MODIFICATION
66 -- BAROMETER
- Notice Date
- 8/13/2012
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- Contracting Office
- USGS, Woods Hole, MA 02543
- ZIP Code
- 02543
- Solicitation Number
- 40052214
- Response Due
- 8/15/2012
- Archive Date
- 2/11/2013
- Point of Contact
- Name: Joanne Sedlock, Title: Admin. Operations Assistant/Contracting Officer, Phone: 5084572286, Fax: 5084572309
- E-Mail Address
-
jsedlock@usgs.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- AMENDMENT NOTICE:This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.The solicitation number is 40052214 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 2005-58. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334519 with a small business size standard of 500.00 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 2012-08-15 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Woods Hole, MA 02543 The US Geological Survey requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, PRECISION BAROMETER, 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, US Geological Survey 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. US Geological Survey 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. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. Delivery must be made within 30 days or less after receipt of order (ARO). The offeror must provide within its offer the number of days - not to exceed 30 - required to make delivery after it receives a purchase order from the buyer. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements Internet Payment Platform (IPP) (August 2009) All payment requests must be submitted by Suppliers electronically through The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service (FMS), in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB), a fiscal agent of the U.S. Treasury, is offering the IPP service for use by Federal government agencies and their suppliers at no charge. The IPP facilitates the conversion of paper-based processes to electronic interactions by providing a Web-based portal for easy data access at no charge to Agencies and their Suppliers. NOTE: The Internet Payment Platform (IPP) is the Department of the Interior (DOI) preferred method of submitting invoices for payment. Payment requests means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Supplier. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), Payment Documentation and Process, and FAR 52.232-25. Suppliers can enroll to access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment by going to the website @ https://www.ipp.gov/. Supplier assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the FBMS Customer Support Desk at 703-793-5575 or email FBMS_IPP@FBMS.doi.gov. If your firm is unable to comply with using IPP for submitting invoices for payment due to lack of an account with a financial institution; a physical or mental disability; a geographic, language, or literacy barrier; or a financial hardship, then you must inform the contracting officer orally or in writing.
- Web Link
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(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOI/USGS/USGS/40052214/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Woods Hole, MA 02543
- Zip Code: 02543
- Zip Code: 02543
- Record
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