M0026313T1017_RFQ__Amendment_02.doc

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

RFQ Solicitation Number: M00263-13-T-1017 Questions and Answers.

1) On Attachment 7, the transaction shelf is not listed/priced, only transition shelf is listed/priced. Should it not be listed as part of NCO office as shown on Attachment 7, page 2, order example and does it need to be priced on Attachment 7?

1) Response: Correction: The Transaction Shelf was inadvertently omitted from the RFQ and Furniture Listing requirement for each respective District. Add the Transaction Shelf to the RFQ specifications annotated on page 41 of 103, Section C.4.4 Workspace, (7) NCOIC Station requirement and (8) NCO Stations.

2) There is a discrepancy on Attachment 7 and the Branded Furniture Listing concerning the letter file. Should it be 3 drawer or 4 drawer vertical file?

2) Response: *Correction: Change the 3-drawer vertical file cabinet to read 4-drawer vertical file cabinet specifications in the RFQ page 41 of 103, Section C.4.4 Workspace, (11) File Cabinets and change Attachment7 Furniture listing accordingly to 4-drawer vertical file cabinet.

3) The sample office that will be required for review, will this contain all the items listed on Attachment 7 or the Branded Furniture Listing ?

3) Response: The furniture required for evaluation purposes shall be the NCO office set-up.

4) Should the 30” wide panel, estimated quantity of 20 on Attachment 7 for pricing, be doubled (on Attachment 7, order example page 2, shows 4 panels)?

4) Response. *Correction - The 30 inch panel is correct, however the 28 inch wide panel was inadvertently not annotated, Add the verbiage in the RFQ page 41 of 103, Section C.4.4 Workspace, (9) Divider Panel requirement and Attachment #7 accordingly.

5) The NCO and NCOIC both require a lap drawer and task light according to Attachment 7, order example page 2. On Attachment 7 pricing, should the quantity be doubled (40 each)? Currently shows 20 each.

5) Response: The quantities listed in the price listing will be corrected accordingly.

6) The NCO and NCOIC together require only one letter vertical file and one lateral file. On Attachment 7 pricing, should the quantity be reduced (to only 20 each)? Currently shows 40.

6) Response: The quantities listed in the price listing will be corrected accordingly.

7) Are there any provisions to be paid for product when shipped or must all product be designed, delivered, installed and removal/disposal be completed and signed off by end user and approving authority before invoice submitted for payment?

7) Response: Because of changes at the paying office, multiple payments can be processed against a contract line item.

8) Is OCONUS pricing to be according to the home district pricing plus add-on for installation, set-up and freight charges to be determined on as/if needed basis and should not be included on Attachment 7 and to be submitted on July 23, 2013?

8) Response: OCONUS pricing will be determined at such time it is required prior to the issuance of the delivery order.

9) Does NCOIC require leveling capability and wire management grommets and full back panel?

9) Response: *Correction: Yes, the NCOIC Stations requires leveling capabilities per the specifications annotated in the RFQ page 41 of 103, Section C.4.4 Workspace, (9) Divider Panels and wire-management grommets and a full-back panel to make the workstation.

10) Does NCO station require wire management grommets and attachment to divider panels?

10) Response: *Correction: Yes the NCO Station requires the wire-management grommets and hardware to attach to the divider panels. The worksurface cost shall be inclusive.

11) Do divider panels need to be acoustical and tackable?

11) Response: Yes as annotated in Attachment 7 Furniture listing.

Correction: Add the Specifications “acoustical and tackable” to the verbiage in the RFQ page 41 of 103, Section C.4.4 Workspace, (9) Divider Panel requirement

12) Does testing room desk need to have a full back panel, leveling capability and wire management grommets and color, Wilsonart NorthSea D90-60?

12) Response: *Correction/Clarification: the specifications annotated in the RFQ page 42 of 103, Section C.4.5. Support Areas, (13) the Desk add the following description.

Work Surfaces: Wilsonart # North Sea D90-60/Mouse Trim; Worksurface attaches to full-back panel of workstation. Wire-management grommet and leveling capabilities. Desk cost shall be all inclusive of all parts required to construct the desk. .

*Corrections are highlighted, italicized and underlined for ease of identification in the RFQ and Attachment 7 District price sheets.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

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C. STATEMENT OF WORK

NOTE : Changes are annotated in Sections C.4.4., C.4.5. and C.5.1 C.1. Introduction

The United States Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) has a Branding concept for its’ Recruiting Offices located in 1st, 4th, 6th , 8th, 9th and 12th Marine Corps Districts (MCD). The concepts intent is to establish uniformity/continuity of appearance and maximize the use of space for all recruiting facilities. The USMC Branding Guideline provides detailed information on the initiative and can be obtained by contacting Chris Wendle at christine.wendle@usmc.mil or 843-228-4118.

C.2. Contractual Mythology – Requirements Type Contract

C.2.1. This “Combined Synopsis/Solicitation” procurement is being conducted pursuant to the provisions of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Parts 12 & 13 procedures and the use of options will be in accordance with FAR clause 52.217-9. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 337215 for this requirement. This procurement will be Awarded on the basis of “All or None.” The Government reserves the right to award the contract to other than the lowest priced responsible offeror whose quote represents the “Best Value” to the Government

C.2.2. This Request for Quote (RFQ) is 100% Set-Aside for Small Business. The Regional Contracting Office Parris Island intends to award a Requirements Contract with a base period of twelve (12) months and three (3) one-year option periods to a single contractor in accordance with FAR subpart 16.503.

Period of Performance (tentative)

Base Year September 22, 2013 thru September 21, 2014

Option I

September 22, 2014 thru September 21, 2015

Option II September 22, 2015 thru September 21, 2016

Option III September 22, 2016 thru September 21, 2017 The incorporated provisions and clauses listed in the section I of the solicitation are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-66 (April 1, 2013) and DFARS Publication 20130617 (June 17, 2013). Definitions can be obtained at the following web-site: http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

C.3. Purpose

C.3.1. The contract will provide Branded Office furniture for 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th , 9th and 12th MCD. Delivery of furniture will be to various locations within the Continental United States (CONUS) listed in Attachment #9 (locations are for informational purposes only) are subject to changes based on the Marine Corps mission.

Branded Furniture pricing for delivery, installation and set-up at Recruiting Offices located outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS) shall be priced separately. This price will be determined at a later date prior to issuance of the delivery order.

C.3.2. The estimated quantities are annotated in Attachment #7 “Requirement/Furniture Listing.” The Requirement/Furniture Listing will provide potential offerors’ better accuracy in estimated quantity totals in respect to each item desired. Item prices shall include the costs associated with manufacturing, delivery and installation and set-up of items to the six (6) different requested District Regions.

CONUS Locations

1. Delivery region for 1st MCD (Northeast region of the United States) include but are not limited to the following states: Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

2. Delivery region for 4th MCD (Mid-Atlantic region of the United States) include, but are not limited to, the following states: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

3. Delivery region for 6th MCD (Southeast region of the United States) include but are not limited to the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee.

4. Delivery region for 8th MCD (Midwest region of the United States) include, but are not limited to, the following States: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.

5. Delivery region for 9th MCD (Midwest region of the United States) include, but are not limited to, the following states: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North and South Dakota and Wisconsin.

6. Delivery region for 12th MCD (Southwest, West and Northwest region of the United States) include, but are not limited to, the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.

OCONUS Locations

7. Locations* to include but are not limited to the following: Guam; Hawaiian Islands; Alaska; Puerto Rico and Saipan Mariana Islands.

*OCONUS - the additional costs associated with shipping, delivery, installation and removal and disposal costs of these OCONUS location shall be priced as a separate line for each respective location per individual delivery order on an as needed basis.

Incumbent contractor shall provide three (3) quotes at such time to document and support these additional costs to provide price reasonableness for each location as needed.

C.3.3. Removal and Disposal of existing Recruiting Office furniture is required.

Removal/disposal associated costs will be priced as a separate line for each respective District Region

This is a Fixed Price Contract; all prices shall include F.O.B. destination delivery and installation and set-up charges.

Installation shall not be broken out as a separate item; it shall be “included” in the price of the items.

All offers shall be FOB DESTINATION.

C.4. Requirements

C.4.1. Branded Furniture Requirement This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) to provide office furniture that will be manufactured, delivered, installed, and set-up at multiple delivery points (Attachment No. 9). Offerors are advised that the Government intends to evaluate offers and make an award on an all or none basis. Offerors must meet standards of safety, durability, dimensions, ergonomics and structural adequacy of the specified furniture, as determined by the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA). Assembled furniture products must meet or exceed American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and BIFMA standards. The following websites will give you more information regarding these standards.

http://www.bifma.com/standards and http://www.ansi.org C.4.2.Recruiting Locations and Associated Facilities.

Branded Furniture Requirement – Specifications are listed below, for additional information refer to Attachment No. 8 USMC Branded Guide* and Attachment No. 7 Requirement/Furniture Listing (Excel format).

*Electronic copies can be obtained from Chris Wendle at 843-228-4118 or christine.wendle@usmc.mil

Note: “Furniture shall match as closely as possible to currently installed furniture at Branded Recruiting Offices, so as to coincide with existing furniture to comply with the USMC Branded Guide (dated October 2012, Revision 4, Specifications pages 47-56 ).

C.4.3. Reception Area

1) Media Stand – MDF construction; silver metal drawer or door pulls; interior visible (usable storage areas) surface is ARPA or Black Melamine; All visible exterior surfaces to be laminated “ARPA 0509 Black Smart Finish”;

Height: 1 foot 8 inches

Depth: 1 foot 6 inches

Width: 4 feet 0 inches

2) Display Table- Top is removable and 0.25 inches thick tempered vision glass, attached using black RTV silicone sealant; MDF construction; Visible interior surface is black laminate; all visible exterior surfaces are laminated “ARPA 0509 Black Smart Finish.”

Overall height: 1 foot - 8 inches

Length: 3 foot – 6 inches

Width: 2 foot – 8 inches

3) Brochure Rack – MDF construction; 0.125 inches thick clear acrylic dividers; interior visible (display area) surface is ARPA or Black Melamine; all visible exterior surfaces are laminated “ARPA 0509 Black Smart Finish.”

Overall height: 3 feet – 0 inches

Depth: 12 inches

Width: 2 feet – 8 inches

4) Couch –

Styles with particular theme are not acceptable (e.g. “antique” or “country”) Upholstered two seat sofa; black vinyl simulated leather covering; minimal or no exposed wood; any visible wood should be ebonized or a dark brown.

Back height: 32 inches

Depth: 35 inches

Width: 82 inches

Arm height: 25 inches

5) Chair Recruiter –

Swivel, five-arm base, pneumatic seat height adjustment, adjustable back height, adjustable T-arms, hard, dual-wheel casters.

Upholstery - Fabric

Color – Red #5F04

6) Chair Visitor –

Four-leg frame open arms, glides, stacks four high.

Upholstery - Fabric

Color – Black #5F17

C.4.4. Workspace

7) NCOIC Stations -

Return - 42 inches wide x 24 inches deep, Peninsula top – 60 inches x 30 inches

Pencil drawer and desk task light.

Work Surfaces: Wilsonart # North Sea D90-60/Mouse Trim

Transition Shelf, 0.090 inch brake formed aluminum w/End Panels/Valance, exposed surfaces powder-coated or painted polyurethane satin black, ease all sharp corners for safety. Attaches to full-back panel of workstation.

TS42 - Black Top w/black end panels/valance.

Height: 4 ½ inches, Width: 2 feet 6 inches, Depth: 3 inches

Mounting hardware shall be included to attach to panel

Wire-management gromments shall be included on worksurface

Transaction Shelf – Greystone Top w/Black End Panels/Valance

Size 42 ½ inches wide x 14 3/8 inches deep x 18 inches high

8) NCO Station -

Peninsula top - 42 inches wide x 24 inches deep, Return - 42 inches wide x 24 inches deep

Color – Wilsonart #4790-60

Pencil drawer, desk task light.

Work Surfaces: Wilsonart # North Sea D90-60/Mouse Trim

Mounting hardware shall be included to attach to panels

Wire-management gromments shall be included on worksurface

Transaction Shelf – Greystone Top w/Black End Panels/Valance

Size 42 ½ inches wide x 14 3/8 inches deep x 18 inches high

9) Divider Panels -

Rigid tubular steel frame covered with fabric and have leveling capability

Panel sizes:

a) 48 inches high x 42 inches wide

b) 48 inches high x 30 inches wide

c) 48 inches high x 36 inches wide

d) 48 inches high x 28 inches wide

Color – Wilsonart # North Sea D90-60/Mouse Trim

Panel Fabric, Color - (Blue) Brunswick 6307-601

Top Caps & End Caps: Wilsonart # North Sea D90-60/Mouse

Trim /Plywood Core/Metal Attachment

Panel Height, Installed: 48 inches above the floor

Panels shall Tackable and Acoustical

10) Printer Stand -

Steel stand; fixed supply shelf; 2 locking doors with piano hinges.

Finish and Color to match the black laminates, ebonized wood or satin black powder-coated metal finish of the other fixtures used in the All Recruiters offices.

11) File Cabinets –

Steel construction, Meet/exceeds applicable ANSI/BIFMA standards.

Drawer fronts flush with integral pull, safety interlock system, the back of the file is finished, front removable locks, and drawers open to their full depth, shipped fully assembled.

Finish and Color to match the black laminates, ebonized wood or satin black powder-coated metal finish of the other fixtures used in the RSS office.

Types of files:

a) Lateral 2-drawer file;

b) Vertical 3 drawer file;

c) Pedestal 2-drawer free-standing.

12) Lockers –

18 g. or thicker sheet steel construction preferred; zinc or chrome plated forged steel hooks and latches and hardware; ventilation via louvered doors, Provide a hat shelf 9” from the top of locker with four sides formed to 90 degrees, .

Minimum dimension: 15 inches by 18 inches by 60 inches, plus 6 legs

Legs: 6 inches high (150mm)

Color – standard(manufacturer: Lyon Metal Model 5062pp)

C.4.5. Support Areas

13) Test Rooms -

a) Desk – 48 inches x 24 inches

Work Surfaces: Wilsonart # North Sea D90-60/Mouse Trim; Worksurface attached to full-back panel of the workstation with wire-management grommet and leveling capabilities.

b) Chair –Four-leg frame open arms, glides, stacks four high.

Upholstery – Fabric

Color- Black #5F17

C.5. Delivery Requirements

C.5.1. Product shall be delivered on the whole-office concept or a single item. (DELETE - that shall match the contractor’s product line furniture). The Government requires the successful offeror to deliver to each site, all products designated for that site at the same time (no split deliveries for individual sites). The successful offeror shall notify each delivery point ten (10) working days in advance as to Date and Time of delivery. A follow up notice shall be required forty-eight (48) hours in advance of delivery as well.

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