71--SYSTEM/MODULAR - FREESTANDING FURNITURE

System/Modular/Freestanding Furniture PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SYSTEM/MODULAR/FREESTANDING FURNITURE This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This item is prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, and this announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. There will be no hard copies distributed. Wright Patterson Air Force Base has a requirement to purchase free- standing modular furniture and accessories for the Aeronautical Systems Center. The contractor shall provide purchasing action and complete operational installation of freestanding furniture and accessories for ASC/LU, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH. Required delivery date is on or before 22 OCTOBER 2004. The furniture and accessory installation must be completely operational NO LATER THAN 29 OCTOBER 2004. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-24 Effective 19 Jul 2004. Solicitation FA8601- 04-T-0144 is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 337214 and the size standard is 500 employees. GSA pricing will be considered. The following paragraphs (a) thru (c) are supplemental instructions (Addendum to Provision FAR 52.212-1) to offerors for development of quotations. (a) Purpose: These instructions prescribe the format of quotation and describe the approach for the development and presentation of quotation data. They are designed to ensure the submission of information essential to the understanding and comprehensive validation of quotations. The instructions permit the inclusion of any additional data or information an offeror deems pertinent. Offerors are cautioned to follow the detailed instructions fully and carefully, as the government intends to make an award based on initial offers received, without discussions with such offerors. (b) Completed Request For Quotations Quotations shall be submitted to 88 CONS/PKS, Attention: Jan Banta, Contract Specialist Area C, Building 1, Room 109, 1940 Allbrook Drive, Suite 3, Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5309 (c) Past Performance: In the quotation, the offeror shall submit a Past Performance Reference List citing the contract number, name, phone number and fax number of Point of Contact (POC), dollar value of contract and period of performance on three recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items. The OFFEROR will submit a copy of the Present/Past Performance Questionnaire (attached to this website - be sure the offeror's company name is on questionaire) to each of the three references with instructions to send completed questionnaire to the Contracting Specialist NO LATER THAN 20 Aug at 4:00 P.M., the address label shall reflect the following information: Solicitation Number 04T0144, - To be delivered unopened to the Contract Specialist, Jan Banta and shall be delivered to the address above. Past Performance Questionnaires may be faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000, Attn: Jan Banta). The government will use information submitted by the offeror as well as other sources to conduct its Past Performance evaluation. Solicitation provisions at FAR 52.212-2 ( Jan 1999) 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 following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical (2) Past Performances (3) Price When combined, numbers (1) and (2) are more important than price. FAR 52.225-4 Alt I (Jan 2004) Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreement - Israeli Trade Certificate, 52.252-2 (Feb 1998) Clauses Incorporated by Reference, 52.252-1 (Feb 1998) All offerors shall include with their offers a completed copy of provision FAR 52.212-3 Alt I (May 2004) Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items. Clause 52.212-4 (Oct 2003), Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items, is hereby incorporated by reference. The following additional FAR clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 (Jun 2004), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders, Commercial Items are applicable to the Acquisition. FAR 52.204-6 (Oct 2003), Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number; FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999); FAR 52.222-3 (Jun 2003), Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-18 (Feb 01), Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products; FAR 52.222-19 (Jun 2004) Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities; FAR 52.222-21 (Feb 1999), Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-22 (Feb 1999), Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports; FAR 52.222-25 (Apr 1984), Affirmative Action Compliance; FAR 52.222-26 (Apr 2002), Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.232-33 (Oct 2003), Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.222-35 (Dec 2001), Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36 (Jun 1998), Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37 (Dec 2001), Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of Vietnam Era; FAR 52.225-3 Alt 1 (Jan 2004), Buy American Act - Supplies; FAR 52.225-13 (Dec 2003) Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.247-34 (Nov 1991), F. O. B. Destination; DFARS 252.204-7003 (Apr 1992), Control of Government Personnel Work Product; DFARS 252.225-7001 (Apr 2003), Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; DFARS 252.204-7004 (Nov 2003), Alternate A; DFARS 252.232-7003 (Jan 2004), Electronic Submission of Payment Request. The following FAR clauses are incorporated into this Synopsis/Solicitation by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders: DFARS 252.204-7003 (Apr 1992), Control of Government Personnel Work Product DFARS 252.204-7004 (Nov 2003), Required Central Contractor Registration Alternate A and FAR 52.204-7. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: Any award resulting from this solicitation will include DFARS Clause 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. Section 1008 of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2001 requires any claims for payments (invoices) under DoD contract to be submitted in electronic form. Wide Area Workflow-Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF- RA) is the DoD system of choice for implementing this statutory requirement. Use of the basic system is at no cost to the contractor. Contractors must complete vendor training, which is also available at no cost, at http://www.wawftraining.com. Prior to submitting invoices in the production system, contractors must register for an account at https://wawf.eb.mil/. All quotations, Representations and Certifications, and Past Performance Questionnaire, and Central Contractor Registration (CCR) information are due NLT 4:00 PM (EST) 20Aug 2004 and must be submitted to Jan Banta, 88 CONS/PKS, 1940 Allbrook Drive, Suite 3, Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5309. For information concerning this solicitation, contact Jan Banta at +1 (555) 000-0000 ext 4226 or e-mail contact@example.gov. Four documents (1) Parts Listing, (2) Past Performance Questionnaire, (3) Drawings and (4) Reps and Certs - FAR 52.212-3 to this combined synopsis/solicitation are incorporated at www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil, FA8601-04-T-0144. By submission of a quote, the contractor acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award for solicitations issued after 31 May 1998. Telephone 888-227- 2423 or +1 (555) 000-0000 or website: www.ccr.gov. For more information on 04T0144--SYSTEM/MODULAR/FREESTANDING FURNITURE please refer to http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/04T0144/04T0144.asp