Sources Sought Notice - terminal.doc

71 – Miscellaneous Furniture and Fixings

General Information

GSA Market: 71 711 98 International Office Furniture and 71 711 17 Multiple Seating

Contracting Office Address Department of the Air Force, Pacific Air Force, 374th Contracting Squadron, Bldg 620, Yokota Air Base, Japan Description A. General Information

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to communicate with industry in advance, receive feedback from the industry, identify interested vendors to foster competition, and use the information gained from this notice to further define the requirements of the expected solicitation in a way which benefits both the Government and the contractor. If unable to provide exact specifications as listed below, please provide specifications according to your products. sPlease contact POC below for more details.

B. Products & Performance Required

Overview: Seats in ribbed vinyl and backs embossed with USAF AMC Logo. Upholstered in Spectrum Marina Blue (identical to what is currently in 733 AMS and 730 Det 1 Passenger Terminals. The chairs will have the AMC Patch (4x4) embedded as specified in AMC Passenger Terminal Guidance. Cast aluminum legs. Short end arms with grey 158 rubber pads throughout.

2.0

UNIT DISTRIBUTION & SIZES

2.1 Yokota AB

1 No. 5 beam unit with five seats: 3030W x 735D x 780H

149 No. 4 beam units with four seats: 2440W x 735D x 780H

2.2 Osan AB

11 No. 6 beam units with six seats: 3620W x 735D x 780H

24 No. 5 beam units with five seats: 3030W x 735D x 780H

31 No. 4 beam units with four seats: 2440W x 735D x 780H

3.0

SEATING PERFORMANCE AND WARRANTY

Guaranteed against structural failure for a minimum of 25 years and independently tested to withstand 25 years of heavy contract use (BS EN 15373:2007 Test Level 3).

Metal components are finished for interior and exterior use, UV stable and guaranteed against color fading. Color fastness conforms to DIN 54004.

All upholstery materials are abrasion resistant and in excess of 100,000 rubs (Martindale Test)

4.0

SEATING STRUCTURAL SPECIFICATION

4.1 Supporting Beam

Triangular extruded aluminum supporting beam

Silver anodized finish

High strength aluminum alloy, UNE-L2630 alloy 6063

Anodized film applied 25 microns thick

Breaking strength of 20kg/mm

Bending strength of 175N/mm

Tensile strength of 300N/mm

Density of 2.7g/cm

End capped with pressure-die-cast aluminum cover polyester coated

No plastic end caps should be used

4.2 Seat and Back Panels

Separate removable seat and back panels for easy maintenance

Incorporated a substantial radius at both the front of the seat and top of the back

Plywood formed core covered in foam and vinyl upholstery

Panels are screw fixed to pressure die cast aluminum brackets for ease of maintenance

Rear face of the back panel upholstered to match the finish of the front face

Panels are fee of stitched joints

Seat panel ribbed using heat embossing

Back panel embossed using heat embossing

4.2.1 Plywood

Constructed from 10.5mm rotary cut steamed beech veneer

Water resistant glue

Flame retardant to BS 5852: 1990 (sect: sources 0, 1 and 5).

4.2.2 Foam

CMHR 50, minimum thickness 25mm

Suitable for heavy contract use

Does not deform, wrinkle or form puddles with frequent use

Does not contain isocyanate or blowing agent

CFC and halogen free

Density 60kg.m<

Tensile strength 90kPa

Fatigue class: V (as tested to BS: 3379)

Flame retardant to BS 5852: 1990 (sect 5: sources 0, 1 and 5)

4.2.3 Vinyl

Spectrum marina Blue

Heat embossed ribbed to seat panel

AMC patch (4x4) embossed to back panel, conforming to AMC Passenger Terminal Guidance

Conforms to DIN 53326 (UV stability under heavy contract use)

Flame retardant to BS 5852: 1990 (sect 5: sources 0, 1 and 5)

Over 100,000 rubs (Martindale Test)

4.3 Seat and Back Castings

Brackets fixed to the extruded beam using mechanical fasteners

Pressure die-cast aluminum alloy. Grade: LM06

Alloy conforms to BS EN 1559-1, 4, and BS EN 1676

Finished in alochrom/alodine 1200 (corrosive preventative pre-treatment)

Polyester powder coated to 100 microns

UV stable

Color fastness conforms to DIN 54004

4.4 Armrests

End arms only. Aluminum MKI Short arm with PU pad.

Pressure die cast aluminum alloy, LM06

Alloy conforms to BS EN 1559-1, 4, and BS EN 1676

Finished in alochrom/alodine 1200 (corrosion preventative treatment)

Polyester powder coated to 100 microns, available in any RAL color

UV stable

Color fastness conforms to DIN 54004

PU pad color: Grey 158

4.5 Feet

Cast Aluminum Foot

Pressure die-cast aluminum alloy, LM06

Alloy conforms to BS EN 1559-1, 4, and BS EN 1676

Finished in alochrom/alodine 1200 (corrosion preventative treatment)

Polyester powder coated to 100 microns, available in any RAL color

UV stable

Color fastness conforms to DIN 54004

Non slip glide to bottom

5.0

MAINTENANCE CRITERIA

Each seat comprises of two panels; seat panel & back panel. Each panel can be easily replaced in the event of damage, without the necessity to replace or repair the whole seat.

Gap located between the seat and back to eliminate dirt accumulation and allow any spilt drinks to drain immediately.

Supporting beam is triangular with the flat face adjacent to the floor. It is therefore self-shedding, eliminating dust accumulation and facilitating easy cleaning.

Assembled using only mechanical fixings to the following specification:

Hexagonal metric socket button head bolts, manufactured to BS:4168 pt 6

High tensile steel 12.9 and zinc plated to prevent corrosion Common fixing bolts are used throughout

All bolts are self-locking using Nylock

All bolts are used in conjunction with standard hexagonal key or spanner

All components are easily cleaned using a mild detergent

6.0

SHIPPING & INSTALLATION

Vendor to ship directly to Yokota and Osan ABs and provide installation.

C. Instructions to Interested Vendors

1. By going through the Government’s requirement specified above, interested vendors may e-mail the company’s name, e-mail address and phone number, past performance information for the same or similar products and homepage address so that we can include the company in our mailing list when RFQ is issued.

2. The Government welcomes comments from the industry on the requirement above so that we can tailor our requirement better. For example, a vendor may criticize the requirement from safety prospective, or suggest a trend of the industry, or suggest the alternative such as other than stainless steel. Both positive and negative comments are welcome. The Government is interested in receiving comments on safety prospective, e.g., accident report for the similar product and the way to prevent such accident in our procurement.

3. The Government also welcomes any comment from the industry on the commercial practice on installation, periodic inspection, maintenance and repair.

4. The Government also welcomes any comment from the industry on our planned evaluation criteria below. The Government is interested in receiving comments in a way which benefits both the Government and the contractor.

5. The Government plans to issue the RFQ after this on March 24, 2012 but not later than April 1, 2012.

D. Planned Evaluation Criteria

1. Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The following evaluation factors shall be used in the evaluation process:

1.

Price

2.

Government minimum requirements: The Government’s minimum requirement is achieved when the offeror meets all of the following requirements.

1) Offerors must provide a complete item description for all items listed above. All items must be listed on the offeror’s GSA schedule.

2) Quotes must be provided on all items. Responses that do not provide quotes, and other required information on all items listed above will not be considered for award.

3) All items must match the style depicted above.

4) All items must meet the specifications set forth above.

(a) Initially the Government’s minimum requirements will be rated as “met” or “failed”. The Government’s minimum acceptability is met when the offeror submits sufficient information to establish compliance with all of the requirements set forth above. Award shall be made to the lowest price quotation meeting the government’s minimum requirements.

(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

Point of Contact

A1C Brittany A. Lightfoot, DSN 225-4753, Commercial Phone 001-81-42-552-6120, Commercial Fax 001-81-42-553-0973, Email: Brittany.lightfoot@us.af.mil Delivery Information For Yokota: Japan

730 AMS/TROP

Unit 5114

Bldg. 80

APO AP 96328-5114

For Osan: Korea 731st Air Mobility Squadron (AMC)

Unit 2073

Bldg. 648

APO AP 96278-2073