The solicitation number is W912EQ-13-Q-0004 and is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).  This procurement is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 331221 with 1000 employees.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.  Quotes may be submitted in hard copy or electronically, either through regular mail, email, or by facsimile.  Regardless of method of delivery, it is the offeror's responsibility to ensure receipt of quotes by the time and date stated herein.  Contractors shall submit a lump sum quotation on attached RFQ to include all charges for all items as follows:

 CLIN 0001     Two (2) 5,000 ft each reel (Total 10,000 ft) Domestic Only, Wire Rope,
                      1 ¼" 6X37, EIPS, Steel Core, IWRC, Extra Lubricated, Closed Spelter   
                      Socket in inside of Reel. Reels size to be 64" Wide and 73" Height.

 CLIN 0002     Three (3) 750 ft each reel (Total 2,250 ft) Domestic Only - Wire Rope,
                      1 5/8", 6X37, EPIS, IWRC, Steel Core, Extra Lubricated with Open Crosby
                      Spelter Socket on the inside of Reel.  Reels size 64" Wide and 72" Height

Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, equipment, material, supervision, transportation and services required to perform the delivery of two (2) 5,000 ft of Domestic Only - Wire Rope, 1-1/4", 6 X 37, EIPS, Steel Core, IWRC, Extra Lubricated, Closed Spelter Socket on inside of Reel for marine use (Dredge anchor hauling winches and Ladder hoist) and Three (3) 750 ft per reel Domestic Only - Wire Rope, 1 5/8", 6X37, EPIS, IWRC, Steel Core, Extra Lubricated with Open Crosby Spelter Socket on the inside of Reel.  Reels size 64" Wide and 72" Height to Ensley Engineering Yard, 2915 Riverport Road, Memphis, TN 38109.

DELIVERIES

Deliveries - Quick turnaround is necessary in order for the Government to fulfill its mission.  Therefore, the items to be supplied under this purchase order shall be delivered on site within Thirty (30) days of award. Prior to delivery, the Contractor shall coordinate delivery with the following personnel to ensure someone is available to accept delivery.

            Primary -         Robert Brewer,   901-544-3130 office

                                   Frank Segree,     901-544-3130 office

 
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Offerors shall submit the following information with their offer:

•1.      Technical - Compliance/Exceptions

Proposals shall include detailed specifications sheets for all proposed items. Identify any "exceptions" to specification and state precisely how the offered supplies/services differ from the applicable specification paragraph(s). Any exception which is not expressly approved by the Contracting Officer in writing is hereby rejected and void. Failure to comply with submittal requirements of this paragraph may result in rejection of offer.

 •2.      Price - Pricing shall be provided by completion of quote on attached RFQ form.

 •3.      Quotes shall be submitted on RFQ form with product specs included or attached. 
         Quotes shall be signed, and shall comply with FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to
         Offerors - Commercial Items. All certifications shall be completed at time of
          submission to include proposals for alternate delivery schedules.

Contractor shall submit completed clause 52.212-3, Offerors Representation and Certifications, Commercial Items.  The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full force in any resultant award.  The full text of these clauses can be accessed electronically at website: http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil.  FAR 52.204-99 - System for Award Management Registration, FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items is applicable to this solicitation.  The provisions at FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation  - Commercial Items - Apply to this solicitation, completed as follows: price being significantly more important than technical.  FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications--Commercial Items.  FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items.  FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Dev); FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.237-34-F.O.B. Destination; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items-FAR 252.225-7001 Buy America Act and Balance of Payments Program (JUN 2005); FAR 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; FAR 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea, Alternate III; and FAR 252.225-7002-Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors.

Response to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be received via email, fax, mail, or delivery by 09 November 2012 No Later Than 1:00 PM (CST) local time at 167 North Main Street B202, Memphis, TN 38103.  Quotes should be marked with solicitation number W912EQ-13-Q-0004 addressed to Amy Starks, Phone (901) 544-0786, Fax (901) 544-3710, email: [email protected].  Vendors not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award will need to be registered before the first invoice is submitted. Vendors may register in SAM online at www.sam.gov.