35--Used chemical process equipment to include all piping, etc.

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation number is W91ZLK-04-T-0657. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-27. The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 423440 and the Business Size Standard is 100. The following is a list of contract line item numbers and items, quantities and units of measure: Contractor shall provide used chemical process equipment with required piping and all associated costs. All equipment will be delivered to Texas, which will be supplied at time of award. For detailed list of equipment, please email [email protected]. Pricing shall be required for all items as identified. The following are the minimum salient characteristics for this equipment: See equipment list. The characteristics are intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive . Unless clearly marked that the vendor is quoting on an equal the offered item shall be considered as the brand name product referenced in this announcement. If the vendor proposes to furnish an equal product, the brand name of the product to be furnish ed shall be inserted on the proposal. Delivery is required by 15 Sept 2004. The FOB point is Destination. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The following agenda have been attached to this provision: None. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this solicitation. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows: Technical, past performance and pri ce. Technical and past performance are of equal importance and when combined are significantly more important than price. The technical evaluation will be a determination as to equality of the product and shall be based on information furnished by the ve ndor. The government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the proposal. To ensure sufficient information is available, vendors must furnish as part of their proposal all descriptive material (such as cuts , illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the government to determine whether the product meets the salient characteristics of the requirement. If the vendor proposes to modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirement of this solicitation the vendor shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications and clearly mark any descriptive materials to show modifications. Past performance will be evaluated based on information provided by the offeror as to actual sales of the proposed products to industry or government agencies. Offerors must include records of three recent sales and identify a point of contact for each by providing a name and telephone number. The government will award a contract to the offeror whose offer conforms to this solicitation and will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The government reserves the right to make an award without discussions. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications - with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders - Commercial Items, applies to t his acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable: FAR 52.203-6, Restriction on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUL 1995); FAR 52.219.8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2000); FAR 52.222-21, Proh ibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999); FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (FEB 1999); FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (APR 1998); FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (J UN 1998); FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act - Balance of Payment Program - Supplies, (FEB 2000); FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (MAY 1999). Clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition. Clauses and provisions can be obtained at http://www.arnet.gov. The following additional contract terms and conditions apply: Vendors who are not registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award will not be considered. Vendors may regis ter with CCR by calling 1-800-334-3414 or by registering online at www.ccr.gov. A standard commercial warranty is required. Offers are due on 13 August 2004, by 3:00 PM EST, at US Army Contracting Agency, 4118 Susquehanna Ave., SFCA-NR-APC-T, Aberdeen Pr oving Ground, MD 21005. Electronic copy will also be required to the email listed below. ALL questions and requests for detailed list of equipment must be recieved by 10 August 2004, 1:00PM EST via email. NO extensions will be granted. For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Jeanine Worthington, via email only - [email protected]. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.