This is 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 the only solicitation, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this procurement is FA4803-05-QA099 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-02, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Change Notice (DCN) 200502323 and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2005-0209. For informational purposes the North American Industry Classification System code is 421420 Office Equipment Wholesalers. This acquisition is set-a-side 100% for Small Businesses. This is a firm-fixed price procurement and will be procured using commercial item procedures and award selection will be based on lowest price.Requirement is for: 3ea-Kardex 3500 Industriever: 122” w x 118” h x 66” d base unit, work counter, 13.5” pitch single tier carrier, interface control, Light, 22V, 30 amp power option; 3 ea-Kardex Kompakt Mobile shelving system; 9 ea-Russ Bassett tambour door kit for 88” tall x 48” wide L & T shelving; 9ea ergo lock for tambour door. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supervision to perform all work to install the vertical carousel storage unit in the designated location as well as the mobile shelving system and tambour door. All items must be name brand or equal. Attention is drawn to FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, and the requirements for submittal of technical documents. The following FAR provisions also apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; The RFQ should be submitted and shall contain the following information: RFQ number, time specified for receipt of offers, name, address, telephone number of offeror, terms of the expressed warranty, price, any discount terms and acknowledgement of all solicitation amendments (if applicable). Quote shall also contain all other documentation specified herein. Offerors shall include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation. Period of Acceptance for Offerors: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is stated in an addendum to the solicitation. Late offers: Request for Quotations or modification of quotes received at the address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified for receipt of offers will not be considered. Evaluation/Award: IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, the Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation once an evaluation has been accomplished. Go to the attached hyperlink, (http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil/), to down load the FAR Clause 52.212-3 due to its length (12 pages). Complete the forms as necessary and submit them along with your pricing information. The following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items, FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (E.O. 11755), FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disable Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Supplies, FAR 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payments, FAR 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241), DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. Response Time: All Requests for Quotation will be accepted at the 20th Contracting Squadron (LGCAA) located at 305 Blue Jay Street, Shaw AFB, SC 29152, No Later Than 4:00 P.M. EST on 22 Apr 2005. All quotes shall be marked with the Request for Quotation Number, Date and Time. Facsimile and electronic mail Proposals will be accepted. NOTE: ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) BEFORE BEING CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. Information concerning CCR requirements may be viewed via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR Registration Center at 1-888-227-2423. Offerors shall include completed copy of the Online Offeror Representations and Certifications Application. Please refer to http://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx for information regarding the Online Representation and Certification Application process. Quotations may be submitted via fax to 803-895-6019 or by e-mail to
[email protected], or mailed to the attention of 2Lt Andrew Berg at 20 CONS/LGCAA, 305 Blue Jay Street, Shaw AFB, SC 29152. ***Delivery schedule to be coordinated after the award has been made ***THE FOLLOWING IS THE PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT, WHICH IS TO EXTEND THE RESPONSE DATE OF THE SOLICIATION, AND TO INCORPORATE ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS IN REGARDS TO THE REQUIREMENT. a. The response date will be changed: From: 4:00 pm EST on 22 Apr 2005 To: 4:00 pm EST on 2 May 2005-- b. The following are answers to questions in regards to the requirement: 1. *Do you have a copy of the floor plan: A copy of floor plan may be obtained by contacting Andrew Berg (
[email protected]) or Glenda Yarbrough (
[email protected])* 2. Each mobile rack will have 5-36” wide shelving units mounted on them: How many mobile racks are there: 5; What is the depth of the shelving units: 36”; What is the height of the shelving units: 8’; Are they double faced: Yes; How many shelves does each 36” wide unit have: 5; Is there an elevation view showing the shelf configuration available: No* 3. One of the units is shown as 1 stable rack 18” in depth: Is that unit stationary: Yes; How many shelves does it have: 5; Is it single faced or double faced: Single faced, up against the wall* 4. Does it have 5 racks 36” wide too: Yes* 5. Are the shelves made of steel or wood: Metal/Steel* 6. What is meant by “front portion must have a lockable roll up door for security”. How many units does the front portion have and what are there widths: The widths are the same, as the other units. The door is mounted to the top portion of the 1st rack, and once all the racks are pushed together, the door can be lowered and secured to the bottom of the floor/track for security.* 7. What are the aisle widths: 36”*-- c. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. ***End of changes***