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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and So... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-03 Updated 7/12/2019. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 336991, Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. AWARD INFORMATION The Forest Service has a need for 5 motorcycles: It is anticipated that multiple awards will be issued. Award will be made separately for each motorcycle based upon a Trade-Off best value determination. The lowest priced offer may not receive award. Evaluation Factors (Listed in descending importance) – Technical Specification, Reliability, Past Performance. 1. Technical Specifications – Please submit model number and motorcycle specifications with enough detail to evaluate in comparison to stated specifications. Delivery or pickup availability will also be considered. 2. Reliability – Experienced reliability from evaluators, any reliability information submitted, and warranty information will be considered. 3. Past Performance – www.cpars.gov will be reviewed for past performance information. If no ratings are available, then the offeror will be rated neutral and it will not be held against them. The evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are approximately equal to price. Products not made in America will be evaluated in compliance with FAR 25.105 (Preference for American made). *Motorcycles not made in America – will add 6 percent to price (large business) or 12 percent (small business) to determine best value. QUOTE INSTRUCTIONS To facilitate the award process, all quotes should include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). The Utah Acquisition Support Center 1749 West 500 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Brandon Wilson Phone: (801) 908-1912 Email: brandon.wilson1@usda.gov E-mail quotes preferred. Mailed and hand delivered quotes acceptable. Vendors must have an active registration in SAM.GOV. Vendors must register in IPP.GOV to submit their invoice (after award). PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT: · Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FAR 52.252-1)(FEB 1998) PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: · System for Award Management (FAR 52.204-7)(OCT 2018) · Prohibition On Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (FAR 52.209-2)(NOV 2015) · Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-1)(OCT 2018) · Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging In Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.225-25)(AUG 2018) · Evaluation Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-2)(OCT 2014) · Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3)(OCT 2018) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT: · Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FAR 52.252-2)(FEB 1998) · Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items. (FAR 52.212-5)(AUG 2019) The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: (a) (1)-(5) (b) (14), (22), (25)-(28), (30), (33), (42), (46), (49), (55), (d) (1)-(3) (e) (1)-(2) CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: · Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-4)(JAN 2019) The following clauses are added to the terms and conditions in FAR 52.212-4 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.204-19)(DEC 2014) Limitations on Withholding of Payments (FAR 52.232-9)(APR 1984) Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (FAR 52.232-39)(JUN 2013) Providing ACELERATED Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (FAR 52.232-40)(DEC 2013) Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (FAR 52.233-4)(OCT 2004) INSPECTION OF SERVICES – Fixed PRice (FAR 52.246-4)(AUG 1996) DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE Supply and Service) (FAR 52.249-8)(APR 1984) 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies As prescribed in 25.1101(a)(1), insert the following clause: Buy American-Supplies (May 2014) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause- “Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item”- (1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is- (i) A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition at FAR 2.101); (ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and (iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and (2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C.40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products. “Component” means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into an end product. “Cost of components” means- (1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the end product (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or (2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the end product. “Domestic end product” means- (1) An unmanufactured end product mined or produced in the United States; (2) An end product manufactured in the United States, if- (i) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 50 percent of the cost of all its components. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind as those that the agency determines are not mined, produced, or manufactured in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality are treated as domestic. Scrap generated, collected, and prepared for processing in the United States is considered domestic; or (ii) The end product is a COTS item. “End product” means those articles, materials, and supplies to be acquired under the contract for public use. “Foreign end product” means an end product other than a domestic end product. “United States” means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas. (b) 41 U.S.C. chapter 83, Buy American, provides a preference for domestic end products for supplies acquired for use in the United States. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1907, the component test of the Buy American statute is waived for an end product that is a COTS item (See 12.505(a)(1)). (c) Offerors may obtain from the Contracting Officer a list of foreign articles that the Contracting Officer will treat as domestic for this contract. (d) The Contractor shall deliver only domestic end products except to the extent that it specified delivery of foreign end products in the provision of the solicitation entitled “Buy American Certificate.” (End of clause) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate. As prescribed in 25.1101(a)(2), insert the following provision: Buy American Certificate (May 2014) (a) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that for other than COTS items, the offeror has considered components of unknown origin to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the United States. The offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products, i.e., an end product that is not a COTS item and does not meet the component test in paragraph (2) of the definition of “domestic end product.” The terms “commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “component,” “domestic end product,” “end product,” “foreign end product,” and “United States” are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American-Supplies.” (b) Foreign End Products: Line Item No. Country of Origin ______________ _________________ ______________ _________________ ______________ _________________ [List as necessary] (c) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (End of provision)