MGP_ office chair

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
PR15112176
Agency
US Embassy Bogota US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
337214 Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing
PSC
7110 Office Furniture
Place of performance
Bogota Bogotá 11132 Colombia
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The US Embassy in Bogota is seeking to procure 34 Herman Miller Classic Aeron Chairs (Size B, Posture Fit, Graphite/Carbon, with tilt limiter) or equivalent office chairs for its facilities. The solicitation, issued by the Department of State, requires vendors to submit proposals that meet specific technical specifications and compliance requirements. Proposals must be submitted by February 25, 2025, and must include documentation such as technical information sheets, evidence of past experience, financial capability, and warranty terms. Evaluation criteria include compliance with all specified requirements, submission of NDAA certification, and ability to deliver under DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) INCOTERMS to the embassy's offsite warehouse in Bogota. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and can submit proposals in either USD (for U.S. vendors) or Colombian Pesos (for Colombian vendors).

The solicitation does not include any specific set-aside designations and covers a procurement with a delivery timeline of 60 days after purchase order acceptance. The place of performance is Bogota, Colombia, with delivery specifically required to the embassy's warehouse. Vendors must include all potential customs, brokerage, and shipping fees in their proposal, as the embassy will not cover additional expenses beyond the contract price. Payment terms are net 30 calendar days upon receipt and acceptance of delivery, with no advance payments permitted. The chairs must come with a basic one-year warranty, and the total procurement is valued at the cost of 34 office chairs. Proposals must remain valid for three months, and the embassy reserves the right to contact vendors for clarification or additional information during the evaluation process.

Notice text

The US Embassy in Bogotá has a requirement for Office Chairs.

Required Specifications:
ITEM DESCRIPTION

Chair - Herman Miller Classic Aeron Chair - Size B, Posture Fit, ‎Graphite/Carbon, tilt limiter (Or similar that meets or exceeds the technical capabilities)

QUANTITY

34

Warranty terms:

The basic warranty coverage of one year

Delivery Location:

  • All items must be delivered to the Embassy’s offsite warehouse located Bogota-Colombia, the exact address will be disclosed to the winner party. Delivery must be scheduled and coordinated with POCs at least 24 hours in advance of the planned delivery date.       
  • The delivery time of the equipment, accessories and training package should be completed/delivered withing 60 days after acceptance of the referenced purchase order.

Delivery Terms for U.S. vendors

For U.S.  and foreign vendors: You may send a proposal in $USD. INCOTERMS: DDP at the US Embassy's warehouse in Bogotá - Colombia.

The U.S. Embassy Bogotá will NOT emit a tax exemption certification for Colombian taxes

IMPORTANT NOTE in spite the US embassy is exempt of some Colombian taxes, the Colombian Government courier limits are: $2,000 USD and/or 50 kilos MAX, any package exceeding those limits will no longer be considered courier shipments, and Customs Brokerage + Release of air waybills or Bill of Ladings + Storage fees will be charged, these fees MUST be included in the prospective vendor’s offer as the US Embassy will not cover such expenses.

DELIVERY TERMS: DDP DELIVERY AT THE EMBASSY WAREHOUSE IN BOGOTA. “Delivered Duty Paid” the seller delivers the goods when the goods are placed at the disposal of the buyer, cleared for import on the arriving means of transport, and ready for unloading at the named place of delivery. The seller bears all the costs and risks involved in bringing the goods to the place of destination, has an obligation to clear the goods not only for export but also for import, to pay any duty for both export and import, and to carry out all customs formalities.

Payment Terms

EFT net 30 calendar days, payments will be made upon receipt and acceptance of delivery. No advance payments are allowed.

Evaluation Factors:

To be considered for evaluation and award you must include/comply with all of the following:

  • Prices should be in Colombian Pesos (COP). Only for Colombian Vendors.
  • U.S. vendors: You can send a proposal in USD, note that prices must incorporate/include DDP INCOTERMS rules described above.
  • Unit price, tax percentage, tax amount ant total amount should be stipulated in the quote.
  • Submit with the quotation the technical information sheet per model/reference. (For commodities)
  • Your offer must show evidence that it meets or exceeds ALL requirements specified in this advertisement.
  • Your offer must meet the technical description provided.
  • Offer must be valid for three (3) months.
  • Your offer must include CONTRACTOR’S CERTIFICATION ON COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT (NDAA)-- 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020)
  • Provide evidence on your past experience with this type of requirements.
  • Provide evidence that your company has the financial resources or the ability to obtain them to fulfill this requirement.
  • Provide Warranty terms.
  • Include a statement certifying that the terms of this requirement are clearly understood:
  1. REQUIREMENT: Thay your company completely understands the requirement.
  2. DELIVERY TERMS: DDP DELIVERY AT THE EMBASSY WAREHOUSE IN BOGOTA.
  3. PAYMENT TERMS: 30 Day net payment.
  4. VALIDITY OF OFFER: 3 Months


NOTE: We will contact your company clarify or to request additional information during the evaluation process, if necessary.

IMPORTANT NOTE: ONLY OFFERS FROM SAM REGISTERED VENDORS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR EVALUATION.

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