RFQ_W9124N-16-Q-0047.pdf

RFQ #W9124N-16-Q-0047

Modular Furniture and Chairs for

Network Operations Center, Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center

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

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

1. This is to procure modular furniture and chairs for Network Operations Center (NOC) at Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC). Please provide pricing for the items requested in the Bid Schedule and List of Items stated below. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror having submitted the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer that satisfies all terms and conditions of this solicitation.

2. Solicitation W9124N-16-Q-0047 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005- 56.

3. This acquisition is for full and open competition. The associated NAICS Code for this acquisition is 337214; Product and Service Code is 7110; Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees.

4. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract and to award a single contract for this solicitation. Vendors must quote “ALL or NONE.” Those who provide partial quotes will be considered non-responsive.

5. Schedule of Supplies/Services: See Schedule of Price below and Attachment 1-List of Items with Salient Characteristics. Please fill in the unit price, extended price and total price in the Attachment 1 and submit with the quote.

6. FOB Destination point is Network Operations Center (NOC), Building 4251 located at the Ord Military Community at Seaside, California. The contractor personnel will perform delivery and installation within a U.S. Government facility.

7. The clause FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items in its latest edition applies to this solicitation.

The following clauses in their latest editions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-5 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature 52.214-31, Facsimile Bids 52.219-1 Alt 1, Small Business Program Representations 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Child Labor – Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-1, Buy American Act – Supplies 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration 52.233-3, Protest After Award 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.247-34, F.O.B. - Destination 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration 252.209-7999, Prohibition against contracting w/Corps that have unpaid delinquent tax liability or a felony conviction.

252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation 252.212-7001 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments.

252.246-7000, Material Inspection and Receiving Report 5152.233-4000, AMC-Level Protest Program (Local Clause)

8. Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the buyer to respond. Questions can be submitted via email: Mihui.k.toves2.civ@mail.mil. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.

All information relating to this solicitation, including, changes/amendments, questions and answers (on a non-attribution basis), will be posted as an amendment. Formal communications such as request for clarifications and/or information concerning this solicitation must be submitted in writing via e-mail.

9. Emailed offers will be accepted at Mihui.k.toves2.civ@mail.mil. Point of Contract for this solicitation is Mihui Toves at (831) 242-4641.

10. Schedule of Price: See Attachment 1-List of Items with Salient Characteristics.

ITEM

NO

SUPPLIES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1 Lot $___________ $______________

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

(See Attachment 1-Bid Schedule and List of Items with Salient Characteristics, and Attachment 2-Statement of Work)

11. The provision FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial in its latest edition applies to this solicitation.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

Offer Preparation Instructions

1.1. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of all necessary information.

1.2. The Government fully intends to award without discussions to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror. Nevertheless, the Government may hold discussions and request final revisions if deemed in the best interest of the Government.

1.3. Offer format/content.

1.3.1. The Offer shall contain:

A. Technical proposal: The offeror shall submit the detailed information (specification/drawing/product literature generally available in the industry) for the proposed items along with the offer that demonstrates items meet the salient characteristics in the solicitation, even if the offeror proposed the same item. Offerors who fail to submit all of the specified information will not be considered for award. Note: Copy and paste of salient characteristics with each item of this solicitation in the offer is not acceptable and will not be considered for an award.

B. Past Experience Information: The offeror shall identify past contracts (including Federal, State, and local government and private) for efforts similar to the Government requirement as stated in this RFQ. Limit references to three (3) projects performed within the last three (3) years. Provide a summary of the previous contracts, not to exceed 1 page. The summary must include:

(a) Name of project (Contract number, if applicable)

(b) Name and address of customer or Government agency

(c) Name, telephone, fax number and/or email of customer contact or contracting officer

(d) Dollar value

(e) Period of performance/Completion date

(f) Brief description of work performed.

C. Schedule of Price: See Schedule of Price below and Attachment 1-List of Items with Salient Characteristics. The offeror shall fill in the unit price, extended price and total price in the Attachment 1 and submit with the quote.

D. A signed copy of all amendments (if any) shall also be included. An authorized official of the firm submitting the offer must sign and date the Schedule of Prices. In doing so, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in this RFQ.

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52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror having submitted the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer that satisfies all terms and conditions of this solicitation. The following factors shall be used to determine if the offer is technically acceptable:

►Factor 1: Technical (see 52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL): To be determined technically acceptable, the submitted specification of the proposed product must meet salient characteristics stated in this solicitation. 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.

►Factor 2: Past Experience: The minimum requirement is met when the offeror shows at least three (3) relevant experiences performed within the last three (3) years.

►Price: Lowest Price will be used for selection after the technical factors have been met.

(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

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52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil http://www.arnet.gov/far http://www.dtic.mil/dfars

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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):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil http://www.arnet.gov/far http://www.dtic.mil/dfars

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