71--Partitions and Furniture

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W16XU773472800 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-21. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423210 with a small business size standard of 100 employees. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2007-12-27 13:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Fort Drum, NY 13602 The USA ACA Ft. Drum requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, Portable Partition Brand Name or Equal to K-Log Model # SP-813P; Unit length = 24 feet; Unit height = 8 feet; Color = Sand; System must be free standing with no need for connection to room or any support structures. Design must allow for angular positioning at no greater than 3 foot increments. , 1, EA; LI 002, Portable Partition Brand Name or Equal to K-Log Model # SP-811P; Unit length = 20 feet; Unit height = 8 feet; Color = Sand; System must be free standing with no need for connection to room or any support structures. Design must allow for angular positioning at no greater than 3 foot increments. , 1, EA; LI 003, Folding Table Brand Name or Equal to K-Log Model # CPR-3072F; Length = 70-74 inches; Width = 28-32 inches; Height = 27-31 inches; Color = Grey; Weight not to exceed 45 lbs; Table must be collapsible to a width of no greater than 8 inches for easy storage , 2, EA; LI 004, Folding Table Brand Name or Equal to K-Log Model # CPR-3096F; Length = 92-98 inches; Width = 28-32 inches; Height = 27-31 inches; Color = Grey; Weight not to exceed 60 lbs; Table must be collapsible to a width of no greater than 8 inches for easy storage , 2, EA; LI 005, Enclosed Bulletin Board Brand name or Equal to K-Log Model # MSD-53C; Overall Width = 58-62 inches; Overall Height = 34-38 inches; Frame silver in color and made of aluminum; Board material cork; Doors must slide and be lockable. , 2, EA; LI 006, Outdoor Picnic Table Brand name or Equal to K-Log Model # UPT-9630R; Length = 94-98 inches; Width = 30-32 inches; Color = Brown; Table must be made of thermoplastic-coated steel., 2, EA; LI 007, Outdoor Bench Brand name or Equal to K-Log Model # UPT-9612BB; Length = 94-98 inches; Width = 12-16 inches; Color = Brown; Bench must be made of thermoplastic-coated steel, 2, EA; For this solicitation, USA ACA Ft. Drum intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. USA ACA Ft. Drum is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (+1 (555) 000-0000) or via email at contact@example.gov. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (+1 (555) 000-0000) or contact@example.gov. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Buyers and Sellers understand that FedBid ranks all bids by price; however, pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate offers. Accordingly, please note that, unless otherwise specified herein below, to the extent required by applicable regulations and/or guidelines, award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance. The Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (The full text of FAR Provisions may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ ) , FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representation and Certification (interested parties are required to input their Representations and Certifications into the online representations and certifications application (ORCA) database which is located at the following internet address: http://www.bpn.gov.), FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offeror's, FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation-Commercial Items (the following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Award shall be made to the low responsible, responsive quoter); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications. DFAR Provision 252.209-7001 Disclosure of Ownership or Controls by the Government of a terrorist country, and Provision 252.212-7000 Offeror representation and certifications-Commercial Items. The Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (The full text of FAR and DFAR Clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/), FAR 52.204-7 -- Central Contractor Registration(CCR), (interested parties are required to be registered in the CCR database which is located at the following internet address: http://www.bpn.gov.),FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and conditions - Commercial Items, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. The following FAR Clauses cited within 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition: 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-50, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33. DFAR 252.204-7004 Alt A, DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition, DFAR 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments, The following Clauses cited within 252.212-7001 are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-3, 252.225-7001, 252.225-7036, 252.232-7003, and 252.247-7023. FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.) The - FBO provision located under the Contract/Bidding Req instruction is amended to change the following,this solicitation is being issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ) not an Invitation For Bid (IFB). CCR Requirement - Company must be registered on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered in CCR, they may do so by going to CCR web site at http://www.ccr.gov.