Humanscale Chairs - Freedom Task Chair with Headrest and World Task Chairs

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is considering the issuance of a firm fixed price task order for Humanscale Chairs - Freedom Task Chair with Headrest and World Task Chairs to be delivered to the FEMA Region IX Office. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 8 Required Sources of Supplies and Services, Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, 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. If a proposal is under $13 Million, FAR Part 8 and/or 13 procedures will be utilized for purpose of award. If a contractor is a current schedule holder of specific items from Attachment, FAR Part 8 procedures will be utilized for purpose of award. Contractor shall identify their GSA or VA FSS contract number in its offer. Government will verify the validity of the contract number and contractors fraudulently claiming to be a schedule holder, may be subject to suspension or debarment from all federal procurement. The solicitation number 70FBR921Q00000043 is being issued for a request for quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-04. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423210 Office Furniture Merchant Wholesalers. This is an unrestricted full and open competition; but small businesses are encouraged to submit offers. ____________________________________________________________________________ Description of Requested Services Purpose FEMA requires to create conference and team rooms where staff can gather for meetings, conduct conference calls, or visually present their work products onto monitors installed on the walls of these new rooms. Quote Submission Instructions Responses to this Request for Quote are due no later than 5:00 pm PST, on Friday, August 13, 2021. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be e-mailed to contact@example.gov; which are due by 8:00 am PST, Tuesday, August 10, 2021, Questions received after this time may not be considered. Electronic submission of your quote is due no later than 5:00pm PST, on Friday, August 13, 2021. This solicitation requires an active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. All quote submissions must include the following information on a quote submission cover letter. Tax Identification Number Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS) Authorized Representative Contact Name Contact Email Address Contact Telephone and Fax Number Complete business mailing address Deliverables _____________________________________________________________________________________ Evaluation Factors The vendor shall provide a response inclusive of image of items, earliest delivery schedule, total amount, past performance of similar requests in accordance with their GSA Schedule for the requested products. Factor 1. Price - GSA Schedule pricing shall include delivery to Oakland, CA, image of item, description, and part number Factor 2. Delivery Schedule (provide earliest delivery date of requested items) Factor 3. Past Performance (provide previous order history) Delivery Location: 1111 Broadway, Suite 1200 Oakland, CA 94607-4052 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Additional Provisions and Clauses i. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. ii. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference. iii. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is applicable in that the Government will make awards resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government based on price only. iv. Offerors are to complete the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. v. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by full text. However, separate invoice instructions with payment details will be provided at time of award of an IDIQ. See the attached solicitation vi. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Specific applicable clauses will be identified with any resultant award. vii. The Buy American Act (FAR 52.225-1) has been waived for all items included in this solicitation; however, Offerors shall disclose country of origin for reporting purposes. The Trade Agreement Act still applies. a. The provision at 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by full text. b. The clause at 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. c. The provision at 52.228-18, Place of Manufacture, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by full text. d. The provision, 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by full text. e. The provision, 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. viii. HSAR clause 3052.209-70 Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by full text. ix. HSAR clause 3052.212-70 Contract Terms & Conditions for DHS Acquisition of Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by full text. May be tailored with any resultant award. III. Other Terms and Conditions i. Government reserves the right to incorporate any additional applicable FAR and HSAR clauses to any resultant award. ii. Government reserves the right to apply priorities and allocations on the individual awards as deemed necessary. Invoices: Invoices will be paid NET 15 days or sooner after receipt form the Contractor of a proper invoice.