***AMENDMENT 0001 - PLEASE SEE ATTACHED QUESTION ASKED AND ANSWER PROVIDED TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES***
(i) 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) This solicitation number is W50S88-24-Q-0135 and this solicitation is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
(iii) This solicitation document and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FAC 2024-05, Effective 22 May 2024.
(iv) This acquisition is designated as a 100% Small Business set-aside IAW FAR 19.5. The NAICS is 333112 with a size standard of 1,500 employees. Other NAICS will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Only quotes submitted by Small Businesses will be considered for contract award by the government.
(v) Line-item numbers and items, quantities, and units of measure:
Line Item: 0001
Description: Large Area Lawn Mower
Qty: 1
UofM: EACH (EA)
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Line Item: 0002
Description: Shipping Charges (if applicable)
Qty: 1
UofM: EACH (EA)
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(vi) Description of Requirements: The 119th Wing / North Dakota Air National Guard has a requirement for a Large Area Lawn Mower.
This is a “Brand Name, or equal” procurement. The referenced brand name is not intended to be restrictive but represents the minimum requirements of the government. The salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics must be met for an “or equal” item to be acceptable and considered for contact award by the government.
Large Area Lawn Mower
Manufacturer: The Toro Company
Model: Groundsmaster 4000-D
Model Number: 30609
See below listing of salient (physical, functional, and performance) characteristics that must be possessed by an “or equal” product to be considered for contract award.
Physical Characteristics:
- Must possess a welded steel deck.
- Must possess an electric power take-off (PTO).
- Must possess a “foldable” Rollover Protection System (ROPS).
- Must possess suspension seat for driver comfort while mowing.
- Must possess hydraulic lifting/lowering for mower deck.
- Deck must be constructed of steel; minimum thickness: 10-gauge.
Functional Characteristics:
- Must possess a mower deck in width of 132” to 158”.
- Must possess folding “wings” for transport/storage.
- Must possess “rear discharge” capability.
- Must possess a Tier 4 standard diesel engine.
- Lawn mower engine must possess 50 to 70 Horsepower (HP).
Performance Characteristics:
- Must possess a reversing radiator cooling fan.
- Must possess cutting height adjustments of 1” to 5”.
- Must possess a hydrostatic transmission.
- Must be self-propelled.
- Must possess mowing capability of 10 to 12 acres per hour.
- Must possess four-wheel drive (4WD) capability.
- Must possess individually controlled decks.
- Customer support must be within a 50-mile radius of Fargo, North Dakota.
- Must possess a standard manufacturer’s warranty.
(vii) Place of delivery and acceptance: 119th Wing / North Dakota Air National Guard, located at 1400 32nd Ave. North, Fargo, ND 58102.
(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Provisions and clauses can be viewed at https://acquisition.gov.
**ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items:
Offerors shall prepare their quotations IAW FAR 52.212-1. At a minimum, the following information shall be included:
1. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number.
2. Federal Tax ID Number.
3. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.
4. Contractor’s Legal Name.
5. Payment Terms (NET 30) or Discount.
6. Point of Contact and Phone Number.
7. Email address.
8. Complete pricing inclusive of shipping charges, if applicable.
**Quotations must be emailed to and received by the individuals identified in paragraph xvi by the solicitation closing date and time identified in paragraph xv.
(ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Evaluation of quotes will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-2. Evaluation factors are listed below.
Evaluation-Commercial Items
Basis of Award Decision: The Government intends to Award a firm fixed price (FFP) contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous in terms of “Best Value” to the Government with price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
a) PRICE. Any price paid by the Government must be determined to be fair and reasonable.
b) TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY. Any item submitted for consideration of contract award must possess all minimum salient characteristics as identified in this solicitation. Interested parties submitting “or equal” product must submit supporting documentation (cut sheets, manufacturer’s specifications, etc.) that CLEARLY identify that all salient characteristics are inclusive of the “or equal” product being offered. Failure of any interested party to provide this required information with an offeror’s quote will deem the offeror’s quote as “non-responsive”, and therefore, disqualified from consideration of contract award.
b) PAST PERFORMANCE. Past performance information may be based on one or more of the following:
- The Contracting Officer’s knowledge of and previous experience with the service being acquired.
- Customer surveys and past performance questionnaire replies.
- The Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).
- Any other reasonable basis.
** Past Performance and Technical Acceptability, when combined, are approximately equal when compared to Price.
(x) Offerors are not required to include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services with any submitted Offer.
(xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Provisions and clauses can be viewed at https://acquisition.gov
(xii) Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Provisions and clauses can be viewed at https://acquisition.gov
(xiii) Offerors must be SAM registered to be considered as eligible for any resultant contract award. All invoices must be submitted through WAWF. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer, whether or not there are exchanges after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. Contract award may be made without discussions.
(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition.
(xv) Any questions concerning this solicitation must be received via email by the two individuals listed below in paragraph xvi no later than 2:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time (CDT) on Friday, August 9th, 2024. Responses (quotes) to this solicitation are to be submitted to the two individuals listed below in paragraph xvi and received electronically via email by 2:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time (CDT) on Friday, August 16th, 2024. Quotes that are received after this date and time may not be accepted for consideration of contract award. Submission of a quote does not obligate the Government to make an award.
(xvi) Points of contact for this acquisition are:
Brian Erdmann Rachel Syverson
Contracting Officer Contracting Officer
1400 32nd Ave. North 1400 32nd Ave. North
Fargo, ND 58102-1051 Fargo, ND 58102-1051
Email: brian.erdmann@us.af.mil Email: rachel.syverson@us.af.mil
Fax: 701-451-2334
