Amendment to Combined Synopsis/Solicitation – J– OPTION – Annual service of Bombardier BR-160 Snow Cat

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Notice Type: Amendment to Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Posted Date: 30-DEC-13

Office Address: Department of the Interior; National Park Service; NPS - All Offices; Northern Rockies MABO, Moose, WY 83012

Subject: J-- OPTION - Annual service of Bombardier BR-160 Snow Cat

Classification Code: J - Maintenance, repair & rebuilding of equipment

Solicitation Number: P14PS00046

Contact: Name: Client Services, Title: Client Services, Phone: 1.877.933.3243, Fax: 703.422.7822, Email: Clientservices@fedbid.com;

Setaside: N/AN/A

Place of Performance (address): Moose, WY 83012

Place of Performance (zipcode): 83012

Place of Performance Country: US

Description: Department of the Interior

National Park Service

NPS - All Offices

AMENDMENT NOTICE: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 P14PS00046 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-71. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811111 with a small business size standard of $7.00M.This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2014-01-06 16:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Moose, WY 83012 The DOI NPS IMR NORTHERN ROCKIES MABO requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: Base Period of Performance: 12/23/2013 - 01/28/2014 LI 001: Perform manufacturer's recommended annual/spring service of a 1994 B-160 Snow Cat, VIN YB7028ZU576687Y, as specified in manufacturer's repair and maintenance manuals. Replace all leaking and faulty seals, connections, hoses, and fittings as needed to bring vehicle to "good" condition. (Vehicle had previously installed bio-hydraulic fluid that eroded many seals and caused other seals and O-rings to swell and leak now that standard hydraulic fluid is being used). Replace all fluids and filters. Replace belts on engine used to drive alternator, water pump, etc. The drive pumps for the tracks shall be rebuilt/repaired as needed to insure proper and safe operation. Rear window in cab is broken and shall be replaced. A used but fully operational groomer attachment shall be installed. Groomer attachment shall include a track setting device for establishing cross-country ski track, a tiller mechanism for breaking up packed snow, and a moldboard for smoothing the snow into a corrugated surface texture. All parts, filters, fluids and other components used in the refurbishment shall meet or exceed OEM specification from Bombardier. Work shall be performed at the vendor's facility. Transportation to and from the vendor's facility shall be priced separately. The Government at it's option may select to provide transportation of the unit. Only interested parties in the western continental states will be considered for this solicitation (west of the Mississippi River, within CONUS). Time for completion shall be 35 days or less from the date vehicle is picked up from Grand Teton National Park. Price is to be provided for items within the scope of work. If additional items are discovered during work, an additional amount will be negotiated for items on an individual basis. Vendor shall provide hourly shop rates upon receipt of award for proposed employees so that negotiation can be completed on known values., 1, LS; Option 1 Period of Performance: 12/23/2013 - 01/28/2014 LI 001: Transportation to and from vendor's repair facility. Government may delete this line at its option, and provide transportation. Unit is 7500#, 9'4" wide with blade angled, 8'5" tall and 17'6" long., 1, LS; "https://marketplace.fedbid.com/fbweb/fbobuyDetails.do token=%3D%3DwBKxmaVGYR9iMkjdzo6o4vQAAAAAHeAAgAgTFCGg%2FFzzqQbJAAyVXBA0Or"Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors 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 www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, DOI NPS IMR NORTHERN ROCKIES MABO intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. DOI NPS IMR NORTHERN ROCKIES MABO 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 bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury s Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). Payment Request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirement identified in the applicable Prompt payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items including in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is : https://www.ipp.gov. The Contractor must use the IPP website to register and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of contact as listed in SAM will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. This solicitation incorporates wages that must be met or exceeded during completion of the work described. The listing herein is for work completed on classifications for the State of Wyoming. Comparable rates for actual location of work must be paid. Classification: Motor Vehicle Mechanic $19.71; 05220 Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper $14.79;05400 Transmission Repair Specialist $19.71. ALL OCCUPATION SLISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: HEALTH AND WELFARE-$3.81 PER HOUR. VACATION-2 Weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service, 3 weeks after 8 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years. HOLIDAYS: A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year. Per FAR 52.212-2 The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible firm offering the best price for the work described in the solicitation.