SOLICITATION NOTICE
36 -- 36--sign fabrication equipment, software, supplies, training
- Notice Date
- 5/7/2021 4:22:11 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 333244
— Printing Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- W6QM MICC-FT DRUM FORT DRUM NY 13602-5220 USA
- ZIP Code
- 13602-5220
- Solicitation Number
- FHLDPWDCS0004
- Response Due
- 5/25/2021 11:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 11/21/2021
- Point of Contact
- Name: Marketplace Support, Title: Marketplace Support, Phone: 1.877.933.3243, Fax: 703.422.7822, Email: MarketplaceSupport@unisonglobal.com;
- E-Mail Address
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marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com
(marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Description
- 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 FHLDPWDCS0004 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-03. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333244 with a small business size standard of 750.00 employees. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.UnisonMarketplace.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at www.UnisonMarketplace.com, will end on: 2021-05-25 14:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be Jolon, CA 93928 The MICC End User requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001: Large format printer. Provide large format latex ink color printer, capable of producing high quality commercial signage and regulated traffic signage using reflective sheeting / film media, substrate, vinyl, and other media rolls up to 64 inches wide. The printer shall be capable of printing to a quality of 1200 DPI. The printer shall be able to handle substrate / media up to .5 mm thick. The printer shall use printheads made by the same manufacturer of the printer. The printer shall utilize .775 ml ink cartridges from the same manufacturer as the printer machine., 1, EA; LI 002: Water based latex ink. Provide a standard bundle of water based latex ink cartridges. A bundle includes six (6) colors plus an optimizer. These ink cartridges shall be .775 ml in size, and manufactured by the same manufacturer as the printer machine, and specifically designed to work with the large format printer. These inks shall be designed specifically to bond with sheeting and media which are meant for fabricating regulated highway signs. The ink must be capable of producing signs / prints that meet MUCTA traffic sign regulations., 2, EA; LI 003: Sign making software. Provide two (2) different software programs, yet manufactured by the same developer. The first program shall contain �clip-art� file images of all the various MUTCD regulated highway signs, including government approved signage colors, reflectivity, standard highway sign images, and fonts. This software shall enable digital printing that is seamlessly coordinated with a wide format printer. The second software program shall also be compatible with the wide format printer and allows for design and standard MUTCD regulated highway sign images. Furthermore, this second software program shall also provide automated �cutting� operations that coordinate with the digital cutter equipment. Provide a one year subscription to software cloud consulting services provided by the developer of the print and cut sign software. The Army will provide the computer station itself, which will be located nearby the designated space, which will be devoted to sign fabrication. The successful bidder shall install the software, and connect it to all the various mechanical devices it needs to coordinate with in order to achieve the goal of fabricating regulated highway signs. The sign making software shall be specifically intended for traffic signs, and shall contain the RIP, Rafter Imaging Process, which insures sign regulations are met automatically. The software shall also be compatible with the materials, films, and substrates which the images are intended to be printed on., 1, EA; LI 004: Graphic Application Table. Provide a flat bed graphic application table / work table that is specifically designed to allow for laminating films and media by means of mechanical pressure. The surface of the table shall be specifically designed to allow for a cutting surface. Provide a media roll holder, a roller, cutter accessories, and a built-in air compressor. The maximum thickness of materials that will fit beneath the roll holder shall be 70 mm or 2.75 inches at most. This table shall allow for laminating sheeting and films, and also to apply those products to the aluminum sign blank materials, or any other sign materials. The table shall allow for a maximum print / sign size of four feet by eight feet (4 x 8) capacity., 1, EA; LI 005: Cutter / Plotter: Provide an electronic cutter / plotter that is capable of processing and cutting high intensity reflective film, or sheeting, or vinyl up to 54 inches (54�) wide and up to 25 mm thick on a roller. Must be compatible with and support the software that is specifically designed to fabricate MUCTD regulated highway signs. The machine must include all standard accessories including metal stand, basket, DOD, power cord, USB cable, cutting blades, blade holder, pen holder, pen, and all other required accessories that result in a complete functional machine., 1, EA; LI 006: The following types of sheeting, specified further here below in items 007, 008, and 009 shall all specifically be designed to be compatible with the software, printer and cutter specified above. All such rolls of sheeting shall have pressure sensitive adhesive that is designed to be laminated using pressure rollers. All these sheeting products shall be designed to bond with water based latex ink that is manufactured for use in fabricating MUCTD regulated highway signs. Item 006 here is applicable to items 007,008, and 009., 1, EA; LI 007: Reflective Sheeting roll. 48� wide roll of high intensity reflective WHITE color film, intended for producing MUTCD reflective highway signs., 1, EA; LI 008: Matching over-laminate film, specifically designed to protect reflective substrates and with latex printed signs, and applied on top of latex ink designs without issue. 48� wide. CLEAR., 1, EA; LI 009: Vinyl roll, 54� wide and 25 yards in length, WHITE color, designed for practicing and testing the printer and software applications, and for general sign fabrication. Traditional vinyl graphic film., 1, EA; LI 010: Delivery and setup of equipment. When the successful seller is to deliver the heavier and bulkier equipment, they shall coordinate and confirm delivery in advance with the DPW point of contact. The Army will make available a forklift and an operator of the forklift for use in moving the equipment from the street near the delivery truck, to the desired location / site. Deliver all the materials to building 189, ground floor, at Fort Hunter Liggett, Jolon, CA 93928. In addition to delivery, the successful bidder shall arrange the table, printer, plotter / cutter, and computer, so as to establish a complete and logical work space for fabricating signs. The Army will provide a person or persons to assist in the moving and setup of furniture and equipment. The successful seller will advise and lead the setup of the equipment and layout, and will ensure digital connections and compatibility between all the equipment and software is successful., 1, EA; LI 011: Training of Army personnel. The successful seller shall provide the required training of Army personnel and give complete instructions on how to operate the software, hardware, machinery, tools, and materials, so that the trained Army personnel is capable of fabricating the regulated signs. It is essential that all materials, supplies, software, and equipment work seamlessly and that they are manufactured to be compatible with one another. The successful bidder shall coordinate the training portion of this work with the DPW at Fort Hunter Liggett, and shall make every effort to complete that training before sixty days (60) after being given notice of the successful contract award., 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested Offerers 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.UnisonMarketplace.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, MICC End User intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison, Inc. Unison Marketplace 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. MICC End User 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 Offerers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.UnisonMarketplace.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.UnisonMarketplace.com. Offerers that are not currently registered to use www.UnisonMarketplace.com should proceed to www.UnisonMarketplace.com to complete their free registration. Offerers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Offerers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.UnisonMarketplace.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.UnisonMarketplace.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.UnisonMarketplace.com process. Should Offerers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com.Use of Unison Marketplace: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. This is currently an unfunded requirement with a high expectation that funds will be available. When and if funds become available a contract will be awarded at that time. The offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions: FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation. Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.211-6, Brand name or Equal. The following clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions � Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, apply: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management. 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; The following DFARS clauses apply: DFARS 252.04-7004, Alternate A System for Award Management; 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation; 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance Of Payments Program; 252.225-7036, Buy American Act -- Free Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.247-7023, Primary and ALT III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea. IAW 52.204-7 System for Award Management (SAM) Registration (July 2013), the offeror must be registered in SAM and fully input their Representations and Certifications for a complete record. Information can be found at http://www.sam.gov or by calling 866-606-8220, or 334-206-7828 for international calls. 52.204-13 - System for Award Management Maintenance Shipping is FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.). New Equipment ONLY. NO USED OR REMANUFACTURED PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Submitted Quotes will be valid for 45 days after the auction closing. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), not an invitation for bid (IFB).). IAW FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, for the extended description here is the website: https://www.acquisition.gov/ The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement can be found. The small business size standard for that NAICS code can be found at https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/Size_Standards_Table.pdf 5152.233-4000 AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM (Feb 2014) (LOCAL CLAUSE) Prior to submitting an agency protest, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve your concerns with the responsible contracting officer (Phone: (315)772-7272 or Email: usarmy.drum.acc-micc.mbx.micc@mail.mil). However, you may also file a protest to the Headquarters (HQ), Army Materiel Command (AMC). The HQ AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. If you want to file a protest under the HQ AMC-Level Protest Program, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sent to the address below. Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel-Deputy Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 Fax: (256) 450-8840 or email usarmy.redstone.usamc.mbx.protests@mail.mil The AMC-Level Protest procedures are found at: https://www.amc.army.mil/Connect/Legal-Resources/. If internet access is not available, contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the HQ AMC-Level Protest Procedures. ""52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act; 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation; 252.201-7000, COR Clause; 252.223-7006, Prohibition On Storage And Disposal Of Toxic And Hazardous Materials; 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications; 252.246-7000, Material inspection and receiving report"" Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information All deliveries shall be palletized when the material exceeds 250 lbs. (excluding the pallet), or exceeds 20 cubic feet, to comply with the requirements of Department of the Army Pamphlet 700-32 and MIL-STD-147E. IAW FAR 52.212-2; Evaluation - Commercial Items, the following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement and price. Technical capability is more important than price. No multiple awards will be made. Quotes received through Unison Marketplace will be evaluated and awarded on an ?all-or-nothing? basis. Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions Please address your questions through the Unison Marketplace buy. If your questions are not being answered in a timely manner, please send your question to the S2P2 Contracting Officer - usarmy.drum.acc-micc.mbx.micc@mail.mil or call 315-772-5582. In accordance with DFAR provision 252.225-7000 Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate, I certify that each end product, except those listed in paragraphs (c)(2) or (3) of the attached provision, is a domestic end product. ****YOU MUST FILL OUT THE ATTACHED IF OTHER THAN DOMESTIC END PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FILL IT OUT AND YOU DELIVER OTHER THAN A DOMESTIC END PRODUCT YOUR DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED********** ****READ DFARs Clause 252.225-7001 to ensure your product comes from a QUALIFYING COUNTRY******* ****IF YOU QUOTE A PRODUCT OTHER THAN DOMESTIC FROM A NON-QUALIFYING COUNTRY YOUR QUOTE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED***** Representation and Representation Disclosures The form(s) included in the buy must be returned with your quote. Failure to return the form(s) with your quote will result in your quote not being considered for award. Reporting During Contract Performance Equal Opportunity
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- Place of Performance
- Address: building 189, ground floor Fort Hunter Liggett, Jolon, CA 93928, USA
- Zip Code: 93928
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 93928
- Record
- SN05995352-F 20210509/210507230114 (samdaily.us)
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