PNT_Safety_Glasses_BPA_Market_Research.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES

1155 DEFENSE PENTAGON

WASHINGTON, DC 20301-1155

ACQUISITION

DIRECTORATE

Summary

The Department of Defense (DoD) Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) is conducting market research for information purposes only to determine market capability for providing maintenance to the WHS Facilities Services Directorate (FSD). The purpose of this announcement is to determine all potential sources, particularly those firms that are considered to be small businesses, 8(a)s, small disadvantaged businesses, woman-owned small businesses, historically underutilized business zones, minority-owned small businesses and/or service disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The information attained as a result of this announcement will be used to determine the extent to which this acquisition will be set aside for small business concerns. This notice is not intended to solicit business for proposals; this is for market research purposes only.

Statement of Work

The contractor shall provide a selection of OSHA and ANSI approved safety eyeglass frames and lenses, including both plastic frames and metal frames with adjustable nose pads. Frames must be standard and issued in suitable eye sizes to fit small, medium, and large people.

Employees will try on frames and frame will be fit and adjusted for each employee’s needs after the lenses are made.

The contractor will take all required measurements for multi-vision employees, including pupil distance (PD), and multi-focal height. The contractor should expect to accommodate needs for single, bifocal, and multi-focal vision, as well as progressive (no-line) lenses.

The contractor will use OSHA approved lenses for safety glasses. Employees will provide the contractor with a current vision prescription as well as voucher from FFD management showing proof of authority to use the contractor’s services. The contractor should not accept work from any employee without both a valid vision prescription and written FFD authorization.

When the glasses are ready they will be dispensed at the Pentagon and frames will be fitted to each employee individually. The contractor shall provide these services and supplies within 10 days or less. The contractor is expected to be within close proximity, 1 mile, of the Pentagon so employees can access the store during normal business hours. Alternate options may be discussed with FFD management for approval.

Extent of Obligation

This BPA does not obligate funding. In accordance with FAR 13.202(e)(1)(ii), the Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases made under this BPA.

Delivery Tickets

All shipments under this agreement shall be accompanied by delivery tickets or sale slips which shall contain the following minimum information:

Name of supplier BPA number Date of Purchase Purchase Number Itemized list of supplies and services Furnished quantity Unit price Extension of each item Discounts Date of Delivery Shipment

Invoices

A summary invoice shall be submitted at least monthly or upon expiration if this BPA, whichever occurs first, for all deliveries made during a billing period, identifying the delivery tickets covered therein, stating their total dollar value, and supported by receipt copies of the delivery tickets.

Option to Renew

This agreement is renewable at the option of the Government, by the Contracting Officer giving written notice of renewal to the Contractor within the period specified in the schedule; provided that the Contracting Officer shall have given preliminary notice of the Government’s intention to renewal at least thirty (30) days before this agreement is to expire. If the Government exercises this option for renewal, the agreement as renewed shall be deemed to include this option provision. However, the total duration of this agreement, including the exercise of future option years, shall not exceed five (5) years.

Evaluation Criteria

Each order will be evaluated based on the lowest price technically acceptable. Competition will be limited to a maximum of five (5) offerors who represent the best value to the Government.

Technical acceptability will be based on the offerors ability to provide the services listed in the scope of work and prices of each service including prices for four (4) future option years.

Historical Values

Base Year: 30 pair of glasses 1st Option Year: 35 pairs of glasses 2nd Option Year: 35 pairs of glasses 3rd Option Year: 37 pairs of glasses 4th Option Year: 38 pairs of glasses

Resources and References

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133, Occupational Safety and Health Standards, Personal Protective Equipment, Eye and Face Protection.

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.102, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction, Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment, Eye and Face Protection

ANSI Z87.1-2003, American National Standard for Occupational Eye and Face Protection

Market Research

Question 1 The following tasks from the SOW are found to be the most critical to determining vendor capability: Accessibility of services, ability to provide OSHA certified eyewear

For each of the two task areas referenced above, please provide information to address the following questions.

1.1 Has your firm performed this task? Does this including OSHA certified eyewear?

1.2 Provide a brief summary of the work performed.

1.3 Is your company capable of providing accessible locations in close proximity to the Pentagon?

Question 2 At this time, does your firm intend to submit a proposal if a Request for Proposal is issued? This is for informational purposes only and does not prohibit the firm from deciding otherwise in the future.

Question 3 Please provide any input that you believe would be beneficial in helping WHS better describe this requirement. This includes suggestions regarding missing information in the SOW, key personnel requirements, etc. (Note: This question is not for determining a set-aside but to improve the procurement strategy. Information provided in response to this question is NOT included in the page count.)

Submissions

Submissions must be received no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on November 14, 2014, to Sara C. Rodriguez-Matos at sara.c.rodriguezmatos.civ@mail.mil. The following items shall be submitted in PDF or Word-compatible format:

- Capability statement that addresses questions 1 & 2, above (3 pages MAXIMUM)

- Company identification sheet

- (Optional) Responses to question 3, above.

No late submissions will be accepted. Information submitted will be used to determine the qualifications of the business community with respect to this requirement. No feedback or evaluations will be provided to concerns regarding their individual submissions.

Attachments: Company Identification Sheet mailto:sara.c.rodriguezmatos.civ@mail.mil