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 both FEDBIZOPPS. The RFQ number is 15-01184. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-77. 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 314994 and the Small Business Standard is 1,000 employees. The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business concerns. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing: Item 0001, One-hundred five thousand (105,000) feet, 8-strand, plaited, Nylon Rope (1 1/8" diameter), in accordance to attached specifications. Delivery is May 4, 2015; Delivery Location is National Data Buoy Center, Attn: Property Officer, Building 3202, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-6000. 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 provision and clauses are applicable to this procurement: 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 - Commercial Items (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) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUL 2013) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment(AUG 2013) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (NOV 2011) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns, (OCT 2014) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, (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 (FEB 1999) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUL 2014) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.225-1 Buy American -Supplies (May 2014) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (JUL 2013) Quoters are reminded to include a completed copy of 52.212-3 with quotes. All clauses shall be incorporated by reference in the order. 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 1352.239-71 Electronic and information technology. (MAR 2010) CAR 1352.239-72 Security requirements for information technology resources.(MAR 2010) CAR 1352.233-70 Agency Protests (APR 2010) {Fill-in paragraph "b": Department of Commerce, NOAA, ERAD, Attn: Tameka Long, 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 5:00pm on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Questioning pertaining to this RFQ must be submitted in writing to Tameka Long at
[email protected]. Telephonic requests will not be honored. Quotes may be submitted via electronic means (email) to
[email protected] by the date and time listed above. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. When evaluation factors are used include: FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this procurement. While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award will be based on a combination of factors - a combination of price and delivery. The relative importance of the factors is as follows delivery time more important than price. 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/. All quotes shall include price(s), FOB point, 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.