This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; price quotes are being requested and a written Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-81, effective April 10, 2015. NAICS code 333318 applies. This is a small business set-aside. The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD), New Orleans, LA intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to procure a trailer mounted self-contained fire pump to be utilized at MARAD's Beaumont Reserve Fleet and Layberth Facility. The awardee will also be required to provide recommended manufacturer maintenance, as well as provide two (2) training sessions to fleet personnel on the use of the purchased equipment. See Attached Request for Quotation. The requested Delivery Date is thirty (30) days after award. Delivery Location: Beaumont Lay-berth Facility 5320 Church House Road Orange, Texas 77630. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at the following Internet address: Federal Acquisition Regulations (52.) https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/FARTOCP52.html 52.204-7 System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (JUL 2013) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (APR 2015) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (MAR 2015) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAY 2014) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (MAY 2015); within FAR Clause 52-212-5(b) and (c), the following Items are designed by the Contracting Officer to apply to the solicitation: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUL 2013) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2015) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-3, Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (JUL 2013) INVOICE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS - MARAD The Contractor may submit invoices in either electronic or paper format. Electronic submission is preferred. (1) Electronic invoices shall be addressed to
[email protected], with copy to
[email protected]. Electronic invoices shall conform to the following criteria, or be subject to rejection: a. Invoice and supporting documentation shall be in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. b. The e-mail subject shall include the contract/purchase order number and invoice number. c. The transmitting e-mail shall include the following information: Name of the Contractor; Invoice date and number; Invoice amount; Contract number and, if applicable, the order or modification number; Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered; Payment instructions (i.e., financial institution, ABA routing #, account #) (2) Paper invoices shall be submitted to one of the following addresses. Multiple copies are not required. MARAD A/P SAR Invoices Branch AMZ-160 PO Box 25710 Oklahoma City, OK 73125 If a street address is required for delivery (i.e., Federal Express), the following address may be used in lieu of the post office box: MARAD A/P SAR Invoices Branch AMZ-160 6500 S MacArthur Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73169 RESPONSIBLE SOURCES SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING: - Signed SF-1449 and any subsequent Amendments - Prompt Payment Terms - Remittance address, Tax Identification Number, DUNS number All Potential Offerors are required to be a registered vendor in the System for Award Management Maintenance (SAM); formerly Central Contractor Register (CCR). Responses to this solicitation are due Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. CDT. LATE QUOTES MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EVALUATION. All Quotes are to be e-mailed to
[email protected]. No faxed quotes will be accepted. Please reference the solicitation number on your quote. BASIS FOR AWARD Award will be made to the responsible acceptable offeror, with the lowest price whose quote is conforming to the solicitation requirements.