Laboratory Furniture

(i) This is a 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 solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is W911QX-16-T-0305. This acquisition is issued as an Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89 effective 14 July 2016. (iv) This acquisition is set-aside for Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 337214. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. (v) The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): CLIN 0001: Eight (8) Laboratory Benches in accordance with Salient Characteristics in section (iv) CLIN 0002: Eight (8) Overtable Mounting Racks in accordance with Salient Characteristics in section (iv) CLIN 0003: Two (2) Office-Style Cubicle Workstations in accordance with Salient Characteristics in section (iv) CLIN 0004: Two (2) Storage Cabinets in accordance with Salient Characteristics in section (iv) CLIN 0005: Two (2) Electric Height-adjustable Tables in accordance with Salient Characteristics in section (iv) CLIN 0006: The Contractor shall deliver and install all furniture to the Adelphi Research Laboratory in Adelphi, MD 20783-1138 in accordance with the attachment labeled "Lab Floor Plan." The two (2) Laboratories are adjacent to one another and are currently separated by a wall which is represented by a red line in the floor plan. The Contractor is not responsible for the two (2) optical tables in the plan. (vi) Description of requirements: The Contractor shall provide eight (8) laboratory benches, eight (8) overtable mounting racks for the laboratory benches, two (2) Office-Style cubicle workstations, two (2) storage cabinets, two (2) electric height-adjustable tables, and delivery and installation at the Adelphi Laboratory in Adelphi, MD 20783-1138 that fulfill the following minimum Government specifications: CLIN 0001: Eight (8) Laboratory Benches with the following characteristics: - 30 inch (") Depth (D) X 60" Width (W) X 36" Height (H) - Tabletop surface supported by storage cabinets on both sides for storage of laboratory equipment o Shall be 16 cabinets (eight (8) benches X two (2) cabinets each = 16 cabinets) - Include the following combination of drawer sizes for the cabinets in order to store equipment of various sizes: o Eight (8) cabinets: four (4) approximately 5.75" H (inner dimension) drawers and two (2) approximately 2.75" H drawers o Four (4) cabinets: one (1) approximately 11.75" H drawer, one (1) approximately 5.75" H drawer, and four (4) approximately 2.75" H drawers o Four (4) cabinets: three (3) approximately 5.75" H drawers and four (4) approximately 2.75" H drawers - Maple Tabletop - All hardware and accessories required for assembling the benches CLIN 0002: Eight (8) Overtable mounting racks for each bench with the following characteristics: - Two (2) flat shelves attached to the racks of each bench o Shall be 16 flat shelves (eight (8) benches X two (2) shelves = 16 flat shelves) - One (1) sloped shelf attached to the racks of each bench o Shall be eight (8) sloped shelves (eight (8) benches X one (1) shelf = eight (8) sloped shelves) - One (1) wire spool holder attached to the racks of one (1) bench - Two (2) wire through electrical outlet strips attached to the racks of each bench o Shall be 16 outlet strips (eight (8) benches X two (2) outlet strips = 16 outlet strips) - All hardware and accessories required for mounting the racks, shelves, spool holder, and wire through electrical outlet strips - All power cords required to supply power to the outlet strips CLIN 0003: Two (2) Office-Style Cubicle Workstations with the following characteristics: - 6 foot (') X 6' - L-shaped table layout - Shall include one (1) overhead cabinet with under-cabinet light emitting diode (LED) lighting with power supply, one (1) tackboard, and (1) under-table filing cabinet CLIN 0004: Two (2) Storage Cabinets with the following characteristics: - 36" W X 18" D - 5-6' H CLIN 0005: Two (2) Electric Height-adjustable Tables with the following characteristics: - 48" W X 30" D CLIN 0006: The Contractor shall deliver and install all furniture to the Adelphi Research Laboratory in Adelphi, MD 20783-1138 in accordance with the attachment labeled "Lab Floor Plan" The two (2) Laboratories are adjacent to one another and are currently separated by a wall which is represented by a red line in the floor plan. The Contractor is not responsible for the two (2) optical tables and racks in the plan. (vii) Delivery is required two (2) weeks After Date of Contract (ADC). Delivery shall be made to U.S. Army Research Laboratory, 2800 Powder Mill Rd, Adelphi, MD 20783-1138. Acceptance shall be performed at Government. The FOB point is Destination. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: None (ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the Responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and has the lowest evaluated price of all offers meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. The Contracting Officer determines that past performance need not be evaluated because the supplies being purchased are of a low complexity that past performance information would not make a substantial difference. The technical acceptability element of the evaluation will be a determination as to whether the proposed product meets the performance characteristics and specifications in the solicitation. The Technical element of the evaluation shall be based solely on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, which is not identified in the proposal. To ensure sufficient information is available, vendors must furnish as part of their proposal all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the Government to determine whether the product meets the performance characteristics and specifications of the requirement. If the offeror proposes to modify a product so as to conform to the requirement of this solicitation, the offeror shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications and clearly mark any descriptive materials to show modifications. Price will be evaluated based on the total proposed price, including options, (if any). (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations with its offer. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause None (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and the selected clauses listed in DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (JUL 2013); 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2015); FAR.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (JUL 2015); 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT' INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (AUG 2013); 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2015); AR 52.212-3 ALT 1 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2015) ALT I (OCT 2014); 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2015); 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (NOV 2011); 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JUL 2013); 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003); 52.222-19 CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2014); 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (FEB 1999); 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (MAR 2007); 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014); 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (FAR 2015); 52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011); 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008); 52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN-REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2015); 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECCTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER-SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013); 52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014); 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998); 252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011); 252.203-7005 REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (NOV 2011); 252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (AUG 2013); 252.204-7008 COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION CONTROLS (AUG 2015); 252.204-7011 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM STRUCTURE (SEP 2011); 252.204-7012 SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (SEP 2015); 252.204-7015 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS (FEB 2014); 252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JUN 2013); 252.223-7008 PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (MAY 2011); 252.225-7035 BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (NOV 2012); 252.225-7036 BUY AMERICAN--FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (DEC 2012); 252.225-7036 ALT I BUY AMERICAN -- FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM (DEC 2012) ALTERNATE I (JUN 2012); 252.225-7048 EXPORT CONTROLLED ITEMS (JUNE 2013); 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012); 252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006); 252.244-7000 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2013); 252.247-7023 TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (MAY 2002) (xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all FAR/DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as all local clauses, can be found in the attached Provisions and Clauses Full-Text document): 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JUN 2011) 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013); APGADLB.5152.204-4409 ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT (APR 2011) APG-AD;-B.5152.204-4411 TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT (DEC 2002) APG-ADLB.5152.216-4407 TYPE OF CONTRACT (SEP 1999) APG-ADL-E.5152.246-4400 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (SEP 1999) APG-ADLG.5152.232-4418 TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (SEP 1999) APG-ADL-H.5152.211-4401 RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENT - ALC (SEPT 1999), APG-ADL-L.5152.215-4441 US ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND (ACC-APG) - ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE (FEB 2012) (xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A (xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: None (xvi) Offers are due on 20 September 2016, by 11:59 Eastern Standard Time (EST) via email to contact@example.gov. (xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Ariel Amey, +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov