J -- Repair of DPRS System

Repair of DPRS System (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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. (ii) This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Submit written quotes (oral quotes will not be accepted) on RFQ reference number F7REHS40330100. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-19. (iv) This procurement is being issued as a 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 332710 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. (v) This combined synopsis and solicitation is for the following commercial items: CLIN 0001- Pick up and return Deployable Pavement Repair System (DPRS) with the following repairs: 1) Revise hydraulic system 2) Remount and replace vibrators 3) Add cover for engine control panels 4) Relocate manual throttle control to vicinity of main control panel 5) Add catwalk between cement and aggregate bins 6) Add diesel-powered genset 7) Add tool boxes 8) Change liquid admix pump to handle higher viscosity liquids Manufacturer of DPRS: The Entwistle Company Offeror must be a manufacturer approved source and must provide proof of the approval in letter format. (vi) Delivery requested within 60 days after date of order. FOB destination, 819 RHS, 6944 Goddard Dr Bldg 1464, Malmstrom AFB, MT 59402. (vii) Quotes will be evaluated on price related factors and ability to meet specifications. (viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (ix) The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items. (x) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. (xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (June 2003) (DEVIATION), applies to this acquisition which includes: FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2000), FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002)(E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001)(38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (May 1989), FAR 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Apr 2003)(46 U.S.C. Appx 1241 and 10 U.S.C. 2631) (xii) The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable: DFARS 252.225- 7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 252.225-7016, Restriction on Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings, Alternate I; 252.225-7036, Buy American Act – North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act – Balance of Payments Program – Alternate I; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. (xiii) The clause at DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, Wide Area Work Flow applies to this acquisition. (xiv) The clauses at FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) and DFARS 252.204-7004, Alternate A (Nov 2003) apply to this acquisition. (xv) All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), http://www.ccr.gov/. The Government reserves the right to award on a multiple award or an all or none basis. (xvi) Quotes are required to be received no later than 4:00 PM MST, Friday, March 26, 2004. All quotes must be faxed to (406) 731-4005 to the attention of Misty Barclay. (xvii) Direct your questions as well to Misty Barclay at (406) 731-4462 or email address [email protected].