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 FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solic... 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 W50S9223Q9017 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 2023-05. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423130 with a small business size standard of 200.00 employees. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com, will end on: 2023-08-24 13:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be Middletown, PA 17057 The USPFO PA 193 MSC W50S92 requires the following items, Purchase Description Determined by Line Item, to the following: LI 001: Tires, 24R-21, Ply Rating: 16PR, Load Range: H, On/Off Road capable, 4, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested Sellers 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 https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, USPFO PA 193 MSC W50S92 intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison Marketplace. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. USPFO PA 193 MSC W50S92 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 Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com.Sellers that are not currently registered to use https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com should proceed to https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process. Should Sellers 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. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DOD officials252.204-7004, Alternate A252.212-7001 (Dev), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Deviation)252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure252.217-7019 ALT I, Sanitary Conditions-Alternate I252.217-7022, Code Dating252.217-7023, Marking252.223-7006, Prohibition on Storage and Disposal of Toxic and Hazardous Materials252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests252.225-7000 Buy American Statute-Balance of Payments Program Certificate252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment252.246-7000, Material Inspection and Receiving Report The following FAR Provisions and Clauses apply to this acquisition:52.203-3, Gratuities52.203-6 ALT I, Restrictions of Subcontractor Sales to the Government52.204-4, Printed or Copied-Double Sided on Recycled Paper52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal52.211-16, Variation in Quantity (25% Increase/25% Decrease)52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Evaluation factors being price and past performance with each being equally considered in the evaluation process)52.212-3 ALT I, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items Alternate I52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items52.212-5 (Dev), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation)52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns52.222-3, Convict Labor52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities52.222-26, Equal Opportunity52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration52.233-2, Service of Protest52.232-18 Availability of Funds52.233-3, Protest after Award52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses A copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3 with Alt I, Contractor Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, must be completed and submitted with quotation. A copy is available at http://www.arnet.gov.far/.By submission of a quote, offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in SAM prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this RFQ.