24--Amphibious Tracked Vehicle, Blackwater NWR

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) under FAR subpart 13.5 and FAR part 12. It outlines the terms and conditions for acquiring commercial products and services. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 333120, Construction Machinery Manufacturing, with a business size standard of 1,250 Employees.

This document primarily incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses by reference. Key clauses and provisions include:

• 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023): This is the base clause for commercial items.

• 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: Full text of referenced clauses is available upon request or electronically.

• DOI-AAAP-0028 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS-INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (FEB 2021): Requires electronic submission of payment requests through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's IPP system. Contractors must register and use IPP for payment requests. Waivers require written request to the Contracting Officer.

• 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (APR 2026)

• 52.223-2 REPORTING OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MAY 2024): Requires reporting on biobased products purchased.

• 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2026): This clause incorporates numerous other FAR clauses related to statutes and executive orders, including prohibitions on certain agreements, hardware/software, telecommunications, and disclosures. It also includes various clauses related to small business, veteran-owned businesses, and other socioeconomic programs.

• 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS–COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023): Details how offerors should prepare and submit their proposals, including requirements for Part I (Price Proposal) and Part II (Technical and/or Past Performance Information). It specifies evaluation factors: Technical/Management Approach, Past Performance, and Key Personnel/Subcontractors.

• ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2 EVALUATION: Outlines the evaluation process, which will be based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Technical acceptability will be assessed first, followed by price.

• 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025): Requires offerors to complete representations and certifications, either electronically via SAM or directly in the provision.

• The contract type is contemplated to be Firm Fixed Price.

• Proposals will be evaluated on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.

• The response must consist of two parts: Part I - Price Proposal and Part II – Technical and/or Past Performance Information.

• Specific instructions are provided for each part, including page limitations for technical and past performance information.

• Offerors must clearly identify any exceptions to terms and conditions and provide rationale.

Numerous clauses related to small business concerns (including HUBZone, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, WOSB) are incorporated, indicating potential set-aside opportunities or requirements.

• The document includes extensive lists of FAR clauses and provisions that are incorporated by reference. Offerors are responsible for reviewing and complying with all applicable clauses.
• The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest priced offer if non-cost factors outweigh the price difference.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "Supply Requirement" for an Amphibious Track Vehicle with Cutter and trailer. It details the specifications for the vehicle, its components, and the trailer.

Vehicle Body:

• Dimensions: 15' 10" Long x 8'-0" Wide x 7'10" High
• Construction: All Welded 1/8" Aluminum Body with 3/16" High Strength Pontoon Bottoms
• Load Capacity: 1300 lb. Floating Load Capacity
• Features: Overhead rack, brush guard, windshield, walking deck with slip-resistant coating, 32.5" Ground Clearance, stainless-steel fasteners, 29-gallon fuel tank, rear-mounted hydraulic three-point hitch with quick tach system, overhead cargo rack (100 lb capacity), catwalk over winch, drain plugs, backup camera.

Drive System:

• Engine: 2504 TCR 74 HP 4-cylinder water-cooled Turbo diesel (TIER 4 FINAL certified).
• Transmission: Twin Hydrostatic Transmission, oil bath lubricated low speed/high torque final drives.
• Cooling: Thermostatic controlled hydraulic driven cooling fan with reversing feature.

Speed:

• Land: 8 mph
• Water: 1 mph

Track System:

• Cleats: 28" Wide Aluminum Cleats on 4" centers (4" pitch).
• Belts: Two 10" Wide Low Stretch Rubber Belts per Track.
• Guides: Four Rows of Urethane Drive Lugs/Track Guides per Track.
• Sprockets: Four UHMW Drive Sprockets per Track (4" pitch).
• Bogie Wheels: Eighteen 10" urethane Bogie Wheels per Track, internally oil bath lubricated and sealed (500-hour service interval without removal).
• Hardware: Corrosion-proof stainless-steel track bolts and hardware.

Electrical System:

• Battery: 12 Volt, secured in enclosed compartment with Murphy Powerview® multifunction engine display.
• Lighting: 2 LED Front Lights/2 LED Rear Lights, white LED strobe lights (front/rear cab), 1 white LED light on front of overhead basket.
• Other: 12 Volt Auxiliary Receptacle, battery cut-off switch, reverse/back up alarm, horn, cab fans.

Winch:

• Type: Front Mounted 10,000lb Hydraulic Winch with 75' of 7/16" cable.
• Feature: Front porthole window for visibility while winching.

Rotary Cutter:

• Cutting Width: 76"
• Capacity: 2" Diameter material
• Heads: Two (2) 38" Diameter
• Blades: Two (2) per Cutting Head (1/2" x 3" x 11 1/2" Heat Treated Steel).
• Spindle Speed: Approx. 1400rpm.
• Drive Motors: Two (2), 1 per Cutting Head, rated @ 50 hp max.
• Deck: 1/4" thick 5086 Aluminum, with 3/8" thick 6061-T6 Aluminum Pivot Mounts and Side Slider Frame.
• Skis: Heavy duty height adjustable skis with replaceable wear pads.
• Weight: Approx. 710 lb.
• Tilt & Lift System: Front and rear cutter 3-point hitch, hydraulic with mechanical controls.
• Safety Features: Auto Shutdown, foot switch, push/pull engagement switch, hydraulic blade brake.
• Attachment: Quick Connect Hydraulic Hoses, quick-attach pull frame (1 minute attach/detach).
• Corrosion Protection: Stainless steel fittings and external hydraulic hoses with salt water corrosion protection.

Auxiliary Hydraulic Circuits:

• Low Flow: 3-8 gpm @ 3000 psi and 2000 rpm.
• High Flow: 30 GPM max @ 3500 psi/2600 rpm.

Machine/Engine Warranty:

• Factory Direct: 1 Year/1000 hr. bumper to bumper.
• Engine: 3yr/2000 hr. 100% parts and labor.

Trailer:

• Finish: Galvanized.
• Type: Gravity-tilt with hydraulic dampening (no external power unit required).
• Features: Top deck tilts to create a ramp, step ladder for access, center hump for guidance, maintenance-free torsion axles, electric brakes.
• GVWR: 14,000 lb.
• Carrying Capacity: 9,800 lb.

Delivery:

• Destination: Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, 2145 Key Wallace Road, Cambridge MD 21613.

This document provides the detailed technical specifications for the amphibious track vehicle, its cutter attachment, and the accompanying trailer. Bidders must review these specifications to ensure their proposed equipment meets all requirements, including dimensions, materials, performance capabilities, safety features, warranty, and delivery location. This information is critical for developing accurate proposals and understanding the scope of the required supply.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment_3-Quote_Schedule.docx", appears to be a quote schedule related to the "Amphibious Track Vehicle w/ Cutter and Trailer, Blackwater NWR" opportunity. It is intended for bidders to provide pricing information.

• Item: Amphibious Tracked Vehicle
• Quantity: 1
• Unit Price: To be filled in by the bidder.
• Total Price: To be filled in by the bidder.
• Note: The unit price is inclusive of all supplies/materials and delivery to Minnesota Valley NWR.

Bidders must use this schedule to enter their unit and total pricing for the specified Amphibious Tracked Vehicle. This document is crucial for proposal preparation and will likely be a key component in the evaluation of quotes. The note clarifies that all costs, including delivery, should be incorporated into the unit price.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document contains contract clauses and provisions relevant to solicitations for commercial products and commercial services, specifically referencing FAR clauses that implement statutes or executive orders. It details requirements for offerors and contractors regarding various legal and regulatory compliance matters.

• 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025): Details for this provision are to be found in an attachment.

• 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Alternate II (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025): This clause outlines specific paragraphs that must be substituted or included. Key aspects include:

  • Government's right to access and examine records related to the contract and interview personnel.
  • Contractor's obligation to flow down certain FAR clauses to subcontracts, with specific exceptions. The clauses that must be flowed down include:
    • 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct
    • 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
    • 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights
    • 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities
    • 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
    • 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application
    • 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders- Prohibition
    • 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (with specific flow-down requirements for subcontracts offering further subcontracting opportunities)
    • 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans
    • 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities
    • 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act
    • 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards
    • 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (and Alternate I)
    • 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements
    • 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements
    • 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification
    • 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026
    • 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706
    • 52.224-3, Privacy Training (and Alternate I)
    • 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States
    • 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations
    • 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors
    • 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities
    • 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels

• 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services) (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025): This clause is also referenced.

• The document references "DEVIATION FEB 2025" for several clauses, indicating potential temporary changes to standard FAR terms.

• Not explicitly detailed in this excerpt, but the referenced clauses (e.g., 52.212-3) imply requirements for representations and certifications as part of the submission.

• Clause 52.219-8 (Utilization of Small Business Concerns) is included, suggesting potential small business considerations.

• The document is heavily focused on the specific FAR clauses and their required flow-downs to subcontractors, particularly for commercial items and simplified acquisitions. Bidders should pay close attention to the specific deviations and the list of mandatory clauses for subcontracts.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a mandatory questionnaire for bidders to provide information regarding their company's experience, personnel, and past performance. It must be completed and submitted with the proposal to ensure compliance with the solicitation.

• Company Information: Name, SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI), address, Point of Contact (POC) details.
• Business Type: Selection from predefined categories.
• Experience: Years of experience in services, contracting (prime/sub), and specifically with Federal Government contracts.
• Past Performance Issues: Disclosure of any failures to complete awarded work and reasons.
• Personnel: Minimum/maximum employees, whether employees are on payroll, anticipated number of employees for this project, sole proprietor status.
• Subcontractor Information: If applicable, details of any subcontractors to be used.
• Employee Experience: Present position/title and years of experience for each employee performing the work.
• References & Past Performance: Details for up to three (3) completed or in-progress contracts within the last three years, similar in size and complexity to the solicitation's Scope of Work. Preference is given to Government contracts. Required information includes contract agency/company, contract number, total value, POC details, start/end dates, and a detailed scope of the project.
• Certification: A statement certifying the completeness and correctness of the provided information and authorizing references to furnish verification.

This form is critical for evaluating a bidder's capability and past performance. Accurate and complete submission of all requested information, particularly detailed project scopes and reference contact information, is essential for proposal compliance and a favorable evaluation. Failure to provide all information may result in non-compliance.