Cast Iron Test Weights

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, FA4608-10-Q-0093, is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC 2005-40 effective 22 Apr 2010). This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside IAW FAR 19.502-2 (a). The NAICS code is 331511 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. If there is no offer received from a small business concern, the set-side for small business may be dissolved and the acquisition will be open to all responsive bidders. Note: This acquisition will not be reposted to FBO if set-side is dissolved; full and open competition. It is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this site frequently for any updates/amendments to any and all documents. You will not be eligible to receive an award if you are not in the Central Contractor Registration database. (Reference: DFARS 252.204-7004, Alt A Required Central Contractor Registration).The following commercial item is requested in this solicitation. The item being procured is "Or Equal": • Manufacturer: Ferrous Metals Company : • Description: Each test weight consists of the following: Quantity Part Number Nomenclature 1 set 58313-61481 Assembly drawings 4 each 58313-61482-10 Pipe Assembly 20 each 58313-61485-1 Reinforcing Bar 6 each 58313-61485-2 Reinforcing Bar - Test weight fabrication material is cast iron. Refer to figure 11-1.1 (see attachment) for details. Tie Rods (16 Places) will have to be shortened (approximately 23 inches long) and re-threaded to accommodate the height of the Cast Iron Test Weight. - Due to the manufacturing tolerances of cast iron, it may be necessary to supplement the test weights. Use a fabricated steel plate one per block to achieve the required wight of 9,100 (+/-) 250 lbs . - Thickness of steel plate may vary based on the amount of supplemental weight required. - Steel plates must meet corrosion control standards of TO 35-1-3 if they are subject to outdoor use. • Dimensions: See Attachment • Qty: 4 each The offer submittal shall list the item by part number, number of items being offered, the product description as listed above, and list the manufacturer. The offer shall list unit prices, total for each part number, and an overall totaled price. Delivery requirements: FOB Destination quotations are the only quotes that will be accepted. FOB origin offers will not be considered. Delivery date is 30 days after receipt of award. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following addenda applies. Offerors shall submit their quote on company letterhead stationery, provide unit prices with a grand total, and the contractor should remit a completed copy of the REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS at FAR 52.212-3, and follow the instruction as provided in the clause. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT ACCEPT INCOMPLETE PROPOSALS. Offers will be evaluated on the prices as offered. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. If an offer cannot comply with every requirement, that offer will not be technically acceptable, and therefore will not be considered. Once an offer has been determined to be technically acceptable, and in compliance with all directions in this solicitation, the Government will award to the offeror with the lowest evaluated price. Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, and the 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications with its offer. Additionally the following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items 52.247-34, FOB Destination 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, and includes the following clauses as cited: (b) 5, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24(i), 24(ii), and 31 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside Applicable DFARS clauses included: 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items provisions 252.232-7003, 252-247-7023, 252.247-7024. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. Offers must be received NLT 2:00 P.M. (CST), 4 May 2010, 2 CONS/LGCAA, 41 Vandenberg Ave, Barksdale AFB, LA 71110-2271. Quotes can be faxed (in accordance with FAR provision 52.214-13 TELEGRAPHIC BIDS) to the attention of Jeffery Hairston at (318) 456-2107. Offers received after this date and time will be considered as late submissions in accordance with 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated or considered. Please refer any questions to Jeffery Hairston, Contract Administrator, at (318) 456-6887, [email protected] or Travis Sippel, Contracting Officer, at (318) 456-6889, [email protected].