 12 ? guage, galvanized, 2 point/4 or 5 inch ASTM A121 certified Zinc Coated class 1, 110, EA; LI 002: 1320' Rolls Smoothwire 12 ? gauge, galvanized ASTM A121 certified Zinc Coated class 1, 10, EA; LI 003: 5 ?? T133 Steel Tee posts ASTM A702-87 certified, 3600, EA; LI 004: 5? x 6 ?? Treated Brace Wood posts (doweled) Blunt, 60, EA; LI 005: 6? x 8? Treated Blunt Wood Posts (doweled), 60, EA; LI 006: 3? x 4? Wood Fence Stays (Bark On), 250, 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, DOI BLM Colorado Little Snake Field Office 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. DOI BLM Colorado Little Snake Field Office 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. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. Clauses in the attachment "solicitation_0040185432_-_clauses" shall apply Delivery shall be on or prior to Friday, February 27, 2015 during the delivery location's normal business hours. Delivery location has a forklift but not a dock. Delivery shall be loaded so a forklift can unload it from the ground. Delivery shall be pre-coordinated with the delivery point of contact to ensure availability of a forklift operator.