This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 and as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation H92239-06-T-0049 will be issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect under Federal Acquisition Circular 05-10. Provisions and clauses may be downloaded at http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil. It is the responsibility of the offeror to be familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions. This requirement is 100% set aside for Small Business Concerns (SBCs). The NAICS Code is 332439 and the size standard is 500 employees or less. This acquisition is to be a Firm Fixed Price type contract. The right to make multiple awards is reserved in the event it is advantageous to the Government to do so. The contractor shall provide the following Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): CLIN 0001 - Used/Refurbished 20 FT (L) X 8 FT 6 INCH (H) X 8 FT (W) dry freight (ISO) cargo containers, also known as, conex boxes or milvans which are not more than ten (10) years old and fully functional. Containers are to be used for non-temporary secure warehouse-type storage and thus must be durable (outdoor use), lockable, portable, and have ground-level access. Containers shall be made of high quality rust resistant steel panels and roof (14 gauge steel preferred). Containers shall have a good quality marine-grade plywood floors (1 INCH thickness preferred) on a solid undercarriage with forklift pockets. Containers shall have been fully, and recently, cleaned (interior and exterior) and tested to ensure they are wind and water tight (i.e., no holes, excessive corrosion, proper weld repairs, minimal damage, if any, etc.). Containers shall have two overlapping working and lockable bi-fold swing doors on one side (not less than two cam rods and padlock hasps required). Containers shall be vented. Containers shall have a minimum internal storage capacity of 1100CF. Containers shall have presentable exterior finish (i.e., no graffiti, minimal markings, no odd/multiple colorings, etc.). Preferred finish is OD Green exterior [marine grade] paint, however, other colors are acceptable given the compressed required delivery schedule. Container shall be delivered to a Government-prepared site on Fort Bragg, NC. Nominal staging and positioning shall be required, however, no forklift work is required. Contractor shall be required to coordinate frequently and extensively with the Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) (to be named in any award effected) for issues regarding contractor access to Fort Bragg, site location and actual delivery times. A customary titling instrument for each contractor provided container shall be afforded to the Government to lawfully convey unencumbered ownership of each container that is inspected, received and accepted. Any contractor provided container(s) determined not to be in conformance with contract specifications will not be accepted and shall be removed from the Government site and returned to the contractor at the expense of the contractor, Quantity: 20 EACH. Offers of substitute (i.e., OR EQUAL) items to those of the manufactures and models shown in the CLIN descriptions (above) are acceptable, however, non-conforming supplies will be returned to the contractor at the expense of the contractor. Offerors proposing OR EQUAL items are encouraged to refer to the Evaluation Factors iterated in FAR 52.212-2 (below) for additional instruction. Point of delivery and acceptance is USASOC 96TH CA BN (A), Cook Street (street address is subject to change), Fort Bragg, NC 28310. The Required Delivery Date (RDD) for delivery of a quantity of not less than eight (8) each of CLIN 0001 is not later than 4:00 p.m.(EST), on 20 July 2006 with the balance to be delivered not later than 4:00 p.m.(EST) 01 August 2006. Refer to the Evaluation Factors iterated in FAR 52.212-2 for additional instruction regarding delivery. If quoted price for CLIN 0001 is FOB Origin, shipping and handling charges shall be delineated on a separate CLIN with response to this RFQ. If pricing is FOB Destination (preferred), CLIN pricing shall be inclusive of ground transportation and handling charges. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses are hereby incorporated by reference to this procurement action (exception(s) are provided, where applicable): FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration. FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal. FAR 52.211-8 Alt II, Inspection of Supplies-Fixed Price, is applicable to this requirement with the following clause addenda to paragraphs (a), the Government requires delivery to be made according to the following schedule: CLIN 0001, eight (8), 20 Jul 06; and (b), based on the assumption that the successful offeror(s) receive notice of award by 17 Jul 06. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies, except that alternate means for submission of quotes are not acceptable. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is applicable to this requirement with the following clause addenda to paragraph (a), The Government will award a contract(s) resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer(s) (e.g., quote) conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical Acceptability, (2) Delivery, and (3) Price. Offers will be evaluated for technical acceptability. Technical acceptability is defined as an offer of supplies that completely satisfy the minimum salient characteristics of the CLIN. It is incumbent on offerors to provide complete specifications for OR EQUAL items offered which demonstrates the substitute items categorically satisfy the minimum requirements of required items. Technical Acceptability will be evaluated on a Pass or No-Pass basis. Only those offers evaluated as Pass will be further evaluated and considered for award. Offers will be evaluated for Delivery. Delivery is defined as the capacity and affirmation to conform with, or better, the RDD of this solicitation. Alternate delivery schedules that improve on the RDD will be considered. Offerors shall present a detailed delivery schedule for any proposed alternate schedule. Offerors shall provide not less than two (2) past performance references (with contact information) demonstrating success in providing in a timely manner the quantities and types of supplies required in this solicitation. Offers will be evaluated for price. Prices shall be quoted in accordance with the CLIN(s) to be incorporated in the Schedule of Supplies and Services in the event an award is made. The factor of technical acceptability is comparatively equal to delivery and technical acceptability and delivery combined are slightly more important than price. 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, with the following clauses in paragraph (b) applicable: 52.203-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-14, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and 52.232-33. FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor. FAR 52.225-1 Alt 1, Buy American Act-Supplies. FAR 52.246-2 Alt I, Inspection of Supplies-Fixed Price. FAR 52.247-29, F.o.b. Origin or FAR 52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination, as applicable to award(s). FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference. FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses. DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration Alt A. DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Status or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, with the following clauses in paragraphs (a) and (b) applicable: 52.203-3, 252.205-7000, 252.225-7001, 252.243-7002, 252.247-7023, and 252.247-7024. DFARS 252.225-7036, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreement-Balance of Payments Program. DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. Offers referencing RFQ number H92239-06-T-0049 may be submitted: in hard copy via mail or hand-delivered to HQ USASOC, Attn: DCSAC AOCO, Desert Storm Drive, Fort Bragg, NC 28310; electronically via fax to (910) 432-9345; or email (preferred) to the Government point-of-contact noted below. It is the responsibility of the offeror to confirm receipt of responses to this RFQ. OFFERS SHALL INCLUDE: (1) original letter signed by an individual authorized to bind the offeror; (2) Representations and Certifications compliant with FAR Clause 52.212-3; (3) acknowledgement and agreement with amendments, if issued; (4) evidence of technical acceptability, delivery schedule and references; and (5) a priced schedule of supplies. Amendments, if any, will be published on FedBizOpps at http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. It is the responsibility of offerors to review the website for any changes or amendments to this RFQ. Offerors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award. DUNS/CCR website is: http://www.ccr.gov. Offers must be received by 1:00 p.m.(EST), 13 July 2006. Questions with regard to this RFQ will be accepted from interested offerors up to 10:00 a.m.(EST) 10 July 06. Any questions submitted thereafter will be entertained, however, the due date for quotes will not change. Questions should be directed to the John E. Flanders at (910)432-8313, or emailed (preferred) to
[email protected]. Numbered Note 1 applies to this solicitation.