Total Small Business Set Aside for Brand Name: Hydraulics International - Electric Driven Booster Pumps

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Limited Source Justification" for the acquisition of Hydraulic International brand electric gas booster pumps. It outlines the agency's need for these specific pumps for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) systems used for charging cylinders with Grade D air. The justification states that competition will be limited to authorized distributors and resellers of Hydraulic International products.

This document indicates a sole-source acquisition. Bidders who are authorized distributors or resellers of Hydraulic International brand booster pumps may be eligible to respond. The acquisition is for specific part numbers (HIHPG2-21388-1-B and HIHPG2-21388-1-C) and is being conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total value not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.00. The justification emphasizes that only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts from Hydraulic International can be used to avoid potential harm to personnel and ensure proper operation of the SCBA systems.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document lists contract clauses and provisions that are either "Preselected" or "Required" for this solicitation. It also includes sections on "Deliveries or Performance," "Contract Clauses," "Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents," "Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders," "Evaluation Factors for Award," and "Government Contract Administration Points-of-Contact and Responsibilities."

• Section F - Deliveries or Performance: Specifies F.O.B. (Origin/Destination).
• Section G - Contract Clauses: Lists clauses related to payment requests, receiving reports, and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions.
• Section I - Contract Clauses: A comprehensive list of FAR and DFARS clauses, categorized as "Preselected" and "Required." These cover a wide range of topics including reporting, system for award management, safeguarding of information, prohibitions on contracting with certain entities, defense priorities, contract terms for commercial items, small business set-asides, options, combatting trafficking in persons, and taxes.
• Section K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents: Includes clauses related to prohibitions on contracting with certain entities, telecommunications and video surveillance services, and offeror representations and certifications for commercial items.
• Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders: Outlines instructions for offerors, including system for award management, alternative line item proposals, and notices regarding supplier performance risk systems.
• Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award: Details the evaluation criteria, emphasizing "Best Value" considering Price, Delivery, Quality, and Past Performance. It also includes specific provisions related to the use of Navy support contractors for official contract files and government approval processes.
• Government Contract Administration Points-of-Contact and Responsibilities: Identifies key government personnel such as the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), Contract Specialist, and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), outlining their roles and responsibilities.

This document is critical for bidders as it details the specific contract terms, conditions, clauses, representations, certifications, and evaluation factors that will govern the contract. Bidders must carefully review all listed clauses, especially those marked "Required" and "Preselected," to understand their obligations and how their proposals will be evaluated. The contact information provided is essential for communication during the solicitation process and contract administration.