Coalesee Top Train Table Connectors

GENERAL INFORMATION The 42nd Contracting Squadron, 50 LeMay Plaza, Bldg 804, Maxwell AFB, AL has a requirement to purchase items as described in the Schedule of Supplies/Services. This is a streamlined combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 notice. A written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is issued as a request for quote (Reference-Number F2XHC10133A001). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-44 (2 Aug 2010) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) change notice 20100802. It is the contractor's responsibility to become familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. A Firm Fixed Priced Award will be made in accordance with the following the Schedule of Supplies: NAICS Code:337214; size standard: 500 employees The Defense Priorities and Allocations System rating is C9E. IMPORTANT NOTE: THE GOVERNMENT IS SOLICITING FOR "OPEN MARKET" QUOTES ONLY. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) QUOTES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NATURE OF ACQUISITON: Air Command Staff College has a requirement to purchase the below furniture. The Schedule of Supplies/Services provides all items and quantities required. This procurement will be awarded under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: COALESEE: BRAND NAME ONLY (See attached Brand Name Justification) This acquisition is for the purchase of the following items CLIN 0001: Model number: TN90D24 Top Train, connecting, 90 degrees, 1" thick, for 24" wide tops. Raceway: NOXX Top: 2829 poppyseed laminate (T338) Train connector top special rectangular 30x24. With bar gangers to connect between 2 exsiting tops. Drilled for power sphere in left back corner of top and predrilled for modesty panel. One horizontal wire manager Quantity: 39 CLIN 0002: Model Number: 793948 Modelty Panel runner for use with 48" wide tables. Mod Panel: 4132 Titan (0159) Quantity: 39 CLIN 0003: Model Number: PCS Power Communications sphere-vecta with 2 outlets. Quantity: 39 QUOTATION PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of quotes, offerors must comply with the following instructions. Quotes must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this RFQ. a. The offeror must the accede to all solicitation requirements, including technical, and the terms and conditions by submitting the following statement with your response to this solicitation: "I accede to all of the requirements of this synopsis/solicitation, including specifications (CLINs 0001 through 0003), and terms and conditions." b. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and DFARS 252.225-7035, Buy American Act Certificate with quotation. c. Offerors must provide a unit price and extended price for all items referenced in the "SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES". d. Interested parties capable of providing the requirement must submit a written quote to include discount terms, tax identification number, cage code, and DUNS. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this RFQ, contractors must be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, no exceptions. To register, please visit http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423. IMPORTANT NOTE: Multiple Offerors nor Multiple Awards will be considered. A single award will be made in the resultant contract. BASIS FOR AWARD Award will be based on technical acceptability and price. The offeror by acceding to all of the requirements of this synopsis/solicitation, including specifications (CLINs 0001 through 0003), and terms and conditions will be determined by techincal. Award will then be based on price. IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a BRAND NAME only. The Brand requested is COALESEE. See Brand Name Justification at the bottom. CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The following clauses apply: By reference: 52.204-7: - Central Contractor Registration 52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items 252.204-7004, Alternate A By Full Text: FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, and the following additional FAR clauses under paragraph (b) are applicable: 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.232-32, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration 252.225-7002 - Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applies to this acquisition, and specifically the following clauses under paragraphs (a) and (b) are applicable: 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensaton of Former DOD Officials 252.225-7036, Buy American-Free Trade Agreement-Balace of Payments Jul 2009 Program 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 252.247-7023, Alt III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea 52.252-2, CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 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) AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (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 ombudsmen, [Insert names, addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers, and e-mail addresses]. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU 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. (End of clause) MAXWELL 114 REQUIRED POSTERS (>$10K) (FEB 2003) Please utilize the following website to access and download as appropriate EEO posters, Service Contract posters, and disability posters required in accordance with 52.222-26, 52.222-41, and 52.222-36 respectively. http://www.dol.gov/osbp/sbrefa/poster/main.htm (End of Clause) Maxwell 119 WAWF-ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF INVOICE JAN 2007 Reference DFAR Clause 252.232-7003 "ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS." Invoices shall be submitted and accepted using Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) web-based system at https://wawf.eb.mil. For information on WAWF including web-based training, visit the web-site and click on "About WAWF". The web-site also contains detailed instructions for setting up your computer to achieve the best results with the system. If you have additional questions contact the WAWF-RA Customer Helpdesk at (866) 618-5988, Option 2 The following information codes will be required to submit your invoices correctly through WAWF: SELECT TYPE OF INVOICE: Contract Specialist/Administrator select only one (1) of the following: 1 Invoice and Receiving Report (Combo) (Creates two documents, an Invoice and a Receiving Report, within one data entry session (Combo). Creating both documents at the same time, rather than separately, is recommended. 0 Construction Invoice (Creates a Construction Payment Invoice from a contract for construction. Both an Inspector and a Contracting Officer must review and accept). 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The following E-Mail addresses MUST be input in order to prevent delays in processing: Receiver/Acceptor: Ted.Halley@maxwell.af.mil Contract Specialist: Toshiro.Toyama@maxwell.af.mil Contracting Officer: Debroah.Downey@maxwell.af.mil In addition to the requirement of this local clause, the Contractor shall meet the requirements of the appropriate payment clauses in this contract when submitting payment requests. (End of Clause) The following provisions apply: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items (Jan 2004), applies to this acquisition and is addended to delete paragraphs (e) Multiple offers and paragraph (h) Multiple Awards. FAR 52.212-3, ALT 1 Offerors are reminded that Representations and Certifications are maintained at the following website: http://orca.bpn.gov/publicserach.aspx. In the event Representations and Certifications are not on file, Offerors must include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR Part 52 or on on-line at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Act - Balance of Payments Program Certificate FAR 52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 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 address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. (End of Provisions) IMPORTANT NOTE: All product items sold to the Government should be properly marked with manufacturer's name and part number. Responses to this notice shall be provided in writing via e-mail to: 2d LT Toshiro J. Toyama, at Toshiro.Toyama@maxwell.af.mil. All inquiries/responses to this notice must be received by 16 Aug 2010, 4:00 p.m Central Daylight Savings Time (CDST). Email is the preferred method. Points of Contact: 2d LT Toshiro J. Toyama, Contract Specialist, Phone (334) 953-8083. Brand Name Justification Facts Justifying Brand Name : a. Why is this brand name product essential for your requirments?: Coalesse is the manufacture of ACSC's current table top connectors. All of the current equipment used in the classroom's are Coalesse products. In order for the train table to connect to the exsisting tables and match it must be a Coalesee Product. b. What are the unique capabilites of this product: The salient characterisics of this product is it requires no leg support, connects to the exsisting tables with pre-drilled hardware, houses connections for IT equipment and matches the current equipment specifically the unique latching mechanism in order for the tables to fit correctly. c. Why no other product can meet your requirement?: No other product can meet the requirement of ACSC because the current models being used are all Coalesse products. Using a different product would cause a mismatch in the furniture, the latching devices would not align, the warranty would void on current tables, and there are no other products that match the installation method and size of these tables. ACSC would have to replace all current table top runners in every classroom that would cost the government an estimate of $50,000.