ErgoHuman High Back Charis Part Numbr: ME7ERG

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item set aside 100% for small business in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 19.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This acquisition is being solicited as full and open competition. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, (NGA), has a requirement for 100 Chairs manufacture by ErgoHuman High Back Mesh Chair Part / Number: ME7ERG or equivalent, color: Blue and must meet these specifications: 36"W X 27.5" D X 46-51"H. Seat: 19.5"W X 15.5-17.75" D. Seat Depth: 15.5"-17.75" Back: 21.25"W X 27.5"-29.5"H. Blue mesh, high back with aluminum base. Features: Pneumatic height adjustment, tilt tension control, adjustable lumbar support, multi-dimensional armrests, back angle adjustment, synchro-tilt mechanism, 3 position tilt lock, back height adjustment, seat depth adjustment, adjustment headrest. NOTE: THERE WILL BE TWO DELIVERY LOCATIONS: (1) NGA / PTGG/MS-L-030 Attn: PTFY10-4497 3838 Vogel Road, Arnold, MO. 63010. (2) NGA PTAC, 5G20, OHB, CTAAC Attn: {TFY10-4497 Gate 5, NGA at CIA Langley 1000 Colonial Farm Rd. McLean, VA 22101. The solicitation number is (HM017710T0080) and is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The North American Industry Classification System Code, (423210), is. Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-36. Closing date for this notice is 12:00p.m. EST, Friday July 9th, 2010. RESPONSES SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA E-MAIL ONLY TO THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST; Harriet.Saulsbury@NGA.MIL. 1. All contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (http://www.ccr.gov) database as well as ORCA (www.orca.gov) prior to any contract award. Lack of registration in the CCR and ORCA will make an offeror ineligible for award. Please submit the following information with each quote: Cage Code, DUNS Number, the date offer expires, line item unit price, and total cost. 2. Quotes will be evaluated based on price and technical acceptability. Award will be made to the offeror with the lowest price deemed technically acceptable. If two or more quotes are equal in all respects, the government will choose a winner in accordance with FAR Part 14.408-6. 3.0 Contract Clauses: 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effects 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): (https://www.acquisition.gov/far/) or (http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarpgi/current/index.html) 52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION. (APR 2008) 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -COMMERCIAL ITEMS. (MAR 2009) 252.203-7002 REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS. (JAN 2009) 252.204-7003 CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT. (APR 1992) 252.204-7004 ALTERNATE A, CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION. (SEP 2007) 252.204-7008 EXPORT-CONTROLLED ITEMS (APR 2010) 252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS. (DEC 2006) 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 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 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) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (DEC 2008)(Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)). [] (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (MAR 2009) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of2009.) [] (4) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act--Reporting Requirements (MAR 2009) (Pub. L. 111-5). [] (5) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUB Zone Set-Aside (JAN 1999) (15 U.S.C. 657a). [] (6) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUB Zone 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). [ ] (7) Reserved. [X](8)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). [J (ii) Alternate I (OCT 1995) of52.219-6. [ ] (iii) Alternate II (MAR 2004) of 52.219-6. [ ] (9)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). [ ] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 1995) of [ ] (iii) Alternate II (MAR 2004) of 52.219-7. [ ](10) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)). [ ](11)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (APR 2008) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4). [ ](ii) Alternate I (OCT 2001) of52.219-9. [ ](iii) Alternate II (OCT 2001) of52.219-9. [ ](12) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (DEC 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). [](13) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages--Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i). [ ](14)(i) 52.219-23, Notice o f Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (OCT 2008) (10 U.SC. 2323)(if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer.) [ ](ii) Alternate I (JUN 2003) of52.219-23. [ ](15) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program--Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (APR 2008) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). [](16) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program--Incentive Subcontracting (OCT 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). [ ](17) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (May 2004)(15 U.S.C. 657 f). [X ](18) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (APR 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). [X ](19) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755). [X ](20) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (AUG 2009) (E.O. 13126). [X ](21) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999). [X ](22) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246). [ ](23) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) (38 U.SC. 4212). [X](24) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29U.S.C. 793). [ ](25) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). [ ](26) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.) [ ](27)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii. (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) [ ](ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C. (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) [ ](28) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b). [ ](29)(i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (DEC 2007) (E.O. 13423). [ ](ii) Alternate I (DEC 2007) of52.223-16. [](30) 52.225-1, Buy American Act -Supplies (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C. IOa-10d). [ ](31)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (JUN 2009) (41 U.S.C. IOa-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.SC. 3805 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, and 110138). [ ](ii) Alternate I (JAN 2004) of 52.225-3. [ ](iii) Alternate II (JAN 2004) of 52.225-3. [ ](32) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (AUG 2009) (19 U.SC 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C 3301 note). [ ](33) 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). [ ](34) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). [ ](35) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). [ ](36) 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). [ ](37) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f). [X](38) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). [ ](39) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -Other than Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999) (31 U.SC. 3332). [ ](40) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (FEB 2010) (31 U.S.C. 3332). [ ](41) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). [ ](42)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). [](ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of52.247-64. (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 (NOY 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.). [ ](5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (NOY 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). [ ](6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). [ ](7) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (MAR 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). [ ](8) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $l Coin (SEP 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)). (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)(I) 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 this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause- (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (DEC 2008) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter I (41 U.S.C. 251 note)). (ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004) (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 $550,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (iii) Reserved. (iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246). (v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JON 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (vii) Reserved. (viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of1965 (NOV 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (ix) 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)). (x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (NOV 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (FEB 2009)(41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009). (xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (MAR 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006)(46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) 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. 252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (DEC 1991) (a) The Contractor shall not release to anyone outside the Contractor's organization any unclassified information, regardless of medium (e.g., film, tape, document), pertaining to any part of this contract or any program related to this contract, unless - (1) The Contracting Officer has given prior written approval; or (2) The information is otherwise in the public domain before the date of release. (b) Requests for approval shall identify the specific information to be released, the medium to be used, and the purpose for the release. The Contractor shall submit its request to the Contracting Officer at least 45 days before the proposed date for release. (c) The Contractor agrees to include a similar requirement in each subcontract under this contract. Subcontractors shall submit requests for authorization to release through the prime contractor to the Contracting Officer. 252.212-7001 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS. (APR 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. (1)[X ] 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (JAN 2009) (Section 847 of Pub. L. 110-181). (2)[ ] 252.205-7000, Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders (DEC 1991) (10 U.SC. 2416). (3) [ ] 252.219-7003, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts) (APR 2007) (15 U.S.C. 637). (4) [] 252.219-7004, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Test Program) (AUG 2008) (15 U.S.C 637 note). (5) [ ] 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JAN 2009) (41 U.S.C. lOa - lOd, E.O. 10582). (6) [ ] 252.225-7008, Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals (JUL 2009) (10 U.S.C.2533b). (7) [ ] 252.225-7009, Restriction on Acquisition of Certain Articles Containing Specialty Metals (JUL 2009) (10 U.S.C. 2533b). (8) [ ] 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (DEC 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2533a). (9) [ ] 252.225-7015, Restriction on Acquisition of Hand or Measuring Tools (JUN 2005) (10 U.S.C. 2533a). (10) [ ] 252.225-7016, Restriction on Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings (MAR 2006) (Section 8065 of Public Law 107-117 and the same restriction in subsequent DoD appropriations acts). (11) [ ] 252.225-7021, Trade Agreements (NOV 2009) (19 U.S.C. 2501-2518 and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). (12) [ ] 252.225-7027, Restriction on Contingent Fees for Foreign Military Sales (APR 2003) (22 U.S.C. 2779). (13) [ ] 252.225-7028, Exclusionary Policies and Practices of Foreign Governments (APR 2003) (22 U.S.C. 2755). (14)(i) [ ] 252.225-7036, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program (JUL 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). (ii) [ ] Alternate I (JUL 2009) of 252.225-7036. (15) [ ] 252.225-7038, Restriction on Acquisition of Air Circuit Breakers (JUN 2005) (10 U.S.C.2534(a)(3)). (16) [ ] 252.226-7001, Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns (SEP 2004) (Section 8021 of Pub. L. 107-248 and similar sections in subsequent DoD appropriations acts). (17) [ ] 252.227-7015, Technical Data--Commercia1 Items (NOV 1995) (10 U.S.C. 2320). (18) [ ] 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data (SEP 1999) (10 U.S.C. 2321). (19) [ ] 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (MAR 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2227). (20) [ ] 252.237-7019, Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees (SEP 2006) (Section 1092 of Public Law 108-375). (21) [ ] 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (MAR 1998) (10 U.S.C. 2410). (22) [ ] 252.247-7003, Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment to the Cost Bearer (JUL 2009) (Section 884 of Public Law 110-417). (23)(i) [ ] 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. (ii) [ ] Alternate I (MAR 2000) of252.247-7023. (iii) [ ] Alternate II (MAR 2000) of252.247-7023. (iv) [X] Alternate III (MAY 2002) of 252.247-7023. (24) [ ] 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: (I) 252.237-7019, Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees (SEP 2006) (Section 1092 of Public Law 108-375). (2) 252.247-7003, Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment to the Cost Bearer (JUL 2009) (Section 884 of Public Law 110-417). (3) 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631). (4) 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000) (l0 U.S.C. 2631). LATE OFFERORS: Offerors are reminded that an email transmission of a quote/offer after the closing date and time will not constitute a timely submission of a quote/offer, and will not be accepted.