Work Bench & Storage Unit

SOURCES SOUGHT VIDMAR WORK BENCH & STORAGE UNIT P/N# Q-DPS-13307 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL ITEM 1.0 Description 1.1 This is a sources sought in support of a market survey being conducted by Joint Base Andrews in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, Market Research, to determine interest and capabilities of potential sources. This synopsis is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, or a synopsis of a solicitation, or a commitment on the part of the Government to later publish a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The Government will not reimburse the costs of preparing or submitting a response to this synopsis. 1.2 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL ITEM. The following purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. 1.3 Vidmar Work Bench Storage Unit "Grey" MFR Part No. Q-DPS-13307 Manufacturer: Vidmar Made in: United States of America Salient characteristics are detailed in separate attachments. 1.4 Delivery location, FOB Destination Joint Base Andrews, MD (JBA). 1.5 The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 337127 1.6 The Small Business Size Standard is 500 Employees. 2.0 Requested Information 2.1 Interested firms should submit information as to the capabilities, capacity and experience to perform the aforementioned tasks. 2.2 Please include name, mailing address, phone number, email address and cage code. 2.3 Firms responding must state whether they are a Small Business (SB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HUBZone Small Business (HSB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Business (EDWOSB), Historically Black College or University or Minority Institution (HBCU/MI), an 8(a) firm, an Indian tribe or Alaskan Native Corporation, or a Large Business based on the size standard in paragraph 1.5 above. 2.4 In accordance with FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal. In the event a formal solicitation is posted, the following key requirements are applicable. 2.4.1 Key Requirements: For items identified in the solicitation as "brand name or equal", provision requires that the offeror indicate each product that is being offered as an "equal" product. In addition, for each equal product, if or when a proposal is requested, the proposal must include a description reflecting the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of "equal" products specified in the solicitation. The proposal must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any), and make/model number. In addition, the proposal must include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer, and clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. 3.0 Responses 3.1 Please respond by e-mail to timothy.j.cobb21.mil@mail.mil no later than Friday, September 1, 2017 at 4:00PM EST and indicate whether you are capable of providing the subject requirement, how long after issuance of a purchase order would it take to complete the requirement and must indicate your socio-economic group status (i.e., small business, 8(a), HUBZone, or service disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB). No other information is required at this time. Based upon the responses received, the Government will determine the set-aside method for the procurement. An award will not be made on offers received in response to this notice. This Request for Information is not a Request for Proposal or Quote (RFP or RFQ); it is a market research tool being utilized to determine the availability of sources prior to issuing an RFQ.