PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF B AND C STONE TO THE UPPER POOL OF LOCK AND DAM 3, RED RIVER WATERWAY AT COLFAX, LA
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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation Number W912EE21Q0026 is being issued as a request for quote (RFQ) with the intent to issue one Firm-Fixed Price Contract. This solicitation is being issued under a 100%
Small Business Set Aside. The NAICS code for this procurement is 212312– Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with regulations at FAR Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
The solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, requires a contractor to purchase and deliver B and C stone to the upper pool of lock and dam 3.
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS AND BIDDING SCHEDULE:
COMPLETE PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS AND BIDDING SCHEDULE ARE POSTED AS AN ATTACHMENT TO THIS SOLICITATION.
The government intends to make one award for one firm fixed price contract. Offers for less than the required delivery will not be accepted. The Government intends to award without
discussions while reserving the right to hold discussions if determined advantageous to the Government. Offerors are encouraged to provide their best proposed pricing in their initial offer.
TECHNICAL INQUIRIES AND QUESTIONS
Technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org). Offerors are encouraged to submit
questions at least 2 days prior to solicitation due date, in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary. To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key
presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access.
The Solicitation Number is: W912EE-21-Q-0026 The Bidder/Offeror Inquiry Key is: VWDZE65SRCHW
Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:
Bidders/Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety, review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry. The call
center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM
U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428- HELP
Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts
In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and
subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation
preference, or incentive are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE
contractors in their outreach efforts:
Federal Veteran employment information at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx Department of Labor Veterans Employment Assistance http://www.dol.gov/vets/ Department of Veterans Affairs-VOW to Hire Heros Act http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ Army Wounded Warriors Program- http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html
U.T. Chamber of Commerce Foundation-Hiring Our Heros http://www.hiringourheroes.org/ Guide to Hiring Veterans-Reference Material
http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council_-
_guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf
Notes to Offerors:
BIDDING SCHEDULE MUST BE RETURNED WITH YOUR QUOTE.
Quotes are due Wednesday 28 April, 2021, not later than 12:00 p.m. CST, to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ATTN: Ollie Hardaway. Quotes must be submitted electronically via email, providing that they are complete and provide all required information to:
For information concerning this solicitation, contact Ollie Hardaway at the above email or by phone at 601-631- 5705 or Dustin Cannada by email at [email protected]
by phone at 601-631-7546.
solicitation.