Wood Chairs

The purpose of the modification/amendment is to provide interested vendors with the chair measurements (seat dimensions, overall height, seat height and chair weight) and additional information.

Question: Are there any dimensions for the light oak color chairs in the photos?

Response: The USMMA provided the following chair measurements & additional information.

Chair Measurements

Seat: 17" x 17"
Blue Cushion (on Seat): Length: 12" to 14" x Width 16" (Note: Since ithe chair is rounded in the back, the length varies) 
Leg: 17" 
Seat thickness: 1"
Total Leg and Seat: 18" (from floor to seat)
Back of Chair: 16 ½ "

Additional Information

-The specifications and measurements must match the same or equal to the present Seafarer chair (see illustrations)
-All measurements are approximate and in inches
-The standard size chair should fit under a standard size table
-The chairs must have a nautical style look
-The chair weight is unknown

Overview

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) seeks a contractor to provide eighty (80) new, durable commercial grade chairs for the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) to utilize in there restaurant.  

Document(s)

Chair illustrations & specifications 

Evaluation Criteria

The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation deemed the lowest price technically acceptable.

The following shall be used to evaluate offers:
Interested vendors are required to submit a chair sample for evaluation which will be based on product similarities and quality.  

The new chairs must be the same or equal to the attached document (Chair illustrations & specifications). 

Site Visit Information

In accordance with FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

Schedule

Date: Monday August 8, 2016
Time: 10:00am
Place: Interested vendors are advised to meet at the Front Guard entrance booth (Guard Shack)
Point of Contact: Mitchell Glazer
Email: glazerm@usmma.edu

(Note: If vendors plan to attend the site visit, please notify the POC so proper security arrangements may be made).

Other Information

Please be advised interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) in order to be eligible to receive an award from any Government solicitation. Also, vendors must ensure annual Representations and Certifications are current or complete them on the SAM website. It is the prospective vendor's responsibility to check www.fbo.gov as often as necessary for any posted changes to this solicitation.