SOLICITATION NOTICE
49 -- General Mechanics Tool Kit (GMTK) Tool Cart
- Notice Date
- 8/25/2010
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 332439
— Other Metal Container Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- M67854 MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND Quantico, VA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- M6785410Q3043
- Response Due
- 9/2/2010
- Archive Date
- 10/31/2010
- Point of Contact
- Elizabeth Booher (703) 432-3363
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Combined Presolicitation Synopsis/Solicitation NoticeGeneral Mechanics Tool Kit (GMTK) Tool CartM67854-10-Q-3034 This requirement is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial itemsprepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation(FAR) Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included inthis notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposalsare being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Marine Corps Systems Command has a requirement for a Tool Cart, for use withthe new General Mechanics Tool Kit (GMTK). The Tool Cart is specificallydesigned so the new GMTK can be secured to the top of the Cart during use,or stored inside the Tool Cart when not in use. The Tool Cart will be fielded as a support item to the new GMTK Tool Kit.The solicitation number for this requirement is M67854-10-Q-3034. Thiscombined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ). Theincorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FederalAcquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-43. This procurement is being issued as atotal small business set-aside. The NAICS Code for this requirement is332439 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The following contract line item number (CLIN) applies:.CLIN 0001: Tool Cart, 30 each $_________________________.CLIN 0002: OPTION Tool Cart, 30 each $___________________ This is a Firm-Fixed Price requirement. **PRESERVATION AND PACKAGINGPackaging of items must be in accordance with the offeror's best commercialpractices and in compliance with ASTM-D3951. **DELIVERY / SHIPPING1. All GMTK Tool Carts shall be delivered to the following address within90 days after date of order acceptance: MAINTENANCE CENTER - M98307ATTN TRADES ATEP GPETEBLDG 2235ALBANY GA 31704-5000 2. Each Tool Cart shall be shipped in one container (i.e. cardboard box)containing all elements. 3. Inspection and Acceptance for all CLINs shall be at destination. 4. All Tool Carts shall be shipped F.O.B. Destination. **INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORSOfferors shall submit the following items: A. Offerors shall submit a technical description of their proposed Tool Cartwith sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements includedin the attached Purchase Description (PD), PD Number PMM-161/11.09.2009. This shall include, but not be limited to, technical specifications,product literature, and drawings (with Front, Top, and Side views). Theresponse shall also include a written response to sections 3.1.1 through3.1.11 and 3.2 of the PD. B. Offerors shall submit a description and terms of the warranty. C. Delivery Requirements: Offerors shall describe their capability to meetthe delivery requirements described under the "Delivery / Shipping" sectionof this document (90 days after date of order acceptance). D. Pricing: Offerors shall submit a price proposal for CLINs 0001 and 0002.Prices shall be F.O.B. Destination and shall remain firm for 30 days fromthe date for receipt of offers. E. Offers submitted shall be signed and dated, include the name, address,telephone number and e-mail address of the offeror. Offers shall alsoinclude the offeror's Tax Identification Number (TIN) to assist the ContractSpecialist in completing the award document. **EVALUATION PROCEDURES/BASIS FOR AWARDThe Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) order resultingfrom this solicitation. Award will be made to the responsible offeror who:A) meets all required technical specifications as determined bydocumentation submitted with the proposal, B) meets the required deliveryschedule, and C) proposes the lowest proposal evaluated price. Proposalsmust not exceed 25 pages, to include all drawings, literature, technicaldescription, and other information requested in the INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORSabove. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract withoutdiscussions with offerors. Initial offers should contain the offeror's bestterms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Governmentreserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by theContracting Officer to be necessary. A response to each section is requiredin order to determine technical acceptability. Responses will be rated asAcceptable or Unacceptable. Proposal must rate as a Acceptable for allsections in order to be considered for award. The lack of a response to anyone section will constitute as an Unacceptable rating for that section. I. Price Offerors will be evaluated on price and shall propose pricing for CLINs 0001and 0002. II. Technical Factors Offerors will be evaluated on their technical capability of the item offeredto meet the Government requirement. Technical evaluations will be based onthe following: A technical description of the proposed Tool Cart with sufficient detail toevaluate compliance with the requirements included in the attached PurchaseDescription (PD), PD Number PMM-161/11.09.2009, to include a writtenresponse to sections 3.1.1 through 3.1.11 and 3.2 of the PD. Ability to meet the stated delivery schedule. **APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3,Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with its offer. Proposals received without the completed copy of the provision at FAR52.212-3 may be considered non-compliant. Beginning January 1, 2005, theFAR requires the use of the Online Representations and CertificationsApplication (ORCA) in Federal solicitations as a part of the proposalsubmission process. ORCA is a web-based system that centralizes andstandardizes the collection, storage and viewing of many of the FAR requiredrepresentations and certifications previously found in solicitations. WithORCA, you now have the ability to enter and maintain your representation andcertification information, at your convenience, via the Internet athttp://orca.bpn.gov. ORCA also allows Government personnel to access yourinformation online, thus eliminating the need for you to submitrepresentations and certifications with each offer. To register in ORCA, you will need an active Central ContractorRegistration (CCR) record and a Marketing Partner Identification Number(MPIN) identified in that CCR record. Your DUNS number and MPIN act as yourcompany's ID and password into ORCA. Vendors are reminded to protect theirMPIN from unauthorized use. Once in ORCA, you will be asked to reviewpertinent information pre-populated from CCR, provide a point of contact,and answer a questionnaire. The questionnaire is to help you gatherinformation you need for the clauses. The questionnaire is not the officialversion. Be sure to read the provisions carefully. The answers you provideare then automatically entered into the actual FAR provisions. You will need to review and/or update your ORCA record when necessary, butat least annually in order to maintain its active status. Detailedinformation regarding ORCA, how to submit your record, and whom to call forassistance can be found on ORCA's homepage at http://orca.bpn.gov/help.aspx.Full text of FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses may be accessed athttp://www.farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm andhttp://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARA.HTM, respectively. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and areincorporated by reference: 52.204-10 - Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier SubcontractAwards (JUL 2010), 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (AUG 2009), 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -Commercial Items (JUN 2010), 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Requiredto Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JUL 2010)(DEVIATION), 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity--Separately Priced LineItem (MAR 1989), 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996), 52.233-4Applicable Law for Breach of Contract (OCT 2004). The following clauses incorporated in 52.212-5 are also applicable:52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003), 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperationw/Authorities and Remedies (JUL 2010), 52.222-21 Prohibition of SegregatedFacilities (FEB 1999), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007), 52.222-35Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the VietnamEra, and Other Eligible for award (SEP 2006), 52.222-36 Affirmative Actionfor Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998), 52.222-37 Employment Records onSpecial Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, Other EligibleVeterans (SEP 2006), 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009),52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008), 52.232-33,Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (OCT2003). The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFARS) provisions andclauses apply to this solicitation: 252.204-7004 Required CentralContractor Registration Alternate A (SEP 2007), 252.211-7003 ItemIdentification and Valuation (AUG 2008), 252.211-7007 Reporting ofGovernment-Furnished Equipment in the DoD Item Unique Identification (IUID)Registry (NOV 2008), 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JUN 2005), 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and ConditionsRequired to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to DefenseAcquisition of Commercial Items (NOV 2009), 252.225-7012 Preference forCertain Domestic Commodities (DEC 2008), 252.225-7031, Secondary ArabBoycott of Israel (JUN 2005), 252.243-7001, Pricing of ContractModifications (DEC 1991), 252.246-7000 Material Inspection and ReceivingReport (MAR 2008), 252.247-7022 Representation of Extent of Transportationby Sea (AUG 1992). The following clauses incorporated in 252.212-7001 are also applicable:252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials(JAN 2009), 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program(JAN 2009), 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests andReceiving Reports (MAR 2008), 252-247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea(MAY 2002), 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea(MAR 2000). In compliance with DFARS 252.232-7003 (to be included in the award resultingfrom this solicitation), the USMC is required to use Wide Area Work Flow(WAWF). You may register to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/. Training isavailable at no cost from http://www.wawftraining.com. All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted electronicallyto elizabeth.booher@usmc.mil no later than 2:00 PM Local Time, 27 August2010 to allow adequate time to prepare a response. Telephonic questionswill not be addressed. Offerors must submit proposals to ensure they reachdestination by 2:00 PM Local Time, 2 September 2010. Offers submitted viafacsimile will not be accepted. All proposals must be clearly marked withM67854-10-Q-3043. Proposals received after 2 September 2010, 2:00 PM LocalTime will be handled according to the procedures described in FAR52.212-1(f). All proposals must be submitted via email toelizabeth.booher@usmc.mil; or by regular or overnight mail to the followingaddress: Commanding General, Marine Corps Systems Command, Attn: ElizabethBooher, 2200 Lester Street, Quantico, VA 22134-6050.
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