FILE | 23 | Hazmat Trailer - Responses to Questions

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 20, 2008 FBO #2428
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23 -- Hazmat Trailer - Responses to Questions

Notice Date: 7/18/2008
Notice Type: Responses to Questions
NAICS: 441229 — All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
Contracting Office: Department of the Air Force, Air Mobility Command, 305th CONS, 2402 Vandenburg, McGuire AFB, New Jersey, 08641, United States
ZIP Code: 08641
Solicitation Number: FM4484733740062
Response Due: 7/18/2008 7:00:00 AM
Archive Date: 8/2/2008
Point of Contact: Kaion R Smith, Phone: (609) 754-4651, Luelmer L Brown,, Phone: (609)724-4709
E-Mail Address: kaion.smith-02@mcguire.af.mil, luelmer.brown@mcguire.af.mil
Small Business Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Description: PLEASE NOTE: THIS SOLICITATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO RECEIVE OFFERS NOT LATER THAN 24 JULY 2008 AT 4:30 p.m. EST. PLEASE NOTE: RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS ARE ATTACHED. K - Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Classification Code: 2330 Trailers NAICS 441229- Hazmat Trailer This is a pre-solicitation notice for 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 solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Quotations are being requested not later than 0700 (7:00 A.M.) EST, 18 July 2008. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-12. This solicitation is 100% small business set-aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 441229 and the size standard is $6.5 Mil. The Government intends to issue a firm fixed-price purchase order for the acquisition of the following items: 01- (1) Part# KT1228 S.R.T.A.S Hazmat Trailer OR EQUAL. ***See attached specifications*** NOTE: Please include Payment Terms, FOB Destination, availability, and how long it will take to ship to McGuire AFB, NJ. Questions should be submitted in writing via below fax number or emailed to kaion.smith-02@mcguire.af.mil. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and are to remain in full force in any resultant purchase order: The provisions at FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items (Jan 2006), and FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Jun 2006). The clauses at FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), FAR 52-204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Jul 2006); with 252.204-7004 ALT A (Nov 2003), Suspended or Proposed for Debarment (Jan 2005), FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Sep 2005), and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Jun 2006) apply to this acquisition; under Para (b), the following clauses are incorporated: FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (14) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2006) (15) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), (16) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002), (17) FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam ERA and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001), (18) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998), (19) FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001), (24) FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006), (25) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003); FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991), DFAR 252-204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992), DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jul 2006); under Para (b), the following clauses are incorporated: DFAR 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (Jun 2005), DFAR 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (May 2006), DFAR 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002) (Alt III) (May 2002); and DFAR 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991) and the following full text clause AFFAR 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. The ombudsman may not serve as an advocate for any party. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, concerned parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. Mr. Michael R. Jackson, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB IL 62225-5022, (618) 229-0267, fax (618) 256-6668, email: Michael.jackson@scott.af.mil. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) All responsible sources may submit a quote, which, if timely received, must be considered by the agency. All prospective offerors interested in submitting a quote on this solicitation must have a Commercial Government Entity Code (CAGE Code). All potential sources must obtain a DUNS number and register in the Central Contractor Register (CCR) in order to transact business with the government. Failure to obtain a DUNS number, register in ORCA, and register in the CCR may result in the delay of award of a contract or possible award to the next otherwise successful offeror who is registered at the time of award. One of the following paragraphs will apply: (a) Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov in conjunction with required registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database (see FAR 4.1102). Or (b) Prospective contractors shall update the representations and certifications submitted to ORCA as necessary, but at least annually, to ensure they are kept current, accurate, and complete. The representations and certifications are effective until one year from date of submission or update to ORCA. Note: A search in ORCA will be accomplished to ensure compliance. Please submit the quotation: 1) Cover sheet with company name 2) Price Sheet to the 305 CONS/LGCA, 2402 Vandenberg Ave McGuire AFB, NJ 08641 at or before 0700 (7:00 A.M) EST, 18July 2008. Quotations may be faxed to Kaion Smith & Ms. Luelmer Brown at (609) 754-4642 or emailed to kaion.smith-02@mcguire.af.mil. If a copy of the provisions are needed, they can be found on http://farsite.hill.af.mil. If you have any questions please contact Kaion Smith, Contracting Specialist, at (609) 754-4690, or email at kaion.smith-02@mcguire.af.mil. Please CC Ms. Luelmer Brown at luelmer.brown@mcguire.af.mil on all e-mail correspondence
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Document(s): Responses to Questions; File Name: REsponses to Questions (FW Hazmat trailer questions.txt); Link: https://www.fbo.gov//utils/view?id=1b7a52409c19ea7edbf15b87ce927933; Bytes: 4.77 Kb; Note: If links are broken, refer to Point of Contact above or contact the FBO Help Desk at 877-472-3779.
Place of Performance: Address: McGuire AFB NJ, 08641, McGuire AFB, New Jersey, 08641, United States; Zip Code: 08641
Record: SN01617749-W 20080720/080718221200-87220dce6db044b0e9271118e7188073 (fbodaily.com)
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