36 -- LEATHER TANNING/COLORING DRUMS

Notice Date

September 17, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, North Atlantic Area Office, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA, 19038

ZIP Code

19038

Solicitation Number

03-3615-2001

Response Due

September 27, 2001

Point of Contact

Regina Dennis, Purchasing Agent, Phone 215-233-6553, Fax 215-233-6485, Email rdennis@errc.ars.usda.gov -- Regina Dennis, Purchasing Agent, Phone 215-233-6553, Fax 215-233-6485, Email rdennis@errc.ars.usda.gov

Description

OFFADD>USDA, ARS, ERRC; Location Administrative Office; 600 East Mermaid Lane; Wyndmoor, PA 19038 SUBJECT 36-LEATHER TANNING/COLORING DRUMS SOL 03-3615-01 DUE 092601 POC Regina Dennis, Purchasing Agent, (215)233-6553, fax (215) 233-6485 The USDA, Agricultural (ARS), requires a Tannery Machine to be furnished, delivered (F.O.B. Destination, within Consignee?s Premises) to the USDA, ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center located in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in the document. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 (current as of FAC 97-27), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is unrestricted. The NAICS is 316110. The Solicitation number 03-3615-01, is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). SCHEDULE OF ITEMS -- Furnish and deliver, F.O.B. Destination, a Tanning Machine with the following requirements. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS 1) Tannery Machine must have drums and cabinets constructed of stainless steel 2) Drums must have mechanical operating doors or window 3) Drum diameter -- at least 300mm 4) Drum width no less than 130mm 5) Variable speed motor at least 37kw 6) Programable control panel that allows the control of speed and temperature 7) Drum cabinets must be able to hold between 4 and 6 drums 8) Drum volume at least 10 liters 9) All motors wired to standard American 220 volt capability 10) Variable drum speeds not greater than 60 rpm. DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE: Companies are required to submit descriptive literature on the product being offered. Descriptive literature shall be submitted with the offer even if it has been submitted previously. This literature must address all aspects outlined in the specification. If an area is not addressed in the literature, companies must submit a written substantive statement describing such area. Failure to submit descriptive literature may render the offer non-responsive. PACKING AND SHIPPING: The Contractor shall pack each item for shipment in a new container in such a manner that will ensure acceptance by common carrier and safe delivery at the destination. Containers and closures shall comply with the Interstate Commerce regulation, Uniform Freight Classification rules, or regulations of other carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation. The items to be furnished shall be labeled with the purchase order number and delivered, all transportation charges paid by the Contractor in accordance with the F.O.B. Destination Clause to USDA, ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center. DOCUMENTATION: The Contractor shall provide two (2) copies of each of the operations, repair, maintenance manuals, and service instructions submitted upon delivery of the equipment. WARRANTY: The Contractor shall provide a copy of the warranty for this equipment with their offer. The Contractor shall also provide information regarding the available extended warranties. ADDITIONAL QUOTATION INFORMATION: Telegraphic or facsimile quotations are not acceptable. The provision at 52-212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR Clause 52.212-1, is amended to include the following clauses by reference: 1. Item (b) Submission of Offers is amended to include the following: Submit your quotation, warranties, descriptive literature of the proposed equipment, and the Certifications at FAR 212-3 to the Contracting Officer. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THIS INFORMATION MAY RENDER THE OFFER NON-RESPONSIVE. TELEGRAPHIC OR FACSIMILE OFFERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. ADDENDUM TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-2. Any resulting order will be issued to the company offering the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD will be based on technical capabilities, price and price-related factors. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE INFORMATION RELATIVE TO EACH EVALUATION FACTOR MAY RENDER YOUR OFFER NON-RESPONSIVE. 1) Technical Capability will be based on technical features, product literature, and warranty provisions. Each offeror is required to submit warranty information, descriptive literature or other documentation, and show how the offered product meets or exceeds the requirements as specified in the specifications. 2) Price includes all equipment, accessories, discount terms, and transportation. Your offer shall include pricing in accordance with the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS identified above. Offerors shall include a complete copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror/Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items, with the quotation. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. ADDENDA TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-4. The following terms and conditions are added as an addendum to this clause: 1. Item (a) Inspection and Acceptance is amended to include the following: AGAR 452.246-70 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (FEB 1988) -- (a) The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer?s duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract. (b) Inspection and acceptance of the item shall be performed at: USDA, ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038. 2. Item (g) Invoice is amended to include the following: The invoice shall be submitted in an original and one copy after delivery of all items. The Invoice shall be mailed to: USDA, ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038, ATTN: Regina Dennis. 3. Item (o) Warranty is amended to include the following: The Contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government?s rights under the Inspection clause nor does it limit the Government?s rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. The Contractor shall provide a copy of its standard commercial warranty with its quotation. USDA, ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center plans to award a single, firm-fixed price contract to the offeror whose quotation is most advantageous to the Government price and other factors considered. Award may be made without discussions; however, ERRC reserves the right to conduct discussions later if determined necessary by the contracting officer. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and affect as if they were given in full text. The full text of these clauses may be accessed electronically at: http://www.arnet.gov/far/. 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature ( May 2001); 52.214-34, Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991); 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (Apr 1991); 52.247-35, F.O.B. Destination, Within Consignee?s Premises (APR 1984); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (May 2001); 52.232-33 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer -Central Contractor Registration (May 1999), applies to this acquisition. Responses are due by 4:00 p.m. local time, on September 26. 2001, at the USDA, ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center, Location Administrative Office, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038. Point of Contact for this acquisition is Regina Dennis, Purchasing Agent, (215) 233- 6553 or fax (215) 233-6485.

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