This procurement action is for a firm fixed-price supply contract with a base requirement and three options. The base requirement of this contract includes: the supply and delivery of ceramic metal and release agent. The optional items include the supply of additional ceramic metal and release agent. Ceramic metal product shall meet the requirements detailed in the contract specifications. Please see Scope of Work (SOW) for additional information.
1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This procurement action is for a firm fixed-price supply contract with a base requirement and three options. The base requirement of this contract includes: the supply and delivery of ceramic metal and release agent. The optional items include the supply of additional ceramic metal and release agent. Ceramic metal product shall meet the requirements detailed in the contract specifications.
2. TYPE OF CONTRACT: The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price supply contract.
3. BASIS FOR SELECTION OF AWARD: Award shall be made to the lowest priced offeror who is found to be responsible. The quote for the supply and delivery of ceramic metal kits and release agent must meet the technical specifications and delivery schedule to be considered for award.
4. PLACE OF DELIVERY: US Army Corps of Engineers Wilson Lock 100 Goethals Dr. Florence, AL 35630 Brian Brewer, Navigation Facility Supervisor Phone: (256) 764-5226 Email: Brian.D.Brewer@usace.army.mil
5. DELIVERY DATE: Delivery shall be made in accordance with the Delivery Chart included in the Performance of Work.
6. POC FOR COMMUNICATIONS: Any communications regarding this procurement before award must be made in writing to the Contracting Branch, Attn: Jamie Lynn Barnes at email Jamie.L.Barnes@usace.army.mil. Inquiries must identify the solicitation number, the requestor’s company name, CAGE, email address, and telephone number to include area code.
QUESTIONS: Questions must be submitted to Jamie Lynn Barnes at email Jamie.L.Barnes@usace.army.mil by May 19, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time.
Phone calls or requests to arrange meetings at the Nashville District during the solicitation period to discuss project requirements or company’s capabilities are highly discouraged and will not be allowed.
7. QUOTE SUBMISSION: Quotes shall be emailed to Jamie.L.Barnes@usace.army.mil.
a. The quote shall include the following elements to be considered for award:
(1) SF 1449: Filled out by the vendor for: Block 17a, Block 17b (if applicable), Block 30a, Block 30b, and Block 30c
(2) Acknowledge all SF 30s, Amendment of Solicitation (if applicable).
(3) CLINS Complete the attached QUOTE SCHEDULE. Include the Total Price for all Line Items on page 1 of the solicitation in Block 24.
(4) In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, registration is required in the System for Award Management (SAM) database located at www.sam.gov. More specifically, “An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.” (See FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)).
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