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 R13PS17217 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 2005-61. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 331315 with a small business size standard of 750.00 employees.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside 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 2012-12-28 18:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Grand Coulee, WA 99133

The Bureau of Reclamation requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following:
LI 001, CHANNEL, STRUCTURAL, C6 X 2.83 X 14 F00T, 6061-T6 ALUMINUM, 12, EA;
LI 002, CHANNEL, STRUCTURAL, C6 X 2.83 X 10 FOOT, 6061-T6 ALUMINUM, 16, EA;
LI 003, PLATE, 1/2 INCH X 24 INCH X 30 INCH, 6061-T651 ALUMINUM, ASTM B209, QQ-A-250/11, 2, EA;
LI 004, BAR, 1/4 INCH X 3 INCH X 12 FOOT, 6061-T6511 ALUMINUM, ASTM B221, QQ-A-200/8, 6, EA;
LI 005, BAR, 1 INCH X 6 INCH X 3 FOOT, 6061-T6511 ALUMINUM, ASTM B221, QQ-A-200/8, 2, EA;
LI 006, BAR, 1/8 INCH X 6 INCH X 12 FOOT, 6061-T6511 ALUMINUM, ASTM B221, QQ-A-200/8, 8, EA;
LI 007, BAR, 1/4 INCH X 1 INCH X 8 FOOT, 6061-T6511 ALUMINUM, ASTM B221, QQ-A-200/8, 2, EA;
LI 008, PIPE, 2 INCH X 8 FOOT, SCHEDULE 40, 6061-T6 ALUMINUM, ASTM B221, QQ-A-200/8, 2, EA;
LI 009, PIPE, 1-1/2 INCH X 24 FOOT, SCHEDULE 40, 6063-T6 ALUMINUM, ASTM A429, QQ-A-200/9, 8, EA;
LI 010, PIPE, 1-1/2 INCH X 12 FOOT, SCHEDULE 40, 6063-T6 ALUMINUM, ASTM A429, QQ-A-200/9, 8, EA;
LI 011, BAR, 1-1/2 INCH X 4 INCH X 30 INCH, 304 STAINLESS STEEL, ASTM A276, QQ-S-763, 2, EA;
LI 012, ALUMINUM GRATING, 36 INCH X 24 FOOT, RECTANGULAR BAR, PLAIN SURFACE, TYPE 19-4, SWAGED CROSS BAR, 1 INCH X 1/8 INCH, 4, EA;
LI 013, SCREW, FLATHEAD CAP, 1/4 INCH X 1-1/2 INCH-20NC, STAINLESS STEEL, FURNISH 50 EACH PER PACKAGE, 4, PACKAGES;
LI 014, EYE BOLT WITH SHOULDER, 1 INCH X 2-1/2 INCH, FORGED STEEL, 8, EA;
LI 015, HEX NUT, 1 INCH-14NC, STEEL, ZINC PLATED, FURNISH 10 EACH PER PACKAGE, 2, PACKAGES;
LI 016, CLEVIS PIN WITH PIN, STANDARD, 3/4 INCH X 5 INCH, STAINLESS STEEL, 18-8, 8, EA;
LI 017, WASHER, 1/2 INCH, STAINLESS STEEL, 18-8, FURNISH 100 EACH PER BOX, 4, BOXES;
LI 018, LOCK WASHER, 1/2 INCH, STAINLESS STEEL, 18-8, FURNISH 100 EACH PER BOX, 2, BOXES;
LI 019, CHAIN, 5/16 INCH X 3 FOOT, ALUMINUM, BRIGHT, 2, EA;
LI 020, QUICK LINK, 1/4 INCH, 316 STAINLESS STEEL, FASTENAL PART NO. 74626, OR EQUAL, 8, EA;
LI 021, BOLT, 1/2 INCH X 1-3/8 INCH-13NC, 316 STAINLESS STEEL, 128, EA;
LI 022, TUBE, RECTANGULAR, 4 INCH X 8 INCH X 0.25 WALL X 20 FOOT, 6061-T6 ALUMINUM, ASTM B221, QQ-A-200/9, 4, EA;
LI 023, FLUSH WELD ELBOW, 2 INCH RADIUS, 90 DEGREE, 6063-T6 ALUMINUM, SEAMLESS, 1.900 INCH OD, .145 INCH WALL THICKNESS, WAGNER PART NO. 365-7, OR EQUAL, 16, EA;

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, Bureau of Reclamation 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. Bureau of Reclamation 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected] 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.

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.

See attached Clauses.

In addition to other factors, bids will be evaluated on the basis of advantages and disadvantages to the Government that might result from making more than one award (multiple awards). It is assumed, for the purpose of evaluating bids, that $500 would be the administrative cost to the Government for issuing and administering each contract awarded under this solicitation, and individual awards will be for the items or combinations of items that result in the lowest aggregate cost to the Government, including the assumed administrative costs.

Bid Protests Not Available