Read_Me_First_P15PS00779.pdf

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

North Cascades National Park Service Complex

810 State Route 20 Sedro-Woolley WA 98284

360-854-7200 phone 360-856-1934 fax

Cabinets and countertops, delivered to Chelan, WA

Request for Quotations #P15PS00779

This document reiterates and emphasizes information in the Request for Quotations (RFQ) and is provided solely for the convenience of prospective quoters. Refer to the RFQ for detailed requirements.

Who can participate in this procurement?

This procurement is set-aside for small business concerns in accordance with FAR Part 19.5.

The NAICS code is 337110, Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing. To qualify as a small business under this NAICS code, the firm must be organized as for-profit, with fewer than 500 employees. A Wholesale Trade or Retail Trade business concern submitting a quote on a supply acquisition is categorized as a non-manufacturer and deemed small if it has 500 or fewer employees and meets the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406. The National Park Service (NPS) encourages the participation of disadvantaged and women-owned businesses.

On what basis will you select the successful quoter?

Quotes received by the Government will be evaluated using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in FAR Part 13. NPS will select the single quote that represents the best overall value to the government based on price, technical characteristics of the supplies, and past performance of the quoter; refer to FAR clause 52.212-2.

What type of contract will be issued?

NPS will issue a single firm-fixed-price purchase order.

System for Award Management (SAM) Registration Requirements The System for Award Management (SAM) is an official U.S. Government database of entities wishing to do business with the federal government. There is NO fee to register at this site. Prior to the solicitation closing date, all offerors must establish and/or maintain an active registration and complete the online representations and certifications at www.SAM.gov.

How may I submit my quote?

Your quote may be sent by e-mail* (sarah_welch@nps.gov), fax (360-856-1934), or U.S. mail, common courier (e.g. UPS, FedEx), or in person to Sarah Welch, 810 State Route 20, Sedro- Woolley WA 98284. Quotes sent electronically through FedConnect will not be considered.

* E-mailed and faxed quotes must be ≤10 pieces of paper (≤20 sides if printed double-sided) and contain a signature. The quoter bears full responsibility for on-time delivery of the quote to the Contracting Officer; there will be no relief given for undeliverable e-mails or messages that aren't received in time.

When is my quote due?

Unless changed by amendment, your quote is due by the date and time specified in Block 8 of the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items. If the due date is extended, the new due date and time will be stated in the associated amendment.

How will I know if the solicitation has changed?

The official electronic Request for Quotations (RFQ) is posted at www.FBO.gov and www.FedConnect.net. Prospective quoters will be required to visit these websites periodically to check for amendments and other changes to the contract documents; no other notifications will be sent. No hard copies of the solicitation will be mailed or issued. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

Information Concerning the Disclosure of Results This acquisition is being conducted using the procedures prescribed in FAR Part 13. After the RFQ closing date, no information regarding the identity of those submitting quotes, the number of quotes received, or the information contained in quotes will made available until after award except as provided by FAR 13.

How can I get more information?

Read the full Request for Quotations and related attachments first. If you have questions, send an e-mail message to the Contracting Officer at sarah_welch@nps.gov. The Contracting Officer's mailing address is North Cascades NPS Complex, 810 State Route 20, Sedro- Woolley WA 98284. Answers will be provided in writing to the requester (if the answer is within the RFQ already) or provided in amendment(s) to the solicitation.