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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W9114F-10-T- 0108. This solicitation is issued as a Request For Quotation, which incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-14. This is an unrestricted acquisition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423450. ITEM 0001 2 EACH SAFETY CABINET 6FT Purifier 6FT 230V/50Hz, PN 346-823, Mfg Labconco Brand Name or Equal ITEM 0002 2 EACH BASE STAND PURIFIER 6FT FOR PURIFIER 6FT, PN 3736003726, Mfg Labconco, Brand Name or Equal ITEM 0003 5 EACH SAFETY CABINET 3FT SAFETY CABINET PURIFIER 3FT 230V/50Hz, PN 3430823, MFG Labconco, Brand Name or Equal ITEM 0004 2 EACH STAND BASE TEL LEG F/3'MDL STAND BASE FOR LINE ITEM 0003, TEL LEG F/3'MDL, PN 37303003726, MFG Labconco, Brand Name or Equal ITEM 0005 1 EACH OCEAN FREIGHT DELIVERY DOOR TO DOOR TO LANDSTUHL GERMANY The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.209-6 , Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment , SEP 2006 52.222-19 , Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies , JUL 2010 52.222-50 Alt I , Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) Alternate I , AUG 2007 52.225-13 , Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases , JUN 2008 52.232-33 , Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration , OCT 2003 52.233-3 , Protest After Award , AUG 1996 52.233-4 , Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim , OCT 2004 52.247-29 , F.O.B. Origin , FEB 2006 252.203-7000 , Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials , JAN 2009 252.203-7002 , Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights , JAN 2009 252.211-7003 , Item Identification and Valuation , AUG 2008 252.225-7041 , Correspondence in English , JUN 1997 252.229-7000 , Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties , JUN 1997 252.232-7003 , Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports , MAR 2008 252.232-7008 , Assignment of Claims (Overseas) , JUN 1997 252.232-7010 , Levies on Contract Payments , DEC 2006 252.233-7001 , Choice of Law (Overseas) , JUN 1997 ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4 ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984) 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or executive orders applicable to defense acquisitions of commercial items (APR 2010)(DEV) 252.229-7001 Tax Relief (JUN 1997) 252.229-7002 Customs Exemptions (Germany)(JUN 1997) ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS The following paragraphs are hereby amended: Para (a) Does not apply to this RFQ. Para (b) Replace subparagraph (4) with the following: (4) Technical Factor. The vendor must explain how you will comply with the requirements in the request for quote by submitting a written quote which describes: Salient Characteristics Standard Standard Acceptable Unacceptable 1. All electrical components must be 220V/50Hz 2. Safety Cabinets must be Class II, A2 certified 3. Safety Cabinets must provide sash opening, UV Light, Hepa Filtered Intake and Exhaust Air, and Service fixture 220V/50/60Hz, Schuko Receptacles 4. Installation and In-service must be provided on site. 5. Base Stand must be height adjustable/telescoping 6. Offered Cabinets must meet or exceed requirements set by NSF International (National Safety Foundation) Failure to receive an acceptable rating of any of the listed salient characteristics will result in an unacceptable technical rating unless the error(s), deficiency (ies) or omission (s) can be corrected. All CLINs shall be priced. If you fail to price all CLINs, your quote will not be considered for award. Para (c) Change 30 to 60. Para (d) Does not apply to this request for quote (RFQ). Para (i) Does not apply to this RFQ. Add the following: Para (m) Quotes shall describe how your system contains the salient characteristics and is an equal to the Labconco Logic Purifier Biosafety Cabinets and Stands. Para (n) ELECTRONIC QUOTES. Vendors may submit electronic quotes in response to this RFQ. The quote must arrive by the time specified in the RFQ to the following email address:
contact@example.gov. Vendors may call Christine Bauer-Newland 06371-86-7597 to verify receipt of the quote. If the vendor chooses to email the quote, the Government will not be responsible for any failure of transmission or receipt of the quote, or any failure of the vendor to verify receipt of the emailed quote. Para (o) QUESTIONS. Prospective vendors are strongly encouraged to submit any questions regarding this RFQ two days before closing date of quote submission by e-mail to
contact@example.gov. All questions received will be answered officially through an amendment for distribution to all prospective vendors. SPECIAL NOTE: All offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award, and lack of registration shall make an offer ineligible for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling
+1 (555) 000-0000 or via Internet at http://www.ccr.gov/. All quotes are due 11 Aug 2010 before 5:00 p.m. Central European Time. Offers may be sent via email at
contact@example.gov, hand-delivered, or faxed to 011-49-6371-86-8070. The point of contact for this acquisition is Christine Bauer-Newland, phone no. 011-49-6371-86-7597.
