SOLICITATION NOTICE
62 -- PORTABLE LIGHT TOWER SYSTEMS
- Notice Date
- 1/25/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 335129
— Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- ACA, Fort Lewis, Directorate of Contracting, Building 2015, Box 339500, Fort Lewis, WA 98433-9500
- ZIP Code
- 98433-9500
- Solicitation Number
- W911S8-06-Q-0003
- Response Due
- 2/6/2006
- Archive Date
- 4/7/2006
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the purchase of 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 so licitation. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W911S8-06-Q-0003 is applicable and is issued as a request for quotations. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in eff ect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-06 and DCN 20051209. This requirement is totally set-aside for small business concerns with a NAICS Code of 335129 and a corresponding size standard of 500 employees. The description of the commercial item is for portable light towers and reads as follows: CLIN 0001, 26 EACH, PORTABLE LIGHT TOWER SYSTEMS. Each system shall meet the following requirements: Trailer mounted generator and light mast, with four 1000-watt metal halide lights; towable by military v ehicles with pintle hook; trailer equipped with sturdy retractable outriggers for support; system stable for use in winds up to 50 MPH; generator, water cooled deisel engine, minimum 6 kilowatts output; lights mounted on a mast extendable to minimum 30 fee t in height; electric winch to raise and lower mast; ballast indicator lights; lights individually controlled with circuit breakers; 1 each 120V/20A receptable and 1 each 240v/30A receptable. CLIN 0002, 26 EACH, REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS, 1000 WATT METAL HA LIDE. Delivery time shall be no later than 60 days from date of order, to the DOL Central Receiving Point, Fort Lewis, WA 98433-9500. Acceptance will be at the destination. FOB point is destination. The selection resulting from this request for quotati ons will be made on the basis of the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote from a responsible quoter with acceptable or neutral past performance. Past performance will be evaluated using a Performance Questionnaire, which can be downloaded along wit h instructions at http://www.lewis.army.mil/doc (select the 'Request for Quotes' tab and the forms listed under this combined synopsis/solicitation number). The Government may also obtain past performance information from other sources. Once the Contract ing Officer has decided to whom an order will be issued, a unilateral order will be issued using a SF 1449. A purchase order will be in existence once the Contracting Officer has signed the order. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial I tems, applies to this acquisition. An addendum to this provision is applicable, in which paragraphs (g) and (h) of FAR 52.212-1 are deleted. Wherever the words 'offer', 'proposal', 'offerors', or similar terms are used in this solicitation or any provisi on, they shall be read to mean 'quote', 'quotation', 'quoter', 'vendor' or similar corresponding term to eflect that this solicitation is a Request for Quotations, not a Request for Proposals or an Invitation for Bids. Local Fort Lewis clauses 52.111-4131 , Commercial Vehicle Access to Fort Lewis Fast Access Gate Program, 52.111-4132, Identification of Contractors Employees Fast Access Gate Program, and 52.111-4004, Electronic Commerce, apply to this acquisition. Local clause 52.111-4131 states: 'Pro cedures for commercial vehicle access to Fort Lewis are subject to change without prior notice. Current access information may be obtained by calling 1-877-RAPIDGATE (1-877-727-4342). (a) Unless the contractor voluntarily participates in the Fast Access Gate Program (see the clause entitled Identification Of Contractor's Employees Fast Access Gate Program), commercial vehicle access to Fort Lewis will be allowed only at the Logistics Center Gate (Exit 123 from I-5) and through the D St. Commercial Vehic le Inspection Point on North Fort. Both gates are open Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. These gates will be open for inbound commercial vehic le access and inspection between 0530 hours and 2100 hours. These gates may be closed on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) and federal holidays. On Saturdays, Sundays, federal holidays, and on other days on which these gates are closed, commercial vehicle s must use the Main Gate (Exit 120 from I-5). Main Gate is open 24 hours per day everyday. A visitor pass must be obtained. All commercial vehicles will be searched. The Contractor should anticipate delays in getting commercial vehicles on post. The Co ntractor must also allow additional time for commercial vehicles to reach their destination by driving through Fort Lewis. If the commercial vehicle is carrying a load of cement concrete or hot asphalt concrete for delivery, the driver shall notify the ga te guard as soon as possible and request that the vehicle be given priority for being searched; however, the Government does not guarantee that the vehicle will be given priority. On weekends large vehicles (needing greater than 12 feet-5 inches clearance ) will require a time stamped 'searched' label to gain access to North Fort Lewis. 'Searched' labels will be issued at the Main Gate, as appropriate. Drivers needing access to North Fort Lewis must inform the gate guard that their vehicle is over 12 feet -5 inches in height and that they will require access to North Fort Lewis. The driver will receive a briefing on proper procedures and a 'searched' label. The Contractor shall ensure that its drivers, including drivers of subcontractors at any tier, comp ly with the procedures as explained to them for access to North Fort Lewis. (b) If the contractor participates in the Fast Access Gate Program, contractor vehicles may enter the installation through any fast access gate lane except at Force Protection Lev el Charlie or Delta. During Force Protection Level Charlie or Delta, all contractor vehicles must enter through the Logistics Center gate or, if the Logistics Center Gate is closed, through the Main Gate. All passengers in the contractor vehicle must hav e a fast access identification card; otherwise, the contractor vehicle must enter through the Logistics Center Gate or the Main Gate, as appropriate and obtain visitor passes. Once the Fast Access Gate Program is fully implemented, fast access gate lanes will be at the Main (Liberty) Gate, the 41st Street Gate (North Fort Lewis), the East Gate, the DuPont Gate, the D Street Gate, the Logistics Center Gate, the Madigan Army Medical Center Gate, the Rainier Gate, the Transmission Line Gate, and the Scouts Ou t Gate. The contractor shall use only those lanes specifically marked as fast access lanes. (c) If the Fast Access Gate Program is terminated for any reason, the contractor will be allowed access only through the Logistics Center Gate or the D St. Gate o r, when they are closed, the Main Gate unless the contractor is otherwise notified by the Contracting Officer.' Local clause 52.111-4132 states: 'a. Each employee who requires access to Fort Lewis to perform work under any contract, at any tier, must ob tain either a fast access identification badge or a visitors pass to obtain access to Fort Lewis. A fast access identification badge will only be issued to an employee, at any tier, if the employee requires access to Fort Lewis more than twice per week. Contractor employees, at any tier, who require access to Fort Lewis twice per week or less often or who do not participate in the Fast Access Gate Program shall obtain a visitors pass at the Main (Liberty) Gate or the Logistics Center Gate (or the DuPont Gate when the Logistics Center Gate is closed). The visitors pass will be issued for a maximum of 30 days at a time. A fast access identification badge will only be issued to contractor employees if the contractor participates in the Fast Access Gate P rogram. The Fast Access Gate Program is a voluntary program. b. The contractor shall provide information as required by the Fast Access Gate Program contract or (FAGPC), to enable the FAGPC to conduct a criminal history background check (CHBC) on contractor employees who are to have access to Fort Lewis. The contractor is responsible for paying the FAGPC any set-up fee and the fee per employee for conducting t he CHBC and issuing the fast access identification card. If the CHBC is not adverse, a fast access identification badge will be issued by the FAGPC to the contractor employee. If the CHBC is adverse, the FAGPC is prohibited from issuing a fast access ide ntification badge to the contractor employee. If a fast access identification badge is denied for any reason, the contractor employee may only enter the installation by obtaining a visitors pass; however, if the contractor employee does not meet the crit eria for being issued a fast access identification badge, the Government may, in its sole discretion, decide not to issue a visitors pass to the contractor employee. c. If an employee no longer needs an identification badge for any reason (e.g., quits h is/her job or no longer performs work under the contract), the contractor shall return the identification badge to the FAGPC within two (2) calendar days of such change. If the identification badge cannot be returned within the required time frame for any reason, the contractor shall immediately notify both the FAGPC and the Contracting Officer verbally, followed up in writing the next work day. An employees inability to obtain entrance to a Government installation because he/she does not have the requir ed identification badge or visitors pass shall not excuse timely performance of the requirements of this contract. The FAGPC or the Government may change the location at which identification badges are issued or returned, with or without advance notice t o the contractor. Any such changes shall not be a basis for adjusting the contract price under any clause of this contract. d. Fast access identification badges shall not be reproduced or copied by the contractor, its subcontractors, or their employees. If an employees identification badge is lost, stolen, or reproduced, the contractor shall verbally report the loss, theft, or reproduction to both the FAGPC and the Contracting Officer on the day such loss, theft, or reproduction is discovered, followed by a written report of the circumstances to both the FAGPC and the Contracting Officer within one (1) calendar day after the loss, theft, or reproduction is discovered. e. Each contractor employee shall wear the fast access identification badge while pe rforming work under the contract. The identification badge shall be worn on the upper front of the outer garment unless precluded by OSHA regulation(s). The identification badge shall not be used for access to any Government installation except for perfo rmance of work under the contract for which it was issued. f. The contractor shall, upon expiration or termination of the contract, collect all identification badges and turn them in to the FAGPC. The final invoice will not be considered proper for purpo ses of the Prompt Payment Act (FAR 52.232-25 or FAR 52.212-4(i)) until all identification badges have been accounted for. g. If the Fast Access Gate Program is terminated for any reason, the contractor will be notified by the Contracting Officer as to wh ether the fast access identification cards will remain valid (and, if so, for how long) and which gate(s) may be used for access to the installation.' ADDENDUM TO CLAUSES 52.111-4131, 52.111-4132, AND 52.111-4133: Employees who require access to Fort Lew is to perform work under this contract may obtain a Government sponsored identification badge. The identification card process has been contracted out and the cost of the identification card shall be borne by the contractor. Current established costs are : $99.00 for company start-up and $99.00 per individual. Contact: Fast Access - Eid Passport, Incorporated, 9560 SW Nimbus Avenue, Beaverton, Oregon 97008, Off ice: 503-924-5319, Fax: 503-924-5320, Karen Schneider, Program Director, Cell: 503-314-1404, Email: kschneider@eidpassport.com. If you choose not to obtain a Fast Access Badge, you can obtain permission for a 30-day pass by contacting the ID Card Facility (Waller Hall). This process may be changed without prior notification, but any long-term badge received by you will continue to be valid until its expiration date.(End of Addendum to 52.111-4131, 4132, and 4133). Local clause 52.111-4004 states: In acc ordance with the FAR Part Two electronic commerce definition and FAR Subparagraph 4.502 (Electronic Commerce in Contracting Policy), the Contractor shall communicate with the Government utilizing electronic mail.' Quoters are required to submit completed copies of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3 and its ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their quotes. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Ter ms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and does not include any addenda. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders, Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The fol lowing clauses within 52.212-5(b) are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222.21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Te rms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items is applicable, to include under paragraph (a) 52.203-3 and the following clauses in paragraph (b): DFARS 252.225-7012, 252.225-703 6, 252.232-7003, 252.243-7002, 252.247-7023, and 252.247-7024. The complete text of the Federal Acquisition Circulars, DFARS Change Notices, and FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions are available at the following internet site: http://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.arnet.gov/far. Telephonic inquires will NOT be accepted. Quotes are due on February 6, 2005 at 4:00:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time. Quotes must be sent electronically along with the completed representations and certifications, providing t he business size, e-mail address, Dunn and Bradstreet number, CAGE code and Federal Tax ID number to Ronald Cason at ron.cason@lewis.army.mil. Quoters must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database at www.ccr.gov to be considered for s election. The combined synopsis/solicitation will be available for download from the Fort Lewis Contracting Office web site at http://www.lewis.army.mil/doc. Federal Business Opportunities. No numbered notes apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation.
- Place of Performance
- Address: ACA, Fort Lewis Directorate of Contracting, Building 2015, Box 339500 Fort Lewis WA
- Zip Code: 98433-9500
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 98433-9500
- Record
- SN00972906-W 20060127/060125212317 (fbodaily.com)
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