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 N4008523RC02TEY 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 2023-05. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 212319 with a small business size standard of 550.00 employees.
This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified sellers may submit quotes.
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:
2023-08-25 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above.
FOB Destination shall be Crane, IN 47522
The FLC - Norfolk requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following:
LI 001: #11 Indiana State DOT approved Stone for road maintenance, multiple parking lots, utilities for water lines and sewers. Must specify country of product origin. Include shipping and delivery to shipping address as part of the quote., 1380, Tons;
LI 002: #53 Indiana State DOT approved CA-6 Stone for road maintenance, multiple parking lots, utilities for water lines and sewers. Must specify country of product origin. Include shipping and delivery to shipping address as part of the quote., 5480, Tons;
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, FLC - Norfolk 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 quotes, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. FLC - Norfolk 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 quotes. All responsible Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their quote using the online exchange located at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a quote 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 quotes, 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.
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a formal, written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-60 and DFARS Change Notice 20120724. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm
The NAICS code is 212319 and the Small Business Standard is 550 Employees.
FAR 52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination applies
New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award.
Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy.
The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/Far/
System for Award Management
52.204-10 Reporting Subcontract Awards.
Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Representation (May 2012)
Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (May 2012)
52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items.
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive OrdersCommercial Items.
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 Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans
52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers w/ Disabilities
52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans.
52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (SEPT 2010)
52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases.
52.232-18 Availability of Funds
Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (Sep 2011)
Control of Government Personnel Work Product (April 1992)
Representation Regarding Conviction of a Felony Criminal Violation Under and Federal or State Law (Mar 2012)
252.211-7003 Item Identification & Valuation (AUG 2008)
-252.225-7000: Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate 252.232-7010: Levies on Contract Payments 5252.NS-046P: Prospective Contractor Responsibility 52.212-4: Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.212-1: Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items 52.252-1:Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2: Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.237-2: Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation.
Buy American Act & Balance of Payments (Oct 2011)
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.
252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002)
252.247-7023 (iv) Alt III - ALTERNATE III (MAY 2002) 252.247-7023.
Fleet Fast Pay
Sellers understand that the Marketplace ranks all Bids by price; however, sellers will be evaluated by the Buyer in accordance with the basis established in the solicitation and pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines. The award decision is the sole discretion of the Buyer.
