Furnishings, Library, Fort Irwin, CA

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested at this time.

The requirement is to procure furniture that will be used in a library. The combined synopsis/solicitation/Request For Quote (RFQ) number is W912DY-22-Q-0043. This number shall be referenced by contractors on their quotes and related correspondence. This RFQ is full and open competition to all business sizes. The NAICS code is 337127. Contractors must be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM) with no exclusions in order to be considered for award. The website for SAM is: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

As shown in the attached Standard Form 1449 (SF 1449), the following is a summary of the requirement:

CONTRACT LINE ITEMS, Unit(s) of Measure, Quantity: Refer to SF1449

FREIGHT ON BOARD (FOB): Destination

FURNITURE INSTALLATION START DATE (FISD): no earlier than 24 June 2022

FURNITURE INSTALLATION COMPLETION DATE (FICD): no later than 28 July 2022

FURNITURE INSTALL LOCATION: Refer to SF1449 (Table 1 in Attachment #3)

CONTRACT TYPE: Firm-fixed price (FFP) subject to availability of funds.

The following attachments are included in this RFQ:

(1) Attachment 1, Line Item Pricing Spreadsheet (Excel Format) - To be completed by contractor and returned to the Government POC listed below.

(2) Attachment 2 - Furniture Item Description (FID)

(3) Attachment 3 - Statement of Work (SOW)

(4) Attachment 7, Technical Document Checklist - To be completed by contractor and returned to the Government POC listed below.

(5) SF1449, Request for Quotes (RFQ) - To be completed by contractor and returned to the Government POC listed below. Pricing on the SF1449 must match pricing on the Attachment #1.

The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-99, 15 June 2018. Full text versions of clauses can be found at http://acquisition.gov. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition. Additional clauses are in the attached SF1449.

FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management

FAR 52.204-21, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

FAR 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters ** 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters should be used instead of 52.209-5 if acquisition expected to exceed $550,000.00**

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Deviation 2018-O0013)

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The successful contractor will be the one whose quote is rated acceptable on technical, schedule and past performance, and provides the best value to the Government.  Best value will be determined by the quote that is technically acceptable and has the lowest total price. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(1) Price;

(2) Past Performance;

(3) Technical capability of the item(s) offered to meet the Government requirement;

(4) Schedule

FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Alternate I)

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items.

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items.

FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business subcontractors

Questions regarding this RFQ are due no later than 28 January 2022,11:00 (CST) and sent via email to cynthia.c.baughn@usace.army.mil, jason.p.underwood@usace.army.mil and CEHNC-FurnitureQuotes@usace.army.mil.

Quotes are due no later than 17 February 2022, 11:00 (CST) and sent via email to cynthia.c.baughn@usace.army.mil, jason.p.underwood@usace.army.mil and CEHNC-FurnitureQuotes@usace.army.mil.

Quotes shall contain:

(1) SF1449, completed by contractor and signed. Pricing on the SF1449 must match pricing on the Attachment 1.

(2) Attachment 1, in Excel format, completed by contractor with pricing for all line items shown.

(3) Technical documents, completed by contractor, organized and sequential according to Attachment 1, and presented in a manner (highlighted, cross-referenced, etc.) that enables the Government to make a conclusive determination whether or not quoted items meet the specifications described in Attachment 2.

Pricing shall be valid for 120 days.

Amendments to this RFQ will be provided in the same manner as the initial RFQ, which is by public notice on SAM.gov, Opportunities.