Grooming Tables and Bowl Drying Racks

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate Request for Proposal (RFP) will not be issued. The solicitation number is 08TC804 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26 and DFARS change notice 20080812. This purchase is restricted to 100% Small Business concern. The NAICS code is 423440 and the size standard is 500 employees. The offeror must quote on an all or none basis, state discount terms and warranty information. The contractor shall provide the following items: Item 0001: QTY: 8 EA, New Age Grooming Table. Main platform to be covered with diamond tread plate aluminum sheet, platform to be 26" off floor, hoop brace to extend 24" above platform on one end and have two holes in each side and one in the top of the hoop, stainless steel eye bolts are provided with the table, ramp to have a solid sheet surface and have anti-slip angles welded on it every 6" for added traction. Item 0002: QTY: 8 EA, Adjustable legs for the New Age Grooming Tables with pins tethered to the table frame. Item 0003: QTY: 8 EA, Accessory Basket for New Age Grooming Table, removable mesh with mesh bottom to hang on end opposite the ramp. Item 0004: QTY: 2 EA, New Age Model Dog Bowl Drying Rack, custom made, built similar to a can rack but to be made for 11"x4" dog bowls, have a center support between each set of slides to support the bottom of the bowl, all welded aluminum construction, 5" polyurethane platform casters (all swivel). Rack #1: 5 rows wide, 3 bowls deep, 11 levels, total capacity of 165 s/s bowls, overall dimensions 63 "W x 80"H x 33"D. Item 0005: QTY: 2 EA, New Age Model Dog Bowl Drying Rack, custom made, built similar to a can rack but to be made for 11" x 4" dog bowls, have a center support between each set of slides to support the bottom of the bowl, all welded aluminum construction, 5" polyurethane platform casters (all swivel). Rack#2: 4 rows wide, 4 bowls deep, 11 levels, total capacity 176 s/s dog bowls, overall dimensions 51 "W x 80"H x 44"D. Item 0006: QTY: 1 EA, Shipping to Lackland AFB, TX 78236. Ship To: 341 TRS/DORR, ATTN: Lee Hincher, 1320 Truemper Suite 2, Lackland AFB TX 78236. Quote should include sample pictures and must be effective through 30 Sept 08. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items (Jan 1999) applies; quotes will be evaluated based on most advantageous to the Government, price, and other factors considered. The following factors are stated in relative importance and shall be used to evaluate quotes: 1. technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement for Grooming Tables and Drying Racks or equal; 2. Price; 3. Delivery Date (see FAR 15.304). 52.232-18 -- Availability of Funds (Apr 1984); Funds are not presently available for this requirement. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this RFQ, contractors must have current registration in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at http://www.ccr.gov and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) database at http://orca.bpn.gov. If 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items have been completed online at http://orca.bpn.gov, provide DUNS code. Please include Payment Terms, Availability, and Delivery Time to LACKLAND AFB, TX. The following clauses and provisions are applicable to this RFQ: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, Addendum to FAR 52.212-4, Changes to Terms and Conditions, FAR 52.212-5 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Small Business Set Aside, FAR 52-232-33, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, and DFARS 252-204-7004, Alt A, Required Central Contractor Registrations, DFARS 252-212-7001 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Deviation), FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviation in Clauses, FAR 252.204-7004 Required CCR Registration, DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Request. The full text of these clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Responses to this RFQ must be submitted via fax 210-671-1199 or email to rebecca.bishop@lackland.af.mil not later than 19 Sep 08, by 1500 hours (CST) local at the 37th Contracting Squadron, 1655 Selfridge Ave, Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5286. Submit written offers (oral offers will not be accepted). The point of contact for this RFQ is SSgt Rebecca Bishop at 210-671-1755 or rebecca.bishop@lackland.af.mil. The Contracting Officer is Rose Mora at 210-671-1752.