06/18/2014 - Amendment 01 Clarification Questions & responses posted-As Attachment.

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Description:
(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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 are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is W912ER-14-R-0027 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (DFARs) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far/.(iv) The associated NAICS code for this acquisition is 532112 and the small business size standard of $25,000,000.00. (v) Quotes must be broken down and prices shown for each of the following Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN): (vi) The Period of Performance delivery date is stated in the Standard Form (SF) 33. (vii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. (vii) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, is applicable to this solicitation. This RFQ utilizes the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection method: Award shall be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal is determined to have the lowest reasonable price and meets the technical requirements. In evaluating quotes, the Government will consider the following evaluation factors: Experience, Past Performance, and Price (ix) The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The contractor must return a completed copy of this provision with its proposal or certify that it has current representations and certifications at the www.sam.gov website. 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. (x) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xi) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applies to this acquisition. The following items under Clause 52.212-5 are considered checked and applicable to this acquisition:
(1), 52.222-50 , Combating Trafficking in Persons, Alternate I
(2) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontracting Sales to the Government with Alternate I.
(3) 52 204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontracting Awards
(4) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment
(5) 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters
(6) 52.209-9, Updates of publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters
(b) (24) 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
(b) (35) 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
(b) (39) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008)
(xii) THE FOLLOWING FAR PROVISIONS/ CLAUSES APPLY TO THIS ACQUISITION: 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters; 52.214-34, Submission of Offers in the English Language; 52 214-35, Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency; 52.229-6 Taxes - Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts; 52.232-18, Availability of Funds; 52.233-2, Service of Protest, 52.242-13, Bankruptcy; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.253-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses; THE FOLLOWING DFARS PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLY TO THIS ACQUISITION: 252.201-7000, Contracting Officers Representative; 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.209-7001 Disclosure of Ownership or control by the government of a terrorist country; 252.209-7004, Subcontracting with Firms That Are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country; 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation; 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; the following items under this clause are considered checked and applicable to this acquisition:
52.203-3, Gratuities
252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.205-7000, Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders
252.225-7001(b) (6) (i), Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program
252.227-7015(b) (21), Technical Data - Commercial Items
252.228-7003, Capture and Detention
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
252.232-7008, Assignment of Claims (Overseas)
252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments
252.243-7002(b) (26), Request for Equitable Adjustment
252.247-7023(b) (29), Transportation of Supplies by Sea
252.247-7024(b) (30), Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea
(xiii) (N/A) (xiv) QUOTES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 10 JULY 2014, 1400HRS, (2:00 PM) EST. (xv) QUOTES ARE TO BE MAILED TO THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST AND TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER.
MS. ANDREA WEAKLEY,CONTRACT SPECIALIST
MS. EILEEN YORKE, CONTRACTING OFFICER
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
MIDDLE EAST DISTRICT
201 PRINCE FREDERICK DRIVE
WINCHESTER VA 22602
(xvi) QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD WILL CLOSE ON 17 JUNE 2014 AT 1000HRS, (10:00 AM) EST. QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST AND THE CONTRACTING OFFICER.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. SF33-W912ER-14-R-0027
2. Experience Information Sheet - A1
3. Past Performance Questionnaire - A2
4. Excell Bid Sheet Formatted

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