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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (I) 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) Solicitation W912JB-11-T-4062 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (III) This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53. (IV) This acquisition is reserved for a small business concerns. The associated NAICS code for this acquisition is 441221; Standard Industrial Classification code is 5571; Small Business size standard is 500 employees. (V) SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: 1 A11ZN85AQ Polaris OR EQUAL Camo Colored Sportsman XP 850 EPS ATV 2 EA 2 2878394 Polaris OR EQUAL PII 2500LB Winch 2 EA 3 2876595 Polaris OR EQUAL Front Brush guard 2 EA 4 2877951 Polaris OR EQUAL Front Kit-Cargo Box 2 EA 5 2876601 Polaris OR EQUAL Rear Kit-Cargo Box 2 EA (VI) This solicitation is for the purchase ATVs, fully assembled with all accessories installed by manufacturer or contractor. Manufacturer's names, trade names, brand names, information and/or catalog numbers listed in the specifications are intended only to identify the quality and characteristics desired. They are not intended to limit competition. The Vendor may offer any equivalent product which meets or exceeds the specifications. If quotations are based on equivalent products, the quote must: a) Indicate the alternate manufacturer's name and catalog number; b) Include complete descriptive literature and/or specifications; c) Include proof that the proposed equivalent will meet the specifications. The Government reserves the right to be the sole judge of what is equal and acceptable to meet its needs in all respects. If Bidder fails to name a substitute, goods identical to the published standard must be furnished. Include FOB Destination pricing, delivery timeframe and warranty information with your quotes. (VII) FOB point is Destination to Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI 48045 with a delivery date of 60 days after receipt of order (ARO). (VIII) The provision FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial in its latest edition applies to this solicitation. (IX) The government intends to award a contract to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror without discussions with respective offerors. The government, however, reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in the best interest of the government. (X) Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. This can be completed electronically at https://orca.bpn.gov/. (XI) The clause FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items in its latest edition applies to this solicitation. (XII) The following clauses in their latest editions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-5 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-1, Buy American Act - Supplies 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration 52.233-3, Protest After Award 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.247-34, F.O.B. - Destination 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation 252.212-7001 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments Additional FAR clauses cited within the above clauses, which are applicable, will be incorporated into the solicitation and the resulting contract. (XIII) The following additional provisions are incorporated by reference: 52.214-31, Facsimile Bids 52.219-1 Alt 1, Small Business Program Representations 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate (XIV) N/A. (XV) All information relating to this solicitation, including, changes/amendments, questions and answers, will be posted on the following website: http://www.nationalguardcontracting.com. Formal communications such as request for clarifications and/or information concerning this solicitation must be submitted in writing or via e-mail to the address below. All answers (on a non-attribution basis) will be posted on the acquisition.army.mil web site. They will be contained in the in a document titled "Questions and Answers". Offerors are requested to submit questions to the email address noted below not later than, 1:00 P.M. EST, 12 September 2011. Terms of the solicitation and specification remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgement and receipt of solicitation shall apply. Award can only be made to contractors registered in Central Contractor Registration (http://www.ccr.gov). Offers are due to the 127 MSC 43200 Maple Street, BLDG. 105, Selfridge ANG Base, Michigan 48045, by 1:00 P.M. EST, 16 Sep 2011. All responsible sources may submit a response which, if timely received must be considered by the agency. Emailed quotes will be accepted at
[email protected]. Point of Contact for this solicitation is TSgt Maygan Rhodes, 586-239-2647.