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 is W9114F-09-T-0171. This solicitation is issued as a Request For Quotation, which incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-14. This is an unrestricted acquisition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is. 423740 Line Item 0001: 1 EACH WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR DUAL CHAMBER, R-404A BRAND NAME OR EQUAL, COOLER SIZE 11ft-9inX 11ft-9in X7ft-10in, STD DOOR W/LIGHT, 36in X 80in W/KEYED LATCH, EXTRA DOOR W/LIGHT 36in X 80in W/KEYED LATCH, DIAL THERMOMETER (2), EXTRA LIGHTS (2) 4ft FLUORESCENT, DOOR HEATER 2, DOOR CLOSER 2, VINYL STRIP DOOR 2, EXTERIOR EMBOSED. ALUMINUM, INTERIOR EMBOSED. WHITE GALVINIZED, URETHAN 4in. Line Item 0002: INSTALLATION: LABOR TO DISCONNECT AND TAKE DOWN EXISTING WALK-IN COOLER. UNLOAD ASSEMBLE AND SEALING WALK-IN BOX. HAND LIGHTS, HANG EVAPORATOR COILS AND INSTALL REFRIGERATION SYSTEM. DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY ELECTRICAL OR PLUMBING WORK. DUMPSTER MUST BE SUPPLIES FOR TRASH. REMOVAL OF EXISTING WALK-IN CAN BE PROVIDED IF REQUIRED. DOES NOT INCLUDE REMOVAL OR RE-INSTALLATION OF EXISTING MONITORING SYSTEM. Contractor will provide the following: 1) Two copies of the Operator's Manuals 2) Two copies of the Maintenance Manuals 3) Statement of warranty terms and conditions The place of delivery and acceptance will be at BLANCHFIELD ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, Property Management Branch, Bldg 650 Level 1, Joel Drive, Fort Campbell, KY 42223-1498 The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sept 2006), 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) 52.212-1 Instructions to OfferorsCommercial Items (June 2008), 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (March 2009), 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (Jan 1986), 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999), 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991), 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Jan 2009), 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation (Aug 2008), 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) , 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items Alternate I (Apr 2002), 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Sep 2009) X on: 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003), 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004), 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003), 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2009), 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (March 2007), 52.223-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disable Veterans (Sep 2006), 52.225-1 Buy American Act Supplies (June 2003), 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008), 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition o f Commercial Items (Jul 2009) X on: 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Jan 2009), 252-232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Mar 2008). FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Included by Reference and FAR 52-252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference with the following web address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil; http://www.arnet.gov/far. ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1: INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS The following paragraphs are hereby amended: Para (a) Does not apply to this RFQ. Para (b) Replace subparagraph (4) with the following: (4) Technical Factor. The vendor must explain how you will comply with the requirements in the request for quote by submitting a written quote which describes the following salient characteristics. Rating Standards: Acceptable or Unacceptable 1. The equipment offered shall have dual chambers. 2. The equipment offered shall have the following cooler dimensions: 11ft-9in x 11ft9in x 7ft10H 3. The equipment offered shall have two flush mounted swing type doors with light: 36in x 80in with a keyed positive action latch. 4. The equipment offered shall have doors equipped with magnetic gasket, chrome latch, hinges, heaters, and closers. 5. The equipment offered shall have a dial thermometer, 2 in exterior reading -40 to +60 degrees. 6. The equipment offered shall have two (2) extra 4ft fluorescent lights. 7. The equipment offered shall have a partition wall which locks into walls, ceiling, and the floor. 8. The equipment offered shall have insulation with an overall thickness between 4 and 5 inches. 9. The equipment offered shall have UL approved electrical components. 10. The equipment offered shall have an embossed aluminum exterior. 11. The equipment offered shall have a 24 gauge USDA white galvanized interior. Failure to receive an acceptable rating of any of the 11 technical subfactor will result in an unacceptable technical rating unless the error(s), deficiency (ies) or omission (s) can be corrected. All CLINs shall be priced. If you fail to price all CLINs, your quote will not be considered for award. Para (c) Change 30 to 60. Para (m) Quotes shall describe how your system contains the one salient characteristic and is an equal to the walk-in refrigerator. Para (n) ELECTRONIC OFFERS. Vendors may submit electronic quotes in response to this RFQ. The quote must arrive by the time specified in the RFQ to the following email address:
[email protected]. Vendors may call Ms. Thelma Walker011-49-6371-86-7043 to verify receipt of the quote. If the vendor chooses to email the quote, the Government will not be responsible for any failure of transmission or receipt of the quote, or any failure of the vendor to verify receipt of the emailed quote. PLEASE COMPLETE THE FILL-INS IN 52.212-3 AND RETURN WITH YOUR QUOTE. (m) The non-FAR Part 12 discretionary FAR, DFARS, AFARS, and LOCAL provisions included herein are incorporated into this solicitation either by reference or in full text. If incorporated by reference, see provision 52.252-1 herein for locations where full text can be found. All offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award, and lack of registration shall make an offer ineligible for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423 or via Internet at http://www.ccr.gov/. All offers are due Thursday, 24 September 2009 before 1700hrs (5:00pm) Central European Time. Offers may be sent via email at
[email protected] , hand-delivered, or faxed to 011-49-6371-86-8070. The point of contact for this acquisition is Thelma Walker, phone no. 011-49-6371-86-7043