RFQ.docx

REQUEST FOR GSA QUOTATION PURSUANT TO FAR 8.404

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is not a small business set-aside, therefore, any responsible source may submit a quote. This is an OCONUS requirement: FAR 19.000(b) applies.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-03 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement Publication Notice (DPN) 20200414.

Basis for Award. The Government intends to issue a single delivery order, and will award to the responsible offeror who provides the lowest price quote conforming to the solicitation and the specifications identified.

Price evaluation will typically be conducted through price competition, as authorized in FAR 15.4. The offeror’s quoted shipping costs, if any, will be included in the price evaluation.

Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors. Open market line items may be considered in accordance with FAR 8.402(f). However, quotes provided that contain predominantly or entirely open market pricing will not be evaluated nor considered for award. Any and all open market items shall be clearly marked and distinguishable from GSA items.

The quote shall contain all requested products. Any quote received without all products priced will not be evaluated nor considered for award.

In order for your quote to be considered responsive, any associated prepaid shipping costs must be identified in the quote, and will be evaluated as part of the overall price. The offeror may submit a ZERO shipping cost; however, ZERO cost must also be clearly specified in the quote. Failure to fill in the required information may result in your quote being considered non-responsive by the Government.

Offerors are instructed to completely fill out the attached coversheet and return it along with your quote. Quotes submitted without the required coversheet will not be evaluated nor considered for award.

This is a "Brand Name or Equal" procurement and the provision at FAR 52.211-6 is incorporated. When quoting ‘equal’ items, ensure you are familiar with this provision and the required additional information is submitted for the government to determine technical acceptability.

Offerors shall submit their response to this RFQ and all questions via email to ian.netzel@usmc.mil no later than the posted RFQ Close Date this listing.

SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS

1. All materials awarded under this contract are expected to be delivered 30 days after the date of award.

2. Shipping terms shall be F.O.B. Origin - Freight Prepaid in accordance with FAR 52.247-32.

3. The Government prefers shipment via the United States Postal Service (USPS) to the Fleet Postal Office (FPO) address listed below. Orders ineligible for shipment via USPS due to size, weight, or other restriction, shall be delivered via Defense Logistics Agency Container Consolidation Point (DLA CCP) at Tracy, California, for trans-shipment to its ultimate OCONUS destination via Defense Transportation System. Additional marking and packing instructions apply and will be provided upon award.

USPS SHIPMENT:

Distribution Management Office III MEF Band MCB Camp S D Butler Okinawa, Japan 901-2100

FPO AP 96373-0286

DLA CCP SHIPMENT

D.O. # TBD

Defense Logistics Agency Defense Distribution Depot San Joaquin Tracy Depot, Bldg. 30 CCP 25600 Chrisman Road Tracy, CA 95376

OVERSEAS SHIPMENTS: This contract is intended for ultimate shipment overseas. Therefore, the vendor is required to preserve, package and pack all items. The vendor shall use the best commercial practice for export shipment, to ensure safe delivery to overseas consignee. All items shall be given the degree of preservation and packing to afford protection against corrosion, deterioration, and damage during shipment to its ultimate destination. Any shipping container or palletized load exceeding 200 pounds gross weight shall be provided with skids with a minimum of 3 7/8" clearance for the purpose of handling with a forklift device or lifting lugs that allows for ease in loading/unloading

. Loads in excess of 200 pounds must have 3 7/8" minimum clearance skids . Wood packaging materials must be ISPM certified . Truckload shipments greater than 10,000 pounds and/or 800 cubic feet must be palletized

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Please see the below for the requirement's details:

CLIN0001: Professional Piccolo Referenced MFR: Yamaha Referenced Part number: YPC-81 or equal

· Body shall be Grenadilla wood

· Bore shall be conical

· Head Joint shall be Grenadilla wood

· Keys shall be silver plated

· Shall have Split E Mechanism

· Case shall be included

Qty: 0002 EA

CLIN0002: Professional Model Bassoon Referenced MFR: Fox Referenced Part number: Model 601 or equal

· Finish shall be naturally cured oil varnish in light mahogany or ebony

· Shall have silver plated keys and trim

· Mechanism shall have 18% nickel silver key castings

· Shall have nickel silver hinges and machined parts

· Shall be Full German system with High D and E keys

· Shall have right hand whisper key lock.

· Shall have rollers on F, Ab, and Db

· Shall have metal tubes extending into the bore in the finger holes of the wing and boot joints

· All posts shall be set with epoxy

· All spring post shall be locked with screws

· Body shall be Flamed Yugoslavian Mountain Maple, with natural rubber linings in the wing and small bore of the boot joint

· Shall include deluxe round cornered case with case cover, neck strap, wooden crutch, silk swab, and seat strap

· Intonation shall include a tuning basis of A-440

· Bocals shall be Numbers 2 and 3 *CVC* Bore

Qty: 0001 EA

CLIN0003: Professional Greenline Clarinet Referenced MFR: Buffet Crampon Referenced Part number: BC1131G-2-0 or equal

· Shall have Key of Bb

· Shall have composite blackwood body

· Shall have poly-cylindrical bore

· Shall have metal-crapped tenons

· Shall have adjustable thumb rest

· Shall have 19 key, 6 rings, Eb level, Low F correction key

· Keys shall be silver plated

· Springs shall be blue steel

CLIN0004: Professional Soprano Saxophone Referenced MFR: Selmer Paris Referenced Part number: 51J or equal

· Acoustics shall be one-piece body style

· Neck shall be straight, non-detachable

· Range shall be Low Bb – High F#

· Construction shall have mini-ribs, Lacquered Brass

· Mechanism shall have compact key positioning - closer to the body and directly under the hand

· Front F Key shall have spatula

· Left-hand thumb rest shall be plastic

· Right-hand thumb rest shall be metal and adjustable

· Adjusting screws shall be included for high E & F, low B table key, G# key, F#/G# lug, F#/G# adjusting bar, low C#, low B, side C, side Bb

· Pivot screws shall be tapered

· Needle spring shall blued steel

· Pads shall be treated kid leather with resonators

CLIN0005: Professional Alto Saxophone Referenced MFR: Selmer Referenced Part number: 52JU or equal

· Shall be Series II body style-full sound

· Necks shall be Series II bore

· Construction shall be full ribs

· Body material shall be yellow brass

· Mechanism shall have compact key positioning - closer to the body and directly under the hand

· Range shall be high F# key

· Front F key shall have spatula

· Left-hand thumb rest shall be plastic

· Right-hand thumb rest shall be plastic and adjustable

· Adjusting screws shall have high F, G# key, F#/G# lug, F#/G#, adjusting bar, low C#, low B, side C, side Bb

· Pivot screws shall be tapered

· Needle springs shall be blued steel

· Pads shall be treated leather with metal resonators

CLIN0006: Professional Tenor Saxophone

Referenced Part number: 54JU or equal

· Shall be Series II body style-full sound

· Necks shall be Series II bore

· Construction shall be full ribs

· Body material shall be yellow brass

· Mechanism shall have compact key positioning - closer to the body and directly under the hand

· Range shall be high F# key

· Front F key shall have spatula

· Left-hand thumb rest shall be plastic

· Right-hand thumb rest shall be plastic and adjustable

· Adjusting screws shall have high F, G# key, F#/G# lug, F#/G#, adjusting bar, low C#, low B, side C, side Bb

· Pivot screws shall be tapered

· Needle springs shall be blued steel

· Pads shall be treated leather with metal resonators

CLIN0007: Professional Baritone Saxophone

Referenced Part number: 55AFJ or equal

· Acoustics shall be one-piece body style

· Range shall be Low A - High F#

· Construction shall be split ribs

· Brass shall be brass alloy

· Mechanism shall have compact key positioning - closer to the body and directly under the hand

· Front F Key shall have spatula

· Left-hand thumb rest shall be plastic

· Right-hand thumb rest shall be metal and adjustable

· Adjusting screws shall have high E & F, low B table key, G# key, F#/G# lug, F#/G# adjusting bar, low C#, low B, side C, side Bb

· Pivot screws shall be tapered

· Needle springs shall be blued steel

· Pads shall be treated kid leather with metal resonators - projection

CLIN0008: Professional Trumpet Referenced MFR: Yamaha Referenced Part number: YTR-8335IIS or equal

· Key shall be Bb

· Bell Material shall be One Piece Yellow Brass

· Bell Diameter shall be 4 7/8"

· Bore size shall be ML 11.65mm

· Weight shall be heavy

· Finish shall be Silver Plated

· Case shall be included

· Level shall be Custom Xeno Series

· Key Buttons shall have Mother of Peral

· Pistons/Valves shall be Monel, two piece valve casings

CLIN0009: Professional Cornet Referenced MFR: Bach Referenced Part number: 184ML or equal

· Shall be Short Shepherds crook design

· Bore shall be .459" medium-large

· Bell shall be yellow brass one piece hand hammered bell

· Shall have Monel Pistons

· Shall have 1st slide thumb trigger,

· Shall have adjustable 3rd slide rod stop

· Shall have clear lacquer finish

CLIN0010: Professional French Horn Referenced MFR: Conn Referenced Part number: 8DS or equal

· Shall be for Field use only

· Key shall be F/Bb

· Shall have.468" bore

· Shall have Kruspe wrap

· Shall have 12-1/4" large throat nickel silver bell

· Shall be all nickel silver construction

· Shall have tapered rotors and bearings

· Shall have mechanical change valve

· Shall have adjustable bridge lever

· Shall have Silver plated finish

CLIN0011: Professional Tenor Trombone Referenced MFR: Bach Referenced Part number: 42 or equal

· Key shall be Bb/F

· Bore shall be .547-inch

· Leadpipe shall be fixed

· Leadpipe material shall be yellow brass

· Bell shall be 8.5" one piece hand hammered

· Bell material shall be yellow brass

· Handslide shall be standard

· Handslide material shall be Nickel silver

· Handslide crook shall be nickel silver

· F attachment wrap shall be open

· Features shall include Ball Bearing Rotor Linkage, nickel silver tuning slide receiver and tubular nickel silver braces

· Mouthpiece shank shall be large

· Finish shall be lacquer

· Case shall be included Qty: 0002 EA

CLIN0012: Professional Flugel Horn Referenced MFR: Yamaha Referenced Part number: YFH-8315G or equal

· Key shall be Bb

· Bore shall be .413-inch

· Leadpipe shall be Moveable Mouthpiece Receiver

· Leadpipe Material shall be Gold Brass

· Bell shall be 6-inch

· Bell Material shall be Gold Brass

· Valves shall be Monel Piston

· 3rd Valve Slide Adjustment shall be Trigger

· Case shall be included

· Finish shall be Lacquer

CLIN0013: Professional Sousaphone Referenced MFR: Conn Referenced Part number: 20KSPW or equal

· Key shall be BBb

· Weight shall be 28 pounds

· Bore shall be .734-inch

· Bell shall be 26-inch

· Bell Material shall be Brass

· Body Material shall be Brass

· Number of Valves shall be 3

· Valve Position shall be Front Action Piston

· Valve Material shall be Nickel

· Features shall include Exclusive Offset Short Action Pistons

· Case shall be 7761C Wheeled Case

· Finish shall be Silver

CLIN0014: Professional Model Euphonium Referenced MFR: Yamaha Referenced Part number: YEP-842S or equal

· Key shall be Bb

· Body shall be Yellow brass

· Bell Diameter shall be 300mm (11 4/5")

· Bore Size shall be 15-16.8mm (0.591-0.661")

· Height shall be 664mm

· Valves shall be 3 top + 1 side, compensating

· Finish shall be Silver-plated with gold-plated trim

· Case shall be included Qty: 0001 EA

THE FOLLOWING FAR AND DFAR PROVISIONS APPLY TO THIS SOLICITATION

FAR 52.252-1: Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), Full text of each FAR and DFARS Provision may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/

FAR 52.204-7: System for Award Management (Oct 2018), FAR 52.204-16: Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016), FAR 52.204-17: Ownership or Control of Offeror (Jul 2016), FAR 52.204-20: Predecessor of Offeror (Jul 2016), FAR 52.204-24: Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2019)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— “Covered telecommunications equipment or services”, “Critical technology”, and “Substantial or essential component” have the meanings provided in clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Contractors are not prohibited from providing—

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that— It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation.

(d) Disclosures. If the Offeror has responded affirmatively to the representation in paragraph (c) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer

(1) All covered telecommunications equipment and services offered (include brand; model number, such as original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

(2) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b) of this provision;

(3) For services, the entity providing the covered telecommunications services (include entity name, unique entity identifier, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if known); and

(4) For equipment, the entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known).

(End of provision) FAR 52.212-1: Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Oct 2018), Addendum – see section above entitled: Instructions to Offerors

DFARS 252.203-7005: Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011), DFARS 252.204-7016: Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Dec 2019),

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered defense telecommunications equipment or services” has the meaning provided in the clause 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

(End of provision) DFARS 252.204-7017: Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Dec 2019), The Offeror is not required to complete the representation in this provision if the Offeror has represented in the provision at 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, that it “does not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.”

The Offeror represents that it [ ] will [ ] will not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to DoD in the performance of any award resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

DFARS 252.209-7999: Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Class Deviation 2012-O0004) (Jan 2012), DFARS 252.213-7000: Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Past Performance Information Retrieval System—Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations. (Mar 2018), THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL FAR CLAUSES APPLY TO THIS SOLICITATION (GSA CONTRACT CLAUSES ARE INHERITED)

FAR 52.252-2: Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), Full text of each FAR and DFARS Clause may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/

FAR 52.204-10: Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018), FAR 52.204-13: System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018), FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2016), FAR 52.204-19: Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014), FAR 52.204-25: Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2019), FAR 52.209-6: Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015), FAR 52.209-10: Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015), FAR 52.211-6: Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999), FAR 52.212-4: Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Oct 2018), FAR 52.212-5: Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders – Commercial Items DEVIATION (Jan 2019), FAR 52.223-18: Encouraging contractor Policies to Ban Text messaging While Driving (Aug 2011), FAR 52.232-33: Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -System for Award Management (Oct 2018), FAR 52.232-40: Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013), FAR 52.233-1: Disputes (May 2014), FAR 52.233-3: Protest After Award (Aug 1996), FAR 52.233-4: Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004), FAR 52.237-2: Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984), FAR 52.243-1: Changes- Fixed Price (Aug 1987), FAR52.247-1: Commercial Bill of Lading Notations (Feb 2006), FAR52.247-32: F. O. B. Origin, Freight Prepaid (Feb 2006), THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL DFARS CLAUSES APPLY TO THIS SOLICITATION

DFARS 252.203-7000: Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011), DFARS 252.203-7002: Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013), DFARS 252.204-7003: Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992), DFARS 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (May 2016), DFARS 252.204-7018: Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (Dec 2019), DFARS 252.211-7003: Item Unique Identification and Valuation (Mar 2016), DFARS 252.222-7002: Compliance with Local Labor Laws (Overseas) (Jun 1997), DFARS 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (Jun 2013), DFARS 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (Dec 2017), DFARS 252.225-7043: Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors Outside the United States (Jun 2015), DFARS 252.232-7003: Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Dec 2018), DFARS 252.232-7006: Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions (Dec 2018),

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor must use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract/order:

Routing Data Table*

Ship From Code

Service Approver (DoDAAC)

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC)

Accept at Other DoDAAC

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC

Other DoDAAC(s)

(5) WAWF email notifications. The Contractor shall enter the e-mail address identified below in the “Send Additional Email Notifications” field of WAWF once a document is submitted in the system.

(TBA)

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity’s WAWF point of contact.

(TBA)

(End of Clause)

DFARS 252.232-7010: Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006), DFARS 252.243-7001: Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 2012), DFARS 252.244-7000: Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Jun 2013), DFARS 252.247-7023 Alt II Transportation of Supplies by Sea--Alternate II (Feb 2019)

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