41 -- Walk-In Coolers

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number RFQ-04-4389-01 is issued as a request for quotations and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through FAC 01-23. FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside is applicable to this acquisition. The NAICS code is 333415. The small business size standard is 500 employees. Item description : Three groups of walk-in cooler boxes. Group one will consist of 6 boxes, Grouptwo of 3 boxes, and Group three of 2 boxes. All box groups will be contiguous and designed to attach to an 8" concrete block wall with entrance through the block wall. All boxes will be designed for exterior installation and are to include the flashing, gaskets and associated hardware necessary to achieve a weatherproof seal between the cooler boxes and the concrete block wall and floor. Boxes will be floor-less. Entrance doors will be walk in cooler style with dimensions of 34" x 78". Each box will be constructed of pre-fabricated, interlocking panels of galvanized steel with a white finish inside and out. Panels shall have a minimum R-value of R-30. Each box shall contain the following: (1) Dial Thermometer, (2) One four foot vapor proof light fixture, (3) Waterproof light switch, (4) Two 110 volt waterproof wall receptacles. Refrigeration unit will be provided for 3 boxes and shall be designed for exterior installation. Successful bidder shall provide all manufacturer drawings, blueprints, diagrams, etc.. necessary for installation by Government. Group one - 6 boxes total exterior dimension - 10 ft x 48 ft x 8 ft. Refrigeration units for two boxes capable of 39/50F degrees, they will also have exterior egress doors, and one box will have interior door offset. Group two - 3 boxes total exterior dimension - 24 ft x 10 ft x 8ft. Refrigeration unit for one box capable of 39/50F degree. Group three - 2 boxes total exterior dimension 16 ft x 10 ft x 8 ft. Offset entrance doors as close as possible to interior wall as possible. Drawings will be faxed upon request. MUST send descriptive literature. Payment under this contract will be made by electronic funds transfer. Successful offeror must accept government purchase card or be set up with USDA vendor express program at the time invoice is submitted, vendor also must be registered in CCR before an order is placed. WWW.CCR.GOV Delivery is required within 6 weeks ARO. Delivery is FOB Destination to USDA, ARS, Byron, GA, 31008. The government anticipates award or a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive/responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most price advantageous to the government. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial items, applies to this acquisition. The contracting officer will make award based on price, price-related factors and Quality. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror/Representations and Certification - Commercial Items, with its proposal. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition: 52-203-6; 52.203-10; 52/219-8; 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52-222-37; 52.225-3; 52.222-18; 52.225-21. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the Inspection clause nor does it limit the Governments's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty. The contractor shall provide a copy of its standard commercial warranty (if applicable) with its response. Responses are 15 days from the date this notice is published in the FidBizOs by 4:00 PM local time, May22, 2004 at USDA Agricultural Research Service, 2316 Rainwater Rd, Tifton, GA 31794 (or POB 748, Tifton, GA 31793). POC Tom Maze, Contract Specialist, +1 (555) 000-0000 or FAX +1 (555) 000-0000.