AMENDMENT NOTICE: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.The solicitation number is HQ0034-16-RFAC60071_01 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333911 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees.This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2016-08-30 15:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Fairfield, PA 17320 The WHS - Acquisition Directorate requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001: A Deming Vertical Turbine Pump Model 4700-L6, Serial Number T14861, Brand Name or Equal. Salient characteristics include: Must be able to meet the motor thresholds of 25 HP & 3600 RPM. Pump must include a 416 SS shaft. Shall have a 7-stage 5H bowl assembly with a NPT suction case, 3? long 3? DIA suction pump with a galvanized cone strainer, and air release assembly. Shall include a fabricated steel head to match bolt holes shown within the associated drawing (NOTE: the tail pipe must be 3?). Includes a SD66-12? cast iron discharge head, 1? packing box, 100? of 4? threaded column x 1?. The OAL 1300 5/8 must be shipped in pieces for field assembly. Vertical pump must be able to properly integrate into current RRMC vertical turbine systems (please refer to attached drawings). The new pump unit must match the existing well head, mounting pier, leveling plate, and discharged head mounting bolt pattern (see attached Drawing C132863). However, the mechanical right angle drive has been eliminated from the replacement pump to prevent future pump issues. Distributors must employ the exact pump specification found within the associated drawing attachment. Delivery, installation, on-site training, manuals, and a two (2) year warranty must be provided. *NOTE:The original pump manufactured in 1952 was an 8 stage pump which is no longer available. The replacement for this pump is a seven stage pump producing the same GPM at the same foot head. *NOTE: The discharge head needs to match the dimensions listed on the supplied drawing. It can be a cast iron factory supplied discharge head or a factory manufactured fabricated steel discharge head, either is acceptable as long as it meets the drawing dimensions. *The exact specifications found within the above salient characteristics and the associated drawing attachment must be met for the customer to consider an alternative manufactured product., 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, WHS - Acquisition Directorate intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. WHS - Acquisition Directorate is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at
[email protected]. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or
[email protected] of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. Registration must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; 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, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.