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 W911WN23Q0015 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 2023-04. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 712110 with a small business size standard of $34.00M. 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: 2023-08-03 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be in the Statement of Work. The USACE - Pittsburgh requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001: Supply and Deliver Exhibit, 1, Job; LI 002: Installation of Exhibit, 1, Job; 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, USACE - Pittsburgh 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. USACE - Pittsburgh 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. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Submitted Quotes will be valid for 45 days after the auction closing. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. FAR 52.202-1, Definitions; 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper; 52.204-7, System for Award Management; 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance; 52.207-4, Economic Purchase Quantity-Supplies; 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items; 52.214-34, Submission of Offers in the English Language.; 52.214-35, Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency.; 52.219-1. Alt I, Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data; 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information; 52.225-1, Buy American Act Supplies; 52.225-18, Place of Manufacture; 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications; 52.232-23, Assignment of Claims; 52.232-37, Multiple Payment Arrangements; 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations; 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.; 52.233-1, Disputes; 52.233-3, Protest after Award; 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; 52.243-1, Changes Fixed Price; 52.246-16, Responsibility for Supplies; 52.246-17, Warranty of Supplies of a Noncomplex Nature; 52.246-23, Limitation of Liability; 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination; 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms; DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product; 252.204-7004 Alt A, System For Award Management, Alternate A; 252.204-7006, Billing Instructions; 252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information; 252.204-7015, Disclosure Information to Litigation Support Contractors; 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation; 252.223-7001, Hazard Warning Labels; 252.223-7006, Prohibition on Storage and Disposal of Toxic and Hazardous Materials; 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium; 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program; 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments,; 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications; 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items; 252.246-7003, Notification of Potential Safety Issues; 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 712110 with a small business size standard of $34,000,000. The contractor must be an authorized dealer of the specified equipment to ensure warranty and maintenance support. No multiple awards will be made. Quotes received through FedBid will be evaluated and awarded on an all-or-nothing basis This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), not an invitation for bid (IFB). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):The full text of FAR clauses and provisions can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov/The full text of DFARS clauses and provisions can be found at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html 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 and delivery, where delivery is only slightly less important than price. Vendors should not submit an offer if delivery would be expected later than 270 Calendar Days after written notice of contract award, the Government reserves the right to not evaluate offers that that cannot validate a delivery date corresponding to 270 Calendar Days after award.Technical and past performance, when combined, are approximately equal to price. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. Registration must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award.