Metal Laboratory Benches and Casework

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; itemized quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12561520Q0004 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-04. This solicitation will be a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 337127, Institutional Furniture Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 500 employees and the PSC Code is 6640. 

This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN):

001). Metal Laboratory Benches and Casework

Specifications: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service in Columbus, Ohio has a requirement for laboratory casework, countertops, and fixtures to outfit a soil processing and water quality testing lab. The requirements will include but not be limited to:

1. Laboratory Casework

1. Cabinet, 34¾(h) x 22"(d) x 36"(w) -- 2 doors, 2 drawers (Qty: 9)
2. Cabinet, 34¾(h) x 22"(d) x 24"(w) -- 1 door (Qty: 4)
3. Cabinet, 34¾(h) x 22"(d) x 48"(w) -- 2 doors (Qty: 8)
4. Cabinet, 34¾(h) x 22"(d) x 36"(w) -- sink unit, 2 doors w/ sink layer (Qty: 2)
5. Cabinet, 34¾(h) x 22"(d) X 58"(w) -- sink unit (Qty: 1)
6. End Cover Panel, 34¾” x 6 ½” (Qty: 12)
7. End Cover Panel, 34¾” x 13½” (Qty: 1)
8. End Cover Panel, 34¾” x 15½” (Qty: 4)
9. 66” Apron Unit, (Qty: 2)
10. 60” Apron Unit, (Qty: 1)
11. 36” Apron Unit, (Qty: 2)
12. Apron Service Cover, 36” x 31” (Qty: 2)
13. Front Rail, 60’'(w)  x 3 ¾(h) (Qty: 2)
14. Front Rail, 30’'(w)  x 3 ¾(h) (Qty: 2)
15. Gable Leg, 34¾” x 29” (Qty: 3)
16. Box Turret, 6”(w) x 17”(h) x 11 ½” (d) (Qty: 2)

Specifications include:

• Inset Steel Metal Casework with multiple door/drawer options
• Multiple powder coated color choices
• Stainless steel hinges
• Stainless steel pulls
• 100 lb. full extension drawer slides
• Adjustable shelves
• Standing height base cabinets
• Knee space panels
• Sink base units
• End sink base units
• Box turret supports

2. Countertops

1. Countertop, 1" thick epoxy resin w/ finished edge + 4" curbs 537” long x 30” deep with 2 sink cutouts and 3 fixture holes (Qty: 1)
2. Countertop, 1" thick epoxy resin w/ finished edge + 4" curbs 208” long x 30” deep (Qty: 1)
3. Countertop, 1" thick epoxy resin w/ finished edge 75” long x 60” deep with 1 sink cutout (Qty: 1)
4. Countertop, 1" thick epoxy resin w/ finished edge 60” long x 23” deep with 1 sink cutout (Qty: 1)
5. Countertop, 1" thick epoxy resin w/ finished edge 74” long x 13½” deep (Qty: 1)
6. Countertop, peninsula tops 1" thick epoxy resin w/ finished edge 98" long x 62" deep (Qty: 2)

Specifications include:

• 1” thick Black Epoxy Resin countertops w finished edge

3. Fixtures and Accessories

1. Sink, undermount, 72"(h) x 3.9"(w) x 3.8/4.5"(d) trough (Qty: 1)
2. Sink, undermount, 25"(h) x 15"(w) x 10"(d) (Qty: 3)
3. Pedestal Boxes (Qty: 6)
4. GFCI Electrical Outlet, double face, double gang (Qty: 24)
5. GFI Satin Face Plate (Qty: 24)
6. H/CW mixing faucets with vacuum breaker, gooseneck faucet and blade handles; hw/cw faucet (Qty: 2)

The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B: destination. Location of the Government site is aboard Agricultural Research Service in Columbus, Ohio and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.

Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their itemized quote on SF-18 (see attached) with a price for each line item listed. Include in the itemized quote any delivery charge.

Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please email all itemized quotes in writing to aaron.dimeo@usda.gov.  

To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register. Vendor must also include their DUNS# on their itemized quote.

Itemized quotes must be received in writing by no later than March 9, 2020 at 1:00 PM Central Standard Time.

Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 3:00 PM CST on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.