This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as Request for Quotation #RFQ-21705-0007-07. The North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) is 423440 (Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers) and the small business size standard is 100 employees. This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set Aside. The Government intends to make a single award to the responsive/responsible quoter who submits the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. 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 Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Federal Correctional Institution (FCI), Contracting Office, located at 655 Fairton-Millville Road, Fairton, New Jersey, 08320 is requesting quotations for a commercial flight-type conveyor dishwasher machine, with delivery and assembly of machine onsite included in quote, for the Federal Detention Center (FDC) located at 700 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19105. SCHEDULE OF ITEMS AND SPECIFICATIONS: **A M E N D M E N T #1** This combined synopsis/solicitation is hereby amended to include a five (5) year extended warranty to cover ALL parts and labor associated with service of this dish machine. Contractors who previously submitted a bid for the dish machine only, are encouraged to resubmit a new bid to include pricing for a five (5) year extended warranty. Please submit pricing for the dish machine and warranty as separate line items. The new response date for bids is now August 21, 2007 at 2:00PM. Bids should be faxed to 856-453-4194 Attention Keith Neill, Contract Specialist. 1.1 INTRODUCTION The performance called for by this Statement of Work consists of furnishing a new flight-type dish machine; to include optional equipment, technical expertise and labor needed for assembly in the 2nd floor food service department of FDC Philadelphia. 1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE The work shall be performed by a Supplier/Contractor who regularly engages in the business of the sales, repair and installation of commercial type dish machines. All workmanship and material shall be in accordance with the required reference standards. 1. Manufacturer Specifications 2. Other authorities having jurisdiction. 1.3 SPECIFICATIONS 1 (one) commercial flight type automatic conveyor dish machine, Hobart Model No. FT900 or equivalent, stainless steel construction, minimum capacity of 13,000 dishes per hour. Cycles - Pre-wash, wash, rinse and final rinse (180F). Electric booster heater to maintain 180F rinse. Volts - 480v/60hz/3ph single point connection for machine and booster. Left to right hand operation. Security package for a prison environment. Designed with internal controls, safeties and gauges. Designed for energy efficiency. Manufacturer parts and labor warranty included. Total assembly of the dish machine to be included in quote. 1.5 SCOPE The intent of this statement of work is to describe the performance in which the installation should be accomplished. Provided/contractor will deliver the dish machine to FDC Philadelphia. 1. Provided/contractor will totally assemble the dish machine in the location as per FDC Philadelphia. 2. Final electrical, ventilation and water connections will be accomplished by FDC Philadelphia. 3. Provided/contractor will perform start-up, check out and a brief hands-on operation procedures for the dish machine. 1.6 TERMS 1. All personnel will be required to pass background checks before entering the institution. 2. Normal work hours shall be Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. *ALL prices must be quoted FOB DESTINATION. Delivery is required within 30 days of award.* EVALUATION FACTORS: The Government intends to make a single award, to the lowest technically acceptable offeror meeting the required specifications. CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS This solicitation document incorporates the following provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-17, and may be viewed or downloaded by accessing the website at: http://www.arnet.gov. 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers - Commercial Items 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans. 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-37, Employment Reports for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans. 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. Faith-Based and Community- Based Organizations (AUG 2005) - can submit offers/bids/quotations equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS Vendors will be required to submit the following information on company letterhead or business stationery directly to the contracting officer: 1) The Request for Quotation Number - (RFQ21705-0007-07) 2) Schedule of Items 3) Price Quote to include any prompt payment terms. Offerors are to provide a copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with their quote. This provision is available to the offeror online at http://orca.bpn.gov. All payments will be made via electronic transfer. All offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to receiving any award. NO exceptions will be made. Information concerning CCR requirements can be accessed at http://www.ccr.gov. Questions regarding this combined Synopsis/Solicitation must be emailed to
[email protected]. Quotations are due no later than 2:00pm on TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2007. Quotes must be faxed to (856) 453-4194, Attention: Keith Neill, Contract Specialist.