USMMA MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement - 6923G223Q000015 constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95, effective January 19, 2017. The Solicitation number is - 6923G223Q0000015 and issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The combined synopsis/solicitation will result in a firm fixed price purchase order. This requirement is a total set-aside for small business. Offers received from concerns that are not small business concerns shall be considered non-responsive and will be rejected (in accordance with FAR 52.219-06 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside which applies to this solicitation). The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is NAICS 459140 Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers Business size standard $22.5 The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, New York requires the procurement of a new musical instruments for the USMMA band Please note this requirement incorporates - FAR PT 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) In order for the quote to be considered for award the item quoted must reflect the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products" of the brand name manufacturer, must meet the salient physical, functional, or characteristic as specified in the Quote must clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in the product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. Offer must clearly indicate that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. Delivery shall be F.O.B to: United States Merchant Marine Academy 300 Steamboat Road Kings Bridge, NY 11024 ATTN: GINA DREHER REQUIREMENTS INSTRUMENT BRAND MODEL Woodwinds PiccoloYamahaYPC-624 QTY 4 FluteYamahaYFL-4625 QTY 5 ClarinetBuffetR13 Greenline5 QTY 5 Bass ClarinetYamahaYCL-2211 QTY 1 Alto SaxYamahaYAS-4808 QTY 8 Tenor SaxYamahaYTS-4804 QTY 4 Bari SaxYamahaYBS-4801 QTY 1 Brass TrumpetYamaha QTY 12 Marching EuphoniumYamahaYEP-202M4 QTY 4 TromboneYamahaYSL-448G8 QTY 8 Concert TubaYamahaYBB-105WC Series 3 valve 3/4 BBb4 QTY 4 Percussion Drum SetTama Imperialstar 5 piece complete with 22 inch bass drum Meinl HCS Cymbals Hairline Light Blue QTY 1 Grand Total: ____________________________ *Manufacturer shall warranty all of the components utilized for a minimum of 1 year to be free from defect *PLEASE FILL IN, SIGN AND RETURN WITH QUOTE. REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE: 30 days after notice of award BASIS FOR AWARD: Award will be made to the responsible, technically acceptable offeror, whose quote, conforming to the combined Synopsis/Solicitation, offers the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). In order for the quote to be considered for award the item quoted must reflect the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products" of the brand name manufacturer, must meet the salient physical, functional, or characteristic as specified in the Quote must clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in the product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. Offer must clearly indicate that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in SAM. SAM information may be found at: https://beta.sam.gov/ The provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial items, applies to this solicitation and must be completed via Online Representations and Certifications application (ORCA) at https://beta.sam.gov/ All responsible sources may submit a response which, if timely received, will be considered by the agency Quotes may be emailed to: contact@example.gov Attention: Carmen I. Feliz, Contracting Officer(6923G223Q0000015) TERMS OF DELIVERY- Delivery shall be FOB Destination CLAUSES-52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference with the same force and effect 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 the following internet address: Federal Acquisition Regulations (52) https://www.acquistion.gov/COMP/FAR/CURRENT/HTML/FARTOCP52.HTML The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this solicitation. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial items (OCT 2014) applies to this acquisition. (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be deemed the lowest price technically acceptable offer. Delivery, technical capability and past performance will be evaluated to determine technical acceptability. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items is incorporated into this solicitation, however, only the following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36 and 52.232-33. INVOICE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS The Contractor may submit invoices in electronic format INVOICES Effective February 1, 2021 the Department of Transportation (DOT) has implemented a new invoicing processing system Delphi electronic Invoicing web portal to submit your invoice(s). The login can be found at: www.login.gov. Please see the attached instructions to help you to set-up a user name and password and information on how to submit your invoice(s). There is also a training video to help you to submit your invoice(s) located at: https://einvoice.esc.gov then click on Vendor training For information regarding this solicitation or any questions, please contact via email Carmen I. Feliz, Contracting Officer Email: contact@example.gov Primary Point of Contact: CARMEN I. FELIZ contact@example.gov Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000 Secondary Point of Contact: Amit Narine, Contract Specialist Email: contact@example.gov Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000 DATE AND TIME: Signed quotes are due NO LATER THAN 0900 AM ET on September 5th, 2023 All responsible sources may submit a response which, if timely received, will be considered by the agency Quotes can be emailed to: Carmen I. Feliz, Contracting Officer Email: contact@example.gov Primary Point of Contact: CARMEN I. FELIZ contact@example.gov Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000 Secondary Point of Contact: Amit Narine, Contract Specialist Email: contact@example.gov Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000 Attention: Carmen I. Feliz, Contracting Officer (6923G223Q0000015)