The Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), US Border Patrol has a requirement for a stock trailer in support of the Horse Patrol Program.
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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The solicitation, number 70B01C23Q00000364 is a request for quote (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Part 13 will be available for review and downloading at the following website: https://sam.gov . The solicitation 70B01C23Q00000364 incorporates provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-05. The NAICS Code is 336212 and the business size standard is 1,000 employees. This procurement is competitive and restricted to total small business for truck trailer manufacturing in accordance with the specifications stated in the Statement of Work using FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items.
A firm fixed price quote is requested for the following:
SCOPE OF WORK: Provide one (1) fully assembled stock trailer with tack room with the features and accessories listed in the statement of work.
BRAND NAME OR EQUAL REQUEST
New 16 ft. CM Trailer Brush Buster MT Gooseneck stock trailer
All steel construction/frame (open rails)
Solid top – 18-gauge steel roof
2-5/16” adjustable gooseneck coupler
Double axel - 7,000 lb. Spring axels with EZ lube hubs
Forward self-adjusting electric brakes on all brakes
Sealed L.E.D lighting
10-gauge steel formed high brush style fenders
2”x8” treated wood floor
6” radius formed bonnet enclosed
Side access door (curb side)
Load area to be heavy-duty anti-climb with center gate and spring-loaded hold back and slam latch
Heavy duty double swing in and out butterfly rear gates with vertical and horizontal locking system
Tires 235/80R 16” with spare
No color preference
Price:
Offerors must include all applicable costs (Example: Components, Shipping) in their quote. The total quoted price for all components will be the evaluated price. A price analysis will be conducted using one or more of the techniques listed in FAR 15.404-1(b) to determine whether proposed prices are fair and reasonable. The Government may conduct a cost analysis if a price analysis cannot be performed due to lack of sufficient information. The Government may determine that a quote is unacceptable if the prices proposed are materially unbalanced between line items. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more order line items is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques.
REQUIREMENTS:
System for Award Management (SAM): Contractors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free can be completed on-line at https://www.sam.gov. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make the offeror ineligible for award. Please ensure compliance with this registration when submitting your quote.
All offerors must submit all quotes electronically to lloyd.burton@dhs.gov by 12:00 pm (noon) EST on September 19, 2023.
DEADLINES:
All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. Inquires/questions must be emailed to the Contract Specialist via e-mail address: lloyd.burton@dhs.gov by 12:00 pm (noon) EST on September 14, 2023. All questions must be submitted by e-mail only. All answers to questions will be posted as an amendment to this RFQ. All responses are due by 12:00 pm (noon) EST on September 19, 2023. Late quotes will not be considered. The submitter should confirm receipt of submissions.
