B542 Ops Center Furniture with Design

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial Items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subparts 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, proposals/quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The 319th Contracting Flight at 575 Tuskegee Airmen Blvd bldg 418, Grand Forks AFB, ND 58205 intends to acquire furniture and the contractor to furnish all labor, tools, parts, materials, facilities and transportation necessary to design and deliver to Bldg 542 Operations Center furniture as detailed in the attached documents. SEE ATTACHED SOW for design and requirement specifications This solicitation is a Total Small Business set-aside; all responsible offers will be accepted. The solicitation reference number is F2ATGH2180A004 and is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-60. The NAICS code for the acquisition is 337214 and the size standard is 500 employees. Offerors must show: (1) The solicitation or reference number; (2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers; (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror; (4) Price and discount terms; (5) Remit to address, if different than the mailing address; (6) Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments, if any, for acceptance of offers. Discussions may not be held with offerors; therefore, each offerors initial quote should be complete and accurate. One, or multiple awards based on offeror capabilities to provide all requested items, will be made based on which offer is fully in compliance with specifications, and provides the lowest price found technically capable. The following provisions and clauses can be viewed through Internet access at the Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. In Accordance with FAR 52.252-1 and FAR 52.252-2, the following provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference or by full text (see prescription for use): FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. Offerors must be able to provide a copy of their annual representations and certificates electronically on the ORCA website at http://orca.bpn.gov; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items: (i) TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY, (ii) DELIVERY, (iii) PRICE; FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5(DEVIATION), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.232-1, Payments; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions; FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses. The use in this solicitation or contract of any DFARS (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision or clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A, Central Contractor Registration, prior to receiving any contract award; contractors must be registered in the Central Contract Registration (CCR). If not already registered, you should immediately register with CCR via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov/. Confirmation of CCR registration must be obtained before award can be made. DFARS 252.212-7001 (DEV), Contract Terms and Conditions (DEVIATION); DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product; DFARS 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions; DFARS 252.211-7003; Item Identification and Valuation; DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on contract payments; DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications; DFARS 252.247-7023 Alt III Transportation of Supplies by Sea, Alternate III. AFFARS 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (APR 2010) - (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM or AFISRA ombudsmen, Mr. Gregory S. O'Neal, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022, (618) 229-0267, Fax (618) 256-6668, e-mail: gregg.oneal@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU or ARISRA level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. AFFARS 5352.215-9001 NOTICE OF PRE-BID/PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE (MAY 1996) - (a) A pre-bid/pre-proposal conference will be conducted at [575 Tuskegee Blvd, Bldg 542 Grand Forks AFB, ND 58205] on [16 Aug 12] at [10:00 a.m] for the purpose of answering questions regarding this solicitation. (b) Submit the names of all attendees (not to exceed [3]) to A1C Jeff Karingithi, 575 Tuskegee Blvd, Bldg 418 Grand Forks AFB, ND 58205, 701-747-5280 no later than 14 Aug 12 at 12:00pm CST. This information must be provided in advance in order to ensure access to the military base/conference site and adequate seating for the conference attendees. (c) Bidders/Offerors are requested to submit questions to the point of contact noted above not later than [4:00 pm local time 16 Aug 12]. Information provided at this conference shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications. Terms of the solicitation and specifications remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply. (d) A record of the conference shall be made and furnished to all prospective bidders/offerors. The record should include minutes of the meeting, including questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers. AFFARS 5352.223-9001 HEALTH AND SAFETY ON GOVERNMENT INSTALLATIONS (JUN 1997) - (a) In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall: (1) Comply with the specific health and safety requirements established by this contract; (2) Comply with the health and safety rules of the Government installation that concern related activities not directly addressed in this contract; (3) Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and (4) Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes. (b) The contracting officer may, by written order, direct Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards and/or health/safety standards as may be required in the performance of this contract and any adjustments resulting from such direction will be in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract. (c) Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the contracting officer, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract. AFFARS 5352.242-9000 CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS (AUG 2007) - (a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation. (b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or security police for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, and SFS Form 74 to obtain a vehicle pass. (c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site. (d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with AFI 31-101, Volume 1, The Air Force Installation Security Program, and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management, citing the appropriate paragraphs as applicable. (e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office. (f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment. Offers should be sent via e-mail, but may be sent in writing or by fax, to the Purchasing Agent, A1C Jeff N. Karingithi and Mr. Jeremiah Snedker, no later than 4:00 P.M. (CST) on 3 September 2012 to 319 CONF/LGCA - 575 Tuskegee Airmen Blvd, Grand Forks, ND. 58205, ATTN: A1C Jeff N. Karingithi and Mr. Jeremiah Snedker. For more information email Jeff.Karingithi.ke@us.af.mil or call at # 701-747-5280 and jeremiah.snedker@us.af.mil or call at # 701-747-5299. Fax # 701-747-4215. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Statement of Work. 2. Location Floor Plan. AMENDMENT NOTICE: DUE TO THE WEEKEND HOLIDAY WORK HOURS, OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FOR BUSINESS ON THE 3RD OF SEPTEMBER. THE SOLICITATION DEADLINE IS HEREBY EXTENDED BY ONE DAY FROM MONDAY SEPTEMBER 3RD TO TUESDAY THE 4TH OF SEPTEMBER.