Desk Risers-Brand Name Only

A copy of this RFQ and Full Text Clauses Attached The Brand Name Justification is at the bottom of this soliciation. DFAS Limestone, Maine -VariDesk Pro Plus 36 Desk Risers -Name Brand Only This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for the purchase of 250 VariDesk Pro Plus Desk Risers for DFAS located in Limestone, Maine 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This will be a firm fixed-price contract type. NAICS code for this announcement is 337211 with small business size standard 1000 employees. A J& A for Brand Name Only has been approved and will be posted to FedBizOpps. SOLICITATION CLOSING DATE: All quotes must be received by: 1:00 p.m. (EST) May 23, 2016. Preferred delivery method for submission of your quote is via email: contact@example.gov. Quotes shall include at a minimum, in addition to the items listed in the section Basis for Award below, the following: - Unit price - Delivery Date (No later than July 30, 2016-Confirm in Attachment A) - Vendor Contact Name, Phone Number and Email Address - Company Cage Code or DUNS Number - Tax Identification Number - Business Size: Small/Large/Other: _______________ IMPORTANT REMINDER: In order to do business with the Government, companies must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management). Prior to submission of quote, please verify your registration is current and active via the System for Award Management (SAM): https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Please Note: A quotation does not constitute an award; therefore, an obligation to your company is not official until you receive an order for this requirement. Failure to submit any information as requested above may result in the offeror being removed from consideration for award DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: The contractor will provide an Ergonomic Sit to Stand Desk (VARIDESK PRO PLUS 36) Adjustable Riser to meet the specifications.) to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), and located at 27 Arkansas Road, Limestone, Maine. SPECIFICATIONS: Quantity: 250 each - a. Work surface size 36"x27" Weight capacity 35 lbs. Extended dimension 17.625(h) X 36(w) X 39(d) inches Maximum extension height 18" (desktop & 14" (keyboard tray) Must supports dual monitors and/or docking stations Spring-assisted lift mechanism Lifting keyboard tray Fully assembled - i. Warranties: The contractor shall provide replacement services associated with manufactures Lifetime Limited warranty. Period of Performance/Delivery: Deliver Palletized no later than July 30, 2016. FOB Destination Delivery Address: DFAS- LI/JBD 27 Arkansas Road Limestone, ME 04751 Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000 Email: contact@example.gov Conformance to RFQ: You must provide the item in accordance with the RFQ unless an exception is specifically noted within your quote; your quote will be considered to be in complete conformance to the RFQ. All salient features and capabilities listed must be met. BASIS FOR AWARD: Providing the brand name item at lowest price. Delivery no later than July 30, 2016. Please provide pricing and vendor information in the following or similar format: Unit of Unit Item CLIN(s) Qty Issue Price Total VARIDESK PRO PLUS 36 DESK RISERS - Plus Warranty 0001 250 Each Total Price Company Name: Point of Contact: Email: Phone Number: Delivery/Lead-time: Company Cage Code: DUNS #: TAX ID #: Business Size (Large, Small, etc.): Note: all costs for palletizing, warranty, and full assembly are included in the price-not separately priced. 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(Jul 2013) FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2015) FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2015) FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors - Commercial (Oct 2015) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications - Commercial Items (Apr 2016) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (May 2015) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Mar 2016) (Note: This clause has been included in the document titled (DFAS Clauses) (Full Text) FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) FAR 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984) FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Form (JAN 1991) DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011) DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (NOV 2011) DFARS 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure (SEP 2011) DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (NOV 2013) DFARS 252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors (FEB 2014) DFARS 252.209-7991 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW-FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATIONS (DEVIATION 2016-O0002) (OCT 2015) DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (JUN 2012) DFARS 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013) DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006) DFARS 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (JUN 2013) DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. (APR 2014) Attachment list: Full text clauses SOLE SOURCE OR LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION 1. Contracting Activity: Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Contract Service Directorate, Columbus, Ohio 2. Purchase Request Number: N/A 3. Authority for Action: FAR 8.405-6(a), Restricting Consideration under GSA Federal Supply Schedules FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a Specific Brand 4. Describe the supply or service to be acquired and the total estimated dollar value: Purchase 250 VARIDESK Pro Plus 36 adjustable desktop risers per SOW. IGCE is $355.50 per unit for a total of $88,875 delivered to DFAS Limestone, Maine 04751. 5. Justification: This is the final phase of three purchases of the Varidesk Pro Plus 36 to complete our requirement at DFAS LI. Currently we have 215 of the Varidesk ergo risers which fit our Systems 21 cubical(s)without modification to the station tops of overhead file drawers. We have demonstrated other comparable models and the Varidesk pro Plus 36 was the only model which accommodated our current cubical configuration of a laptop and two 19 monitors, without overhang and safety pinch points. We ordered an UPLIFT Height Adjustable Sit Stand Desk with the wedge counter top from The Human Solution, to use with our Systems 21 UNICOR G-Type Cubical workstations on the floor. Unfortunately, with our carpeted floors, the stand-alone unit was too unstable when raised above 45 inches. Also, the UPLift unit presented "Pinch Points" on both sides when lowered back to the level position. Also, we researched the ERGOTRON WorkFit-TL Sit-Stand Desktop Workstation, however, it was not wide enough to accommodate our current configuration of a Docking-Station, Laptop and Two 19" Monitors which comfortably fits on the VARIDESK. The same products we tested for our first requirement are still on the market. These risers are moved around a lot as employees move to different sections of the facility and standardization of one type riser would ensure 100 percent continuity with equipment placement on the risers. Furthermore, DFAS Limestone currently uses the Varidesk Pro Plus 36 desk riser and this would ensure standardization throughout the facility. 6. Describe your market research efforts and efforts to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable: The Market Research conducted for our initial order and led us to the Varidesk configuration is still true for our environment today as it was in 2014; HQ0423-14-P-0054 and in 2015; HQ0423-15-P-0054. The market research shows many desk convers for the sit/stand concept some lower priced and others higher priced. The Varidesk is a mid-priced model that fits the standards developed based on the factors at Limestone that include safety, compatibility with existing furniture, mobility and a median price. 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