F3N0523033AW01 - Washer Compact XL

This is an oral electronic Request for Quote for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 8, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only request for quote; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Please provide a quote for the items listed below by 1400 (2:00 PM) Central European Summer Time (CEST), Tuesday 12 September 2023. All questions regarding this Request for Quote are due in writing by 1400 (2:00 PM) (CEST), Friday 8 September 2023.

Questions shall be submitted via email to d_anfernee.pugh@us.af.mil and joshua.maxwell.3@us.af.mil The Government has no obligation to answer any questions received after the due date and time.

The Government reserves the right to reject any quotations received after the suspense above.

This will be a firm-fixed price contract with one Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). Please provide pricing for each CLIN in order to be deemed technically acceptable. Pricing for the below item shall include required delivery to Ramstein, Germany.

Vendors must be registered in the SAM.gov database to be eligible for contract award.

Registration: In order to be considered/evaluated for award vendors must be registered to do business with the United States Government including all of its agencies. Information about getting registered can be found using the resources below:

https://sam.gov 

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award shall be based on all or none and best value to the government. Quotes will be evaluated on price and offeror's ability to meet the delivery and specification requirements of this RFQ as appropriate. Only new equipment will be accepted. Re- manufactured or grey market items will not be accepted. All items must include a manufacturer's warranty and be stated in their quote. The Government intends to award without discussions, but reserves the right to enter discussions with offerors as deemed appropriate by the Contracting Officer. The Government reserves the right to conduct interchanges with offerors as deemed appropriate by the Contracting Officer. Upon request by the contracting officer, vendors shall be able to provide validation that they are an authorized reseller of any items/brands they are quoting. Failure to be an approved re-seller, may be grounds for a determination of not technically acceptable.

Only Quotes in USD will be accepted. Brand Name or Equal will be acceptable.

Delivery Location:

Kaiserstr. Bldg 741, Einsiedlerhof Air Station

67661 Kaiserslautern - 23

CLIN         Description                                                      Qty        UOI          Unit Price (USD)        Total Price (USD)

0001          Purchase of Washer Compact XL 10 kg        340        EA

           *Please review attachment “Pages from UFR 340 Washer Compact 10Kg_Redacted” for specifications*

                                                                          *Shipping included in unit price*

                                      ***Please provide terms of your standard warranty along with your quote!***

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

- Freestanding Front Load Compact Washing Machine
- European Style, Commercially Available in Europe.
- 10kg
- Conformity European (CE) Certified and declaration of conformity visible on machine.
- Euro Energy Rating F or better
- Desired: 80-85cm(H), 55-60cm(W), 55-66cm(D) (if larger, ID exact dimensions).
- Electric aqua stop.  Aqua stop protection with lifelong warranty. Aqua switch (float switch)in bottom.
- Invertor motor or better.
- Voltage 220-240 V.
- Frequency 50 Hz.
- Amperage 10 Max 16 A.
- Right angle German Schuko plug; Cable length minimum: 140 CM.
- Color White.
- Control In English/English print or universal symbols (Symbols must be explained in English in user manual).
- Display In English; Full electronic, digital display; Time remaining clock; Program sequence display
- Minimum 36 cm actual net drum opening.
- Variable spin speed; Must have at least 1400 rpm spin speed.
- Max. dBA for wash 54-55; Max dBA for spin 75-79
- Rust-proof stainless steel or equivalent quality (galvanized steel is not acceptable); Reversing drum movement; Balance control.
- Multi-Cycle, Minimum 12 Wash Programs Including Quick Wash;
Cold fill machine with Variable Temp Settings: Minimum 5 temp settings. Cold, 30c, 40c, 60c, & 90c or 95c.
- Height adjustable feet for leveling purposes.
- Child safety lock.
- Anti-vibration design stability and noise reduction.
- Automatic Load Balancing/Load adjustment.
- Indicator at end of program (buzzer or light or both).
- Load size sensor for optimal water use.
- Foam detection system that detects and automatically counteracts foam.

Please complete all applicable information found below:

Quote #:

Delivery Days ARO:

Terms of standard warranty (include as attachment if needed):

Terms and cost of extended warranty (include as attachment if needed):

DUNS #:

CAGE Code:

Taxpayer ID #:

FOB: Destination

Shipping Weight:

Shipping Dimensions:

Discount Terms:

E-Mail Address:

If the contracting officer has reason to believe that collusive bidding/quoting practices are occurring, all information will be forwarded to the cognizant investigating authority and those quotations will be removed from the competition.

CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

52.203-19          Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements          2017-01

52.204-7             System for Award Management 2018-10

52.204-10          Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards             2020-06

52.204-13          System for Award Management Maintenance              2018-10

52.204-16          Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting           2020-08

52.204-18          Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance     2016-07

52.204-19          Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications           2014-12

52.204-21          Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems      2016-06

52.204-22          Alternative Line-Item Proposal   2017-01

52.204-23          Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities  2018-07

52.204-24          Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment        2020-10

52.204-25          Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment        2020-08

52.204-26          Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation             2020-10

52.204-27          Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application.                                   2023-04

52.209-6             Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment            2015-10

52.209-10          Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations  2015-11

52.211-17          Delivery of Excess Quantities      1989-09

52.212-1             Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items              2020-06

52.212-3             Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items          2021-02

Alt I       52.212-3 Alt I     2021-02

52.212-4             Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial items    2018-10

52.212-5             Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items              2022-01

52.222-19          CHILD LABOR—COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES     2022-12

52.222-21          Prohibition of Segregated Facilities         2015-04

52.222-26          Equal Opportunity          2016-09

52.222-29          Notification of Visa Denial           2015-04

52.222-36          Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities              2020-06

52.222-50          Combating Trafficking in Persons             2020-10

Alt I       52.222-50 Alt I  2015-03

52.223-5             Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information       2011-05

52.223-18          Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving             2020-06

52.225-13          Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases              2021-02

52.232-33          Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- System for Award Management 2018-10

52.232-39          Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations              2013-06

52.232-40          Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors             2013-12

52.233-1             Disputes             2014-05

52.233-3             Protest After Award       1996-08

52.233-4             Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim              2004-10

52.243-1             Changes -- Fixed-Price.  1987-08

52.247-34          F.o.b. – Destination.       1991-11

252.203-7000    Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.     2011-09

252.203-7002    Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.   2013-09

252.203-7005    Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials      2011-11

252.204-7003    Control of Government Personnel Work Product.             1992-04

252.204-7015    Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for litigation support      2016-05

252.204-7016    Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services   2021-01

252.204-7017    Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services       2021-01

252.204-7018    Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services       2021-01

252.211-7003    Item Unique Identification and Valuation.              2016-03

252.215-7013    Supplies and services provided by nontraditional defense contractors         2018-01

252.223-7006    Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic and Hazardous Materials.          2014-09

252.223-7008    252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium.        2013-06

252.225-7041    Correspondence in English.        1997-06

252.225-7043    Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors Outside the United States    2015-06

252.225-7048    Export-Controlled Items.            2013-06

252.225-7056    Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime            2022-05

Alternate I          Tax Relief. Alternate I     2020-04

252.229-7002    Customs Exemptions (Germany).            1997-06

252.232-7003    Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.  2018-12

252.232-7006    Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions.              2018-12

252.232-7008    Assignment of Claims (Overseas).            1997-06

252.232-7010    Levies on Contract Payments.    2006-12

252.232-7017    Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors - Prohibition on Fees and Consideration 2020-04

252.233-7001    Choice of Law (Overseas).           1997-06

252.239-7098    Prohibition on Contracting to Maintain or Establish a Computer Network Unless Such Network is Designed to Block Access to Certain Websites—Representation. 2021-04

252.243-7001    Pricing of Contract Modifications.           1991-12

252.244-7000    Subcontracts for Commercial Items.      2020-10

252.244-7001 Alternate I            Contractor Purchasing System Administration.               2014-05

252.246-7007    Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and Avoidance System.           2016-08

252.246-7008    Sources of Electronic Parts          2018-05

252.247-7023    Transportation of Supplies by Sea.           2019-02

5352.201-9101 Ombudsman     2019-10

5352.223-9000 Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)           2019-10

5352.223-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations              2019-10

5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations              2019-10

CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS INCORPORATED IN FULL TEXT:

FAR 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): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (End of provision)

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/browse/index/far

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 FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

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