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 and will serve as the request for quote. The solicitation number is TIRSE-09-Q-00027. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-36. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811219 and small business size standard is $6.5M. This requirement is 100% Small Business set-aside and only quotes from qualified vendors will be considered. SCOPE OF WORK: Purchase and replace the current ½ inch cutter blades with new 5/16 inch cutter blades to change the shred width from existing ½ inch to 5/16 inch cut on a Government owned SEMS AMS-7500 Industrial Paper Shredder located at Memphis Internal Revenue Service Center (MIRSC), 5333 Getwell Road, Memphis, Tennessee. Remove existing ½ cutter blades and replace with new 5/16 cutter blades. Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, parts, tools, equipment, and transportation necessary to remove the current ½ inch cutter blades on our SEMS AMS-7500, Serial Number 0511229-A, Paper Shredder located in Shredder Room A-133, and replace with new 5/16 inch cutter blades in order to effect a paper shred width of 5/16 inch. It is the Government’s desire for work to be completed in one day and on Friday. Shredder shall be available for work to begin at 7:30 a.m. on Friday morning; however, if the Contractor would be unable to complete work on the same day, Contractor shall provide a schedule, prior to award, which would ensure the least disruption to the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Paper Shredding Operation. This could possibly entail working beyond normal working hours and/or Saturday/Sunday in order for Shredder to be operational by 4:00 a.m. on the following Monday. As Contractor will require an IRS Escort at all times during his/her work hours, work schedule will be subject to approval by the IRS. General Work Requirements1.Contractor shall provide the name(s) and the company for his contractors/sub-contractors that will need access to our property at least 48 hours in advance of beginning this project to allow time for the COTR to obtain clearance for the workers to come on-site. 2. Any damage to the Government’s shredder or property in connection with the performance of this work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. 3. Contractor shall ensure work area is cleaned of debris at the end of each work day and upon completion of project. 4. The ½ cutter blades and all used parts and materials that have been replaced in association with this cutter shall be removed from this premises and disposed of per all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. 5. The Contractor shall arrange with the COTR in advance for an area to stage any of his materials or equipment needed in performance of this task. PROVISIONS/CLAUSES -The following Provisions and Clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 1. 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -Commercial, 52.212-3, Offeror - To submit a valid quote and to be considered for this award, the vendor must submit the following information: Complete Price Sheet showing cost of installation and cost of material as separate line items. Also include estimated time required to complete project. Completed certification required by FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications (see item 3 below). Deadline for submission of the quote, including all required documentation, is August, 27, 2009 by 12:00 NOON (Eastern Standard Time). Please fax your request to 404-338-9233, Attention: Margaret Baker or email to
[email protected]. Phone quotes will not be accepted. 2. 52.212-2, Evaluation Award will be made to the responsive and responsible offeror based on price. 3. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items Full text of this provision may be accessed at www.arnet.gov/far/. An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov . If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (m) of this provision. 4. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, The following addenda to FAR 52.212-4 apply: 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration 5. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items The following additional FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 apply: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation, 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended; FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires; 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies; 52.225-13, Restrictions of Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer