This is a combined synopsis/solicitation in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, and FAR 13 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. The solicitation number H92239-06-T-0040 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-098. It is the responsibility of the offeror to be familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions. Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplements (DFARS) provisions and clauses may be downloaded at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. This procurement is 100% set aside for small business. All responses from responsible small business sources will be fully considered. The NAICS Code is 332710 and the size standard is 500 employees or less. This acquisition is to be a firm fixed price type contract. The right to make multiple or no award(s) is reserved in the event it is advantageous to the Government to do so. This action is to provide required equipment to US Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, NC as described below. The Government requires one each plant maintenance kit, one each hydraulic maintenance kit, one each welding/welding support kit, one each fuel/water hose kit and one each brass fittings kit. The kits should be composed of items in the attached spreadsheet. The attached spreadsheet lists the components for each kit. . The acceptable items must be Tifco brand name or its technical equivalent. If equivalent, technical specifications (catalog listings are acceptable if they include technical information/descriptions) should accompany the quote. The quote should be structured so that each kit is a separate contract line item, not by individual kit components. The Government requires delivery to Fort Bragg, NC. The manufacturer must provide instruction and familiarization with the kits at the using unit location at the time of delivery. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses are applicable to the acquisition: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference; 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference; 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; 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); paragraph (b) as applicable: 52.219-8, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-39, 52,222-41 and 52.247-64. FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Small Business Set-Aside. FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor. FAR 52.225-1 Alt 1, FAR 52.225-1 Alt 1, Buy American Act-Supplies. FAR 52.247-29, F.o.b. Origin or FAR 52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination, as applicable to award(s). FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference. FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses. The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration; 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items with the following clauses in paragraphs (a) and (b) applicable: 52.203-3, 252.205-7000, 252.225-7001, 252.243-7002, 252.247-7023, and 252.247-7024. DFARS 252.225-7036, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreement-Balance of Payments Program. DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. The Defense priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is unrated EVALUATION AND AWARD. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items; Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to this solicitation. Technical acceptability is defined as the offeror’s ability to meet or exceed the Government’s requirements as stated in the solicitation. No requirement for geographic proximity to Fort Bragg exists, but the vendor must be in the position to render on-site installation, training and support if awarded. Past performance in producing this or similar products is required. It is the Government’s expectation that an award will be made not later than 30 May 2006. To be considered for award, the contractor shall have an active registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Registration can be completed at www.ccr.gov. QUOTES ARE DUE: Quotes shall be received at HQ-USASOC ATTN: AOCO (MAJ Urbanic) Building E-2929 Desert Storm Drive, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 28310, not later than 10:00 a.m. EST, May 24, 2006. Fax submissions will be accepted at (910) 432-9345 or (910) 432-2114. DO NOT SEND DUPLICATE SUBMISSIONS. Quotes shall include supporting documents for technical acceptability evaluation: (1) letter signed by an individual authorized to bind the organization, with a schedule (list) of offered items to include unit and total price, (2) completed Representations and Certifications, and (3) acknowledgement of any amendments that may be issued. Offerors not submitting sufficient information for evaluation may be eliminated from competition. Questions concerning this acquisition shall be submitted in writing and e-mailed to the contracting officer’s address provided no later than March 20, 2006. Telephonic questions will not be answered. All answers will be provided via an amendment to the solicitation. Any amendments that may be issued will be published in the FBO the same as this combined synopsis/solicitation. The point of contact for this requirement is Matthew Urbanic, Contract Specialist at (910) 432-7670, e-mail
[email protected] or Gloria Harris, Contracting Officer at (910) 432-6978, e-mail
[email protected]. TIFCO part numbers and descriptions: Hydraulic Maintenance Kit Quantity Part Number Description 1 3001234 Complete Hydraulic Hose Crimping Setup *Includes material, installation, and setup of equipment and instruction Plant Maintenance Kit Quantity Part Number Description 2 88995 Plant Maintenance System 2 88980 Special Starter Plant Maintenance System 2 88977 Starter Plant Maintenance System 2 87915 Customer Aerosol Cabinet 2 87776 Drill Bit Master Dispenser 2 9497 Aerosol RTV Silicone 2 9205 50mL Red Loctite 2 9202 50mL Blue Loctite 2 9492 Anti-Seize Pressurized Can 2 9155 Perma-Tex #2, 11oz. 2 43727 Heat Gun 2 4279 Super 88 Electrical Tape 10 4262 Amalgamating Tape 1"x30' 20 12510 3/8" x 50' hose reel 20 48664 Filter Regulator Lubricator 2 12280 Metal Cutting Saw 2 86204 Step Drill Kit 2 51836 Hole Saw Kit 2 87896 Abrasive Cloth Asst. 2 87839 Ty-Rap Asst. Fuel/Water Hose Kit Quantity Part Number Description 2 38209 5/16"x50' fuel hose 2 38212 3/8"x50' fuel hose 2 12532 3/8"x50' air hose 2 12533 1/2"x50' air hose 2 12415 3/4"x50' water hose Welding/Welding Support Kit Quantity Part Number Description 1 5127 Auto Darkening Welding Mask 2 4472 Welding Gloves 1 4476 Welding Jacket XL 1 4475 Welding Jacket L 1 6074 Torch Goggles 3.0 1 6075 Torch Goggles 5.0 2 10363 Welding Curtain 1 4450 Pyroshield 1 189387 Millermatic 210 Welder 1 1186392 Spectrum 625 Plasma Cutter 1 44999 1/0 Battery Maintenance Kit 2 87790 UNC Threaded Rod Asst 2 87791 UNF Threaded Rod Asst 2 4293 Retractable Worklight 10 4303 Replacement Bulb 20 48815 1/2"-3/8" body female 50 48816 1/2"-1/2" body female 50 48843 1/2"-3/8" male body 50 48817 1/2"-1/2" male body 50 48438 1/2"-1/2" female plug 50 48439 1/2"-1/2" male plug 2 89770 1/4"-1" Galvanized Pipe Asst 10 4105 1/2" x 50' Wire Loom 10 4106 5/8" x 50' Wire Loom 10 4107 3/4" x 50' Wire Loom 10 4108 1" x 50' Wire Loom Brass Fittings Kit Quantity Part Number Description 2 88204 1/4"-3/4" Brass Pipe Fitting Asst.