SOLICITATION NOTICE
74 -- Office furniture, display products, literature racks, storage
- Notice Date
- 9/24/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 423420
— Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- Contracting Office
- ACA, Wiesbaden Contracting Center, ATTN: AEUCC-C, CMR 410, Box 741, APO, AE 09096-0741
- ZIP Code
- 09096-0741
- Solicitation Number
- W912CM-05-T-0441
- Response Due
- 9/28/2005
- Archive Date
- 11/27/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcemen t constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W912CM-05-T-0441 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-05. The simplified acquisition procedures of F AR Part 13 are applicable to this procurement. This procurement is for the purchase of office furniture and equipment as listed in Attachment 1. Items 0001 though 0013 and item 0015 see http://www.grant-end.com for further information. For item 0015, see http://www.hwilson.com/metalrack.html. Responses are due no later than 4:00 PM Central European Time, 28 Seo 05. Specifications: See Attachment #1 for required items. Delivery: All prices are to be quoted F.O.B. destination: Landstuhl Regional Medical Center or Consolidation And Containerization Point Medical Material Branch Defense Depot Susquehanna Bldg 3740 Bldg 2001 APO, AE 09180 New Cumberland PA 17070-5001 Local address: Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Medical Material Br. Bldg 3740 D-66849 Landstuhl Germany FAR 52.212-1 is hereby incorporated by reference. ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 In accordance with FAR 12.302, Tailoring of Provisions and Clauses for Acquisition of Commercial Items, FAR Clause 52.212-1 is tailored as follows to reflect special contract terms and conditions that are unique for this contract/p urchase order. Para (b) is amended to add: Submission of offers by fax or email is authorized, fax number (from US): 011-49-611-816-2074; email teresa.a.hillegas@us.army.mil and (b)(6) is amended to add: If offering equals, provide manufacturer, part n umber, and if possible, a website where items may be viewed. Delete Para (d) Add Para (m) as follows: (m) The following shall apply to this contract in addition to those terms and conditions in this provision. The following provisions are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.211-6 BRAND NAMES OR EQUAL (AUG 1999) The following provisions are incorporated in full text. FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the a ppropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil http://www.acqnet.gov/far/current/html/FARMTOC.html http://www.usacce.army.mil/wcc/links.htm (End of provision) 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984) The Government contemplates award of a firm, fixed price commercial contract resulting from this solicitation. (End of Provision) WBN-000-4006 AUDITS BY THE GERMAN PRICE CONTROL OFFICE ONLY FOR FIRMS REGISTERED IN GERMANY a. This contract is subject to the German pricing regulation regarding public contracts (Verordnung PR No. 30/53 or PR No. 1/72 (1/84)). With respect to any German contractor or any non-German contractor having its domicile in Germany, this regulation auth orizes the German Price Control Office to audit the prices offered by the contractor for this contract as well as the contractor's compliance with the other provisions of the regulation. b. The regulation requires the contractor to provide on request documentation regarding the basis for its prices and other aspects of its compliance with the regulation to the German Price Control Office. c. Failure by the contractor to comply with the requirements of this regulation is punishable under the provisions of the Commercial Penal Code (Wirtschaftsstrafgesetz). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, 'Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items', (found at http://www.arnet.gov/far/farqueryframe.html) with their offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, 'Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items', applies to this acquisition and is hereby incorporated by reference. ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4. The specific paragraphs of FAR 52.212-4 that have been tailored are: Para (b) Assignment. The following clause is hereby incorporated by reference: DFARS 252.232-7008 - ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (OVERSEAS) (JUN 1997) (v) Add Para (u), The following shall apply to this contract in addition to those terms and conditions in this clause. ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER: Payment for goods or services received may be made by check or by Electronic Fund transfer. In order to ensure prompt and accurate payment, your invoice must contain your bank name, address; account number and bank routing number (BANKLEITZAHL), and check remittance address. PARTIAL PAYMENTS ARE AUTHORIZED. The following clauses are incorporated in full test. DFARS 252.225-7041 CORRESPONDENCE IN ENGLISH (JUN 1997) The contractor shall ensure that all contract correspondence that is addressed to the United States Government is submitted in English or with an English translation. (End of clause) DFARS 252.229-7001 TAX RELIEF (JUN 1997) (a) Price set forth in this contract are exclusive of all taxes and duties from which the United States is exempt by virtue of tax agreements between the United States Government and the Contractors Government. The following taxes or duties have been exc luded from the contract price: NAME OF TAX ___Value Added Tax_____ RATE (PERCENTAGE) __16%__ (b) The contractors invoice shall list separately the gross price, amount of tax deducted and net price charged. (c) When items manufactured to United States Government specifications are being acquired, the Contractor shall identify the materials of components intended to be imported in order to ensure that relief from import duties is obtained. If the Contractor i ntends to use imported products from inventories on hand, the price of which includes a factor for import duties; the Contractor shall ensure the United States Governments exemption from these taxes. The Contractor may obtain a refund of the import dutie s from its Government or request the duty-free import of an amount of supplies or components corresponding to that use from inventory for this contract. (d) Tax Relief will be claimed in Germany pursuant to the provisions of the Agreement between the United States of America and Germany Concerning Tax Relief to be accorded by Germany to United States Expenditures in the interest of Common Defense. The Con tractor shall use Abwicklungsschein fuer abgabenbeguenstigte Lieferungen/Leistungen nach dem Offshore Steuerabkommen (Performance Certificate according to the Offshore Tax Relief Agreement) or other documentary evidence acceptable to the German tax authori ties. All purchases made and paid for on a tax-free basis during a 30-day period may be accumulated, totaled and reported as tax-free. (DFARS 252.229-7001 ALT 1) 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will mak e their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil http://www.dtic.mil/dfars The following clauses are incorporated by reference: DFARS 252.225.7042 - AUTHORIZATION TO PERFORM (JUN 1997)(Reference 25.972) DFARS 252.233.7001 - CHOICE OF LAW (OVERSEAS) (JUN 1997) (Reference 33.215-70) (End of Addendum) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jul 2005) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (2) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of comme rcial items: [Contracting Officer shall check as appropriate.] ___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jul 1995), with Alternate I (Oct 1995)(41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). ___ (2) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside (Jan 1999)(15 U.S.C. 657a). ___ (3) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jul 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a). ___ (4) (i) 52.219-5, Very Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003)(Pub. L. 103-403, section 304, Small Business Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 1994). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 1999) of 52.219-5. ___ (iii) Alternate II (June 2003) of 52.219-5. ___ (5) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-6. ___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-6. ___ (6) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003)(15 U.S.C. 644). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7. ___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7. ___ (7) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). ___ (8) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jul 2005)(15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(4)). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. ___ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. ___ (9) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996)(15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). ___ (10) (i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Jul 2005)(Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer). ___ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23. ___ (11) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation ProgramDisadvantaged Status and Reporting (Oct 1999)(Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). ___ (12) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation ProgramIncentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000)(Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). ___ (13) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004). ___ (14) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003)(E.O. 11755). ___ (15) 52.222-19, Child LaborCooperation with Authorities and Remedies (June 2004) (E.O. 13126). ___ (16) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). ___ (17) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002)(E.O. 11246). ___ (18) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001)(38 U.S.C. 4212). ___ (19) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998)(29 U. S.C. 793). ___ (20) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001)(38 U.S.C. 4212). ___ (21) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201). ___ (22) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Aug 2000)(42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Aug 2000) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). ___ (23) 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (June 2003)(41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). ___ (24) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act Free Trade Agreements Israeli Trade Act (Jan 2005)(41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3. ___ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3. ___ (25) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Jan 2005)(19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). _X__ (26) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Mar 2005) (E.o.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). ___ (27) 52.225-15, Sanctioned European Union Country End Products (Feb 2000)(E.O. 12849). ___ (28) 52.225-16, Sanctioned European Union Country Services (Feb 2000)(E.O. 12849). ___ (29) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002)(41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). ___ (30) 52.232.30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995)(41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). _X_ (31) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds TransferCentral Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003)(31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (32) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds TransferOther Than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999)(31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (33) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 1999)(31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (34) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996)(5 U.S.C. 552a). ___ (35) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Apr 2003)(46 U.S.C. 1241 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive order s applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ___ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (Jul 2005)(41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ___ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989)(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ___ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 1989)(29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ___ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (Feb 2002)(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ___ (5) 52.222-47, SCA Minimum Wages and Fringe Benefits Applicable to Successor Contract Pursuant to Predecessor Contractor Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) (May 1989)(41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the c lause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records -- Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractors directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after fina l payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated s hall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in paragraphs (i) through (vii) of this paragraph in a subcontract for c ommercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-- (i) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $500,000 ($1,000, 000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (ii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002)(E.O. 11246). (iii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001)(38 U.S.C. 4212). (iv) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793). (v) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201). (vi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (Jul 2005), flow down required for all subcontracts subject to the Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (vii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Apr 2003)(46 U.S.C. Appx 1241 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64, (2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of Clause) 252.212-7001 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2005) (a) The Contractor agrees to comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) claus which, if checked, is included in this contract by reference to implement a provision of law applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components. _____ 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) (10 U.S.C. 2207) (b) The Contractor agrees to comply with any clause that is checked on the following list of Defense FAR Supplement clauses which, if checked, is included in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acqui sitions of commercial items or components. _____ 252.205-7000 Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders (DEC 1991) (10 U.S.C. 2416). _____ 252.219-7003 Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts) (APR 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637). _____ 252.219-7004 Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Test Program) (JUN 1997) (15 U.S.C. 637 note). _____ 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JUN 2005) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, E.O. 10582). _ ____ 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (JUN 2004) (10 U.S.C. 2533a). _____ 252.225-7014 Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals (JUN 2005) (10 U.S.C. 2533a). _____ 252.225-7015 Restriction on Acquisition of Hand or Measuring Tools (JUN 2005) (10 U.S.C. 2533a). _____ 252.225-7016 Restriction on Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings (JUN 2005) (___ Alternate I) (APR 2003) (10 U.S.C. 2534 and Section 8099 of Pub. L. 104-61 and similar sections in subsequent DoD appropriations acts). _____ 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements (JUN 2005) (19 U.S.C. 2501-2518 and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). _____ 252.225-7027 Restriction on Contingent Fees for Foreign Military Sales (APR 2003) (22 U.S.C. 2779). _____ 252.225-7028 Exclusionary Policies and Practices of Foreign Governments (APR 2003) (22 U.S.C. 2755). _____ 252.225-7036 Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program (JUN 2005) (___ Alternate I) (JAN 2005) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). _____ 252.225-7038 Restriction on Acquisition of Air Circuit Breakers (JUN 2005) (10 U.S.C. 2534(a)(3)). _____ 252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns (SEP 2004) (Section 8021 of Pub. L. 107-248 and similar sections in subsequent DoD appropriations acts). _____ 252.227-7015 Technical Data--Commercial Items (NOV 1995) (10 U.S.C. 2320). _____ 252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data (SEP 1999) (10 U.S.C. 2321). _____ 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (JAN 2004) (10 U.S.C. 2227). _____ 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment (MAR 1998) (10 U.S.C. 2410). _____ 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (____Alternate I) (MAR 2000) (____Alternate II) (MAR 2000) (____Alternate III) (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631). _____ 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000) (10 U.S.C. 2631). (c) In addition to the clauses listed in paragraph (e) of the Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items clause of this contract (FAR 52.212-5), the Contractor shall include the terms of the following clauses, if applicable, in subcontracts for commercial items or commercial components, awarded at any tier under this contract: 252.225-7014 Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals, Alternate I (APR 2003) (10 U.S.C. 2533a). 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631). 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000) (10 U.S.C. 2631).
- Place of Performance
- Address: ACA, Wiesbaden Contracting Center ATTN: AEUCC-C, CMR 410, Box 741 APO AE
- Zip Code: 09096-0741
- Country: EU
- Zip Code: 09096-0741
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