SOLICITATION NOTICE
36 -- Banknote Counters - Statement of Work
- Notice Date
- 10/7/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 333318
— Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), Office of Acquisition, 14th & C Streets, S.W., Washington, District of Columbia, 20228
- ZIP Code
- 20228
- Solicitation Number
- BEP-RFQ-14-0376
- Point of Contact
- Alee Abbas, , Gladys M. Wilks,
- E-Mail Address
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alee.abbas@bep.gov, gladys.wilks@bep.gov
(alee.abbas@bep.gov, gladys.wilks@bep.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Banknote Counter Statement of Work (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with Subpart 13.1, as applicable, and 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) Solicitation number BEP-RFQ-14-0376 and is issued as a Request for Quotation(RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document incorporates the following provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-70 effective September 30, 2013. (iv) The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333318 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. This requirement is a 100% Small Business set-aside. (v) The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Western Currency Facility (WCF) has a requirement for ten (10) Amrotec or equal banknote counters. (vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired. See attached Statement of Work for more details: SOW Banknote Counters. (vii) Period of Performance: Contractor shall deliver all equipment within 30 days after receipt of order. (viii) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall submit the following: Pricing (no page limitations): Offeror shall submit a firm fixed price for ten (10) Amrotec TC-5500 or equal banknote counters. Pricing shall include the cost of delivery, installation, and training. Technical Information (limited to 5 pages): Offeror shall provide technical description of the items being proposed. Description shall include full specifications and capabilities of the product proposed. Product description must meet or exceed the technical standards stated in the Statement of Work. Offeror shall provide warranty information. (ix) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items Award may be made without discussions unless the Contracting Officer determines discussions are necessary. Quotations received in response to this synopsis/solicitation shall be evaluated on the basis of LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE. The Government will evaluate price and technical information of the items being proposed. (x) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Offeror shall ensure that all provisions are accurate and up to date in www.sam.gov. (xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. (xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Within FAR 52.212-5, the following clauses apply: FAR 52.222-50 ; Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act - Supplies; FAR 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate; FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. (xii) Additional applicable clauses: FAR 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations DTAR 1052.201-70, Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) - Appointment and Authority (a) The COR is To-Be-Completed at time of award. (b) Performance of work under this contract must be subject to the technical direction of the COTR identified above, or a representative designated in writing. The term "technical direction" includes, without limitation, direction to the contractor that directs or redirects the labor effort, - shifts the work between work areas or locations, fills in details and otherwise serves to ensure that tasks outlined in the work statement are accomplished satisfactorily. (c) Technical direction must be within the scope of the specification(s)/work statement. The COTR does not have authority to issue technical direction that: (1) constitutes a change of assignment or additional work outside the specification(s)/work statement; (2) constitutes a change as defined in the clause entitled "Changes"; (3) in any manner causes an increase or decrease in the contract price, or the time required for contract performance; (4) changes any of the terms, conditions, or specification(s)/work statement of the contract; (5) interferes with the contractor's right to perform under the terms and conditions of the contract; or (6) directs, supervises or otherwise controls the actions of the contractor's employees. (d) Technical direction may be oral or in writing. The COTR shall confirm oral direction in writing within five work days, with a copy to the contracting officer. (e) The contractor shall proceed promptly with performance resulting from the technical direction issued by the COTR. If, in the opinion of the contractor, any direction of the COTR, or his/her designee, falls within the limitations in (c) above, the contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer no later than the beginning of the next Government work day. (f) Failure of the contractor and the contracting officer to agree that technical direction is within the scope of the contract shall be subject to the terms of the clause entitled "Disputes." (End of clause) DTAR 1052.210-70, Contractor Publicity The Contractor, or any entity or representative acting on behalf of the Contractor, shall not refer to the equipment or services furnished pursuant to the provisions of this contract in any news release or commercial advertising, or in connection with any news release or commercial advertising, without first obtaining explicit written consent to do so from the Contracting Officer. Should any reference to such equipment or services appear in any news release or commercial advertising issued by or on behalf of the Contractor without the required consent, the Government shall consider institution of all remedies available under applicable law, including 31 U.S.C. 333, and this contract. Further, any violation of this provision may be considered during the evaluation of past performance in future competitively negotiated acquisitions. (End of clause) DTAR 1052.232-7003, Electronic submission of payment requests Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (a) Definitions. As used in this clause- (1) " Payment request " means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), "Payment documentation and process" and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract. (2) [Reserved] (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Internet Payment Platform (IPP). Information regarding IPP is available on the Internet at www.ipp.gov. Assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131. (c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing. (d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer's written authorization with each payment request. (End of clause) (xiii) Additional Terms and Conditions PACKAGING AND MARKING NOTICE OF PACKING SLIP REQUIREMENTS: The following outlines the Bureau of Engraving and Printing's packing slip requirements to ensure efficient processing of shipments to Fort Worth, TX (BEP-WCF): • The Bureau of Engraving and Printing requires that all packing slips be placed in a self-adhesive pack list envelope and affixed to the outside a shipment. • The packing list will include, at minimum, the following information: GENERAL ITEMS • Purchase Order Number - The order number the BEP assigned to this purchase. • Shipping Address - Point from which the merchandise was shipped. • Telephone Number - The telephone number to be called for inquires related to the merchandise. • Customer Information - The name and address of the party to which the merchandise is being shipped. • Total Weight of Packages • If items are drop shipped from a supplier, you must ensure the proper purchase order number is written on the packing slip by your supplier. LINE ITEMS: • Manufacturer Product Identification - Item Number assigned by manufacturer/supplier • BEP Product Identification (If Applicable) -Stock Item Number assigned by BEP • Quantity Ordered - Quantity on the purchase order • Quantity Shipped - With the packing slip • Quantity Back-ordered, where applicable • If the packing slip contains multiple purchase orders, each line item should include the applicable purchase order number. NOTICE OF SHIPPING LABEL REQUIREMENTS: Every box/skid must have at least one shipping label applied to it. The label is to include, at minimum, the following information: • Manufacturer • Shipping Address • BEP Purchase Order Number • Customer Name & Address Failure to adhere to the packing slip and label requirements could result in shipment rejection, processing delay, or payment delay. DELIVERY AND INVOICING REQUIREMENTS A. Delivery Requirements The following DELIVERY information must be provided when scheduling delivery appointments: (1) Name of supplier/manufacturer; (2) Contract/Purchase Order #; (3) Total number of items; (4) Total weight; and (5) Date and time of delivery. B. Deliveries to WESTERN CURRENCY FACILITY, 9000 BLUE MOUND ROAD, FORT WORTH, TEXAS: 1. Vendors must call the Receiving Area at (817) 847-3822 at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance to schedule all deliveries. Appointments may be made during normal working hours of 7:00 am to 3:00 pm or after hours at (817) 847-3831. 2. Receiving hours are from 7:00 am to 2:30 pm local time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. 3. To resolve any delivery issue, please contact Shipping & Receiving at (817) 847-3831 or (817) 847-3822. C. INVOICING AND PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS: Contractors who require more information on the IPP program, including enrollment, can contact the IPP Customer Support Desk at (866) 973-3131 or email IPPgroup@bos.frb.org for assistance. If your company is unable to comply with the IPP processing requirements, then the following process shall apply for submission of invoices for payment: Invoices shall be submitted in accordance with the alternate invoicing procedure below: Original & 1 Copy to the Paying Office: Bureau of Engraving and Printing, 14th & C Streets, SW, Attn: OFM - RM 302-28A, Washington, DC 20228. 1 Copy to the COTR identified in the Order and 1 Copy to the Contracting Officer identified in the Order. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System and assigned rating are not applicable. (xv) Offers shall be submitted to Alee Abbas and Gladys Wilks via email to alee.abbas@bep.gov and gladys.wilks@bep.gov no later than 12:00 pm EST, on Thursday, 17 October 2013. (xvi) Questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted to Alee Abbas (alee.abbas@bep.gov) and Gladys Wilks (gladys.wilks@bep.gov) no later than 12:00 pm EST, on Friday, 11 October 2013. All inquiries must be via e-mail to the person specified in the solicitation. All answers will be provided in writing via posting to the FBO. Phone inquiries will not be accepted. Interested Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov). DISCLAIMER: The official solicitation is located on an official government web page and the Government is not liable for information furnished by any other source. Amendments, if/when issued will be posted on the FBO page. This will be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the Offerors' responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. Websites are occasionally inaccessible due to various reasons. The Government is not responsible for any loss of Internet connectivity or for an Offerors inability to access the documents posted on the reference web pages.
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