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 N68335-15-T-0256 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83-2. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333318 with a small business size standard of 1,000.00 employees.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit quotes.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2015-08-21 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Lakehurst, NJ 08733 The NAWC-AD Lakehurst requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001: Pressure Washer, P/N HSP-3504-3MGH from Mi-T-M Corporation or Equivalent, 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, NAWC-AD Lakehurst 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 quotes, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. NAWC-AD Lakehurst 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 quotes.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their quote using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a quote 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 quotes, 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) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. 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 offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications with its proposal or indicate that these representations and certifications can be found on the System for Award Management(SAM); 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): 52.203-6, 52.204-7, 52.204-13, 52.209-6, 52.209-10, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36,52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.232-39, 52.247-64. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: 252.204-7004 System For Award Management(52.204-7)(DEC 2012)-ALT A (FEB 2014); 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (NOV 2013); 252.211-7008 Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers (SEPT 2010); 252.225-7001, Buy American Act & Balance of Payments (DEC 2012); 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (JUN 2012); 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (MAY 2013); 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006); 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (JUNE 2013); 252.247-7022 Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea (AUG 1992); 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (APR 2014); and 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000). DFARS Clause 252.211-7003 - Item Identification and Valuation applies. Any end item whose unit cost is valued at $5,000 or more shall incorporate this clause. UID costs shall be incorporated into the proposed unit cost of the item. 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items applies. Award SHALL be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Technical Acceptability shall be determined based on the evaluation of the descriptive literature provided by the offeror to ensure that the proposed item meets the requirements of the solicitation in accordance with FAR 52.211-6 -- Brand Name or Equal.