RFQ Water Supplies (Updated).pdf

Request for Quotation (RFQ) 47QSWC25Q0198

Water Supplies

August 19, 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 1

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SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

A.1 Not Applicable at time of solicitation. The SF-1449 will be sent to awardee.

SECTION B – CONTINUATION

B.1 INTRODUCTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 Commercial Item as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) Number 47QSWC25Q0198 for miscellaneous water supplies to Washington, DC in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) parts 12.

In accordance with the Inter-Agency Agreement (IAA) with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), GSA is seeking to procure miscellaneous water supplies for delivery to Washington Aqueduct in Washington, DC.

The required date of delivery for the items is 30 days after receipt of award.

B.2 GENERAL

The Offeror shall provide all management, supervision, labor, facilities, and materials necessary to provide the supplies and services required under this solicitation.

B.3 CONTRACT TYPE

The contract will be on the basis of Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

B.4 NAICS

The contract will be established with contractors holding at least one of the below North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) in the System for Award Management (SAM):

- 423440 Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

B.5 PRICING

Note: The requirement is to provide all 56 of the following Floatation Work Devices and 2 Confined Space Tripods. The total price for all 52 items is found below this chart. All pricing is to be filled out by the offeror.

(USACE) Washington Aqueduct - WASHINGTON, DC - Per Item Pricing

Item # Description Unit of Measure

Quantity

CALMAGITE IND 0. AQ 500 ML Chemical Name or Material: Calmagite Indicator, Percent Purity: 0.1% W/V, Molecular

Each

0002 COND STD 100 5S/CM 1 L Potassium Chloride Conductivity Standard, ClK, CAS Number-7447-40-7, 7732-18-5, 1L, 100.0, 0.0049, 98.0, 0.0047, CHEBI:32588, Colorless

Each

0003 WATER HARD BUFF ODORLESS 1L Chemical Name or Material: Water Hardness Buffer, CAS: 7791-18-6, Each 1

0004 METHANOL LC/MS OPTIMA 4L Methanol, >-99.9%, CH4O, CAS Number-67-56-1, carbinol, wood spirit, columbian spirit, wood alcohol, methyl hydroxide, methyl alcohol, methylol, colonial spirit, pyroxylic spirit, wood naphtha

Each

0005 NITRIC ACID OPTIMA 2L Nitric Acid, HNO3, CAS Number-7697-37-2, acide nitrique, acidum nitricum, aqua fortis, azotic acid, hydrogen nitrate, nital, nitrous fumes, nitryl hydroxide

Each

0006 NITRIC ACID TRACE MTL 2.5L Nitric Acid, 67 to 70% (HNO3, w/w), CAS Number-7697-37-2, acide nitrique, acidum nitricum, aqua fortis, azotic acid, hydrogen nitrate, nital, nitrous fumes, nitryl hydroxide, rfna, salpetersaeure, 2.5L

Each

0007 SODIUM CHLORIDE CERT ACS 500G Sodium Chloride, >-99.0%, ClNa, CAS Number-7647-14-5, halite, rock salt, dendritis, common salt, table salt, purex, sodium chloride nacl, sodium chloride, salt, saline, 500g, Vapor Pressure: 1mmHg at 440 deg.C, >-99.0 %, Pass test, 1461 deg.C, 0.01 % max.,

0.002 % max., CHEBI:26710, Gray

Each

0008 SYRINGE LUER-LOK 20CC 120/CSRX BD Bulk Sterile Packaged Syringes, 20mL, Volume: 20 mL, Certifications/Compliance: OSHA, Disposable: Yes, Recommended Applications: Healthcare, Termination:

Luer-lock, Syringe Convenience Tray

Each

0009 BIOHIT TIP 200 UL PK960 Sartorius Optifit Non-filtered Pipet Tips, Volume: 0.5 to 200 uL, Autoclavable: Autoclavable, Filtered: Non-filtered, For Use With: Sartorius Picus,Sartorius eLINE,Sartorius mLINE,Sartorius Proline Plus, Format: Rack, Certifications/Compliance: CE, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, Clean Claims: DNase, RNase

Each

0010 BIOHITTIP 1000 UL PK960 Sartorius Optifit Tips, Single Racks, Volume: 10 to 1000 uL, Color Code: Blue, Length:

7.15cm, Autoclavable: Autoclavable, For Use With: Sartorius Picus,Sartorius Tacta,Sartorius mLINE,Sartorius Proline Plus, Format: Rack, Certifications/Compliance: CE, ISO 9001, 0011 BIOHIT TIP 100-5000UL 500/PK Sartorius Optifit Tips, Single Racks, Volume: 100 to 5000 uL, Color Code: Green, Length: 15cm, Autoclavable: Autoclavable, For Use With:

Sartorius Tacta,Sartorius mLINE,Sartorius Proline

Plus,Sartorius Picus, Format: Rack, Certifications/Compliance:

CE, ISO 9001, ISO 13485

0012 BIOHITFLTRTIPSTR.5-1000ULPK960 Sartorius SafetySpace Filter Pipet Tips, Color Code: Blue, Length: 7.8cm, Volume: 5 to 1,000 uL, Autoclavable: Not Autoclavable, Compatibility:

Sartorius Pipettes, Disposable: Single-use, Filtered: Filtered, For

Each

0013 R2A AGAR 500ML 12/CS Microbiology supplies, Media for microbiology

0014 FSHR SCI ONE-SHT CND STND 6/PK Chemical Name or Material: Conductivity Standard, Quantity: 6 x 100 mL Vendor Catalog # 9876925 Hazardous Material Shelf Life 1Y

Each

0015 CUPRIC SULFATE CERT ACS 500G Cupric Sulfate Pentahydrate, 98.0 to 102.0%, CuH10O9S, CAS Number-7758-99-8, calcanthite, blue copperas, bluestone, copper sulfate pentahydrate, copper 2+ sulfate pentahydrate, blue vitriol, vencedor, cupric sulfate pentahydrate, copper ii sulfate pentahydrate, triangle, Each

0016 PH STRIPS PH 0 - 6.0 100STR/EA MilliporeSigma MQuant pH Test Strips and Indicator Papers, pH Range: 0 to 6, Quantity: 100 Strips/Ea., For Use With: Environmental analysis and industrial in-process controls, calibration and checking of the products by certified buffer Solutions, rapid on-the-spot pH determination.

Each

0017 ISOPROPANOL/WATR 70/30 V/V 1LT Isopropyl Alcohol, C3H8O, CAS Number-67-63-0, alkolave, dimethylcarbinol, 2-propanol, isopropanol, avantine, hartosol, isopropyl alcohol, sec-propyl alcohol, 2-hydroxypropane, petrohol, 1L, 70%, CHEBI:17824, Colorless, KFZMGEQAYNKOFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N, propan-2-ol, 60.096, Plastic Bottle, Liquid, 3776.

Each

0018 SOD SUL ACS AN 10/60M 500G Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous, >-99.0%, Na2O4S, CAS Number-7757-82-6, sodium sulfate, sodium sulphate, thenardite, sodium sulfate, anhydrous, disodium sulfate, sulfuric acid disodium salt, salt cake, disodium sulphate, sodium sulfate anhydrous, sodium sulfate 2:1, 500g, >-99.0 %, 0.01% max., Each

0019 PHOSPHORIC ACID ACS 85 500ML Phosphoric acid, >-85.0%, H3O4P, CAS Number-7664-38-2, 7732-18-5, acidum phosphoricum, phosphorsaeure, o-phosphoric acid, wc-reiniger, sonac, white, orthophosphoric acid, evits, acide phosphorique, acidofosforico, 500mL, Vapor Pressure: 2hPa at 20 deg.C, 20ppm max., 1ppm max., 158.0 deg.C

0020 TUBE CNTRFG 200ML CONCL 48/CS Thermo Scientific Nunc 200mL Centrifuge Tube, Capacity: 200mL, Max. Force:

7,000 x g, PP (Polypropylene), No. per Pack: 4, Sterile, Certifications/Compliance: Meet USP Class VI Standards, No.

per Case: 48.

Each

0021 HYDROCHLORIC ACID 0.02 N 4 L Chemical Name or Material: Hydrochloric Acid, Molecular Formula: ClH, CAS:

7647-01-0, Synonym: hydrochloric acid,hydrogen chloride,muriatic acid,chlorohydric acid,acide chlorhydrique,chlorwasserstoff,spirits of salt,hydrogen chloride hcl,anhydrous hydrochloric acid,chloorwaterstof, Quantity: 4 L

Each

0022 EDTA 0.0100 MOLAR 4 L EDTA Titrant, 0.0100 Molar, Ricca Chemical, Quantity: 4L, Packaging: Poly natural, CAS:

6381-92-6, 7732-18-5, Colorless, Molecular Formula:

C10H18N2Na2O10, Molecular Weight: 372.238

Each

0023 ALKALINITY STD 100 ML EA. Vendor Catalog #

WC-ALK-10X-1

Each 6

0024 ETHLENEDIAMINTETACETIC AC D 4L

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt, C10H14N2Na2O8, CAS Number-139-33-3, edta na2, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt, disodium 2-2-bis carboxymethyl amino ethyl-carboxymethyl amino acetic acid, 4L, Colorless solution, 0.100N (0.050M), CHEBI:64734, 205-358-3, 336.22

Each

0025 HYGCLN ANTIBAC SOAP 500ML 6/CS Micronova Hand Soaps and Sanitizers, Composition: Benzalkonium Chloride Soap with Moisturizing Agents, Color-coded: No, Form:

Liquid, Scent: Regular Scent, pH: 5.50 to 6.50 , Appearance:

Colorless, Autoclavable: Not Autoclavable, Certifications/Compliance: Certificate of Conformance

Each

0026 DPD FRCHLORINE RGT PP 10 ML PK For free chlorine determination by the DPD Free Chlorine method. USEPA accepted for reporting for drinking water analysis using Hach Method 8021. Range: 0.02 - 2.00 mg/L Cl?. Sample Size: 10 mL. Pack of 100 powder pillows.Boric Acid free

Each

0027 DPD TOT CHLORINE RGT PP 10 ML Hach Lange Total Chlorine Reagent Powder Pillows, Volume: 10 mL, Certifications/Compliance: EPA compliant, For Use With: All except DR/3000, DR/2000, Parameter Specifications: Total

Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine, Quantity: 100 Pack, Range: 0.02 to

2.0 mg/L Cl2

0028 ASSY PACK CHEMKEY 25 PIECE TOT Low Range Total Alkalinity Chemkeys, range 20 - 200 mg/L CaCO3. For SL1000 Portable Parallel Analyzer (PPA). Box of 25.

Each

0029 ASSY. PACK CHEMKEY. 25 PIECE O Low Range Orthophosphate Chemkeys, range 0.20 - 4.00 mg/L PO4. For SL1000 Portable Parallel Analyzer (PPA). Box of 25.

Each

0030 KTO CHEMKEY 25 PC MONO-CHLOR. Get two measurements (Free Ammonia and Total Ammonia) on one Chemkey. By measuring two parameters on one Chemkey free up a slot and save time. Must use the Free & Total Ammonia Chemkey along with the Monochloramine Chemkey.Ammonia, free 0.05 - 0.5 mg/L NH3-N / total 0.05 - 1.50 mg/L NH3-N, and Monochloramine, 0.04 - 4.0 mg/L Cl2, Chemkeys.

Each

0031 ASSY. PACK CHEMKEY 25 PIECE FR Free Chlorine Chemkeys, range 0.04 - 4.00 mg/L Cl2. For SL1000 Portable Parallel Analyzer (PPA).

Each

0032 ASSY. PACK CHEMKEY 25 PIECE TO Total Chlorine Chemkeys, range 0.04 - 10 mg/L Cl2. For SL1000 Portable Parallel Analyzer (PPA).

Each

0033 SAMPLE VIAL 2/PAIR SAMPLE VIAL 2/PAIR Each 3

0034 TEST STRIP 5-IN-1 WATER QUAL B 5 in 1 test strips are great for quick, on-site evaluations of water quality with reliable results on every test. These mulit-parameter test strips test for five water quality measurements on 1 strip.

Each

0035 THERMO TUNE B-ICAP 500ML Inorganic Ventures' Tune B ICAP Thermo Standard is a 500mL certified reference material set in a nitric acid / hydrochloric acid matrix for stability. This standard is Traceable to NIST and manufactured in accordance with our stringent Quality Assurance guidelines. One year Expiration Date.<br>A

Each

0036 ICAP Q THERMO TS 125ML Thermo iCAP Q Calibration Solution<br>ATTENTION: Inorganic Ventures is no longer supplying paper copies of Certificate of Analyses(CoA) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Each

0037 PH STRIPS PH 0 - 2.5 100STR/EA MilliporeSigma MQuant pH Test Strips and Indicator Papers, pH Range: 0 to 2.5, Quantity: 100 Box, For Use With: Environmental analysis and industrial in-process controls, calibration and checking of the products by certified buffer Solutions, rapid on-the-spot pH determination.

0038 COND/TDS STD 100US 5X60 ML5PK 47 ppm as NaCl, 100uS/cm, Conductivity Standard, Orion pH Meter, Yes, 5 x 60mL Bottles, Standard Solution.

Each

0039 PS VIAL KIT 10ML W CAP 100PK Vial Kit, 10 mL Polystyrene with Caps and Septa, Each 8

0040 PERISTALTIC PUMP TUBING PVC peristaltic pump tubing - ID 0.508 mm - orange/yellow (3 bridges, flared end).

Each 1

0041 MCFLX N85 NITRL GLV MD 100/PKAnsell MICROFLEX N85 Nitrile Gloves, Size: Medium, Applications: Laboratory, Healthcare, Industrial, AQL: 1.5, Certifications/Compliance:

ASTM D6319, FDA21 CFR 177-2600, ISO 13485:2003, EN

420:2003 + A1:2009, Blue, Disposable:

0042 MCFLX N85 NITRL GLV LG 100/PK Ansell MICROFLEX N85 Nitrile Gloves, Size: Large, Applications: Laboratory, Healthcare, Industrial, AQL: 1.5, Certifications/Compliance:

420:2003 + A1:2009, Blue, Disposable

0043 MCFLX N85 NITRL GLV XL 100/PK Ansell MICROFLEX N85 Nitrile Gloves, Size: X-Large, Applications: Laboratory, Healthcare, Industrial, AQL: 1.5, Certifications/Compliance:

420:2003 + A1:2009, Blue, Disposable

0044 KIMWIPE SML 4-1/2X8-1/2 286/PK Kimberly-Clark Professional Kimtech Science Kimwipes Delicate Task Wipers, 1-Ply, Dimensions: 8.2 x 4.4 in. (20.83 x 11.17 cm), Packaging Quantity: 286 wipes/box, 60 boxes/case, For Use With:

General-Purpose, Length: 8.2 in., 20.83 cm, Cellulose, Kimwipes delicate task wipes, White, Disposable: Yes Vendor Catalog # 34155

Each

0045 WYPALL TERITWLS POPUP 1180/CS Kimberly-Clark Professional WypAll X60 Wipers, White, Length: 42.67 cm,

16.8 in., Width: 23.11 cm, 9.1 in., For Use With: General purpose cleaning and wiping of surfaces, equipment, and hands and faces, Hydroknit Paper, Wypall X60 wipes, Dimensions:

16.8 x 9.1 in. (42.67 x 23.11 cm), 0046 CARTRIDGEDESICCANT72MMPK6 Bel-Art Reusable Silica Gel Desiccant Cartridges, Diameter Outer: 72 mm, Diameter Outer: 2.84 in., No. per Pack: 6 Pk., Weight: 35 +/-1 g

Each

0047 ZERO OXYGEN TABLETS 20/PK Mettler Toledo Cap Kits and Solutions for Portable Dissolved Oxygen Meters, For Use With: Portable DO Meter, Capacity: 500 mL, Description: DO zero oxygen tablets, Probe Type: DO

Each

0048 FLUORIDE CHEMKEY RGNTS 25/PK Each 8

0049 LABSOLUTION DETERGENT 27.5 LBS Labconco LabSolutions Powder Detergent, Volume: 27.5 lb., Size: 27.5 lb., Color-coded: Yes, Form: Powder, Scent: Unscented, For Use With: For use in Glassware washers, removes range of contaminants including Protein digestates, Agar, Blood and Grease, pH: 12.5

Each

0050 PIPET DISP 5 3/4 IN 720/CS Fisherbrand Disposable Borosilicate Glass Pasteur Pipets, Approx. length: 5.75 in.

(146mm); 720/Cs., Length: 5.75 in., 14.6 cm, Quantity:

720/Cs., Volume: 2 mL, Certifications/Compliance: ASTM E732, Disposable: Yes, Includes: Square cut ends, constriction near top

Each

0051 EZ TEST STEAM 25/PK EZ-Test 10e5 BI's for steam sterilization 25/box

Each 4

0052 CLEANWARE AQUA-CLEAR 100ML Aqua-Clear Water Conditioner stabilizes water in water baths and other water systems. Just 2 ml per liter of water provides long lasting protection against the growth of algae, bacteria, and molds which often contaminate standing water. It also protects pumps and thermostats and helps prevent tubing from clogging. In addition, it may be added to the water that is used in developers for color or X-ray films. It will not harm the film and permits longer use of the same solution.<br /><br />Aqua-Clear Water Conditioner adds a blue tint to the water which will fade after about 3 months reminding you to change the water and add new conditioner.

Each

0053 BULBS SMALL DROPPER 2ML CS72 Bal Supply Amber Latex Pipette Bulbs, Volume: 2 mL, Autoclavable: Not Autoclavable, White, Disposable: Yes, For Use With: Pasteur Pipettes, Small Pipettes, Medicine Droppers, Number of Channels: 1, Non-sterile, Amber Latex Bulb, Height: 2.2 in., 56 mm Vendor Catalog # SB2AL

0054 RUBBER BULB 3ML 24/PK Fisherbrand Dropper Bulb, Volume: 3 mL, Autoclavable: Not Autoclavable, For Use With:

Pasteur Pipette, Small Pipette, Medicine Dropper, Model: Bulb, Number of Channels: 1, Compatible Tips: 7 mm, Diameter Opening: 0.28 in., Diameter Opening: 7 mm, For Use With:

Pasteur pipets

Each

0055 CALIBRATION SOLUTION EMRS Each 1

0056 SOLIDS 500ML Solids Drinking Water/Wastewater Standard, 500mL, Component concentrations in ready-to-use solution:

Suspended Solids .20-200mg/L Dissolved Solids .50-5000mg/L Total Solids .70-5200mg/L, ULTRAcheck Blind QC Standard, Poly Bottle

Total Cost for (Products) $

Total Price (Extended Price and Shipping Cost)

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT 1 FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

Statement of Work

BACKGROUND

This requirement is for the supply and delivery of miscellaneous water supplies to the U.S

Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Washington Aqueduct in Washington, DC.

SCOPE OF WORK REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor must provide the following items to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington Aqueduct in Washington, DC (5900 Macarthur Blvd, NW, Washington, DC 20016). Delivery must be made NLT 30 days after receipt of award.

In total, the supply of all 56 items will be required for this procurement.

NOTE: ALL ITEMS MUST BE BUY AMERICAN ACT (BAA) COMPLIANT

TRACKING

At a minimum, the offeror shall track the delivery by Global Positioning Satellite/System (GPS) or other instantaneous tracking capability. Upon request by the Contracting Officer, the offeror may be required to provide shipping information such as the trailer number, truck number, and estimated delivery date.

PACKAGING

Shipping must be in boxes and properly labeled according to MIL-STD-129.

RECORD KEEPING AND ACCEPTANCE

Delivery Receipt:

A USACE representative will sign for receipt of the items upon delivery. This signature(s) does not imply inspection and acceptance. The signature only acknowledges the delivery was made.

Inspection:

Inspection will be made within 10 days after delivery for any hidden or latent discrepancies and will be reported to the GSA Contracting Officer.

Acceptance:

1) Per FAR Subpart 46.501, general acceptance constitutes acknowledgment that the supplies or services conform to applicable contract quality and quantity requirements, except as provided in this subpart and subject to other terms and conditions of the contract. The USACE Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or a designated government representative will determine the acceptability of the delivery. Acceptance shall ordinarily be evidenced by execution of an acceptance certificate on an inspection or receiving report form or commercial shipping document/packing list.

Acceptance shall be provided as soon as possible by the government representative but not more than 10 days after inspection.

2) Per FAR Subpart 46.502, acceptance of supplies or services is the responsibility of the Contracting Officer. When this responsibility is assigned to the cognizant contract administration office or to another agency (see FAR Subpart

42.202 (g)) acceptance by that office or agency is binding on the government.

USACE shall provide timely notification to GSA upon receipt of all supplies and or services.

3) Per FAR Subpart 46.503, each purchase order shall specify the place of acceptance (for transportation terms, see FAR Subpart 47.3). Supplies accepted at a place other than the destination specified at in the purchase order shall not be reinspected at the specified destination for acceptance purposes but should be examined at the specified destination for quantity, damage in transit, and possible substitution or fraud.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION POINTS OF CONTACT

Contracting Officer Dominic Lackey Contracting Officer General Services Administration 1800 F. Street Washington, DC 20405 Email:dominic.lackey@gsa.gov

Contracting Specialist Mutiba Raza Contract Specialist General Services Administration 1800 F Street Washington, DC 20405

Email: mutiba.raza@gsa.gov

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) To Be Determined (TBD)

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S AUTHORITY

The Contracting Officer assigned to this contract has the responsibility of ensuring the performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting, ensuring compliance with the terms of the contract, and safeguarding the interests of the United States in its contractual relationships. In this regard, the Contracting Officer is the only individual who has the authority to enter into, administer, or terminate this agreement. In addition, the Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes to any of the requirements under this agreement, and notwithstanding any provision contained elsewhere in this agreement, the said authority remains solely with the Contracting Officer.

The contractor must immediately request clarification from the Contracting Officer when a question arises regarding the authority of any person to act for the Contracting Officer under the agreement or when the contractor receives direction that appears outside the scope of the agreement.

Costs incurred that were not authorized by the Contracting Officer and work outside the scope of the contract must be considered unallowable costs and will not be reimbursed by the government.

AUTHORITY OF CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

Only those Government Representatives (e.g. COR), as designated in writing by the Contracting Officer, may provide technical or other interpretations in the performance of this contract. Technical interpretation will be provided only within the limits specified in this paragraph, as delineated in a letter of authority from the Contracting Officer, or contained in Section G or elsewhere of this agreement.

As used herein, “technical interpretation” is defined as providing technical clarification, confirming the results of meetings, completing details in the form of work orders, pursuing certain lines of inquiry, or otherwise serving to accomplish the contract Statement of Work (SOW). Technical directions may be issued either verbally or in writing. Such technical direction must include or comply with the following:

1) Be consistent with the general scope of work and terms and conditions contained in the agreement.

2) Does not constitute assignment of new work or change the terms, conditions, or specifications of the agreement.

3) Does not constitute a basis, either directly or indirectly, that could result in a change in the pricing, quantity, quality, or period of performance as established in this agreement.

Technical direction that exceeds the authority listed above or the limits of specific letters of authority is invalid and will not be enforceable against the government. Any costs incurred by the contractor in violation of this clause will be considered unallowable costs and will not be reimbursed by the government.

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT 1 FOR SOLICITATION

PROVISIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS- ADDENDUM

E.2 SUBMISSION OF QUOTE

Please submit your quotation on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis. The quotation must include the following information and any other relevant information, including any exceptions or assumptions related to this requirement.

A complete quotation must consist of:

a) Cover Page

1) A signed copy of Section A – Solicitation Offer document

2) If applicable, a signed copy of any and all Amendments to the solicitation that are posted to the FBO notice prior to the closing date of the RFQ.

b) Volume 1 – Technical Submission

1) Factor One - Technical Conformance – See Section E.9 below

2) Factor Two - Delivery – See Section E.9 below

c) Volume 2 - Price Submission

1) A completed Section B of the RFQ for the Price/Cost Schedule

Quotations must be submitted via email to Dominic Lackey (dominic.lackey@gsa.gov) and Mutiba Raza (Mutiba.raza@gsa.gov), no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Time on September 10, 2025 and marked with the subject line “RFQ -47QSWC25Q0198. All questions must be submitted via email by September 8, 2025.

All Amendments issued, if any, must be signed and submitted with the Offeror’s quotation.

Please submit your quotation on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis, including any volume pricing, based on market availability and the volume of this order, and any extended freight and shipping cost.

Note 1: Offerors assume full responsibility for ensuring that quotes are received by the date and time specified above. The Government reserves the right to not accept any late quotations.

Note 2: Offerors are responsible for ensuring their SAM account is active and accurate.

The CO will verify the NAICS code and business size standards of the offeror prior to any agreements.

E.3 NUMBER OF AWARDS

The GSA reserves the right to make an award to a single offeror or multiple offerors resulting from this solicitation.

E.4 EXPENSES RELATED TO OFFEROR SUBMISSIONS

GSA will not pay any costs incurred during the preparation or submission of any response(s) to this solicitation or in making necessary studies for the preparation thereof or for any supplies including attendance of any solicitation conference.

E.5 RESPONSIBLE PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS

An Offeror must be found responsible prior to award of any contract. To determine the Offeror responsible the CO must find, at a minimum, that the Offeror:

● Has or can obtain adequate financial resources to perform a contract;

● Has the ability to meet any required or proposed delivery schedules;

● Has a satisfactory performance history;

● Has a satisfactory record of integrity and proper business ethics;

● Has appropriate accounting and operational controls that may include, but are not limited to: production control, property control systems, quality assurance programs, and appropriate safety programs; and

● Is qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws or regulations.

E.6 NON-GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL PARTICIPATION

Offerors are notified that GSA may have any written quotes or other information provided by Offerors reviewed by personnel from various support contractors who may serve as advisors to GSA evaluation personnel during the evaluation phase of this acquisition. All non-Government personnel and their corporations have signed, or will sign before the evaluation process begins, non-disclosure agreements. The exclusive responsibility for source selection, however, will remain with GSA. GSA currently has no plans to use support contractors to take part in the source selection process.

E.7 QUOTATION ACCEPTANCE

Only one, latest in time (but prior to the submission due date and time noted above) quotation from each Offeror will be considered.

E.8 FORMAT AND CONTENT

All quotations must be submitted electronically. Each quotation must be single-spaced and typewritten in 12-point Times New Roman font. Each quotation must be in .doc or .docx format.

Each page of the quotation must be separately numbered. Each quotation must be no more than ten (10) 8½” by 11” pages, front only, in total including the cover page, Section A. The contract clauses required in Section C of this solicitation do not count to the ten (10) page limit. The division of pages between volumes is within the discretion of the offeror.

E.9 TECHNICAL SUBMISSION

The Technical Submission (Volume 1) must address the following:

1) Factor One---Technical Conformance Offerors must submit an explanation describing how their quotation satisfies the description, part number photo, and quantity requirements as outlined in this RFQ. Offers must demonstrate how each item meets the BAA requirements.

2) Factor Two ---Delivery Each Offeror must provide an explanation on how it will meet the tracking, shipping, and delivery requirements. The government requires that all items be delivered in one complete shipment no later than 30 days after receipt of award.

Quoter(s) are encouraged to provide their best delivery terms that at least meet the required delivery schedule.

Failure to address any factor or sub factor may result in a determination by the CO that the proposal is non-responsive and may be removed from further consideration. Factors and sub factors directly correlate to the evaluation criteria outlined in the solicitation.

E.10 PRICE

The Price Volume (Volume 2) must cover all requirements of the SOW. All information regarding price must be submitted in this volume. The Offeror must submit pricing that is inclusive of all costs, including the costs of items, packaging, shipping, transportation and taxes. Section B pricing, including unit price, extended price, shipping price, and total extended price must be clearly filled out by the offeror.

GSA anticipates that price analysis will be based on adequate price competition;

therefore, Offerors are not required to submit supporting cost or pricing data with their quotations. However, if after receipt of offers GSA determines that adequate price competition does not exist, uncertified, yet detailed, supporting cost or pricing data may be required. GSA will not require detailed shipping costs as an estimate will be required instead.

E.11 EVALUATION AND AWARD

Technical Evaluation Factors Volume 1 will be evaluated under each of the following factors:

1) Factor One---Technical Conformance Quotations will be evaluated based on the degree to which it demonstrates an understanding and meets all specifications and requirements outlined in the SOW of this solicitation. The quotation must include a description, part numbers and photographs of each item listed in the SOW. The offeror must demonstrate an ability to get the quantities of each commodity and supply all 52 required items.

The offeror must demonstrate that each item is in compliance with the Buy American Act.

2) Factor Two—Delivery Quotations will be evaluated based on the degree to which it demonstrates the ability to meet the delivery timelines and requirements of capability, packaging, tracking, and shipping.

Technical Conformance and Delivery Quotations will be evaluated for technical conformance and delivery using the following adjectival rating system:

Rating Description

Excellent Quotation meets requirements and indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements. No weaknesses identified in the offeror’s quotation. The risk of unsuccessful performance is very low.

Good Quotation meets requirements and indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements.

Quotation contains strengths that outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Acceptable Quotation meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements.

Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance. The risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Unacceptable

Quotation does not meet requirements and/or contains one or more deficiencies. The quotation is not awardable.

The GSA will also use the following definitions in the evaluation of quotations:

Deficiency: A material failure of a quotation to meet a Government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a quotation that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level.

Strength: An aspect of a quotation that has merit or exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be advantageous to the government during contract performance.

Weakness: An aspect of a quotation that does not meet specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be disadvantageous to the government during contract performance.

Risk: Degree to which a quotation’s approach to achieving the technical factor may involve risk of disruption of schedule, degradation of performance, the need for increased government oversight, and/or the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance.

E.12 PRICE

GSA will confirm that the prices offered are fair and reasonable. In conducting the price evaluation, GSA will evaluate only the information contained in the Offeror’s price quotation (and, if requested, submitted supporting information). Best prices are encouraged in the Offeror’s initial quotation as the GSA may elect to move directly to award. Any quote with pricing determined not fair and reasonable may be determined unacceptable.

E.13 EVALUATION AND AWARD SUMMARY

GSA will evaluate quotes and make a best value trade-off determination based on the evaluation of non-price factors and price. The non-price factors, combined, are significantly more important than price. Technical Conformance is the most important factor among the non-price factors. Technical Conformance is more important than Delivery.

As the non-price evaluation of the quotations’ ratings becomes more equal, price will become more of a determining factor.

E.14 REMOVAL FROM CONSIDERATION

If a proposal receives an “Unacceptable” rating under Factor 1 or 2 at any time during the evaluation, the proposal will be considered not awardable and removed from consideration.