PRESOL | N | Furniture Reconfiguration - Notice of Intent

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 28, 2009 FBO #2651
SOLICITATION NOTICE

N -- Furniture Reconfiguration - Notice of Intent

Notice Date: 2/26/2009
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 238390 — Other Building Finishing Contractors
Contracting Office: Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Randolph AFB - 12th Contracting Office, 395 B Street West Suite 2, Randolph AFB, Texas, 78150-4525
ZIP Code: 78150-4525
Solicitation Number: F3PT449020A001
Archive Date: 3/17/2009
Point of Contact: Courtney S Linde,, Phone: 210-652-8575, Nelda D Lopez,, Phone: 210-652-5183
E-Mail Address: courtney.linde@randolph.af.mil, nelda.lopez@randolph.af.mil
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: Attachment 3 Wage Determinations Attachment 2 SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES Attachment 1 Statement of Work Attachment 4 Notice of Intent GENERAL INFORMATION The 12th Contracting Squadron, 395 B Street West, Suite 2, Randolph AFB has a Sole Source requirement to purchase items as described in the Schedule of Supplies/Services and Statement of Work. This is a streamlined 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 notice constitutes the only notice. A written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is issued as a request for quote (Reference-Number F3PT449020A001). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-30. IAW 10 U.S.C. 2304c(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 – Only One Responsible Source and no Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. A Firm Fixed Priced Award will be made to Wittigs, 2013 Broadway, San Antonio Texas, 78215, in accordance with the following Schedule of Supplies/Services: NAICS Code: 238390 ; Size Standard $14.0M NATURE OF ACQUISITON: Headquarters Air Education and Training Command has a requirement for the reconfiguration of fifty-six existing Haworth Uni-group modular workstations in multiple rooms located in Wings A and C, to include refurbished associated component parts/accessories to match existing. Turn-key design, delivery, assembly/installation of furniture, and submittal of drawings to Randolph AFB, Building 499. CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The following provisions apply: 52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. This contract 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 this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. FAR 52.212-3Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items. Offerors are reminded that Representations and Certifications are maintained at the following website: http://orca.bpn.gov/publicserach.aspx. In the event Representations and Certifications are not on file, Offerors must include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR Part 52 or on on-line at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. 252.212-7000 Offeror representations and certifications- Commercial items. (JUN 2005) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause- (1) Foreign person means any person other than a United States person as defined in Section 16(2) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. App. Sec. 2415). (2) United States means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, outlying areas, and the outer Continental Shelf as defined in 43 U.S.C. 1331. (3) United States person is defined in Section 16(2) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 and means any United States resident or national (other than an individual resident outside the United States and employed by other than a United States person), any domestic concern (including any permanent domestic establishment of any foreign concern), and any foreign subsidiary or affiliate (including any permanent foreign establishment) of any domestic concern which is controlled in fact by such domestic concern, as determined under regulations of the President. (b) Certification. By submitting this offer, the Offeror, if a foreign person, company or entity, certifies that it - (1) Does not comply with the Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel; and (2) Is not taking or knowingly agreeing to take any action, with respect to the Secondary Boycott of Israel by Arab countries, which 50 U.S.C. App. Sec. 2407(a) prohibits a United States person from taking. (c) Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea. (This representation does not apply to solicitations for the direct purchase of ocean transportation services). (1) The Offeror shall indicate by checking the appropriate blank in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision whether transportation of supplies by sea is anticipated under the resultant contract. The term "supplies" is defined in the Transportation of Supplies by Sea clause of this solicitation. (2) Representation. The Offeror represents that it- ___Does anticipate that supplies will be transported by sea in the performance of any contract or subcontract resulting from this solicitation. ___Does not anticipate that supplies will be transported by sea in the performance of any contract or subcontract resulting from this solicitation. (3) Any contract resulting from this solicitation will include the Transportation of Supplies by Sea Clause. If the Offeror represents that it will not use ocean transportation, the resulting contract will also include the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause at 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. (End of provision) The following clauses apply: 52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Feb 2007). 52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items Addendum. Paragraph (c) of this clause is tailored as follows: (c) Changes. Changes in terms and conditions of this contract may be only made by written agreement of the parties, with the exception of: (1) Administrative changes such as paying office, appropriation data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government. Paragraph (n) of this clause is tailored as follows: (n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished by this contract shall pass to the government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession. Title of commercially-available-off-the-shelf (COTS) software is exempt from this paragraph. The terms and conditions of the software licensing agreement shall prevail in lieu thereof. 252.212-7001 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEP 2008) (DEVIATION) (a) In addition to the clauses listed in paragraph (b) of the Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items clause of this contract (FAR 52.212-5 (FEB 2008) (DEVIATION), the Contractor shall include the terms of the following clause, if applicable, in subcontracts for commercial items or commercial components, awarded at any tier under this contract: 252.225-7014Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals, Alternate I (APR 2003) (10 U.S.C. 2533a). 252.237-7019Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees (SEP 2006) (Section 1092 of Pub. L. 108-375). 252.247-7023Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631) 252.247-7024Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000) (10 U.S.C. 2631) (End of clause) FAR 52.212-5 -- CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2008) (DEVIATION) (a) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (a) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records -- Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.(b)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of any other clause in this contract, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in paragraphs (i) through (vii) of this paragraph in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause. (i) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $550,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (ii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)(E.O. 11246). (iii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006)(38 U.S.C. 4212). (iv) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793). (v) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201). (vi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, (Nov 2007), flow down required for all subcontracts subject to the Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (vii) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-50. (viii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements ``(Nov 2007)'' (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (ix) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (x) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64, (2). While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. NOTE: "Wherever the word 'TO may appear within the "DELIVERY SCHEDULE" and/or "PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE" schedule, it is intended to mean "THROUGH". Example: If delivery schedule/performance period is stated as being "01 Oct xx "* TO*" 30 Sep xx, it means "01 Oct xx "*THROUGH*" 30 Sep xx ". 52.252-2 – CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This contract 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 this/these address (es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil (End of clause) 52.225-3 Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act AUG 2007 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation JUN 2007 52.222-3 52.222-21Convict Labor Prohibition of Segregated FacilitiesJUN 2003 FEB 1999 52.222-37 Employment Reports On Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans Of The Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans SEP 2006 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008 52.232-34 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer--Other Than Central Contractor Registration MAY 1999 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 252.225-7031 Secondary Arab Boycott Of Israel JUN 2005 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports MAR 2008 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea ALT IIIMAR 2000 252.201-7000Contracting Officer’s Representative DEC 1991 52.252-6 -- Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984) The use in this solicitation or contract of any FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (Jun 2008) deviation (48 CFR 2001-O0002/2004-o0002) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation. (End of Clause) 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 1989) In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332. THIS STATEMENT IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY: IT IS NOT A WAGE DETERMINATION Employee ClassMonetary Wage-Fringe Benefits Furniture Handler - $9.71 per hour Labor - $9.69 per hour Electrician maintenance- $18.62 per hour (End of clause) 5352.201-9101 -- OMBUDSMAN -- (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the AETC ombudsmen, Chief, Business Operations Branch, HQ AETC/A7KB, 2035 First Street West, Randolph AFB TX 78150-4304, 210-652-5815; facsimile 210-652-8348. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS AND PAYMENTS FOR SUPPLIES/SERVICES “INVOICING NOTICE: All invoices must match the CLIN structure on the contract. Failure to have the invoice match the contract may result in a delay in payment and/or rejection of invoice.” Invoices for supplies/services rendered under this contract shall be submitted electronically through Wide Area Work Flow – Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF). The vendor shall self-register at the web site https://wawf.eb.mil. Vendor training is available on the internet at http://wawftraining.com. For more information, call 1-866-618-5988. Select the Create Invoice And Receiving Report COMBO within WAWF as the invoice type (destination/destination). The Invoice and Receiving Report COMBO option prepares the Material Inspection and Receiving Report, DD Form 250, and the Invoice at the same time. YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO USE THE 2N1 OPTION. THE USE OF 2N1 OPTION WILL DELAY PAYMENT. If customer requests copy of invoice, this can be accomplished via E-Mail direct to customer or by attachment to COMBO. Back up documentation (such as delivery receipts, etc.) can be included and attached to the COMBO option invoice in WAWF. Any Microsoft Office product may be attached. The following information is provided for completion of the invoice on WAWF: DD1155 Issuing Office DODAAC: FA3089 Admin DODAAC: FA3089 Ship to DODAAC: See Block 14. When Block 14 indicates “See Schedule” use the first six digits of the CIN number listed on the CLIN. Pay DODAAC: See Block 15 SF 1449 Issuing Office DODAAC: FA3089 Admin DODAAC: FA3089 Ship to DODAAC: See Block 15. When Block 15 indicates “See Schedule” use the first six digits of the CIN number listed on the CLIN. Pay DODAAC: See Block 18a SF 33Issuing Office DODAAC: FA3089 Admin DODAAC: FA3089 Ship to DODAAC: See Block 8 Pay DODAAC: See Block 25 SF 26Issuing Office DODAAC: FA3089 Admin DODAAC: FA3089 Ship to DODAAC: See Block 11 Pay DODAAC: See Block 12 Interested parties capable of providing the requirement must submit a written quote to include discount terms, tax identification number, cage code, and DUNS. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this RFQ, contractors must be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, no exceptions. To register, please visit http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423. CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS (a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes for all contractor personnel who perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges and contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation. (b) Prior to the start of any work, the contractor shall provide the contracting officer the following information on official company letterhead signed by a corporate representative with authority to bind the company: contract number, work site location, contract period of performance, name of the site manger, who will have authority to request employee and subcontractor employee passes, along with his or her original signature. The contracting officer shall review and approve the letter before forwarding it to the Visitor’s Center. (c) When a contractor or subcontractor employee requires identification and vehicle pass, he/she shall report to the Visitors Center (Main Gate, Building 1032). The employee shall bring a request for identification and/or vehicle pass signed by the designated company official on file, a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, a copy of the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Form I-9 for all employees to include sub-contractor employees. (d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with AFI 31-101, Volume 1, The Air Force Installation Security Program, and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management, as applicable. (e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office. (f) Prior to final payment, Contractor shall provide certification, with concurrence from the 12th Security Forces (Visitors Center, Main Gate, Building 1032), stating all passes have been returned to the 12th Security Forces. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in withholding of final payment. (g) IAW AFI 10-245, Antiterrorism Standards, Antiterrorism Level I training can be provided to the contractor employees and any subcontractor employees at their request by contacting the Antiterrorism Office (210)652-1357. (h) * CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK Contractors will submit personnel assigned to work on the installation during the course of the awarded contract for criminal history checks. The cost of criminal history checks will be the responsibility of the contractor for all contract employees and sub-contract employees. Requests for criminal history checks will be accomplished prior to work being accomplished. Criminal History checks of employees will include but not limited to local (city), State, and National agencies to determine if the employee is clear of any criminal warrants or cleared of state or federal convictions of the following offenses: a.Misdemeanor and/or Felony Warrants regardless of offense b.Rape c.Child Molestation d.Murder e.Aggravated Assault f.Arson g.Larceny Additional convictions of a felony nature not included above will be reviewed individually and base access determined on a case-by-case basis. If the information is received from the prime contractor indicating any of the above offenses are attached to an employee or sub-contractor employee, the employee shall not be authorized base access. All commercial delivery vehicles are to enter and exit the South Gate of Randolph AFB, TX. Entry and exit times shall be between 0600 and 1800, Monday thru Friday except Federal Holidays. If necessary, use phone at gate for access. All contractors must log in and out with Security Forces. All other vehicles are to enter and exit the Main Gate of Randolph AFB, TX. Entry and exit times shall be between 0700 and 1545, Monday thru Friday except Federal Holidays. All contractors must log in and out with Security Forces at the Visitor and Vehicle Reception Center: Pass & Registration, Bldg #1021 (outside the Main Gate). All contractors must have a point of contact with phone number on base prior to coming to Pass & Registration to receive a Visitor's Pass. "SPECIAL" NOTE: Published gate operations are subject to change without prior notice during security forces responses to emergencies or other mission priorities. All product items sold to the Government should be properly marked with manufacturer’s name and part number (Commodities Only). DOD Policy on Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone-Depleting Substances: No DOD contract awarded on or after June 1, 1993 may include a specification or standard requiring the use of an ozone depleting chemical. The supply or service being procured by this contract has been certified as a non ODC item. If, to your knowledge, the product or service contains or will require the use of ozone depleting chemicals in the performance of this contract, you are required to notify the Contracting Officer immediately. Responses to this notice shall be provided in writing via e-mail to: SSgt Courtney Linde, at courtney.linde@randolph.af.mil and copied to Ms Nelda Lopez at nelda.lopez@randolph.af.mil. All responses shall be received NLT 12:00 PM CST on 02 March 2009. Email is the preferred method. Points of Contact, Courtney Linde, Contract Specialist, Phone (210) 652-8587, Fax (210) 652-2759, email: courtney.linde@randolph.af.mil – Nelda Lopez, Contracting Officer, Phone (210) 652-8584, Fax (210) 652-2759, email: nelda.lopez@randolph.af.mil  
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Place of Performance: Address: Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph AFB, Texas, 78150, United States; Zip Code: 78150
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