Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET
INFORMATION TO OFFERORS
INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS
This is a request for quote for the Machining and Skim Cutting of Turbine Guide Bearings in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Walla Walla District, at Dworshak Lock and Dam, Ahsahka, Washington.
Registration at www.sam.gov is required. Failure to register in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Effective 29 April 2018, the notarized letter process is now mandatory on all CURRENT registrants at SAM who have a requirement to update data on their SAM record. The notarized letter is mandatory and is required in order for the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) to activate the entity's registration. Both Federal Assistance entities and all non-Federal entities must mail the original, signed copy of the notarized letter to the Federal Service Desk. Failure to do so within 30 days of activation may result in the registration no longer being active. Mail the completed, signed, notarized letter to:
FEDERAL SERVICE DESK
ATTN: SAM.GOV REGISTRATION PROCESSING
460 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
LONDON, KY 40741-7285
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Completion of the required FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items is required. When you complete your SAM registration, the link to complete your Representations and Certifications is also available. Please do not hesitate to contact myself Richard Harvey prior to the date of this quote closing for any assistance, or the SAM web site help desk for assistance or questions.
TO ENSURE RECEIPT OF YOUR QUOTE, PLEASE SEND TO THE ATTENTION OF RICHARD HARVEY at Richard.a.harvey@usace.army.mil AND Andrew Sprys at andrew.j.sprys@usace.army.mil
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Request for Quote, please contact Richard Harvey and Andrew Sprys via email at richard.a.harvey@usace.army.mil and andrew.j.sprys@usace.army.mil
BIDDER INQUIRY:
Bidder/Offeror Solicitation Questions:
All inquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted via the PROJNET Bidder Inquiry System. Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted. Bidder Inquiry is a web-site that allows bidders to post questions regarding the solicitation and view all questions by other bidders and responses by USACE. Bidder Inquiry can be accessed through ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org)
To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access. A prospective vendor who submits a comment /question will receive an acknowledgement of their comment/question via email. Another email to the same address will notify the prospective vendor once the reply is available for viewing.
TIMING OF BIDDER INQUIRIES: Bidders/Offerors are encouraged to submit their bidder inquiries promptly. The Government will make every effort to answer all bidder inquiries; however, the closer to the bid or proposal due date an inquiry is received, the less likely it is that a timely response can be provided
The Bidder Inquiry Key is: YBE5N4-983VYD
Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:
- From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.
- Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.
- Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.
- Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.
- Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.
- Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.
- Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.
Instructions for Entering Questions:
- After you are logged in click on the "post new inquiry", it is on the left side of the window under the Word "Submit"
a.) This is the window where you will enter your questions
b.) Comment Classification: Click on the down arrow to the right of the words “Please select
from below”, select “Public”
c.) Discipline: This is where you select who this question should be directed to. Example; if the question is about an electrical drawing or specification select: “Electrical” from the pull down list.
d.) Sheet. Enter the sheet number of the drawing you are asking about.
e.) Detail. Enter the detail name of the detail shown on the drawing that you are asking about.
f.) Specification. Enter the Specification number and paragraph number.
g.) File. Use this if you are going to attach a pdf file.
h.) Question. Enter your question here.
Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:
- For future access to ProjNet, you will not be provided any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.
- From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.
- Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.
- Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.
- Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.
- Click Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.
- Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.
For questions about the ProjNet Bidder Inquiry, please contact the Call Center help desk toll free at 1-800-428-HELP, which operates from 8AM to 5PM (Central US time zone). Bidder inquiry help questions can also be emailed to the helpdesk at staff@rcesupport.com
Please return all pages of this request for quote. Be sure to also complete Blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c on page 1.
Name: _____________________________________________________________
Contact Telephone Number: ____________________________________________
Email Address: __________________________________________________________________
Company’s Federal Tax Identification Number: ____________________________________________
CAGE CODE: _________________________ DUNS Number ________________________________
The System for Award Management (SAM) is online. SAM replaces CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS. If you have been using those systems, you should now go to www.sam.gov to find your information.
Completion of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items – Alternate 1 (May 2014). Electronic completion is encouraged (see https://www.acquisition.gov to download Representations and Certifications).
An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via https://www.acquisition.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision.
In accordance with FAR Part 29.3 – State and Local Taxes, and per Title 4 of US Code 104-107, the Government is exempt from paying state and local taxes. Exempt tax identification number 91-8028090.
ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS
Submission of Price Quote – Offeror shall submit 1 copy of the following:
1. Signed and dated Standard Form 1449 (Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items)
2. Signed and dated Standard Form 30, if applicable, for any Amendments to the Solicitation
3. Completed schedule (pricing information) for all contract line item numbers
4. Completed Clause 52.212-3 and Alt I, “Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items” as noted above.
PRICES QUOTED MUST BE VALID FOR 30 DAYS. Solicitation shall result in a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract.
All pricing shall include shipping FOB destination (include shipping cost in price).
BUSINESS HOURS: The standard business hours for the Walla Walla District, Corps of Engineers are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays.
BASIS FOR AWARD
The Government will award one contract resulting from this solicitation in accordance with FAR 13.106 to the responsible offeror meeting or exceeding all solicitation requirements and representing the best value to the government based on PRICE only. The government does not intend to have discussions with offerors so please ensure that all information required in the Technical Specifications is provided with your quote. Technical Specifications provided by you the vendor to be evaluated by a government representative that do not meet or exceed the technical specifications provided in our Statement of Work (SOW) will be determined unacceptable and will not be subject for an award.
Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET
INFORMATION TO OFFERORS
INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS
This is a request for quote for the Machining and Skim Cutting of Turbine Guide Bearings in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Walla Walla District, at Dworshak Lock and Dam, Ahsahka, Washington.
Registration at www.sam.gov is required. Failure to register in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Effective 29 April 2018, the notarized letter process is now mandatory on all CURRENT registrants at SAM who have a requirement to update data on their SAM record. The notarized letter is mandatory and is required in order for the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) to activate the entity's registration. Both Federal Assistance entities and all non-Federal entities must mail the original, signed copy of the notarized letter to the Federal Service Desk. Failure to do so within 30 days of activation may result in the registration no longer being active. Mail the completed, signed, notarized letter to:
FEDERAL SERVICE DESK
ATTN: SAM.GOV REGISTRATION PROCESSING
460 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
LONDON, KY 40741-7285
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Completion of the required FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items is required. When you complete your SAM registration, the link to complete your Representations and Certifications is also available. Please do not hesitate to contact myself Richard Harvey prior to the date of this quote closing for any assistance, or the SAM web site help desk for assistance or questions.
TO ENSURE RECEIPT OF YOUR QUOTE, PLEASE SEND TO THE ATTENTION OF RICHARD HARVEY at Richard.a.harvey@usace.army.mil AND Andrew Sprys at andrew.j.sprys@usace.army.mil
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Request for Quote, please contact Richard Harvey and Andrew Sprys via email at richard.a.harvey@usace.army.mil and andrew.j.sprys@usace.army.mil
BIDDER INQUIRY:
Bidder/Offeror Solicitation Questions:
All inquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted via the PROJNET Bidder Inquiry System. Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted. Bidder Inquiry is a web-site that allows bidders to post questions regarding the solicitation and view all questions by other bidders and responses by USACE. Bidder Inquiry can be accessed through ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org)
To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access. A prospective vendor who submits a comment /question will receive an acknowledgement of their comment/question via email. Another email to the same address will notify the prospective vendor once the reply is available for viewing.
TIMING OF BIDDER INQUIRIES: Bidders/Offerors are encouraged to submit their bidder inquiries promptly. The Government will make every effort to answer all bidder inquiries; however, the closer to the bid or proposal due date an inquiry is received, the less likely it is that a timely response can be provided
The Bidder Inquiry Key is: YBE5N4-983VYD
Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:
- From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.
- Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.
- Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.
- Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.
- Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.
- Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.
- Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.
Instructions for Entering Questions:
- After you are logged in click on the "post new inquiry", it is on the left side of the window under the Word "Submit"
a.) This is the window where you will enter your questions
b.) Comment Classification: Click on the down arrow to the right of the words “Please select
from below”, select “Public”
c.) Discipline: This is where you select who this question should be directed to. Example; if the question is about an electrical drawing or specification select: “Electrical” from the pull down list.
d.) Sheet. Enter the sheet number of the drawing you are asking about.
e.) Detail. Enter the detail name of the detail shown on the drawing that you are asking about.
f.) Specification. Enter the Specification number and paragraph number.
g.) File. Use this if you are going to attach a pdf file.
h.) Question. Enter your question here.
Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:
- For future access to ProjNet, you will not be provided any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.
- From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.
- Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.
- Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.
- Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.
- Click Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.
- Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.
For questions about the ProjNet Bidder Inquiry, please contact the Call Center help desk toll free at 1-800-428-HELP, which operates from 8AM to 5PM (Central US time zone). Bidder inquiry help questions can also be emailed to the helpdesk at staff@rcesupport.com
Please return all pages of this request for quote. Be sure to also complete Blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c on page 1.
Name: _____________________________________________________________
Contact Telephone Number: ____________________________________________
Email Address: __________________________________________________________________
Company’s Federal Tax Identification Number: ____________________________________________
CAGE CODE: _________________________ DUNS Number ________________________________
The System for Award Management (SAM) is online. SAM replaces CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS. If you have been using those systems, you should now go to www.sam.gov to find your information.
Completion of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items – Alternate 1 (May 2014). Electronic completion is encouraged (see https://www.acquisition.gov to download Representations and Certifications).
An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via https://www.acquisition.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision.
In accordance with FAR Part 29.3 – State and Local Taxes, and per Title 4 of US Code 104-107, the Government is exempt from paying state and local taxes. Exempt tax identification number 91-8028090.
ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS
Submission of Price Quote – Offeror shall submit 1 copy of the following:
1. Signed and dated Standard Form 1449 (Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items)
2. Signed and dated Standard Form 30, if applicable, for any Amendments to the Solicitation
3. Completed schedule (pricing information) for all contract line item numbers
4. Completed Clause 52.212-3 and Alt I, “Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items” as noted above.
PRICES QUOTED MUST BE VALID FOR 30 DAYS. Solicitation shall result in a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract.
All pricing shall include shipping FOB destination (include shipping cost in price).
BUSINESS HOURS: The standard business hours for the Walla Walla District, Corps of Engineers are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays.
BASIS FOR AWARD
The Government will award one contract resulting from this solicitation in accordance with FAR 13.106 to the responsible offeror meeting or exceeding all solicitation requirements and representing the best value to the government based on PRICE only. The government does not intend to have discussions with offerors so please ensure that all information required in the Technical Specifications is provided with your quote. Technical Specifications provided by you the vendor to be evaluated by a government representative that do not meet or exceed the technical specifications provided in our Statement of Work (SOW) will be determined unacceptable and will not be subject for an award.
