RFQ 89703021QAR00002_ RFQ-External Doc.docx

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

Department of Energy/Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) Office Furniture Procurement and Installation

RFQ # 89703021QAR000002

SECTION A – INTRODUCTION

1. Overview of Requirement

ARPA-E has a requirement for the purchase, delivery and installation of furniture for its reception area, multipurpose room, team rooms and open office area (also known as the “Innovation Area”). The ARPA-E suite currently is outfitted with Herman Miller furnishings. To maintain consistency in its progressive design aesthetic, supplied furnishings are limited to the Herman Miller products specified herein. The Government will be issuing a fixed price delivery order against GSA Multiple Award Schedule Category 33721P Furniture & Furnishings - Office Furniture for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy in Washington D.C.

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) using GSA Schedules under FAR Subpart 8.4 (Federal Supply Schedules). All submissions in response to this RFQ are considered quotations and not proposals or offers, even if labeled as such. The participants agree to and are bound by all instructions, procedures and rules of this RFQ.

This RFQ is intended for GSA Scheduled contract products and services only. Quoters must quote products available on their GSA FSS MAS contract. In the event an item is not available on the Quoter’s MAS contract, an open market product can be quoted; however, the total value of all open market products quoted may not exceed the micro-purchase threshold. All products and services must be quoted in order to be considered a complete quote. Award will be made on an all or none basis. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit cost or prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the proposal.

There are five attachments to this RFQ:

· Attachment A – Statement of Work

· Attachment B – Technical Requirements Matrix (draft typicals and requirements provided within this attachment)

· Attachment C – Floor Plans

· Attachment D – Basis of Design

· Attachment E – SCA Wage Determination No. 2015-4281, Rev. 17 (12/21/2020)

2. Submission of Quotations

Vendors will be required to submit their complete quotation via FedConnect at https://www.fedconnect.net/fedconnect. Vendors must be registered in FedConnect to submit their quotation. Instructions on how to submit quotations electronically can be found in the FedConnect help document, which is located under the "Have Questions? Need Help Getting Started?" button on the FedConnect website. Additional technical assistance can be obtained by emailing the Help Desk personnel at support@fedconnect.net or by phone at 1-800-899-6655.

All quotations are due by 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time on Monday, March 1, 2021. The Government will begin immediate review and evaluation of the submissions following the RFQ closing date and time. Therefore, submissions or information requests about this RFQ received after the closing date and time, are considered late, and will not be accepted.

3. Questions

Vendors must submit questions concerning this solicitation via FedConnect, prior to 1:00 P.M.

Eastern Time on Friday, February 12, 2021. The due date for questions is established to allow a reply to reach all prospective vendors before the submission of their quotes. Any question received after the due date may not be answered prior to the date that the quotes are due. Each question should clearly specify the solicitation area to which it refers under RFQ # 89703021QAR000002. Contractors who respond to this RFQ acknowledge and agree to all the instructions and procedures described herein.

Questions may be submitted by e-mail to Ms. Lisa Persson at Lisa.Persson@hq.doe.gov.

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES/PRICES

4. DOE-B-2006 FIRM-FIXED-PRICE CONTRACT (OCT 2014)

(a) This is a firm-fixed-price contract. The Contractor shall provide the following supplies and services at the prices specified:

(b) Payments of the fixed unit prices and the total contract price will be made in accordance with FAR 52.232-1 Payment (APR 1984) and DOE-G-2005 BILLING INSTRUCTIONS (MAR 2019) and in accordance with the following payment schedule:

(End of Clause)

5. DOE-B-2012 SUPPLIES/SERVICES BEING PROCURED/DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS (OCT 2014)

The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, facilities, equipment, material, supplies, and services (except as may be expressly set for in this contract as furnished by the Government) and otherwise do all things necessary for, or incident to, the performance of work as described in Section C, Statement of Work.

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

6. DOE-C-2001 STATEMENT OF WORK

See Attachment A.

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

7. DOE-D-2001 PACKAGING AND MARKING (OCT 2014)

(a) Preservation, packaging and packing for shipment or mailing of all work delivered hereunder shall be in accordance with good commercial practice and adequate to insure acceptance by common carrier and safe transportation at the most economical rate(s), including electronic means.

(b) Each package, report or other deliverable shall be accompanied by a letter or other document which –

(1) Identifies the contract by number pursuant to which the item is being delivered;

(2) Identifies the deliverable item number or report requirement which requires the delivered item; and

(3) Indicates whether the Contractor considers the delivered item to be a partial or full satisfaction of the requirement.

(c) For any package, report, or other deliverable being delivered to a party other than the Contracting Officer, a copy of the document required by paragraph (b) shall be simultaneously delivered to the office administering this contract, as identified in Section G of the contract, or if none, to the Contracting Officer.

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

8. DOE-E-2001 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (OCT 2014)

Inspection and acceptance of all items under this contract shall be accomplished by the Contracting Officer in accordance with the clause entitled FAR 52.246-4 Inspection of Services-Fixed Price (Aug 1996) (Deviation I-May 2003) and FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991) (Deviation I-May 2003). If the Contracting Officer assigns this responsibility to the Contracting Officer’s Representative or another representative of the Government, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor in writing.

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

9. DOE-F-2001 DELIVERY SCHEDULE (OCT 2014)

The Government requires delivery to be made according to the following schedule: (refer to Attachment A, Section 1.0).

10. DOE-F-2002 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE (OCT 2014)

The services specified by this contract shall be performed at the following location(s):

950 L’Enfant Plaza Suite 8000 Washington D.C. 20024

11. DOE-F-2003 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (OCT 2014)

The Contractor shall commence performance of this contract in accordance with the contract Delivery Schedule dates.

12. DOE-F-2004 DELIVERY POINT (OCT 2014)

(a) Delivery of all items under this contract shall be made to the Final Delivery Point at the following address:

950 L’Enfant Plaza, SW Washington DC 20024 8th Floor

(b) Contractor shall move materials from the loading dock at the address below to the Final Delivery Point in paragraph (a) above.

Shared Loading Dock 925 Frontage Road, S.W.

Washington D.C. 20024

(c) Delivery for the purpose of inspection, acceptance and the Prompt Payment Act must be through the above shipping address unless another location has been authorized by the Contracting Officer. If delivery is made to another location without authorization from the Contracting Officer, a delivery for the purposes of the Prompt Payment Act has not occurred and no interest penalty under the Act shall result.

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

13. DOE-G-2001 CONTRACTING OFFICER AUTHORITY (OCT 2014)

The Contracting Officer is responsible for administration of the contract. The Contracting Officer may appoint a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), in accordance with the clause entitled Contracting Officer’s Representative, to perform specifically delegated functions. The Contracting Officer is the only individual who has the authority on behalf of the Government, among other things, to take the following actions under the contract:

(a) Assign additional work within the general scope of the contract.

(b) Issue a change in accordance with the clause entitled Changes.

(c) Change the cost or price of the contract.

(d) Change any of the terms, conditions, specifications, or services required by the contract.

(e) Accept non-conforming work.

(f) Waive any requirement of the contract.

14. DOE-G-2004 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (OCT 2014)

To promote timely and effective contract administration, correspondence delivered to the Government under this contract shall reference the contract number, title, and subject matter, and shall be subject to the following procedures:

(a) Technical correspondence. Technical correspondence shall be addressed to the Contracting Officer (CO) for this contract, and a copy of any such correspondence shall be sent to the Contract Specialist. As used herein, technical correspondence does not include correspondence where patent or rights in data issues are involved, nor technical correspondence which proposes or involves waivers, deviations, or modifications to the requirements, terms or conditions of this contract.

(b) Other Correspondence.

(1) Correspondence regarding patent or rights in data issues should be sent to the Intellectual Property Counsel. A copy of such correspondence shall be provided to Contracting Officer.

(2) If no Government Contract Administration Office is designated on Standard Form 33 (Block 24) or Standard Form 26 (Block 6), all correspondence, other than technical correspondence and correspondence regarding patent of rights in data, including correspondence regarding waivers, deviations, or modifications to requirements, terms or conditions of the contract, shall be addressed to the Contracting Officer. Copies of all such correspondence shall be provided to the CS.

(3) Where a Government Contract Administration Office, other than DOE, is designated on either Standard Form 33 (Block 24), or Standard Form 26 (Block 6), of this contract, all correspondence, other than technical correspondence, shall be addressed to the Government Contract Administration Office so designated, with copies of the correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the CS.

(c) Information regarding correspondence addresses and contact information is as follows:

(1) Contract Specialist:

(A) Lisa Persson

(B) Telephone number 202-287-5553

(C) Address AR-1, 1000 Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC 20585

(D) Email address Lisa.persson@hq.doe.gov

(2) Contracting Officer

(A) Bart Bridwell

(B) Telephone number 202-287-1015

(C) Address AR-1, 1000 Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC 20585

(D) Email address Bart.bridwell@hq.doe.gov

(3) Contracting Officer’s Representative

(A) Reserved.

(4) Intellectual Property Counsel

(A) Reserved.

(5) Government Contract Administration Office

(A) Reserved.

15. DOE-G-2005 BILLING INSTRUCTIONS (MAR 2019)

(a) Contractors shall use Standard Form 1034, Public Voucher for Purchases and Services Other than Personal, when requesting payment for work performed under the contract.

(b) Contractors shall submit vouchers electronically through the DOE Office of Finance and Accounting's Vendor Invoicing Portal and Electronic Reporting System (VIPERS). VIPERS allows vendors to submit vouchers, attach supporting documentation and check the payment status of any voucher submitted to the DOE. Instructions concerning contractor enrollment and use of VIPERS can be found at https://vipers.doe.gov.

(c) A paper copy of a voucher that has been submitted electronically will not be accepted.

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

16. DOE-H-2013 CONSECUTIVE NUMBERING (OCT 2014)

Due to automated procedures employed in formulating this document, clauses and provisions contained within may not always be consecutively numbered.

(End of clause)

17. DOE-H-2033 ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (OCT 2014)

(a) The DOE and the Contractor both recognize that methods for fair and efficient resolution of contractual issues in controversy by mutual agreement are essential to the successful and timely completion of contract requirements. Accordingly, DOE and the Contractor shall use their best efforts to informally resolve any contractual issue in controversy by mutual agreement. Issues of controversy may include a dispute, claim, question, or other disagreement. The parties agree to negotiate with each other in good faith, recognizing their mutual interests, and attempt to reach a just and equitable solution satisfactory to both parties.

(b) If a mutual agreement cannot be reached through negotiations within a reasonable period of time, the parties may use a process of alternate dispute resolution (ADR) in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes. The ADR process may involve mediation, facilitation, fact-finding, group conflict management, and conflict coaching by a neutral party. The neutral party may be an individual, a board comprised of independent experts, or a company with specific expertise in conflict resolution or expertise in the specific area of controversy. The neutral party will not render a binding decision, but will assist the parties in reaching a mutually satisfactory agreement. Any opinions of the neutral party shall not be admissible in evidence in any subsequent litigation proceedings.

(c) Either party may request that the ADR process be used. The Contractor shall make a written request to the Contracting Officer, and the Contracting Officer shall make a written request to the appropriate official of the Contractor. A voluntary election by both parties is required to participate in the ADR process. The parties must agree on the procedures and terms of the process, and officials of both parties who have the authority to resolve the issue must participate in the agreed upon process.

(d) ADR procedures may be used at any time that the Contracting Officer has the authority to resolve the issue in controversy. If a claim has been submitted by the Contractor, ADR procedures may be applied to all or a portion of the claim. If ADR procedures are used subsequent to issuance of a Contracting Officer’s final decision under the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, their use does not alter any of the time limitations or procedural requirements for filing an appeal of the Contracting Officer’s final decision and does not constitute reconsideration of the final decision.

(e) If the Contracting Officer rejects the Contractor’s request for ADR proceedings, the Contracting Officer shall provide the Contractor with a written explanation of the specific reasons the ADR process is not appropriate for the resolution of the dispute. If the Contractor rejects the Contracting Officer’s request to use ADR procedures, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with the reasons for rejecting the request.

18. DOE-H-2044 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET AVAILABILITY (OCT 2014)

In implementation of the clause at FAR 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data, the Contractor shall obtain, review and maintain a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) in a readily accessible manner for each hazardous material (or mixture containing a hazardous material) ordered, delivered, stored or used; and maintain an accurate inventory and history of use of hazardous materials at each use and storage location. The MSDS shall conform to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(g).

19. DOE-H-2047 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND OTHER CLOSURES (OCT 2014) ALT III (FEB 2017)

(a) Designated Federal holidays. Federal employees observe the following Federal holidays:

(1) New Year’s Day

(2) Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

(3) Washington’s Birthday

(4) Memorial Day

(5) Independence Day

(6) Labor Day

(7) Columbus Day

(8) Veterans Day

(9) Thanksgiving Day

(10) Christmas Day

Generally, Federal holidays that fall on Saturday are observed on the preceding Friday; and holidays that fall on Sunday are observed on the following Monday. The exact calendar day and/or date on which any of the listed holidays are observed may change year to year.

(b) Other Federal Holidays. In addition to the holidays specified above in paragraph (a), Federal employees may observe other holidays designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, or Presidential Proclamation as a one-time, day-off such as Inauguration Day for the President of the United States.

(c) Unscheduled closures. Occasionally, an individual Federally-owned or -controlled site or facility will be closed or have an early closure on a normal work day for other reasons such as inclement weather or facility conditions. If an unplanned closure occurs, the Contractor will be notified as soon as possible after the determination that the Federally-owned or -controlled site or facility will be closed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide the services required by the contract at Federally-owned or –controlled sites or facilities on all regularly scheduled Federal work days and other days as may be required by the contract. The Contractor shall not provide the services required by the contract on those days, or portions thereof, specified in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c), except as required under paragraph (e). Accordingly, the Contractor’s employees, whose regular duty station in performance of this contract is a Federally-owned or controlled site or facility, shall not be granted access to the facility during those times specified in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c), unless required by paragraph (e) below.

(e) There may be times that the Contractor is required to perform the services required by the contract on a Federal holiday or other closure times. In the event that such performance is required, the Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor, in writing, and specify the extent to which performance of the contract will be required. The Contractor shall provide sufficient personnel to perform the contractually-required work on those days, as directed by the Contracting Officer. (f) In accordance with the payment and other applicable clauses of the contract, the Government will not pay the Contractor for its employees’ regularly scheduled work hours not actually provided directly in performance of the contract due to an unscheduled closure as contemplated in paragraphs (b) and (c) above.

(f) In accordance with the payment and other applicable clauses of the contract, the Government will not pay the Contractor for its employees’ regularly scheduled work hours not actually provided directly in performance of the contract due to an unscheduled closure as contemplated in paragraphs (b) and (c) above unless the employees are covered by a labor or bargaining unit agreement that requires the Contractor to pay its employees for such work hours.

20. DOE-H-2049 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (OCT 2014)

(a) In accordance with the clause FAR 52.228-5, Insurance – Work on a Government Installation, the following types and minimum amounts of insurance shall be maintained by the Contractor:

(1) General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance. Contractor shall, at its own cost, at all times during the Term, maintain broad form commercial general liability insurance (including, without limitation, blanket contractual, personal injury liability and products/completed operations liability) in an amount not less than One Million and No/100ths Dollars($1,000,000.00) per occurrence for bodily injury or death, personal injury and property damage liability, and Two Million and No/100ths Dollars ($2,000,000.00) aggregate applying on a per project basis. In addition, Contractor, at its own cost and at all times, shall maintain automobile liability insurance covering Contractor’s owned vehicles, hired and borrowed vehicles, and other vehicles used by Contractor and its agents in the course of their duties for Contractor, in an amount not less than One Million and No/100ths Dollars ($1,000,000.00), combined single limit. The General Liability and Automobile Policies will include a statement that the Contractor’s insurance shall be primary and not excess over or contributory with any insurance carried by or any other party designated by , or authorized agent.

(2) Excess Liability Insurance. Contractor shall, at its own cost, and at all times during the Term, maintain excess liability in an amount of not less than One Million and No/100ths Dollars($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and in the aggregate. Such excess liability insurance shall follow form and provide excess limits to the General Liability Insurance, the Automobile Liability insurance, and the Workers’ Compensation Insurance referenced in (a)(1) and (a)(3) herein.

(3) Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Contractor shall, at its own cost, and at all times during the Term, maintain Workers’ Compensation insurance in an amount in compliance with applicable statutory limits in the Applicable State for Contractor’s employees in all states. Contractor shall provide ‘with a certificate evidencing such coverage with the following provisions: (i) coverage for injury, death, or occupational disease of Contractor’s employees arising out of or in the scope of employment; and (ii) Employers’ Liability Insurance with a limit of One Million and No/100ths Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per each accident and per each employee.

(4) Fidelity Bond; Environmental Liability Insurance. Contractor shall, at its own cost, and at all times during the Term (only as required by the Contracting Officer), maintain, (a) fidelity bond coverage on all of its employees, agents, officers and directors who are involved, or employed in connection with, the performance of Contractor’s Services under this Agreement, which coverage shall be in a dollar amount no less than Five Hundred Thousand and No/100ths Dollars ($500,000.00) per claim and in the aggregate and (b) an environmental liability policy of insurance in form and in an amount reasonably satisfactory to the Contracting Officer (if Services provided warrant).

(5) ADDITIONAL INSURED: Washington DC V FGF, LLC; c/o Cushman & Wakefield; 950 L’Enfant Plaza, SW, Suite 100; Washington, DC 20024 shall be named as an additional insured

(b) The Contractor shall provide evidence of such insurance, if requested by the Contracting Officer; and the Contracting Officer may require such evidence to be provided prior to the commencement of work under the contract.

21. INSURANCE

The building owner: (i) has reserved the right to review and approve Contractor’s insurance coverages, and (ii) is not presently requiring the Fidelity Bond and environmental liability coverages identified in the clause titled “INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS”. ARPA-E will equitably adjust the resulting Order should the landlord require additional insurance types or coverage over and above those limitations of liability set forth in the clause titled “INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS”.

22. DOE-H-2057 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATIONS (OCT 2014)

The Contractor’s performance under this contract shall comply with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination(s) located in Section J, Attachment [to be determined] and the clause at FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires.

23. DOE-H-2076 LOBBYING RESTRICTIONS (NOV 2018)

In accordance with 18 U.S.C. § 1913, the Contractor agrees that none of the funds obligated on this award shall be expended, directly or indirectly, to influence congressional action on any legislation or appropriation matters pending before Congress. This restriction is in addition to those prescribed elsewhere in statute and regulation.

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

24. DOE-I-2002 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements (DOE Deviation) (JAN 2014)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Bahrainian, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end product" means an article that-

(1) Is wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of Bahrain, Morocco, Oman, Panama, or Peru; or

(2) In the case of an article that consists in whole or in part of materials from another country, has been substantially transformed in Bahrain, Morocco, Oman, Panama, or Peru into a new and different article of commerce with a name, character, or use distinct from that of the article or articles from which it was transformed. The term refers to a product offered for purchase under a supply contract, but for purposes of calculating the value of the end product includes services (except transportation services) incidental to the article, provided that the value of those incidental services does not exceed that of the article itself.

"Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item"-

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is-

(i) A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition at FAR 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in section 3 of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C. App. 1702), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

"Component" means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into an end product.

"Cost of components" means-

(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the end product (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the end product.

"Domestic end product" means-

(1) An unmanufactured end product mined or produced in the United States; or

(2) An end product manufactured in the United States, if-

(i) the cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 50 percent of the cost of all its components. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind as those that the agency determines are not mined, produced, or manufactured in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality are treated as domestic. Scrap generated, collected, and prepared for processing in the United States is considered domestic; or

(ii) The end product is a COTS item.

"End product" means those articles, materials, and supplies to be acquired under the contract for public use.

"Foreign end product" means an end product other than a domestic end product.

"Free Trade Agreement country" means Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Korea (Republic of), Mexico, Morocco, Nicaragua, Oman, Panama, Peru, or Singapore.

"Free Trade Agreement country end product" means an article that-

(1) Is wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of a Free Trade Agreement country; or

(2) In the case of an article that consists in whole or in part of materials from another country, has been substantially transformed in a Free Trade Agreement country into a new and different article of commerce with a name, character, or use distinct from that of the article or articles from which it was transformed. The term refers to a product offered for purchase under a supply contract, but for purposes of calculating the value of the end product includes services (except transportation services) incidental to the article, provided that the value of those incidental services does not exceed that of the article itself.

"United States" means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Components of foreign origin. Offerors may obtain from the Contracting Officer a list of foreign articles that the Contracting Officer will treat as domestic for this contract.

(c) Delivery of end products. The Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. chapter 83) provides a preference for domestic end products for supplies acquired for use in the United States. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1907, the component test of the Buy American Act is waived for an end product that is a COTS item (See 12.505(a)(1)). In addition, the Contracting Officer has determined that FTAs (except the Bahrain, Morocco, Oman, Panama and Peru FTAs) apply to this acquisition. Unless otherwise specified, these trade agreements apply to all items in the Schedule. The Contractor shall deliver under this contract only domestic end products except to the extent that, in its offer, it specified delivery of foreign end products in the provision entitled "Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements- Certificate (DOE Deviation) (JAN 2014)." If the Contractor specified in its offer that the Contractor would supply a Free Trade Agreement country end product (other than a Bahrainian, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end product), then the Contractor shall supply a Free Trade Agreement country end product (other than a Bahrainian, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end product), or, at the Contractor's option, a domestic end product.

(End of Clause)

25. DOE-I-2003 FAR 52.225-4 TRADE AGREEMENTS CERTIFICATE (DOE DEVIATION) (JAN 2014)

(a) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) or (c) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that for other than COTS items, the offeror has considered components of unknown origin to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the United States. The terms "Bahrainian, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end product," "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "component," "domestic end product," "end product," "foreign end product," "Free Trade Agreement country," "Free Trade Agreement country end product," and "United States" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements- (DOE Deviation) (JAN 2014)"

(b) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Free Trade Agreement country end products (other than Bahrainian, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end products) as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements- (DOE Deviation) (JAN 2014)":

Free Trade Agreement Country End Products (Other than Bahrainian, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian End Products):

[Line Item and No. Country of Origin, List as necessary]

(c) The offeror shall list those supplies that are foreign end products (other than those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision) as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements- (DOE Deviation) (JAN 2014)." The offeror shall list as other foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products, i.e., an end product that is not a COTS item and does not meet the component test in paragraph (2) of the definition of "domestic end product."

Other Foreign End Products:

[Line Item and No. Country of Origin, List as necessary]

(d) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of Part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(End of Provision)

26. FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. (MAY 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332.

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination.

Fringe Benefits: $4.54/hr.

FWS 13 Step 4 (Virginia) or GS 7 Step 1 (DC-MD-VA-WV-PA)

Fringe Benefits: $4.54/hr.

GS 2 Step 3 (DC-MD-VA-WV-PA)

Fringe Benefits: $4.54/hr.

GS 6 Step 4 (DC-MD-VA-WV-PA)

(End of clause)

27. FAR 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997)

28. FAR 52.236-3 Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984)

29. FAR 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984)

30. FAR 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991)

31. FAR 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (APR 1984)

32. FAR 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984)

33. FAR 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984)

34. FAR 52.243-1 Changes-Fixed-Price (AUG 1987) Alternate II (APR 1984)

35. FAR 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984)

36. FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar https://www.ecfr.gov/

(End of clause)

SECTION J – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

37. DOE-J-2001 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS (OCT 2015)

The following attachments constitute part of this contract:

[to be determined]

SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF BIDDERS

This Section intentionally left blank.

SECTION L – INSTRCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

38. DOE-L-2015 OFFER ACCEPTANCE PERIOD (OCT 2015)

The offeror's bid/proposal shall be valid for 60 calendar days after the required due date for bids/proposals.

(End of Provision)

39. Site Visit

ARPA-E does not intend to host a formal site visit; however, interested parties may come inspect the ARPA-E facilities by appointment, at their discretion. To make an appointment, please contact Ms. Lisa Persson at Lisa.Persson@hq.doe.gov. ARPA-E will not reimburse prospective offerors their costs for any inspection. In no event shall failure to inspect the facilities constitute grounds for a claim subsequent to award.

40. Content and Instructions

Quotations shall include the following:

· Descriptive literature (e.g., catalogs) demonstrating quoted product conforms with RFQ product specifications

· Designer resume(s)

· Two past performance references

· Completed Attachment B

· Bill of Materials as described in these instructions below

· Pricing information using the schedule set forth in Section B

· Typicals drawings for the workstations and private office configurations

· Delivery schedule using the table set forth in Section F.

· Any certifications included herein

Quoters are cautioned not to include assumptions, caveats, or exceptions within any part of their submission. Inclusion of assumptions, caveats, or exceptions to the requirement of any kind may result in the quote no longer being considered. Quoters should ONLY submit information explicitly requested in this RFQ.

The Quoter shall provide resumes of its assigned design personnel.

The Quoter shall provide at least two (2) past performance references that are similar to the value and technical scope of this requirement. The past performance shall have been accomplished within the past three years and may have been performed under a federal, state, local Government contract or a private commercial contract.

The Quoter must include the following information for each example:

· Name and Address of Organization and Contract Number

· Total Contract Value

· Period of Performance

· Points of Contact with correct phone numbers, titles, and e-mail addresses to allow the Government to verify information submitted. Provide at least one verifiable contracting or technical point of contact. If possible, provide both contracting and technical points of contact. The Quoter shall ensure that information presented for points of contact is accurate and current (i.e. current phone numbers, email addresses).

Quoters are cautioned that it is exclusively the Quoter’s responsibility to ensure that information provided is accurate and complete for all points of contact listed. Furthermore, Quoters are responsible for ensuring references will willingly participate in the Government’s attempts to verify information provided in the quote. The Government is not responsible for the inability to contact a Quoter’s references due to inaccurate contact information or uncooperative references. Past performance information which cannot be readily confirmed may receive a lower rating for this factor.

Quoters shall submit a Bill of Materials which includes the following items for all products quoted.

· Catalog Name

· Catalog Page Number

· Manufacturer Name

· Part #

· Quantity

· Brief Description (dimensions, finishes)

· List Price/Unit Price

· Discount Percentage

· Extended Price

SECTION M – EVALUATION

41. Basis for Award

The Government’s intent is to evaluate the submitted quotations against the criteria set forth below and then make award on Best Value basis with technical and price considerations being approximately equal factors. The Government may, at its discretion, conduct discussions with one or more quoters prior to award.

41.1 Technical Factors

The Technical Factors listed below are approximately equal in importance.

· Designer Qualifications

· Technical Approach

· Past Performance

FACTOR 1: Designer Qualifications

The Government will evaluate the proposed designer(s) qualifications to assess their skills and ability to accomplish the specified design work.

FACTOR 2: Technical Approach

The Government will evaluate the submitted descriptive literature, design typical drawings and corresponding Bill of Materials to assess their sufficiency.

FACTOR 3: Past Performance

The Government will evaluate the quality, timeliness, and customer satisfaction for the Quoter’s past performance references. In evaluating the past performance example, the Government reserves the right to use data obtained from other sources as well as that provided in the quotation.

41.2 Price Factor

The Government will evaluate price using the schedule set forth at Section B, titled “DOE-B-2006 FIRM-FIXED-PRICE CONTRACT (OCT 2014)”.

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January 27, 2021