Prefabricated In-Plant Module

Added: Jun 17, 2016 11:20 am This amendment is for the following:

1)Extend the response due date of this RFQ by 5 days, new response due date is Friday 6/24/2016, by 10:00 am.

2) To clarify answer to previous question and new question to extend the
Question: I am also looking for any more detailed information regarding Line Item 1 item i. What is the floor slope and what is the actual floor material? i.e. concrete, gravel.

Answer: The floor is level and is made of concrete. However, there is a slight height difference (ranging from about ¼" - ½") between the main floor and the strong floor over which the module will be set up.

3)New Question:This is a request for 1-2 extra days to submit my quote based on the revision Dated June 15. Thank you for you consideration.

Answer: RFQ will be extended by 5 days, new response due date is Friday 6/24/2016.

Added: Jun 15, 2016 10:58 am This amendment is to publicly provide answers to questions posed by interested parties, and to also include diagram/sketch, also referred to as "Figure 1" in the Statement of Work.

The following questions were asked.

Question #1:If you have spec such as 2x4 16 on center or a design or do you want us to design and build?
Answer: Contractor shall design and build.

Question #2: Do you want this built on concrete or scaffolding?
Answer: The module shall be built on a concrete floor.

Question #3:Please let me know if the line item 3 item is truly OPTIONAL;
Answer: Line Item 3 is optional.

Question #4:I  could not find "Figure 1" that is referenced in the Statement of Work several times. Can you please email me Figure 1 or a link where I can download it.
Answer: It will be attached to the RFQ Amendment #1.

Added: Jun 09, 2016 12:40 pm The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Office of Information Systems Management (OISM) has a requirement for a Prefabricated In-plant module that will be installed at NIST in a high bay area (Building 202 Engineering Mechanics - Room A130). The space will be used to conduct experiments to develop test methods and provide ground truth measurements in support of the Robotic Systems for Smart Manufacturing Program.

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This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-88.

1352.215-72 INQUIRIES (APR 2010)

Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to Judith.hicklin@nist.gov. Questions should be received no later than 3 calendar days after the issuance date of this solicitation. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract.
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The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332999 - All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 750 employees. This requirement is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. ***

See attached RFQ with additional details and instructions.