Question received regarding NPCA certificate: Is this an absolute requirement? Answer: The concrete plant must be NPCA certified and a copy of the certification must be provided. 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 are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation H92240-13-T-TC13 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This is notice Naval Special Warfare Command, Contracting Office, Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek/Ft Story, Virginia Beach, VA 23459 intends to award a firm fixed price contract. The associated NAICS code is 327390 and the Small Business Size Standard is 500. This requirement is 100% set aside for small business. Only written questions regarding this announcement will be accepted. All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted electronically to Trisha Cresswell, email:
[email protected] no later than June 21, 2013 at 12:00pm Eastern time to provide adequate time to prepare a response. Potential quoters must monitor this website for changes to the combined synopsis/solicitation. Amendments to the combined synopsis/solicitation will be posted to this website. This contract will consist of a base requirement with two (2) option years. The Government will pick-up breach panels within a twenty (20) mile radius of Ft. Chaffee, AK 72905. Outside this radius quote FOB destination. CLIN 1001: 36 each: Breach Panel: Specification: 7' x 7' x 3.50" thick with 4,000 psi concrete with a smooth finish on both sides. There will be a ¾" chamfered edge all the way around the outside of the wall on both sides, the center will be free of all metal approximately 3.5' square. There is a cage fabricated from #4 rebar and two pieces of 6 x 6 w1.4 x w1.4 welded wire fabric tied or welded to the rebar, there is two pieces of #4 rebar down each side, two pieces across the bottom and two pieces across the top all evenly spaced with a piece centered top and bottom to keep the rebar from distorting. A diagram of the rebar/welded wire fabric is being provided (attachment) with the total outside dimensions being 6'6" square. In the center top of the wall will be one (1) 3/8 wire rope lifting loop to extend 6"above the outside edge and will have a pre-engineered rating of 4,000lb or greater, this loop will be tied back to the inner part of the rebar/wire cage and embedded in concrete. The concrete plant must be NPCA certified. Provide copy of certification with quote. CLIN 2001 (option): 36 each: 7' x 7'x 3.50" thick concrete reinforced breach panels: description same as above; Delivery to be determined in year 2014. CLIN 3001: (option): 36 each: 7' x 7'x 3.50" thick concrete reinforced breach panels; description same as above. Delivery to be determined in year 2015. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-66, effective 01 Apr 2013. NOTE: THE ATTACHED TWO CLAUSES MUST BE FILLED OUT AND RETURNED WITH THE QUOTE. (See attached PDF file) DFAR Clause 252.209-7999 (DEV); Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (JAN 2012) DFAR CLAUSE 252.209-7998 (DEV); Representations Regarding Convection of a Felony Criminal Violation under Any Federal or State Law (MAR 2012) Note that you must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for the award. Registration is free and can be completed online at http://www.sam.gov Offerors shall complete the provision at 52.212-3, Offer Representation and Certification-Commercial Items which can be found completed via the ORCA website https://sam.gov The above registrations can be completed through the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov The System for Award Management (SAM) is a FREE web site that consolidates the capabilities that used to be found in CCR/FedReg, ORCA and EPLS. FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) 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 based on the lowest priced technically acceptable proposal. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: It is the offeror's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions in full text may be accessed via the Internet at website http://farsite.hill.af.mil. FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards FAR 52.204-99 - System for Award Management Registration (August 2012) (Deviation) FAR 52.209-6 - Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment FAR 52.212-1- Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (FEB 2012) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items Alt 1 (DEC 2012) FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5 - Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation) FAR 52.219-6 - Small Business Set-Aside FAR 52.222-3 -- Convict Labor FAR 52.222-19 - Child Labor, Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) FAR 52.222-36 - Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) FAR 52.222-50; Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) FAR 52.223-18 - Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messages FAR 52.225-13 - Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central System for Award Management (Oct 2003) FAR 52.233-3 - Protest After Award FAR 52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim FAR 52.243-1 - Changes -- Fixed-Price FAR 52.247-34 - F.O.B. Destination FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) FAR 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated By Reference FAR 52.252-5 (DEV) - Terms and Conditions Statues FAR 52.252-6 - Authorized Deviations in Clauses FAR 52.217-5 - Evaluation of Options Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (End of Provision) FAR 52.217-9: Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. FAR 52.217-6 -- Option for Increased Quantity (Mar 1989) The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree. (End of Clause) DFARS 252.203-7000 - Requirements Relating to Compensation DFARS 252.203-7002 - Requirement to Inform Employees DFARS 252.204-7003 - Control of Government Personnel Work Product DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A - Central Contractor Registration DFARS 252.204-7008 - Export Controlled Item DFARS 252.212-7001 (DEV) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Act Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Dec 2009) DFARS 252.225-7001-Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program DFAR 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DFARS 252.232-7010 -- Levies on Contract Payments and DFARS 252.243-7001-- Pricing of Contract Modifications SOFAR 5652.204-9003 Disclosure of Unclassified Information (2007) (a) On September 21, 2001, the Department of Defense designated Headquarters US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) a sensitive unit, as defined by Title 10 United States Code (USC) Section 130b (10 USC 130b). In keeping with this designation, unclassified information related to USSOCOM military technology acquisitions managed by USSOCOM or any of its component commands, will be designated Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). As such, the contractor hereby unequivocally agrees that it shall not release to anyone outside the Contractor's organization any unclassified information, regardless of medium (e.g., film, tape, document, contractor's external website, newspaper, magazine, journal, corporate annual report, etc.), pertaining to any part of this contract or any program related to this contract, unless the Contracting Officer has given prior written approval. Furthermore, any release of information which associates USSOCOM, Special Operation Forces (SOF), or any component command with an acquisition program, contractor, or this contract is prohibited unless specifically authorized by USSOCOM. (b) Request for approval shall identify the specific information to be released, the medium to be used, and the purpose for the release. The contractor shall submit the request to the Contracting Officer at least 45 days before the propose date for release for approval. No release of any restricted information shall be made without specific written authorization by the Contracting Office. (c) The Contractor shall include a similar requirement in each subcontract under this contract. Subcontractors shall submit request for authorization to release through the prime contractor to the Contracting Officer. (d) The Contractor further understands that Title 18 USC Section 701 specifically prohibits the use of the USSOCOM emblem or logo in any medium (e.g., corporate website, marketing brochure, newspaper, magazine, etc.) unless authorized in writing by USSOCOM. Forward any request to use the USSOCOM emblem or logo through the Contracting Officer. SOFAR 5652.215-9016 Technical and Contractual Questions Concerning This Solicitation (2000) All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Office. No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective offeror will be conducted unless it is deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer. SOFAR 5652.233-9000 Independent Review of Agency Protest Quotations are due no later than 28 June 2013 at 12:00 pm Eastern time. Email:
[email protected]; or fax 757-462-2434.