SOLICITATION NOTICE
99 -- Highway Safety Signs and Beacons
- Notice Date
- 12/18/2008
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Agency, North Region, MICC Fort Lewis, Bldg 2015 Box 339500, Fort Lewis, WA 98433
- ZIP Code
- 98433
- Solicitation Number
- W-1GJE-09-Q-00001
- Response Due
- 1/6/2009
- Archive Date
- 7/5/2009
- Point of Contact
- Name: Client Services, Title: Sourcing Agent, Phone: 1.877.9FEDBID, Fax: 703.442.7822
- E-Mail Address
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clientservices@fedbid.com;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W-1GJE-09-Q-00001 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-26. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339950 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2009-01-06 18:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Fort Lewis, WA 98433 The USA ACA Fort Lewis requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001, "Convoy Ahead" Sign: 16" x 50" yellow reflective, water/weather proof reusable sign in either aluminum, fiberglass, or plastic with 4 Each Grommets (one in each corner). Sign is to be printed with words "Convoy Ahead" in black (Painted or Vinyl Lettering in Black Bold Block Letters at least 12 inches high, Centered on Sign Material., 200, EA; LI 002, "Convoy Follows" Sign: 16" x 50" yellow reflective, water/weather proof reusable sign in either aluminum, fiberglass, or plastic with 4 Each Grommets (one in each corner). Sign is to be printed with words "Convoy Follows" in black (Painted or Vinyl Lettering in Black Bold Block Letters at least 12 inches high, Centered on Sign Material., 200, EA; LI 003, "Oversized Load" Signs: 16" x 50" yellow reflective, water/weather proof reusable sign in either aluminum, fiberglass, or plastic with 4 Each Grommets (one in each corner). Sign is to be printed with words "Oversized Load" in black (Painted or Vinyl Lettering in Black Bold Block Letters at least 12 inches high, Centered on Sign Material., 700, EA; LI 004, Rotating Amber Warning Lights: LED Amber, 360 Degree rotation; Battery powered(D Cell Battery); encased in impact resistant hard plastic Amber colored shell with magnetic base attachment. DOT conpliant. Same or Equal to Paralta Flex-o-lite, Part No. 622-47908081., 35, EA; LI 005, D Cell Alkaline Batteries. Contractor is to quote full case lots that will exceed 1400 each and not exceed 1550 Each., 1500, EA; LI 006, MSDS for Contract Line Item 005, 2, EA; For this solicitation, USA ACA Fort Lewis intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. USA ACA Fort Lewis is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. Bidders protesting bids or any subsequent purchase orders shall follow the procedures in Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 33. Protest shall be mailed to Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Enterprise and Operations, Army Contracting Command, Attn: Chief Commercial Items Division, Building 2015, MS19, Fort Lewis, Washington 98433-5500 Contact ClientServices @ FedBid.com or call 1-877-9FEDBID to address any questions. Quotes must be submitted per unit price. Multiple awards will not be made; therefore, quotes that cover less than all the items and quantities in this solicitation will be rejected as non-responsive. Quote MUST be good for 30 days after Reverse Auction closing date. New equipment/parts only. No remanufactured products. Offers will be evaluated based on price and delivery. Price is the most important factor. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, state, and local taxes and duties. FOB Destination CONUS (Continental U.S.) The contractor shall stamp or mark the supplies delivered or otherwise furnish notice with the supplies of the existence of a warranty. Markings shall include (i) a brief statement that a warranty exists, (ii) the substance of the warranty, (iii) its duration, and (iv) who to notify if the supplies are found to be defective. a. The Contracting Officer (KO) at Fort Lewis is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements under this contract, and notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely with the KO. In the event the Contractor or contract employee effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the KO, the change will be considered to have been without authority, and no adjustment will be made in the contract price under the Changes clause or any other clause to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO ASSIST YOU, AND WILL HELP TO EXPEDITE PAPERWORK AND PAYMENT. a. Only one delivery will be accepted against each line item. Backorders will NOT be accepted on individual line items. b. Deliver on or before date specified. Deliveries will be accepted Monday through Friday (except Holidays) from 7:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. to Block 15 of the Purchase Order. Notify the individual in Block 16 of any delay encountered (due to strikes, factory backorders, etc.) and give revised delivery date if possible. c. Mark outside of all cartons. Put packing list inside cartons. Show the order number assigned, the PR number shown at the end of each item, and the quantity shipped. All items will be identified by the part number by attached tag and/or stamped identification. d. On direct shipments, have the supplier or manufacturer cite our order number on packages. This eliminates delay caused by trying to determine the firm awarded the original order. Proposed responders must submit any questions concerning this quote at least 5 days prior to the established closing date to reasonable to expect a response from the Government. Those questions not received within the proscribed date will not be considered. Offers will be evaluated based on price and technical acceptablibity. Quoters certifies that the product quoted meets or exceeds all minimum requirements as stated in the quote. Quotes must be submitted per unit price and total price. Multiple awards will not be made; therefore, quotes that cover less than all the items and quantities in this quote will be rejected as non-responsive. Unless otherwise specified in this contract, the contractor shall obtain any necessary licenses and permits, give all notices, and comply with any applicable Federal, State, County, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with this contract. The contractor shall not hire any individual to perform work on Fort Lewis or any other Government installation under this contract unless such individual is a citizen of the United States or is lawfully admitted into the United States and authorized to work in the United States. The contractor shall comply with 8 USC 1324a, 8 CFR Part 274a, and any other laws and regulations pertaining to the employment of aliens. The contractor shall, upon request by the Contracting Officer, present documentary evidence acceptable to the Contracting Officer that the employee(s) named or identified in the request is a citizen of the United States or is lawfully admitted into the United States and authorized to work in the United States. Such documentation shall be presented to the Contracting Officer within three (3) working days after the contractor's receipt of the request for documentation. If acceptable documentary evidence is not provided within the required time, the contractor shall not allow the affected employee(s) to perform work on Fort Lewis or any other Government installation under this contract until after such acceptable documentary evidence is presented to the Contracting Officer. Removal of any employee(s) from performance of work pursuant to this provision shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility to perform all work under this contract in a timely manner. CI DIVISION INSTRUCTION 26 - INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER (IMO) The Contractor will appoint an IMO to be the liaison between the Contractor and Government communication personnel. All requirements to the Directorate of Information Management (DOIM) will be coordinated through the IMO. The following clauses and provisions apply to this quote. FARs: 52.252-1, 52.252-2, 52.204-7, 52.213-1, 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, The Following Clauses in 52.212-5: 52.203-6, 52.219-4, 52.219-8, 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; 52.247-34; 52.223-3.DFARs: 252.204-7004 Alt4. 252.211-7003 Alt A, 252.232.7003, 252.246-7000, 252.212-7000, The following clauses in 252.212-7001: 52.203-3, 252.225-7012, 252.225-7021, 252.243-7002, 252.247-7023, 252.247-7024
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Fort Lewis, WA 98433<br />
- Zip Code: 98433<br />
- Zip Code: 98433<br />
- Record
- SN01721510-W 20081220/081218215939-887928eb0f7d5d0e1a116b01a047d569 (fbodaily.com)
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