Power-Bolt (Rawl Bolt), Number 6957

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; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Requisition Number W81EWF50628752 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with the intent to award as a simplified acquisition. The solicitation will be competed as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-78. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Geotechnical & Structures Laboratory at Vicksburg, MS has a requirement for the following: Power-Bolt (Rawl Bolt), Number 6957 NSN 5340-01-603-0399 Quantity: 900 Brand Name: Power-Bolt SPECIFICATIONS: Catalog Number: 6957 Anchor Size: 3/4 inch x 8 1/4 inch Drill Diameter: 3/4 inch Min. Embed.: 3 inch Std. Box: 10 Std. Carton: 40 Wt./100: 110 Delivery will be FOB Destination to the following location: Engineer Research and Development Center 3909 Halls Ferry Road Vicksburg, MS 39180 Potential vendors should read the following attachments to this notice: Attachment 01 (Description of Requirements) Attachment 02 (Bid Submission Form) The North American Industry Classification System Code for this procurement is 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet and Washer Manufacturing) with a size standard of 500 employees. Brand Name Justification for purchase of the Power-Bolt, Number 6957: Previous concrete expansion bolt testing by the ERDC and C-17 flight certification by the United States Air Force found the Power-Bolt No. 6957 (3/4 inch x 8 1/4 inch) to be superior to all other tested systems in both vertical and horizontal pull-out resistance. It is the only certified concrete anchor bolt for the Airfield Damage Repair (ADR) system. The NSN 5340-01-603-0399 was established for this specific anchor bolt. All ADR functions that require concrete expansion bolts will use this same system. To ensure a certified system is acquired for FRP Matting system installation on concrete pavements, the Power-Bolt No. 6957 must be purchased. In accordance with the attached Description of Requirement (Attachment 01), an award for this acquisition will be provided to the vendor whose quote is the Lowest Priced of those determined to be Technically Qualified. FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer 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 - Providing items that at least meet the minimum specifications as defined in Attachment 01 2) Price The vendor must submit the following so the Government can evaluate the offeror's technical acceptability: 1) Sufficient information to determine that the quality of the item is in accordance with the Description of Requirement as defined in (Attachment 01) 2) Must include a completed Bid Submission Form (Attachment 02) and include specifications of quoted equipment. The full text of a FAR provision or clause may be accessed electronically at www.farsite.hill.af.mil. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.204-7 System for Award Management 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items The following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure 252.209-7001 Disclosure of Ownership of Control by Government of a Terrorist Country 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items 252.225-7000 Buy American Statute-Balance of Payments Program Certificate 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments Additionally, the following clauses/provisions located within FAR 52.212- 5 apply to this acquisition: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interests when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 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 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration Quotes are due 03 June 2015 not later than 2:00 p.m. Central Time by email to [email protected]. For all technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation, contact Jody R. Criss at 601-634-5248 or email at [email protected].