FILE | 36 | Thermoforming Machine - Solicitation 1

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 05, 2008 FBO #2475
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36 -- Thermoforming Machine - Solicitation 1

Notice Date: 9/3/2008
Notice Type: Solicitation 1
NAICS: 333993 — Packaging Machinery Manufacturing
Contracting Office: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Administrative Services Division/Contracting, 100 North 6TH Street, Butler Square 5TH Floor, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55403
ZIP Code: 55403
Solicitation Number: AG-6395-S-08-0114
Point of Contact: Nathan Johnson,
E-Mail Address: nathan.d.johnson@aphis.usda.gov
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: Combined Synopsis Solicitation Thermoforming Machine (i) 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Request for quote AG-6395-S-08-0114 (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26 June 12th, 2008. See http://www.arnet.gov/far/loadmainre.html. (iv) This solicitation is unrestricted (full and open competition). The applicable NAICS code is 333993 with a size standard of less than 500 employees. (v) (1) Thermoforming Packaging Machine (2) Double lower reel holder (3) Vibrating plate (4) Start-up and training (5) Recirculating water chiller (6) Shipping costs to Phoenix (vi) The purpose of this solicitation is to purchase a thermoforming packaging machine in accordance with the attached specifications (Colimatic Thera 650 or equivalent). (vii) Delivery will be 14 weeks after contract award. FOB Destination to the following location (shipping costs should be accounted for in line item 6) Phoenix, AZ 85040 (viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items (Jun 2008), applies to this acquisition. (ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. This is a best value low priced technically acceptable acquisition with the following evaluation factors (see FAR 15.101-2) Technical – offeror must show that they meet the technical specifications in the statement of work. Past performance – offeror must show that they have experience in the manufacturing and installation of thermoforming machines within the past two years. (x) Offerors shall complete at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (Jun 2008) and submit a copy of the representation with its offer. Please note that certifications can be completed online at https://orca.bpn.gov/. A copy of the complete clause can be found online at http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/52_212_213.html#wp1179194 (xi) Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (Feb 2007) applies to the acquisition. (xii) Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (Jun 2008), applies to this acquisition with the following FAR clauses selected: (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). (3) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JULY 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). (7) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). (15) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (June 2007) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). (16) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). (17) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) (E.O. 13126). (18) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). (19) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (20) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (21) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (22) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (23) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201). (24)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) (Applies to all contracts). (29)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (Aug 2007) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 109-53 and 109-169). (31) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). (36) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (40)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). (xiii) The following Federal Acquisition Provision Applies to this acquisition: 52.211-6 Name Brand or Equal – see attached for list of salient characteristics. The following Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (48 CFR Chapter 4 401-453) apply to this purchase: provision 452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information (see iv above). Clauses 452.211-70 Brand Name or Equal, 452.211-73 Attachment to Statement of Work/Specifications and 454.246-70 Inspection and Acceptance with the following text added: Inspection and Acceptance will occur at delivery location. Final payment will not be made until proper operation has been demonstrated at the Pink Bollworm Facility and machine schematics and a manual are provided. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this solicitation. (xv) Quotes are due via mail, email, or fax by 1500 Central time on Tuesday 16 September 2008. Mailing address: USDA – APHIS – ASD - Contracting Attention Nathan Johnson 100 North 6th Street Suite 510-C Butler Square Minneapolis, MN 55403 Fax 612-336-3550 Email: nathan.d.johnson@aphis.usda.gov (xvi) Please contact Nathan Johnson with any questions nathan.d.johnson@aphis.usda.gov or (612) 336-3404.
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Document(s): Solicitation 1; File Name: Salient characteristics (Thermoforming SOW.pdf); Link: https://www.fbo.gov//utils/view?id=9b9576e96c7e1013b31aa1afb92116f8; Bytes: 26.16 Kb; Note: If links are broken, refer to Point of Contact above or contact the FBO Help Desk at 877-472-3779.
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