AMENDMENT NOTICE: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 4THO17065115 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 05-09. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 337214 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is unrestricted and only interested offerors may submit a quote. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on Friday, September 29, 2006 at 17:00:00 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Pensacola, FL 32508 The GSA FTS Region 4 requires the following items, BRAND NAME OR EQUAL, to the following: LI 001, Adjustable Height, Plywood & Honeycomb Core Folding Table (36" Wide) FA3672P-CRL Table top size: 36"W x 72"L x 29"H (Walnut décor and black frame and edging. All should have legs placed at the corners (per the TN Series), and three grommet holes lined.), 9, EA; LI 002, (Single faced wood shelving, 36"W x 84"H, 14 1/2"D, Finish: Chau Cherry Veneer, Paint trim & Shelves, Black) LS84W15S Starter Unit, 4, EA; LI 003, (Single faced wood shelving, 36"W x 84"H, 14 1/2"D, Finish: Chau Cherry Veneer, Paint trim & Shelves, Black) LS84W15A Adder Unit, 15, EA; LI 004, (Single faced wood shelving, 36"W x 84"H, 14 1/2"D, Finish: Chau Cherry Veneer, Paint trim & Shelves, Black) LWBPSS84 Black Panel, Single, 19, EA; LI 005, (Single faced wood shelving, 36"W x 84"H, 14 1/2"D, Finish: Chau Cherry Veneer, Paint trim & Shelves, Black) L24SWT15 Single Faced Top Shelf, 19, EA; LI 006, (Double Faced Wood Shelving, 36"W x 84"H, 14 1/2 "D. Finish: Chau Cherry Veneer, Paint trim & Shelves, Black) LD84W15S Starter Unit, 10, EA; LI 007, (Double Faced Wood Shelving, 36"W x 84"H, 14 1/2 "D. Finish: Chau Cherry Veneer, Paint trim & Shelves, Black) LD84W15A Adder Unit, 40, EA; LI 008, (Double Faced Wood Shelving, 36"W x 84"H, 14 1/2 "D. Finish: Chau Cherry Veneer, Paint trim & Shelves, Black) LLWBP84 Double Faced Back Panel, 50, EA; LI 009, (Double Faced Wood Shelving, 36"W x 84"H, 14 1/2 "D. Finish: Chau Cherry Veneer, Paint trim & Shelves, Black) L24DWT15 Double Faced Top Shelf, 50, EA; LI 010, (Double Faced Wood Shelving, 36"W x 84"H, 14 1/2 "D. Finish: Chau Cherry Veneer, Paint trim & Shelves, Black) LWFMK-PB Floor Mounting Kit, 69, EA; LI 011, (Single Faced Wood Shelving, 36"W x 84"H, 14 1/2D. Finish: Chau Cherry Veneer, Paint trim & Shelves Black) LS84W15S Starter Unit, 4, EA; LI 012, (Single Faced Wood Shelving, 36"W x 84"H, 14 1/2D. Finish: Chau Cherry Veneer, Paint trim & Shelves Black) LS84W15A Adder Unit, 10, EA; LI 013, (Single Faced Wood Shelving, 36"W x 84"H, 14 1/2D. Finish: Chau Cherry Veneer, Paint trim & Shelves Black) LWBPSS84 Back Panel, Single, 14, EA; LI 014, (Single Faced Wood Shelving, 36"W x 84"H, 14 1/2D. Finish: Chau Cherry Veneer, Paint trim & Shelves Black) L24SWT15 Single faced Top Shelf, 14, EA; LI 015, (Double Faced Wood Shelving, 36"W x 84"H, 14 1/2"D. Finish: Chau Cherry Veneer, Paint trim & Shelves, Black) LD84W15S Starter Unit, 1, EA; LI 016, (Double Faced Wood Shelving, 36"W x 84"H, 14 1/2"D. Finish: Chau Cherry Veneer, Paint trim & Shelves, Black) LD84W15A Adder Unit, 2, EA; LI 017, (Double Faced Wood Shelving, 36"W x 84"H, 14 1/2"D. Finish: Chau Cherry Veneer, Paint trim & Shelves, Black) LLWBP84 Double Faced Back Panel, 3, EA; LI 018, (Double Faced Wood Shelving, 36"W x 84"H, 14 1/2"D. Finish: Chau Cherry Veneer, Paint trim & Shelves, Black) L24DWT15 Double Faced Top Shelf, 3, EA; LI 019, (Double Faced Wood Shelving, 36"W x 84"H, 14 1/2"D. Finish: Chau Cherry Veneer, Paint trim & Shelves, Black) LWFMK-PB Floor Mounting Kit, 17, EA; LI 020, LS84PSS Periodical Shelving, 4 shelves, 36"W x 19"D x 84"H, 3, EA; LI 021, LWBPSS84 Back Panel, Single, 3, EA; LI 022, Manufactuer Knoll / Part# 37A Joe and Linda Ricchio Arm Chair, upholstered seat, 8, EA; LI 023, Manufactuer Knoll / Part# IDS4530B2 Dividends Top Straight Table, C-Leg Base, 47-1S/16Wx29-1/2D, fixed height., 1, EA; LI 024, Manufactuer Knoll / Part# IDS7236T2 Dividends Top Straight Table, T-leg Base, 71-13/16Wx35-1/2D, 2, EA; LI 025, Manufactuer Knoll / Part# IDR4800X2 Dividends Top Round Table, Four Star Base, 48W, fixed Height, 1, EA; LI 026, Manufactuer Knoll / Part# DD1SL5024G Single Pedestal Desk with Lock, 80W x 24D, with Grommet, 4, EA; LI 027, Manufactuer Knoll / Part# ROAH72T00H Overdesk Unit, Hinged Door, 72W x 45-1/2H x 15D, for 1-14", Desk Height, 2, EA; LI 028, Manufactuer Knoll / Part# RC762B Cabinet with Open Shelving, 36W x 20D x 72H, 10, EA; LI 029, Manufactuer Knoll / Part# RSA724N Worksurface, Rectangular 72W x 36D x 1-1/4H, no Grommet, 1, EA; LI 030, Manufactuer Knoll / Part# RSDHL36 L-Base, 38W x 28-3/8H x 12D, Desk Height, 2, EA; LI 031, Manufactuer Knoll / Part# RCSP7224KAN Single Pedestal Credenza, 72W x 24D x 27-3/4H, 2, EA; LI 032, Manufactuer Knoll / Part# RBR4824AF Bridge Assembly 48W x 24D x 27-3/4H, with grommet, 2, EA; LI 033, Manufactuer Knoll / Part# RBSP7230JAN Single Pedestal Desk, Bowed front 72W x 30D x 27-3/4H, 2, EA; LI 034, Manufactuer Knoll / Part# OAKA2P1ELBK Act II Keyboard, Phenoic Easy Lift, 6, EA; LI 035, Manufactuer Knoll / Part# DESIGN Design Services, 1, EA; LI 036, Manufactuer Knoll / Part# INSTALLG Government Installation (FFP to include lodging, travel expense, food, and all other misc expenses), 1, EA; LI 037, Manufactuer Knoll / Part# C2F8438CMCCCC Calibre Lateral File, 1-13.5" receding door with fixed shelf, 4-12" drawers with rails, 35W x 54-1/2H, with lock, 14, EA; LI 038, Installation of Manufactuer Knoll / Part# C2F8438CMCCCC (Line item 37 above) FFP to include lodging, travel expense, food, and all other misc expenses, 1, EA; For this solicitation, GSA FTS Region 4 intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing quotes, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. GSA FTS Region 4 is taking this action in a an effort to improve vendor access and awareness of requests while expediting its ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time offers. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their offer using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make an offer on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at
[email protected]. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith offers, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, contact Scott Barnhart at
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[email protected]. Failure to comply with the below instructions may result in quote being determined as non-responsive. Desired delivery (If Delivery is required): 30 days or less from date of award unless otherwise specified. Upon delivery, all shipping documents and equipment containers will include GSA-IT order number and/or Act number. Delivery crew must have unescroted access to McDill AFB. Vendors / sales agents submitting quotes MUST BE registered in ITSS. If vendor registration assistance is needed contact 877.243.2889 Option 2. Contact
[email protected] or call 877-933-3234 to address any questions or comments Company must be registered on DOD's Central Contractor Registry (CCR). Web site is http://www.ccr.gov. Quote must include proof of CCR registration. New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured products, and NO "gray market". ALL MUST BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY. Proof will be requested that all items in the bill of materials are covered by the manufacturer's warranty! Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after submission In addition to price, when determining best value, the ordering activity may consider, among other factors, the following: (1) Past performance. (2) Special features of the supply or service required for effective program performance. (3) Trade-in considerations. (4) Probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item. (5) Warranty considerations. (6) Maintenance availability. (7) Environmental and energy efficiency considerations. (8) Delivery terms. Quote per specifications requested. If an item has been discontinued or is end of life, annotate quote referencing as such then quote an equal or better replacement for the item. Quote is to include all fees, including shipping or freight costs in line item 7, to include OCONUS & CONUS locations. See delivery address locations attachments. Provide on quote the estimated ETA, number of days, delivery can be expected after receipt of purchase order. No partial shipments unless specifically authorized at time of award. All services and products provided in response to this requirement shall comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Electronics and Information Technical (EIT) Accessibility Standard (36 CFR part 1194). Quote must include statement addressing compliance or noncompliance with Section 508. Quote must include verification that the product and/or services have been evaluated and validated by the NSA or in accordance with NSA-approved processes in accordance with Defense Confidentiality DCAS-1 (see also DODI 8500.2, February 6, 2003). - Invoicing must be submitted via ITSS. When submitting invoice, invoice must include ONLY the line items quoted. A separate line item for a Fedbid.com fee is unacceptable. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, via the ORCA website (http://orca.bpn.gov) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. This specific Order will be awarded based on lowest price technically acceptable.