USACE Washington Aqueduct Flygt Sewage Pump

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarification and answers to vendor questions regarding the "automatic control box" and "power pigtail" for RFQ (47QSWC26Q0021).

• Automatic Control Box & Power Pigtail: These are separate items not supplied with the pump.
• Components: The control box requires a 25' power pigtail, a 50' power cable to the pump, and two 40' floats (low and high level).
• Features: The box must include a run status light, a hand/off/auto switch, a power disconnect switch, and a contactor reset button.
• Operation: All components must be wired and installed to operate as an "Automatic Control Box".
• Durability: The control box must be weatherproof.

This Q&A provides specific details on required components and features for the automatic control box, which bidders should incorporate into their proposals. The images provided offer visual guidance on the expected setup.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) number 47QSWC26Q0021. The acquisition is for a Flygt sewage pump or its equivalent, for delivery to the Washington Aqueduct in Washington, DC. The procurement is being conducted under an Inter-Agency Agreement (IAA) between GSA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

• One (1) Flygt model P/N # NS3301 or equivalent: 6 MB electric submersible sewage pump at 460volt, 85hp, with a 464HT 'Hard-Iron' impeller, 6" discharge elbow, stand, 50' pump power cable, automatic control box with (2) 40' level sensors, and 25' power pigtail.

• All items must be Buy American Act (BAA) compliant.

• Tracking of delivery via GPS or other instantaneous tracking capability is required.

• Shipping must be in boxes and properly labeled according to MIL-STD-129.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: Delivery is required within 120 days after receipt of award.

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• NAICS Code: 333996 - Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing.

• Quotations must be submitted electronically in .doc or .docx format, 12-point Times New Roman font, single-spaced, and no more than ten (10) pages (excluding Section C contract clauses).

• A complete quotation must include:

  • Cover Page
  • Signed Section A – Solicitation Offer document
  • Signed Amendments (if any)
  • Volume 1 – Technical Submission (Technical Conformance and Delivery)
  • Volume 2 – Price Submission (completed Section B)

• Submission Deadline: 10:00 AM Eastern Time on January 27th.

• Evaluation Factors:

  • Technical Conformance (most important)
  • Delivery
  • Price

• Quotations will be evaluated using an adjectival rating system (Excellent, Good, Acceptable, Unacceptable).

• Offerors must be responsible and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws or regulations.

• SAM account must be active and accurate.

• The SF-1449 will be sent to the awardee.

• GSA will not pay any costs incurred during the preparation or submission of responses.

• GSA reserves the right to make an award to a single or multiple offerors.

• GSA may elect to move directly to award based on initial quotations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment I: Terms and Conditions," outlines the various clauses and provisions that will be incorporated into the contract. It serves as a comprehensive reference for the legal and contractual obligations of both the Government and the contractor.

The attachment is divided into several sections:

• FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference: Lists Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are made part of the contract without being fully stated.
• FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text: Includes the complete text of certain FAR clauses that are essential for the contract.
• GSAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference: Lists General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) clauses incorporated by reference.
• GSAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text: Includes the complete text of certain GSAR clauses.
• FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference: Lists FAR provisions incorporated by reference.
• FAR Provisions Full Text: Includes the complete text of certain FAR provisions.

Key clauses detailed include those related to:

• Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (52.204-21)
• Order Limitations (52.216-19)
• Indefinite Quantity (52.216-22)
• Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (52.212-5)
• Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2022)
• Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (52.204-24)
• Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (52.209-7)
• Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (52.212-2)
• Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services (52.212-3)

Bidders must carefully review this attachment to understand all the terms, conditions, and clauses that will govern the contract. This includes understanding requirements related to data safeguarding, order limitations, contract types, and specific statutory or executive order implementations. Familiarity with these terms is crucial for accurate proposal preparation and for assessing the full scope of contractual obligations.