BAHRAIN - PURCHASE & INSTALLATION OF OFFICE FURNITURE

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION PURCHASE & INSTALLATION OF OFFICE FURNITURE (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Simplified procedures as outlined in FAR Part 13.5 will be used for the acquisition of this commercial item. (ii) This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Submit written quotes (oral quotes will not be accepted) on RFQ reference number H92237-11-Q-1345. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-52. (iv) This solicitation is unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238390 with a size standard of $14.0M. (v) The purpose of this combined synopsis and solicitation is for the purchase of: - 44 Modular or Custom Built "Panel" 6ft x 6ft Corner Workstations (See Attachment 1 for Details) - 49 Modular or Custom Built "Panel" 5ft Workstations (See Attachment 1 for Details) - 3 Modular or Custom Built "Panel" Customer-Service Workstations (Various Sizes, See Attachment 1 for Details) - 8 Vendor Installed Counters with Storage Cabinets (Various Sizes, See Attachment 1 for Details) - 3 Vendor Installed Gates (Various Sizes, See Attachment 1 for Details) - 3 Conference Tables (Various Sizes, See Attachment 1 for Details) - 1 3ft x 5ft Executive Style Desk - 139 Office Chairs with "weave/breathable" material, 5 wheels, and with adjustable armrests - 4 Modular or Custom Built "Panel" Offices with Doors (Various Sizes, See Attachment 1 for Details) Delivery Requirements: Quotes shall be provided as F.O.B. Destination (Shipping included as part of the cost) to BANZ-4, Naval Support Activity Bahrain (Manama) and shall also include proposed delivery/installation schedule. Delivery and installation of the furniture shall start as soon as possible after the award of contract. The contractor is responsible for the installation of all furniture. The contractor is also responsible for paying all customs, duties, taxes, etc. required to import items in to Bahrain. (vi) The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation and are included by reference: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Jun 2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) 52.225-14 Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract (Feb 2000) 52.247-34 F.O.B. - Destination (Nov 1991) 252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms That Are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country (Dec 2006) 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English (Jun 1997) 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) (vii) The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation and are included in full text: 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FEB 1998 This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil (End of Clause) 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES APR 1984 (a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause. (b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chap 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. (End of clause) 52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) (a) 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 (listed in order of importance, most important first): (i) Price (ii) Delivery Schedule (iii) Technical capability of the item offered to meet Government requirement (b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of Provision) 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2010) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). _____ Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer shall check as appropriate.] ___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995)(41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). ___ (2) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside (Jan 1999)(15 U.S.C. 657a). ___ (3) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jul 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a). ___ (4) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-6. ___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-6. ___ (5) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003)(15 U.S.C. 644). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7. ___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7. ___ (6) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Dec 2010) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). ___ (7) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2010)(15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(4)). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. ___ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. ___ (iv) Alternate III (Jul 2010) of 52.219-9. ___ (8) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996)(15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). ___ (9) (i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Oct 2008)(Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer). ___ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23. ___ (10) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Dec 2010)(Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). ___ (11) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000)(Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). ___ (12) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004). _X_ (13) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003)(E.O. 11755). _X_ (14) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010) (E.O. 13126). ___ (15) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). ___ (16) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)(E.O. 11246). ___ (17) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010)(38 U.S.C. 4212). ___ (18) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010)(29 U.S.C. 793). ___ (19) 52.222-37, Employment Reports Veterans (Sep 2010)(38 U.S.C. 4212). ___ (20) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (May 2008)(42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). ___ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). ___ (21) 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). ___ (22) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act -Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act (Jun 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3. ___ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3. ___ (23) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Aug 2009)(19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). _X_ (24) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.o.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). ___ (25) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002)(41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). ___ (26) 52.232.30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995)(41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). ___ (27) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003)(31 U.S.C. 3332). _X_ (28) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999)(31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (29) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (Feb 2010)(31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (30) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996)(5 U.S.C. 552a). ___ (31) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006)(46 U.S.C. 1241 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). ___ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ___ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (Nov 2007)(41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ___ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989)(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ___ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). ___ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records -- Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in paragraphs (i) through (vii) of this paragraph in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-- (i) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Dec 2010)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $500,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (ii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)(E.O. 11246). (iii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010)(38 U.S.C. 4212). (iv) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010)(29 U.S.C. 793). (v) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (Nov 2007), flow down required for all subcontracts subject to the Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (vi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006)(46 U.S.C. Appx 1241 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64, (2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of Clause) 252.212-7001 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2010) (a) The Contractor agrees to comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause which, if checked, is included in this contract by reference to implement a provision of law applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components. ____ 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) (10 U.S.C. 2207). (b) The Contractor agrees to comply with any clause that is checked on the following list of Defense FAR Supplement clauses which, if checked, is included in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components. ____ 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (JAN 2009) (Section 847 of Pub. L. 110-181). ____ 252.205-7000 Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders (DEC 1991) (10 U.S.C. 2416). ____ 252.219-7003 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts) (OCT 2010) (15 U.S.C. 637). ____ 252.219-7004 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Test Program) (OCT 2010) (15 U.S.C. 637 note). __X_ 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JAN 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, E.O. 10582). ____ Alternate I (DEC 2010) of 252.225-7001. ____ 252.225-7008 Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals (JUL 2009) (10 U.S.C. 2533b). ____ 252.225-7009 Restriction on Acquisition of Certain Articles Containing Specialty Metals (JUL 2009) (10 U.S.C. 2533b). ____ 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (JUN 2010) (10 U.S.C. 2533a). ____ 252.225-7015 Restriction on Acquisition of Hand or Measuring Tools (JUN 2005) (10 U.S.C. 2533a). ____ 252.225-7016 Restriction on Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings (DEC 2010) (Section 8065 of Public Law 107-117 and the same restriction in subsequent DoD appropriations acts). ____ 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements (NOV 2009) (19 U.S.C. 2501-2518 and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). ____ Alternate I (SEP 2008) of 252.225-7021. ____ Alternate II (DEC 2010) of 252.225-7021. ____ 252.225-7027 Restriction on Contingent Fees for Foreign Military Sales (APR 2003) (22 U.S.C. 2779). ____ 252.225-7028 Exclusionary Policies and Practices of Foreign Governments (APR 2003) (22 U.S.C. 2755). ____ 252.225-7036 Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program (DEC 2010) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). ___ Alternate I (JUL 2009) of 252.225-7036. ___ Alternate II (DEC 2010) of 252.225-7036. ___ Alternate III (DEC 2010) of 252.225-7036 ____ 252.225-7038 Restriction on Acquisition of Air Circuit Breakers (JUN 2005) (10 U.S.C. 2534(a)(3)). ____ 252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns (SEP 2004) (Section 8021 of Public Law 107-248 and similar sections in subsequent DoD appropriations acts). ____ 252.227-7015 Technical Data-Commercial Items (NOV 1995) (10 U.S.C. 2320). ____ 252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data (SEP 1999) (10 U.S.C. 2321). __X_ 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (MAR 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2227). ____ 252.237-7019 Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees (SEP 2006) (Section 1092 of Public Law 108-375). ____ 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (NOV 2010) (Section 1038 of Pub. L. 111-84) ____ 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment (MAR 1998) (10 U.S.C. 2410). ____ 252.246-7004 Safety of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment For Military Operations (OCT 2010) (Section 807 of Public Law 111-84). ____ 252.247-7003 Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment to the Cost Bearer (SEP 2010) (Section 884 of Public Law 110-417). ____ 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631). ____ Alternate I (MAR 2000) of 252.247-7023. ____ Alternate II (MAR 2000) of 252.247-7023. ____ Alternate III (MAY 2002) of 252.247-7023. ____ 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000) (10 U.S.C. 2631). (c) In addition to the clauses listed in paragraph (e) of the Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items clause of this contract (FAR 52.212-5), the Contractor shall include the terms of the following clauses, if applicable, in subcontracts for commercial items or commercial components, awarded at any tier under this contract: 252.237-7019 Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees (SEP 2006) (Section 1092 of Public Law 108-375). 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (NOV 2010) (Section 1038 of Pub. L. 111-84). 252.247-7003 Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment to the Cost Bearer (SEP 2010) (Section 884 of Public Law 110-417). 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631). 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000) (10 U.S.C. 2631). (End of Clause) (vii) Quotes shall be detailed (lump sum quotes are not permitted) and at a minimum be broken out with like items listed as separate line items (e.g. "Office Chairs", "Corner Workstations", etc.). Include pictures and/or samples of the items being quoted so a proper evaluation of each quote can be made. (ix) Please furnish quote No Later Than 12:00pm local (+3:00 GMT) on 30 Jun 11 via email to contact@example.gov. In Accordance with FAR 15.208, LATE QUOTES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR EVALUATED. (x) Attachments: 1) Attachment 1 - Furniture Layout/Drawings (7 pages)