BARD HVAC UNITS

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on FEDBIZOPPS. The RFQ number is 15-01627. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-80. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. The NAICS code is 238220 and the Small Business Standard is $15 million. The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business concerns. The proposed contract action is for a brand name only. The brand name and model number of the product(s) are: BARD MC4001-BC Series. In accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6), the required justification or documentation is attached. Item 0001, Two (2) each, BARD HVAC units, in accordance with attached specifications, with delivery to NWS Storage Building, 533 Roberts Road, Newport, NC 28570, $_________ Item 0002, Two (2) each, BARD HVAC units, in accordance with attached specifications, with delivery to NWS Storage Building, 161 Commercial Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905, $_________ Item 0003, Six (6) each, BARD HVAC units, in accordance with attached specifications, with delivery to NWS /Weather Forecast Office/River Forecast Center, 1901 South State Route 134, Wilmington, OH 45177, $__________ Item 0004, Two (2) each, BARD HVAC units, in accordance with attached specifications, with delivery to NWS/Weather forecast Office/Greenville Spartanburg Airport, 1549 GSP Drive, Greer, SC 29651, $__________ The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), Eastern Region Acquisition Division (ERAD), requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing: BARD HVAC units. Delivery Date is May 20, 2015. FOB Destination applies. Responsibility and Inspection: unless otherwise specified in the order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control. The following FAR Provisions and Clauses are applicable to this requirement: 52.204-7, System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (JUL 2013) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors (JUN 2008) 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (DEC 2014) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (DEC 2014) 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEC 2014) applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause at paragraph (b) are applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUL 2013) (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (AUG 2013) (12) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside, (NOV 2011) (14) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, (OCT 2014) (23) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013) (26) 52.222-3, Convict Labor, (JUN 2003) (27) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2014) (28) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, (FEB 1999) (29) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, (MAR 2007) (38) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (39) 52.225-1, Buy American Act -- Supplies, (MAY 2014`) (42) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, (JUN 2008) (47) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management, (JUL 2013) 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized obligations (JUN 2013) 52.232.40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors The following is provided in full text: 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items (OCT 2014) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Price. (b) "Options." The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of Provision) Vendors shall include a completed copy of its representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (DEC 2014), with its quote. Vendors shall refer to www.acquisition.gov to obtain a copy of FAR provision 52.212-3. Additional Contract Terms and Conditions applicable to this procurement are: Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) clauses: CAR 1352.201-70 Contracting Officer's Authority (APR 2010) CAR 1352.209-73 Compliance with the Laws (APR 2010) CAR 1352.209-74 Organizational Conflict of Interest (APR 2010) CAR 1352.213-70 Evaluation utilizing simplified acquisition procedures. (MAR 2010) CAR 1352.233-70 Agency Protests (APR 2010) {Fill-in paragraph "b": Department of Commerce, NOAA, ERAD, Attn: Natasha Thieman, 200 Granby Street, 8th Floor, Norfolk, VA 23510; fill-in paragraph "c": U.S Department of Commerce, Senior Procurement Executive, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Suite 6422, Washington DC 20230} This announcement will close at 11 a.m. EDT on March 20, 2015. Questioning pertaining to this RFQ must be submitted in writing to Natasha Thieman, email Natasha.Thieman @noaa.gov. Telephonic requests will not be honored. Quotes may be submitted via electronic means (email) to Natasha.Thieman @noaa.gov by the date and time listed above. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. System for Award Management (SAM). Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/. Additionally, each offeror must obtain, and provide with the quote, their nine-digit Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number. All quotes shall include price(s) quotes FOB destination, a point of contact, name and phone number, business size, and payment terms. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements. Attachments: Attachment 0001, Specifications, Three (3) pages, please read carefully Attachment 0002, Brand Name Justification, One (1) page