Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

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. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 336390. The USDA Forest Service is seeking to award a firm fixed contract for the Command Vehicle Outfitting requirement. The Contractor will procure and install on a Government furnished vehicle a command equipment package. The contractor will pick up and deliver each vehicle from designated Government facility. The Government may perform in-progress inspections at the contractor's facility to verify timely progress of equipment installation. The extent of the in-progress inspections will be at the discretion of the Government and will not constitute acceptance. Inspection is for the convenience of the Government, the contractor is responsible for inspection and quality control. The contractor shall warrant and guarantee all work performed (labor and materials provided by the contractor) for a minimum of one year. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors listed below shall be used to evaluate offers: Specialized and Technical Expertise/Equipment (Including quality of equipment and compliance with specifications proposed by the quoter) Past Performance Price (The degree of importance of the price will increase with the degree of equality of the quotes in relation to the other factors on which selection is to be based, or when the price is so significantly high as to diminish the value of the technical superiority to the Government.) When combined, the technical evaluation factors are substantially higher than price, however, the Government reserves the right to make price/technical trade-offs that are in the best interest and to the advantage of the Government. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. 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: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items ADDENDUM TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE ON STANDARD FORM 1449). 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018) 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014) 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: (a)(1-6) (b)(4), (8), (14), (22), (27), (30), (35), (51) (c)(2) (d)(1-3) (e)(1-2) Quotes shall include the following: 1. Schedule of Items (Include cost breakdown of proposed parts/equipment and installation/labor) 2. Technical Capability Statement (Include proposed parts/equipment and warranty information) 3. Past Performance (See Past Performance Questionnaire - Include projects similar to this requirement in scope and size, including two (2) references for contracts awarded in the past three years) Quotes must be submitted via e-mail to Cree M. Prevost at cree.prevost@usda.gov. Any questions regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to cree.prevost@usda.gov.