Sources Sought for Entomology Cabinets

This is a Sources Sought notice Only.  This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.  This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only as part of USDA ARS market research and does not itself constitute an RFQ. This requirement is covered under NAICS code 337214. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources; Small Businesses; HUBZone small business; service-disabled, veteran-owned small business; 8(a) small business; veteran-owned small business; woman-owned small business; or small disadvantaged businesses; Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible.

SpaceSaver/Viking Model 522 Entomology cabinets or equivalent (delivery/installation included):

Quantity to purchase : 8

Item : Entomology cabinets

Exact Dimensions/ Weight : 44" wide x 20.5" deep x 84" high, weight 342 lbs each

Can hold this # of California Academy Drawers : 56 Cal Academy drawers

*All California Academy drawers for specimens will be provided by the NPIC

1.            Freight and inside delivery to the NPIC at the USDA-ARS-PWA Pollinating Insect Research Unit facility located in Room 56 in Biology and Natural Resources Building on the Utah State University Campus in Logan, Utah.

2.            Installation of cabinets on existing Spacesaver mobile carriages.  Cabinets need to be fastened to the carriage and to each other for maximum stability.

3.            The cabinets need to have the following features and construction:

a.            Constructed of solid, heavy-gauge steel, with reinforced welded construction

b.            High-quality, non-off-gassing powder-coated finish (off-white color)

c.             Extra space in front and back of drawers that provides for free circulation of air and fumigants

d.            Convenient lift-off reinforced door(s) that can also swing open via hinges into an isle way and  remain attached  (double door on double width cabinet)

e.            Recessed door handles with lock

f.             Have a closed-cell elastomeric seal to provide airtight, dustproof protection

g.            Three-point latching system

h.            Convenient lift-off reinforced doors

i.              A cap capable of shedding any water from leaking pipes above

j.             Easy to use swivel levelers, inside accessible

k.            Bright nickel-plated hardware

l.              Two 3" x 5" label holders

m.           Two pullout work shelves in middle of cabinet (two in double width cabinet)

The Government does not intend to make an award based on responses to this inquiry. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government.

Capability Statement

All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Business concerns that possess the capabilities necessary to undertake this work should submit complete documentation of their capabilities to the Contracting Officer.  Capability statements shall include the Contractors contact point to discuss their response.

The capability statement should include:

1)  Acknowledgement that they are able to provide the subject supplies/services being requested;

2) Interested vendors should identify their size standards in accordance with the Small Business Administration;

3) At least three previous requirements that are similar to the requirement include a discussion of the Contract type, delivery method, duration, etc.;

4) Any other information considered relevant to this requirement; and

5) The government requests that no proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in the response.

Any vendor responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine their qualifications to perform the work.  Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.  After review of the responses received, a combined synopsis/solicitation may be published on sam.gov depending on the responses received.

All responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received by the notice’s POC by the deadline in order to be considered. Responses may not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Inquiry. Do not submit pricing information in response to this Request.