RFQ.docx

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ). This is NOT an order. This document is not legally binding and does not commit the US Government in anyway.

1. All completed quotes must be submitted via email to SSgt Marcus Schnars at Marcus.a.schnars.mil@socom.mil All quotes are due to the responsible Contracting Officer no later than 28 July 2020 @ 8:00 a.m EST. Quotes will not be accepted past the aforementioned date & time specified. This RFQ is set aside for small businesses.

2. Any questions concerning this request for quote (RFQ) must be forwarded in written form via email to Marcus.a.schnars.mil@socom.mil no later than July 22, 2020 @ 8:00 a.m EST. Questions will not be accepted past the aforementioned date & time specified and telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

3. The U.S. Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price purchase order to the successful Quoter of this RFQ. Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the RFQ will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered as follow:

a. All quotes shall be evaluated on the ability to meet required specifications, delivery, and price. A quote that is so lacking in information, that a proper evaluation would require elaborate explanation, may be deemed unacceptable.

b. Quotes must confirm that the quoted items and/or services are in accordance with the specifications/statement of work (SOW) as outlined within this RFQ.

c. The vendor shall submit a quotation that includes all prices for the listed items/services and the delivery dates for each item/service.

4. To be eligible for award under this RFQ, contractors must respond to this RFQ by the closing date and time as referenced above. Failure to submit the required information may result in your quotation being considered non-responsive. In addition, Vendors must be registered within SAM.gov. All contracts will be paid by EFT only.

5. The vendor shall provide their information as follow:

********** PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION **********

Please indicate the following:

a) Are you quoting from a GSA contract? __________ YES __________NO

GSA Contract No. (If Applicable): ____________________________________________

GSA Contract Expiration Date: ____________________________________________

b) Quoted Items are Brand Name _______ OR Equal _______

c) Prompt Payment Terms/Discount Terms: ____________________________________________

d) Proposed delivery time (days): ____________________________________________

e) Estimated total weight of order: ____________________________________________

AUTHORITY OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL

Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere in this solicitation, the Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve and issue amendments to this solicitation. Any amendment to this solicitation, in order to be effective, shall be issued by the Contracting Officer.

MINIMUM GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS

The referenced brand names are not intended to be restrictive, but represent the minimum requirements of the government. It is the quoter’s responsibility to furnish sufficient information to the government to determine acceptability of the quoted "equal" items. For each equal product, the quote must include a description reflecting the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of “equal” products specified in the RFQ. The quote must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any), and make/model number. In addition, the proposal must include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer, and clearly describe any modifications the Quoter plans to make in a product to make it conform to the RFQ’s requirements. It is the Governments intent to award one aggregate award but reserves the right to make multiple awards.

********** THE US GOVERNMENT IS TAX EXEMPT **********

Provide a quote for the following:

Note

The quotes will be evaluated on an all-or-none basis.

FOB: Destination (Shipping cost shall be inclusive with quoted items. Do not separate shipping cost as an additional line item) Location: Fort AP Hill, VA Requested Delivery Date: The Contractor shall provide, set-up on Aug 25, 2020 and take down Sep 18, 2020

Quotes shall be valid for 30 calendar days.

FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as “brand name or equal,” the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must—

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by—

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an “equal” product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

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