SOLICITATION NOTICE
71 -- Starwall Movable Walls
- Notice Date
- 6/5/2008
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Agency, North Region, ACA, Fort Lewis, Bldg 2015, Ft. Lewis, WA 98433
- ZIP Code
- 98433
- Solicitation Number
- W8009181399100
- Response Due
- 6/16/2008
- Archive Date
- 12/13/2008
- Point of Contact
- Name: Client Services, Title: Sourcing Agent, Phone: 1.877.9FEDBID, Fax: 703.442.7822
- E-Mail Address
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clientservices@fedbid.com;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Bids are being solicited under solicitation number W8009181399100. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. If your company can provide the product/services listed on the solicitation and comply with all of the solicitation instructions, please respond to this notice. To view the specifications, please go to www.FedBid.com and reference Buy No. 70423. GSA Schedule Bids Preferred, But Not Required: Sellers may either provide a GSA Schedule or an Open Market bid. If bidding with a GSA Schedule, the requested items must be on that Schedule. The Schedule must either be in the Seller's name or the Seller must be able to document its ability to act as an agent of a partner's Schedule. Sellers may offer Open Market items only in accordance with the approved Terms and Conditions of their respective GSA Schedule AND upon approval from the soliciting Contracting Officer. Information regarding GSA Schedules can be found at www.GSA.gov. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2008-06-16 11:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Multiple shipping information. The USA ACA Fort Lewis requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, Starwall Movable walls Movable Walls for new office space, must be capable with existing KNOLL furniture, 32ea Solid Panels 3' 11" 5/16, 4ea Solid Panels 3' 2" 1/4, 2ea Adjustable Panels, 2' 5"5/16, 4ea Adjustable Panels 1' 11", 2ea Adjustable Panels 1' 9/16", 4ea adjustable Panels 9" 5/16, 4ea Adjustable Panels 5", 4 adjustable Panels 4", 4ea Solid Doors w/locks 3' 2" 1/4, 30ea Vertical Posts 8ft, 60ea Trim Covers 8ft, 10ea Top Track 10ft, 10ea Bottom Track 10ft, 28ea Thermafibre Sounds batts 8ft, 240 lin. ft Neoprene sound seal, color of aluminum components mettalic gray., 1, EA; LI 002, Panel-to-Worksurface Bracket Panel-to-Worksurface Bracket, Pair, 1, EA; LI 003, Duplec Circuit 1 Duplex Circuit 1, Knoll, reconfigure existing furniture, part# DE1DR1, 9, EA; LI 004, Duplex Circuit 2 Duplex Circuit 2, Knoll, reconfigure existing furniture, part#DE1DR2, 10, EA; LI 005, Duplex Circuit 3 Duplex Circuit 3, Knoll, reconfigure existing furniture, part# DE1DR3., 9, EA; LI 006, Duplex Circuit 4 Duplex Circuit 4, Knoll, reconfigure existing furniture, part# DE1DR4, 10, EA; LI 007, Base Power Infeed Base Power Infeed, 3+1, 56", left, part#DE1EbI56L, 4, EA; LI 008, Base Power Infeed Base Power Infeed, 3+1, 56", right, part#DE1EBI56R, 1, EA; LI 009, Panel Power Connector Panel Power Connector, 3+1, 12 no post, part# DE1EPCNP, 9, EA; LI 010, Panel Power Connector Pannel Power Connector, 3+1, 15" w/post, part# DE1EPCWP, 5, EA; LI 011, Panel Power Module Panel Power Module, 3+1, 30" panel, part# DE1EPM30, 9, EA; LI 012, Panel Power Module Panel Power Module, 3+1, 42 Panel, part#DE1EPM42, 10, EA; LI 013, Universal Post Assembly Universal Post Assembly, Two Way "L", 42H, enhanced smooth, Core Paints, Trim soft Grey, part#DP2APA422, 1, EA; LI 014, Universal Post Assembly Universal Post Assembly, Two Way "L", 64H, enhanced smooth, Core Paints, Trim, Soft Grey, part# DP2APA642, 2, EA; LI 015, Universal Post Assembly Universal Post Assembly, Three Way, "T", 64H, enhanced smooth, Core Paints, Trim Soft Grey, part# DP2APA643, 5, EA; LI 016, Post Cover, Straight Post Cover, Straight Hi-Lo, 22H, enhanced smooth, Core Paints, Trim Soft Grey, part# DP2APC22S, 4, EA; LI 017, Post Cover Post Cover, Corner, 42H, enhanced smooth, Soft Grey, Knoll part# DP2APC42L, 1, EA; LI 018, Post Cover Post Cover, Corner, 64H, enhanced smooth, Core Paints, trim soft grey, Knoll part# DP2APC64L, 1, EA; LI 019, Post Cover Post Cover, straight, 64H, enhanced smooth, Core paints, trim soft grey, Knoll. part# DP2APC64S, 5, EA; LI 020, Panel End Assembly Panel Ens Assembly, 42H, enhanced smooth, Core Paints, Trim. soft Grey, Knoll part# DP2APE42, 2, EA; LI 021, Panel End Assembly Panel End Assembly, 64H, enhanced smooth, Core Paints Trim soft Grey, Knoll, part#DP2APE64, 8, EA; LI 022, Post Top Cap Post Top Cap Component One Way, enhanced smooth, Core Paints soft grey, knoll, part# DP2APT1, 5, EA; LI 023, Post Top Cap Post Top Cap Component Two Way, enhanced smooth, Core Paints, Trim Soft Grey, Knoll, part# DP2APT2, 1, EA; LI 024, Panel Top Cap Post Top Cap for Hi-Lo, 23W, enhanced smooth, Core paints, Trim Soft Grey, Knoll part# DP2APT23, 1, EA; LI 025, Panel Top Cap Panel Top Cap for Hi-Lo, 41W, enhanced smooth Core Paints, Trim Soft Grey, Knoll part# DP2APT41, 2, EA; LI 026, Post Top Cap Post Top Cap Component Inline, enhanced smooth, Core Paints, Trim Soft Grey, Knoll, part# DP2APTS, 8, EA; LI 027, Panel to Panel Top Cap Panel to Panel Top Cap Transition, used with enhanced smooth Core Paints, Trim Soft Grey, part# DP2ATCT, 11, EA; LI 028, Preconfigured Panel Preconfigured Panel, Topway, Monolithic, Fabric to Raceway Side 1 & 2, 42Hx24W, no finished required, with knockouts Core Paint, Beige Mist Mettalic, Fabric Bauhaus Block (Gr20), COL Celadon, Knoll part# DP7CMMRR4224, 1, EA; LI 029, Preconfigured Panel, Topway Preconfigured Panel Topway, Monolithic/Monolithic, Fabric to Raceway Slide 1 & 1, 42Hx30W, with Knockouts, Core Paints, Beige Mist Metallic, Fabric, Bauhaus Block (Gr20), COL Celadon, 2, EA; LI 030, Reconfigured Panel Preconfigured Panel, Topway Monolithic/Monolithic, Fabric to raceway Slide 1 & 2, 42Hx42W, no finished required, race with knockouts, Core paints Beige Mist Metallic Fabric Bauhaus Block (Gr20) COLL Celadon, Knoll, part# DP7CMMRR4242, 2, EA; LI 031, Preconfigured Panel Preconfigured panel Topway, Monolithic/Monolithic, Fabric to Raceway Side 1&2, 64Hx30W, no finished required, race woth knockouts, core paint beige mist mettallic, fabric Bauhaus Block (Gr20), COL Celadon, knoll, part#DP7CMMRR6430, 9, EA; LI 032, Preconfigured Panel Preconfigured Panel Topwat, Monolithic/Monolithic, Fabric to Raceway Side 1&2, 64Hx42W TOPCAP none, no finish required, race with knockouts, Core Paints, Race Beige Mist Metallic Fabric Bauhaus Block (Gr20), COL Celadon, Knoll, part# DP7CMMRR6442, 9, EA; LI 033, Panel Top Cap Panel Top Cap, enhanced smooth 30W, Core Paints, Trim Soft Grey, Knoll, part# DP2APT30, 11, EA; LI 034, Panel Top Cap Panel Top Cap enhanced smooth, 42W, Core Paints, Trim Soft Grey, Knoll, Part# DP2APT42, 11, EA; LI 035, Installation Installation receipt of Product, Inside Delivery, Assembly, and removal of cartoning are included, 1, EA; For this solicitation, USA ACA Fort Lewis intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. USA ACA Fort Lewis is taking this action in an effort to improve both seller access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time bids. All responsible Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Sellers that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should Sellers require additional clarification, contact FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Buyers and Sellers understand that FedBid ranks all bids by price; however, pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate offers. Accordingly, please note that, unless otherwise specified herein below, to the extent required by applicable regulations and/or guidelines, award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance. Contact ClientServices @ FedBid.com or call 1-877-9FEDBID to address any questions Quotes must be submitted per unit price. Multiple awards will not be made; therefore, quotes that cover less than all the items and quantities in this solicitation will be rejected as non-responsive. Contact ClientServices@FedBid.com or call 1-877-9FEDBID to address any questions or comments Quote MUST be good for 30 days after Reverse Auction closing date New equipment/parts only. No remanufactured products New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured products Offers will be evaluated based on price and delivery. Price is the most important factor Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after submission The contract price includes all applicable Federal, state, and local taxes and duties FOB Destination CONUS (Continental U.S.) The contractor shall stamp or mark the supplies delivered or otherwise furnish notice with the supplies of the existence of a warranty. Markings shall include (i) a brief statement that a warranty exists, (ii) the substance of the warranty, (iii) its duration, and (iv) who to notify if the supplies are found to be defective a. The Contracting Officer (KO) at Fort Lewis is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements under this contract, and notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely with the KO. In the event the Contractor or contract employee effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the KO, the change will be considered to have been without authority, and no adjustment will be made in the contract price under the Changes clause or any other clause to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof The cost of relocation of contractor employees and any other administrative travel (reference FAR 31.205-46) incurred in the performance of this contract shall be limited to the rates specified in the (1) Federal Travel Regulations, (2) DoD Joint Travel Regulations or (3) the State Department Standardized Regulations. All travel and per diem requirements in connection with work to be performed under this contract, and billed as a direct cost, shall be approved by the Contracting Officer, in writing, prior to the use of such travel and per diem. The Contractor shall submit requests for approval of travel and per diem at least ten (10) calendar days in advance of anticipated travel date Procedures for commercial vehicle access to Fort Lewis are subject to change without prior notice. Current access information may be obtained by calling (253) 967-1733. As of 15 January 2002, the following requirements apply. Commercial vehicle access to Fort Lewis will be allowed only at the Logistics Center Gate (Exit 123 from I-5) on Monday through Friday. This gate will be open for inbound commercial vehicle access and inspection between 0530 hours and 2000 hours. The Logistics Center Gate is closed on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). On Saturdays and Sundays, commercial vehicles must use the DuPont Gate (Exit 119 from I-5). DuPont Gate hours are 0530 hours until 2000 hours. All commercial vehicles will be searched. The Contractor should anticipate delays in getting commercial vehicles on post. The Contractor must also allow additional time for commercial vehicles to reach their destination by driving through Fort Lewis. (1) If the commercial vehicle is carrying a load of cement concrete or hot asphalt concrete for delivery, the driver shall notify the gate guard as soon as possible and request that the vehicle be given priority for being searched; however, the Government does not guarantee that the vehicle will be given priority. (2) Large vehicles (needing greater than 12'-5" clearance) will require a time stamped "searched" label to gain access to North Fort Lewis. "Searched" labels will be issued at the Logistics Center Gate or the DuPont Gate, as appropriate. Drivers needing access to North Fort Lewis must inform the gate guard that their vehicle is over 12'-5" in height and that they will require access to North Fort Lewis. The driver will receive a briefing on proper procedures and a "searched" label. The Contractor shall ensure that its drivers, including drivers of subcontractors at any tier, comply with the procedures as explained to them for access to North Fort Lewis. (3) Commercial vehicles less than 12'-5" in height shall access North Fort Lewis ONLY via the Pendleton Avenue under-crossing once they are cleared through the Logistics Center Gate or the DuPont Gate, as appropriat Procedures for commercial vehicle access to Fort Lewis are subject to change without prior notice. Current access information may be obtained by calling (253) 967-1733. (a) Unless the contractor voluntarily participates in the Fast Access Gate Program commercial vehicle access to Fort Lewis will be allowed only at the Logistics Center Gate (Exit 123 from I-5) and through the D St. Commercial Vehicle Inspection Point on North Fort. Both gates are open Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. These gates will be open for inbound commercial vehicle access and inspection between 0530 hours and 2100 hours. These gates may be closed on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) and federal holidays. On Saturdays, Sundays, federal holidays, and on other days on which these gates are closed, commercial vehicles must use the Main Gate (Exit 120 from I-5). Main Gate is open 24 hours per day everyday. A visitor pass must be obtained. All commercial vehicles will be searched. The Contractor should anticipate delays in getting commercial vehicles on post. The Contractor must also allow additional time for commercial vehicles to reach their destination by driving through Fort Lewis. If the commercial vehicle is carrying a load of cement concrete or hot asphalt concrete for delivery, the driver shall notify the gate guard as soon as possible and request that the vehicle be given priority for being searched; however, the Government does not guarantee that the vehicle will be given priority.On weekends large vehicles (needing greater than 12'-5" clearance) will require a time stamped "searched" label to gain access to North Fort Lewis. "Searched" labels will be issued at the Main Gate, as appropriate. Drivers needing access to North Fort Lewis must inform the gate guard that their vehicle is over 12'-5" in height and that they will require access to North Fort Lewis. The driver will receive a briefing on proper procedures and a "searched" label. The Contractor shall ensure that its drivers, including drivers of subcontractors at any tier, comply with the procedures as explained to them for access to North Fort Lewis. (b) If the contractor participates in the Fast Access Gate Program, contractor vehicles may enter the installation through any fast access gate lane except at Force Protection Level Charlie or Delta. During Force Protection Level Charlie or Delta, all contractor vehicles must enter through the Logistics Center gate or, if the Logistics Center Gate is closed, through the Main Gate. All passengers in the contractor vehicle must have a fast access identification card; otherwise, the contractor vehicle must enter through the Logistics Center Gate or the Main Gate, as appropriate and obtain visitor passes. Once the Fast Access Gate Program is fully implemented, fast access gate lanes will be at the Main (Liberty) Gate, the 41st Street Gate (North Fort Lewis), the East Gate, the DuPont Gate, the D Street Gate, the Logistics Center Gate, the Madigan Army Medical Center Gate, the Rainier Gate, the Transmission Line Gate, and the Scouts Out Gate. The contractor shall use only those lanes specifically marked as fast access lanes. (c) If the Fast Access Gate Program is terminated for any reason, the contractor will be allowed access only through the Logistics Center Gate or the D St. Gate or, when they are closed, the Main Gate unless the contractor is otherwise notified by the Contracting Officer. (d) Employees who require access to Fort Lewis to perform work under this contract may obtain a Government sponsored identification badge. The identification card process has been contracted out and the cost of the identification card shall be borne by the contractor. Current established costs are: $99.00 for company start-up and $99.00 per individual. Name and address of contractor is as follows: Fast Access, Eid Passport, Incorporated, 10450, SW Nimbus Avenue, Bldg R-A, Portland, Oregon 97223, Customer Service: 877-727-4343, Office: 503-924-5300, Fax: 503-924-5320, Maria Nguyen, Manager, Cell: (None); info@rapidgate.com, mnguyen@eidpassport.com. If you choose not to obtain a Fast Access Badge, you can obtain permission for a 30-day pass by contacting the ID Card Facility (Waller Hall). This process may be changed without prior notification, but any long-term badge received by you will continue to be valid until its expiration date. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO ASSIST YOU, AND WILL HELP TO EXPEDITE PAPERWORK AND PAYMENT. a. Only one delivery will be accepted against each line item. Backorders will NOT be accepted on individual line items. b. Deliver on or before date specified. Deliveries will be accepted Monday through Friday (except Holidays) from 7:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. to Block 15 of the Purchase Order. Notify the individual in Block 16 of any delay encountered (due to strikes, factory backorders, etc.) and give revised delivery date if possible. c. Mark outside of all cartons. Put packing list inside cartons. Show the order number assigned, the PR number shown at the end of each item, and the quantity shipped. All items will be identified by the part number by attached tag and/or stamped identification. d. On direct shipments, have the supplier or manufacturer cite our order number on packages. This eliminates delay caused by trying to determine the firm awarded the original order Proposed responders must submit any questions concerning this quote at least 5 days prior to the established closing date to reasonably expect a response from the Government. Those questions not received within the proscribed date will not be considered Offers will be evaluated based on price and technical acceptablibity. Quoters certifies that the product quoted meets or exceeds all minimum requirements as stated in the quote Quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that my affect the cost of award performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. The purpose of this conference is to eliminate any possible misunderstandings of the terms of the solicitation. Prospective Quoters are urged to attend and submit any questions they may have in advance by e-mail to?????, Contract Specialist, by close of business on?????. Remarks and explanations at the conference shall not qualify the terms of the solicitation and specifications. Unless the solicitation is amended in writing, it will remain unchanged. (a) In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim or adjustment after award. (b) A site visit and pre-solicitation conference for work at Fort Lewis, Washington has been scheduled for ????? on?????. Participants will meet at Building?????. (c) Please contact ????? to inform him/her that you plan on attending the site visit at Fort Lewis, Washington, either by telephone at (253) 966-?????; by fax at (253) 967-?????. Please reference to solicitation number when calling or faxing (e) No other site visits will be authorized. Quotes must be submitted per unit price and total price. Multiple awards will not be made; therefore, quotes that cover less than all the items and quantities in this quote will be rejected as non-responsive Fast Pay is incorporated by reference and applies to purchase orders under $30,000. Is incorporated by reference and applies to purchase orders authorized for Advance Payment. Unless otherwise specified in this contract, the contractor shall obtain any necessary licenses and permits, give all notices, and comply with any applicable Federal, State, County, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with this contract. The Contractor will appoint an IMO to be the liaison between the Contractor and Government communication personnel. All requirements to the Directorate of Information Management (DOIM) will be coordinated through the IMO. The contractor shall submit invoices as specified below: Original to:????? by e-mail to ????? Transmission may also be made by fax to: ????? Failure to submit copies to may result in delay in acceptance and payment. (a) The Government Commercial Credit Card means the uniquely numbered credit card issued by the contractor, currently US Bank, to named individual Government employees to pay for official Government purchases. The contractor shall accept payment by the Government commercial credit card. All costs associated with the use of a Government credit card, e.g., transaction fees, must be included in the price for the appropriate CLIN(s). (b) The Government may use the credit card to pay for the fixed items and for oral or written delivery orders. "Oral delivery order" means an order placed orally either in person or by telephone, which is paid for by Government Commercial Credit Card. Individual oral credit card delivery orders shall not exceed $________. (c) The contractor, to whom this contract is awarded, shall not process a transaction for payment through the credit card clearinghouse until the purchased supplies have been shipped or services performed. (d) When processing invoice(s) for payment by credit card, the contractor shall discount the invoice amount by the prompt payment discount offered on this contract. All credit card transactions are paid within 36 hours of receipt of an invoice by US Bank I.M.P.A.C. Card Services. This shipment will be made on Government Bill Of Lading. Request for GBL is forwarded with this order. Fill out and return to the Materiel Movements Officer, Fort Lewis, WA. Shipment will be made by carrier designated by th -- Please refer to FedBid for complete list of contract requirement(s) and terms and conditions.
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