Commercial Washers and Dryers

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. Solicitation Number 161339162484 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-26. The NAICS code 333312 Commercial Laundry, Drycleaning, and Pressing Machine Manufacturing. The delivery date shall be after February 2, 2009.

This Solicitation is compromised of:
I. SPECIFICATIONS
II. FORMAT AND SUBMISSION OF QUOTE
III. EVALUATION FACTORS
IV. CONTRACT CLAUSES
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I. SPECIFICATIONS
Laundry Washer
--minimum capacity of 40 pounds
--programmable automation system
--constructed of corrosion resistant parts (i.e. stainless steel)
--soft-mounted washer: the machine will be on a floor with a crawl space, basement, or another floor below it
--energy-efficient
--hot/cold water connection
--commercial grade
--two-year warranty
--Wascomat soft-mount EX640 with Clarus Control or equivalent

Laundry Dryer
--minimum capacity of 75 pounds
--gas or electric powered
--interior parts are corrosion resistant (i.e. galvanized steel)
--automatic heat shut off if the airflow is blocked
--two-year warranty
--Wascomat TD75 Gas Powered Dryer or equivalent
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II. FORMAT AND SUBMISSION OF QUOTE
A. Line Items
0100 Commercial Washer, unit price for one, delivery to zip code 20223 after February 2, 2009, with a total price for four units
0200 Option for one Commercial Washer, unit price for one, delivery to zip code 20223, option period from October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009
0300 Commercial Dryer, unit price for one, delivery to zip code 20223 after February 2, 2009, with a total price for four units

Part B. Contractor Information
Provide the nine-digit DUNS and the nine-digit TIN. DUNS is used to verify that the vendor is in CCR. The Taxpayer Identification Number is necessary for electronic payment. By submitting a proposal, the Offeror acknowledges the Government requirement to be in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award of any contract. Information about CCR may be found at www.ccr.gov.

Part C. Product Specifications
Offeror shall include descriptive literature of items to be provided, or a product specification sheet, such as a PDF brochure or other document, so that USSS may determine that the product meets the specifications above.

Submit Parts A, B and C to Mishelle Miller via email or fax only. Submitting via email is preferred. Your entire email must not be greater than 3 MB; if your quote is above that limit, please send multiple emails. Faxed Parts A, B and C will be accepted. Please put 161339 Commercial Washer in the subject line. All quotes will receive a confirmation email; if you do not receive a confirmation then your quote has not been received. Late quotes will not be accepted.
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III. EVALUATION FACTORS
The contract type for this procurement will be fixed price and award will be made on the basis of best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. Selection will be based on the following evaluation factors, in order of importance: (1) offerors capability to provide a quality product that meets the needs of the government; (2) length and coverage of warranty; (3) past performance, caliber of offerors performance on previous contracts of a similar nature; and (4) Total cost or price.
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V. CONTRACT CLAUSES
52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration. (JUL 2006)
52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. (AUG 1999)
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. (Jun 2008)
52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items. (JAN 1999)
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. (JUN 2008)
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. (FEB 2007)
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. (JUN 2008)
_X_ 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales
_X_ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business
_X_ 52.222-3 Convict Labor
_X_ 52.222-19 Child Labor
_X_ 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
_X_ 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans
_X_ 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities
_X_ 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965
_X_ 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons
_X_ 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Supplies
_X_ 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds-Other than CCR
52.246-20 Warranty of Services. (MAY 2001)
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)
3052.209-70 Prohibition on contracts with corporate expatriates. (JUN 2006)
USSS 3052.204-90 Unauthorized Use of the U.S. Secret Service Name