Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

(I) 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 and in... (I) 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 and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes referencing Solicitation Number 129JGP20Q0131. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-06, effective date 05-06-2020. (IV) This solicitation is being issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 484220 and the small business size standard is 150 employees. (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is to procure services for the supply and delivery of boulders includes the loading, transport and unloading of parking barrier sized rock boulders to the Sugar Pine Boat launch. Acquisition of boulder material. Acquire boulders that are solid in structure at least 2.5’ dia to 3.5’ dia in size and approximately 1 to 1.5 tons each. Quantity of boulders needed is approximately 220 and will be placed at two different locations on the American River Ranger District of the Tahoe National Forest. Possible supplier of sufficient quantities of this material used in the past is Cool Cave Quarry (Teichert Aggregates), 2601 CA 49, Cool, CA 95614, (530) 885-4244, and Robinson Sand and Gravel, Auburn, CA, (530) 885-5623. Delivery of boulders to selected sites on the American River Ranger District of the Tahoe National Forest. Final placement and installation will be completed by Forest Service personnel and is not part of this contract. Provide all required equipment to pick up and load boulders from the source, haul material to drop off locations, and unload materials at a selected location at each of the sites listed below. Forest service personnel and equipment will not be available to assist with loading or unloading of material. Exact material placement locations or will be marked with flagging or stakes on site by Forest Service representative. Boulders shall be unloaded in unloading areas completely clear of all roadways and trails so that vehicular and/or pedestrian roadway and trail traffic is not impeded. Deliver the approximate quantities to each of the site locations listed below: 160 boulders to the Sugar Pine Boat Launch 60 boulders to the Manzanita Picnic Area Estimated start date of work is one week after date of award of contract. All work shall be completed prior to September 5, 2020. Contractor shall notify Tahoe National Forest representative of planned start date no later than one week prior to the start of work. Work is to occur Monday through Thursday from 8am to 5 pm. (VI). Period of performance: All deliveries made by 5 Sept 2020. (VII) Location: Sugar Pine boat launch, American River Ranger District, Tahoe National Forest (VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 2018), applies to this acquisition. (IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Award will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, therefore the evaluation procedures at FAR 13.106-2 will be used. A firm fixed price award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting a quote that provides the best value to the Government. (X) 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 shall be used to evaluate offers: price, technical acceptability, and delivery. (XI) Offerors must complete their Representations and Certifications online at http://beta.SAM.gov or submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Mar 2020), with their quote. (XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Oct 2018), applies to this acquisition. (XIII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Mar 2020) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: 8,14, 19, 22, 27, 28, 30, and 44. The following clauses under subparagraph (c) apply: 1, 2, and 3. Additional Contract Requirements: 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (Oct 2018) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (Oct 2018) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2018) FAR 52.212-4, Paragraph (c) is hereby tailored as follows: (c) Changes. Changes in terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes such as paying office, appropriation data, etc. , which may be changed unilaterally by the Government. 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. (SEP 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (DEC 2013) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984) 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (APR 1984) Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements, Invoicing Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013) Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). "Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: http://www.ipp.gov. Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice: Vendor's Invoice, along with any other supporting documentation as stipulated by the Contracting Officer. (XIV) The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price order resulting from this solicitation. (XV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 3:00 P.M. PDT on Wednesday, August 19th, 2020. All quotes must be emailed to the attention of Robert Briney. Email address: Robert.briney@usda.gov. Companies are encouraged to submit complete products specifications and detail sheets. Quotes may be on the vendor's letterhead and should state the total price, specs, and the companies DUNs number. (XVII) List of Attachments: None