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 subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announce... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes (offers) are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 6923G521Q0703 is issued as a request for quotation. The applicable NAICS code is 333923 and the size standard is 1250 employees. This is a total small business set-aside procurement. Any concern submitting an offer in its own name that proposes to furnish an end product it did not manufacture (a "nonmanufacturer"), is a small business if it has no more than 500 employees. For this procurement, a nonmanufacturer does not have to furnish the product of a small business. The Great Lakes St Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) is seeking to purchase rigging components needed for towing and aft deck operations for GLS owned tugboat. Some items require customization to meet GLS specific needs. Additional information regarding customized items are provide in Attachment/Link Section. All interested companies shall complete and sign the Quote Schedule located in the Attachment/Links section and include it with any additional company specific documentation. Offerors submitting quotes for “equivalent” items shall provide descriptive literature demonstrating that the "equivalent" meets the required minimum specification detailed in description documented on the quote schedule. Award shall be made to the offeror whose quote represents the best value to the government using lowest priced, technically acceptable procedures. *Delivery Date shall be No Later Than November 1, 2021. The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/ The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: 1. FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items" (Jul 2021) 2. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items” (Feb 2021) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at https://www.sam.gov 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: 1. FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items” (Oct 2018) 2. FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (Aug 2020) The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans; 52.222-36, Equal Opportunities for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans; 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. Other applicable FAR provisions and clauses include 52.204-7, System for Award Management; 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance; 52.204-18, Commercial and Entity Code Maintenance; 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications; 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations; 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors. Question deadline will be August 16, 2021 at 10:00 am EST and responses will be posted by August 17, 2021 at 10:00 am EST. Response date for receipt of offers/quotes is by 2:00 pm EST, Friday , August 20, 2021. Quotes shall be sent to Katie Maloney, Contract Specialist, Great Lakes St Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 180 Andrews Street, Massena, NY 13662 or emailed to katie.maloney@dot.gov, include: Rigging for GLS Tugboat-6923G521Q0703 in the subject line. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). All responsible offerors may submit a quote which shall by considered by the Great Lakes St Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. The GLS intends to award a fixed-price contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award.