Pallet Stacker

This is a total small business set-aside procurement in accordance with FAR 12-201.1 on a Firm-Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) basis.  Award shall be made to the quoter whose quotation offers the lowest-priced, technically acceptable solution (LPTA).

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is _333924, with a small business size standard of 900.

The associated Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 3990.

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), located in Washington, DC, is seeking to purchase a Pallet Stacker

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

_X_____ See SF 1449 attachment

Offerors are required to review/sign/date SF 1449 and return it before off due date/time.

   

Supplies:  Brand Name or Equal.  Items must be brand name or equal in accordance with FAR 52.211-6.

Software/Hardware/Services: 

This procurement is for new equipment ONLY, unless otherwise specifically stated.  No remanufactured or "gray market" items are acceptable. All equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

• Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an OEM authorized dealer, an authorized distributor, or an authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty, and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions

• Offerors are required to submit documentation from the manufacturer stating that they are an authorized distributor for the specific items being procured.

Lowest Price Technically Acceptable –

Factor 1 – Price.  Quotes will be evaluated to determine if the price is fair, and reasonable in accordance with FAR 12.209 (Commercial Item Determination of Price Reasonableness) and in conjunction with FAR 13.106-3 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures Award and Documentation). Quotations shall include a price for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN).

Factor 2 – Technical. The Government will evaluate the quoter’s capabilities to provide supplies/services in accordance with (IAW) the Solicitation.

Offers will be ranked lowest to highest according to price. A price analysis will be conducted to determine whether the lowest price will result from a single award or multiple awards. Based on the price analysis, the lowest price offer or multiple offers, will be forwarded to the requiring activity for technical evaluation. Offer(s), in accordance with the specifications, will be deemed either technically acceptable or technically unacceptable. If the lowest price offer or offers is found technically acceptable and the pricing determined fair and reasonable by the Contracting Officer, evaluation will be deemed complete and award will be made based on the lowest price offer(s)

Table A-1. Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings:

Rating

Description

Acceptable

Quote meets all the minimum requirements/specifications as stated or provided in the RFQ specifications.

Unacceptable

Quote does not clearly meet the minimum requirements/specifications as stated or provided in the RFQ specifications.

SAM Registration.  Award may be made without discussions or negotiations, therefore prospective contractors should have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.betasam.gov) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 4.1102 and Part 52.204-7 when submitting a quote.

The Technical and Price Quotation shall be submitted via email to:

GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT

Purchasing Agent Name: Richard Key

Tel: 202-875-9213

Email: richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil

QUOTATION CONTENTS

The contractor may provide a quotation as long as it meets the Government’s minimum solicited technical standards of this Request for Quotations and the attached   --------------. 

Quotations shall comply with or clearly state, at a minimum, the following information:

(1)  Open Market or GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) pricing.  Quotations should state “open market” or should reference the applicable GSA/FSS number.

(2)  Expiration date of quoted and submitted prices. 

(3)  Contractor’s Federal Tax I.D., CAGE code, and DUNS number.

(4)  Payment Terms will be Net 30 unless stated differently on the quote.

(5)  If available, please include your company’s published price list.

(6)  Include estimated shipping and handling if applicable.