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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is HQ0034-10-T-0072; this solicitation is a request for quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-39. This acquisition will be a 100% total small business set-aside; the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 332510. The business size standard is 500 employees. The Federal Supply Class (FSC) is 7125. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 3429. The Washington Headquarters Service, Acquisition and Procurement Office (WHS/A&PO) Department of Defense, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 intends to purchase cabinets to house emergency escape masks to add or replace cabinets throughout the National Capital Region (NCR) on a brand name or equal basis. The Government anticipates awarding one firm fixed price purchase order for this requirement. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotes and are listed in order of importance: (1) Technical Acceptability (2) Price (1) Technical Acceptability Provide documentation that shows the product meets the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified herein, in accordance with FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; clearly identify the item by Brand name, if any; and Make or model number. (2) Price The total price will be a determining factor after determination is made as to compliance to technical acceptability. The award will be issued using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. Vendors should include warranty terms and delivery times with their quote. This request for quotation consists of the following: CLIN 0001 Qty: 175 Each Desc: Emergency Escape Mask Cabinet, Allegro Industries model no. 4220-03RB (see attachment A); pricing should include shipping to delivery address The cabinets must be manufactured to the following dimensions and specifications: 1) The cabinet shall be made of 22 gage steel. 2) The cabinet must be powder coated and white in color. 3) The outside dimensions, 26 1/4” x 26 1/4” with a depth of 11 ½”. 4) Interior shelf dimension, 13” from the bottom of the cabinet. 5) Must possess a battery operated alarm with a button pressure actuation switch. The switch shall enable the alarm to sound when the door is open. 6) Item possesses a continuous front door hinge or comparable hinging system. 7) Door magnets shall be mounted at the top and bottom of the door flange and capable of holding and unlatched door in the closed position. 8) Cabinet shall be equipped with safety break glass on front hinged door 9) EMERGENCY ESCAPE MASK CABINET” graphics shall be 11 1/2 “ long and be installed centered 6” from the left side of the cabinet and 1 5/16” from the top of the door. 10) The cabinet door handle shall be a cam type latch assembly. ** Note: Detail specifications and drawings in attachment B** Additional Information: 1. ONLY e-mailed quotes will be accepted. E-mailed quotes may be sent to
[email protected] and
[email protected]. Contractors are responsible for verifying receipt of their quotes. All responsible sources interested in responding to this RFQ must respond no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time on July 12, 2010. 2. The Government will evaluate quotes and make a selection based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable quotation meeting the specified manufacturer characteristics. The Government is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. 3. The Government desires delivery of all parts 30 days ARO, but no later than 45 days ARO, and anticipates awarding a purchase order for these items on or about mid July, 2010. Inspection and Acceptance shall be at destination (supplies shall be delivered to the destination at the expense of the contractor). All quotes shall include ARO delivery information. 4. Quotes must be firm-fixed-priced, and include all quantities listed, all or none. 5. The point of contact (POC) for this request for quote is Robert Sherbondy, Contract Specialist at (703) 696-3872 or
[email protected], or Valerie Green, Contract Specialist at (703) 588-8191 or
[email protected]. 6. Offeror's shall include Tax Identification Number, CAGE Code, Central Contractor Registration Number, DUNS Number, and applicable FSC Codes stated on their quotes. Delivery Address: Alexandria, VA 22312-2418 The following provisions and/or clauses apply to this acquisition. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999): (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1): Lowest price technically acceptable. FAR 52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items will be incorporated into any resultant Purchase Order by reference. FAR 52.212-5 (Dev) Contract Terms and Condition Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation). FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration. FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interests When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside. FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor. FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities. FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds. FAR 52.232-33 Payment by EFT – CCR. FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award. FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contracts. FAR 52.247-34 FOB Destination. FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A Required Central Contractor Registration Alternate A. DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Request; requests for payments must be submitted electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system at https://wawf.eb.mil. DFARS 252.247-7023 Alt III Transportation of Supplies by Sea, Alternate III. FAR 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation. FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, with the following two fill-ins: http://www.arnet.gov/far and http://farsite.hill.af.mil. FAR 52.252-6 with the following fill-in: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 48 CFR Chapter 2. DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Validation. DFARS 252.212-7001 (Dev) Contract Terms and Conditions Deviation. Clauses may be accessed electronically in full text through http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Contractors must be actively registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at http://www.ccr.gov, at Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) at http://wawf.eb.mil, and at Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov. No phone communication will be accepted.