N6660423Q0444-0001_20230719.docx

RFQ N66604-23-Q-0444

N6660423Q0444 Amendment 0001:

This RFQ is amended to revise the delivery date and add notes regarding installation dates. The response deadline is also extended to 1400 EDT, Monday, 24 July 2023. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Combined Synopsis and Solicitation

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information in this notice.

This solicitation will be open for less than 30 days, in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N66604-23-Q-0444.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a firm-fixed price purchase order on a brand name only basis for Herman Miller furniture and installation. Herman Miller’s furniture is the only furniture that is compatible and can be readily integrated with the existing furniture at NUWCDIVNPT. The intent is to match the existing furniture available for making the correct connections to the existing Herman Miller products. Herman Miller furniture is being utilized throughout the NUWCDIVNPT campus and the need to be able to make quick changes in furniture configurations for future growth, the need to provide interchangeable work spaces and utilize existing furniture stock is imperative.

The CLIN Structure will be as follows:

1/Lot

Offerors shall quote new condition, brand name items.

This procurement is 100% set aside for small business as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business Program (OSBP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 337214; the size standard is 1,000 employees.

Required delivery and installation is no later than 15 March 2024. Early installation is acceptable, however the contractor cannot begin installation prior to 15 January 2024. The Government is not responsible for storage fees for materials received at the contractor’s facility prior to installation.

F.O.B. Destination, Newport, RI 02841-1708

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular. The following FAR and DFAR clauses and provisions applies to this Request For Quotation:

FAR 52. 204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services and Equipment FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Service or Equipment FAR 52.209-11 – Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items DFARS 252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Past Performance Information Retrieval System – Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations

Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov/far/.

This requirement will be awarded to the offeror with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote. In order to be determined technically acceptable, the offeror must provide the following:

(1) A proposal for all required brand name parts and complete installation in accordance with the attached Statement of Work, Furniture Parts List, and Furniture Drawing 22-002A. No partial quotes will be accepted.

(2) In order to be considered for award, the vendor must be an authorized Herman Miller reseller.

(3) Meet the required delivery/installation date of 90 days after the award.

Note: Furniture Drawing 22-002A is confidential. Interested offerors shall request access to the drawing via SAM.gov and provide a valid CAGE code in the request.

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply:

Section 508 – N/A; this requirement does not include Electronic and Information Technology (EIT).

Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9.

If there are no surcharges, the Government’s preferred payment method is via credit card. If there are additional fees WAWF may be utilized. Please indicate and include any credit card processing fees in your quote, if applicable. Note that even if the Government credit card is the method of pay, the vendor must submit a receiving report in Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). See DFARS clause 252.204-7006.

This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.

Offerors shall include price and the following additional information with submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address), contractor cage code, contractor DUNs number, and GSA Contract Number.

This requirement requires base access. The vendor will have to submit a mandatory visitor request (7 working days processing) and if requesting unescorted base access, a DBIDS card (15 working days processing). Delivery shall be between the hours of 0700 and 1600. A visitors’ request will be required and the delivery personnel must be United States citizens. The following website page outlines all the instructions and links for base access. Please read the web page in its entirety.

https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/NUWC-Newport/Contact-Us/Mandatory-Visit- Request/ Quotes shall be submitted via email to the below email address and must be received on or before Monday, July 24th, 2023, 2:00PM EDT. Offer received after the closing date are considered to be late and may not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition, contact Bryan Ash at bryan.a.ash.civ@us.navy.mil.