This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 separately written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Quote number is N62645-09-T-0042. Provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-31 are incorporated. It is the contractors responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. The NAICS code is 441221, with a small business size of $7 million dollars. All qualified small business vendors are encouraged to submit a proposal. The Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS, on behalf of the Coastal Hydraulic Laboratory, Navigation Branch, request responses from qualified sources capable of providing all of the following products: 9 each 36, 3 speed, Port-a-Cool Evaporative Cooler, hp fan motor Delivery and Performance: Must be able to deliver items within 2 weeks after award date to Vicksburg, MS 39180 Responsibility and Inspection: Unless otherwise specified in the order, the offeror is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control. FAR Provisions & Clauses: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors---Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition with the exception of (d), (h), and (i) of the clause, which are RESERVED; FAR 52.212-3 ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions---Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. In compliance with said clause, the following FAR clauses apply: 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting; 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers with disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds TransferCentral Contractor Registration All clauses shall be incorporated by reference in the order. Additional contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are: FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination; DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product DFARS 252.204-7004, Central Contractor Registration (Alternate A) DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders---Commercial Items, In compliance with said clause, following additional DFARS clauses apply: 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; Evaluation Factors for Award: The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer is the lowest price technically acceptable offer, which shall represent best value to the Government. Award shall be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price meeting the non-cost factor (technical conformance to the requirements of the solicitation). All items shall be quoted. No partial quotes shall be accepted. Evaluation of price will be based on the offerors total price for all line items as delivered toVicksburg, MS. Past Performance is not an evaluation factor for this acquisition. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. Meeting Requirements 2. Price (all CLINs shall be priced) The offerors initial proposal shall contain the offerors best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government reserves the right to make no award as a result of this solicitation. Quote/Proposal Instructions: Offerors shall provide sufficient documentation to allow for evaluation of the quote. Shipping shall be FOB Destination. Quotes shall specify the Total Price. Quotes shall be evaluated for Completeness (all CLINS are priced). Adequate competition is anticipated for this acquisition. The government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. Offerors shall submit firm-fixed pricing for all above requirements. Include commercial price lists and if applicable, any FSS schedule numbers and pricing. Include any applicable discounts to the Government. Other Administrative Instructions: Central Contractor Registration (CCR) - Vendors must be registered in the CCR database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.ccr.gov; Provide DUNS number; Cage Code and Federal Tax ID with quote. Quotes shall be submitted by email only as a MS Word or Adobe PDF attachment to Debra Walker-Sykes at
[email protected]. Proposals are due by 1200 Central Daylight Savings Time on 15 Sept 2009. Any questions must be addressed to Debra Walker-Sykes, by email only, NLT 11 Sept 2009. No phone calls accepted.