72 -- MOBILE FOLDING TABLES FOR USE ON BOARD A US NAVAL SHIP

Notice Date

April 25, 2001

Contracting Office

FISC Norfolk Acq Group, Hampton Roads Detachment, 1968 Gilbert St., Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23511-3392

ZIP Code

23511-3392

Solicitation Number

N00189-01-T-0554

Response Due

May 9, 2001

Point of Contact

Cheryl Bernhard 757-444-2385 or Jack Pendleton 757-445-1444

E-Mail Address

cheryl_a_bernhard@nor.fisc.navy.mil (cheryl_a_bernhard@nor.fisc.navy.mil)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6 of the FAR, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this procurement is N00189-01-T-0554. The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13.5 under the authority of the Clinger-Cohen test program for commercial items. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses listed in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-21. North American Industry Classification System code is 337127; the small business size standard is 500 employees. This acquisition is 100% small business set aside. FISC Habitability Division Norfolk intends to purchase the following furniture, brand name mandatory, for use on board a US Naval ship: CLIN 0001 Palmer Snyder Mobile Folding Table with Stools, Eight Seat (Model 59F988_MOD#3), 96" length x 29" height, folded height 58 5/8", Top: antique white HPPL, rectangular two section, .090 aluminum with bracing, formica laminated and stainless steel trim edge, Stools: Mod #3, color blue, to be constructed of 3003, 3/16" aluminum beveled-edge profile and mounted with four -- 20 bolts and nuts to 6" X 6" heavy-gauge plates welded to self-supported unitized frame. Frame: Opens and closes in single and synchronous operation controlled through cycle by combination of counterbalance and spring compression. Equipped with additional set of safety casters to provide extra protection against accidental tip over when table is being moved. Understructure is unitized and self-supporting with tops and seats used solely as use surfaces, not as structural or operation parts. End legs mounted on 4" ball-bearing locking swivel casters with 3" auxiliary wheels which become the chassis of closed table for easy rolling and compact safer storage. Positive, automatic locking in open or closed position. No bars, braces, or struts under table or from table seats to interfere with comfortable seating, ingress or egress. Pivot points metal with riveted fastenings. End leg members have double cross bars of 16-gauge 1" tubing, center legs are 16-gauge 1 3/8" tubing. Packing: Uncrated blanket wrapped stools installed at point of delivery. Brand name and model mandatory, QTY 14, Unit of Issue EA. Delivery shall be FOB Destination with delivery to USS George Washington CVN-73, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Norfolk, VA, Mark for: USS George Washington CVN-73, FPO AE 09550-2873, Requisition: V21412-1025-AY26. Delivery date of 90 days after date of contract is required. Award of a firm fixed price contract on a brand name basis is designated. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (OCT 2000). Offerors are required to submit the following: a written proposal on letterhead or the SF 1449, signed and dated that contains the requested supplies with unit prices(s), extended price(s), prompt payment terms, remittance address if different than the mailing address, descriptive literature of items being quoted, solicitation number, time specified in the solicitation for receipt of proposals, name, address, and telephone number of the offeror, terms of any express warranty. All proposals shall contain all other responses/documentation specified in the SOW. If the proposal is not submitted on the SF 1449, responses shall include a statement specifying the extent of the agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions in this solicitation. Responses that fail to furnish the required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of this solicitation may be excluded from consideration. Provision FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999): The Government will award a firm fixed price purchase order resulting from this solicitation. The respondent whose proposal conforms to the solicitation and offers the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer shall be the recipient of the award. Offerors' responses shall include a completed copy of the representations and certifications at provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FEB 2001), and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (NOV 1995), with their proposal. Offerors may obtain copies of the SF1449 and representations and certifications by submitting a request via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Cheryl Bernhard, at cheryl_a_bernhard@nor.fisc.navy.mil. The following clauses apply to this solicitation and are hereby incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAY 1999); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (APR 1999) (DEVIATION); FAR 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals (OCT 1997); FAR 52.232-33 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999); FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Small Business Set Aside (JUL 1996). The following DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (APR 1999) (DEVIATION), and DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (MAR 2000). Response time: All responses to this solicitation are due by 12:00 PM, local Norfolk time, on 9 May 2001, and offerors shall send their responses to the Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (FISC), 1968 Gilbert Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23511-3392, Attn: Cheryl Bernhard, Code 201A2, Reference RFP N00189-01-T-0554. Offerors may alternately choose to send their responses via facsimile machine at 757-444-4417. See Note(s) 1 and 22.

Record

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