The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Memphis, TN is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only the solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation with not be issued. RFQ-11103-0010-09 is issued as a request for quotation the solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-23. The North American Industrial Code is 423440 (Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers). The small business size standard is 500 employees. This solicitation is a small business set aside. All responsible businesses may submit a quote. Award will be made to the responsible quoter who submits the most advantageous offer to the Government based on price. Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations have the right to submit quotes equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The Federal Correctional Institution, Memphis, TN (FCI Memphis), located at 1101 John A. Denie Road, Memphis, TN is requesting quotes for two(2) Cold Serving Counters and two(2) Hot Serving Counters with delivery and installation of the counters onsite. SCHEDULE OF ITEMS AND SPECIFICATIONS 1. STATEMENT OF WORK 1.1 INTRODUCTION The performance required for this Statement of Work consists of furnishing two new Cold Serving Counter and two new Hot Serving Counter; to include optional equipment, technical expertise and labor needed for installation in the food service department at FCI Memphis. 1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE The work shall be performed by a supplier/contractor who regularly engages in the business of the sale, repair and installation of commercial type ovens. All workmanship and materials shall be in accordance with the required reference standards. 1. Manufacturer Specifications 2. Other authorities having jurisdiction 1.3 SPECIFICATIONS 2 - Cold Serving Counters: The counter should measure approximately 7-4 long x 32" wide x 36" high; stainless steel top and body. The counter should set on approximately 6" high casters. Counter should have a Mech. cold pan with a ½ hp compressor, (1) year parts and labor warranty, hinged doors on operators side, sliding doors with lock and key, self closing and recessed s/s pulls. Mounted on top of counter should be a full length double sided s/s counter protector with 1/4 laminated glass sneeze guards. Counter should include prison security package. 2 - Hot Serving Counters: The counter should measure approximately 6-2 long x 32 wide x36 high; stainless steel top and body. The counter should set on 6" high casters with brakes. Counter should have 5 hot food wells w/ manifold drains and recessed controls. Mounted on the front should be 3 bar tray slides with ends closed. Mounted on top of counter should be a full length double sided s/s counter protector with 1/4 laminated glass sneeze guards. Counter should include prison security package. Contractors are advised that all on site workers will be required to pass a security clearance prior to any work being performed. Normal work hours shall be Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. All prices must be quoted FOP DESTINATION. Delivery is required within 42 days of award. Technical questions regarding items/services called for in this solicitation should be directed to William Danner at 901-384-5348 or Bo Wallace at 901-384-5343. The proposed cost or price must include all associated charges or fees. All payments will be made via electronic transfer. Please ensure with your offer you include a complete copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. All potential offerors are advised that this solicitation includes the clause FAR 52.212-5(Apr 2005) for Commercial Items, Central Contractor Registration(CCR). This clause requires all contractors doing business with the federal government after September 30, 2003, to registered in the CCR database. Offerors should include their Data Universal Number System(DUNS) number in their offers. The Contracting Officer will verify registration in the CCR database prior to award by entering the potential awardee's DUNS number into the CCR database. As of January 1, 2005, all potential offerors are required to complete the annual representations and certifications electronically via the On-Line Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), which should be completed at http://orca.bpn.gov. This information is included in this solicitation in the provision FAR 52.212-1(Jan 2005) Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items. Once you have completed the OCRA requirement, you are no longer required to submit 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification with your quotes. Failure to complete either of these registration procedures outlined in this solicitation, may result in elimination from consideration for award. Award will be based on such factors as urgency, estimated dollar value and ability to meet specifications. All offers must be received by the Contracting Officer specified above no later than 3:00 p.m., Central Time, on December 16, 2008. Offers received after this date will not be considered. Offers should be mailed, emailed or faxed to Ron Brewer, Contract Specialist at 901-384-5457. The address is as follows, FCI Memphis, 1101 John A. Denie Road, Memphis, TN 38134 or
[email protected]. All reasonable offers from responsible offerors will be considered. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. Questions about this solicitation must be emailed to
[email protected]. THE FOLLOWING FAR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS APPLY TO THIS ACQUISITION: You may request a copy of the clauses and provisions by phone and you will receive a faxed copy or you can print the clauses and provisions at www.arnet.gov/far. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-23. The following provisions and clauses will apply to this solicitation in accordance with Commercial Acquisition Items: 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) 52-212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (JAN 2005) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (JAN 2005) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (OCT 2003) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (JAN 2005) 52-203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government 52-219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004) 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUN 2004) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2002) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Worker with Disabilities (JUN 1998) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JAN 2004) 52.225-15 Sanctioned European Union Country End Products (FEB 2000) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) "Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations have the right to submit offers/bids equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible."