SOLICITATION NOTICE
71 -- High Back Task Chairs
- Notice Date
- 6/15/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- Department of State, FedBid.com -- for Department of State procurements only., FedBid.com, 1701 N Ft Myer Drive, Arlington, VA 22209
- ZIP Code
- 22209
- Solicitation Number
- 1044907647
- Response Due
- 6/17/2009
- Archive Date
- 12/14/2009
- Point of Contact
- Name: Neal Pitts, Title: Procurement, Phone: 7038756011, Fax:
- E-Mail Address
-
pittsc@state.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1044907647 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-31. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 337127 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2009-06-17 16:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be WASHINGTON, DC 20520 The Department of State requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, Relate Std Mesh High-Bk/Armless Task Chair, Standard cylinder, Hard Casters, Lumbar Support, Charblack, CLR: Carbon, GRD A UPH, FAB:Emery, CLR: CayennePN: RL-MHA.2.0.L.CBKLKM01$(A).EMR04, 73, EA; LI 002, Relate Std Mesh High-Bk/Adj Arms Task Chair, Standard cylinder, Hard Casters, Lumbar Support, Charblack, CLR: Carbon, GRD A UPH, FAB:Emery, CLR: CayennePN: RL-MHW.2.0.L.CBKLKM01$(A).EMR04, 130, EA; LI 003, Relate Std Mesh High-Bk/Adj Arms Task Chair, Standard cylinder, Hard Casters, Lumbar Support, Charblack, CLR: Carbon, GRD A UPH, FAB:Brisa, CLR: CanyonPN: RL-MHW.2.0.L.CBKLKM01$(G).BRS07, 24, EA; LI 004, Relate Std Mesh High-Bk/Adj Arms Task Chair, Extended Range cylinder, Soft Tread dual wheel, Lumbar Support, Charblack, CLR: Carbon, GRD A UPH, FAB:Emery, CLR: CayennePN: RL-MHW.4.1.L.CBKLKM01$(A).EMR04, 5, EA; LI 005, Delivery and Installation services to Tucson, AZ.Requires inside delivery, unpack and place seating, and removal of all packing materials, 1, LOT; For this solicitation, Department of State 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. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. Department of State is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors 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. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors 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 offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or 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. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. CCR Requirement - Company must be registered on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered in CCR, they may do so by going to CCR web site at http://www.ccr.gov. Pursuant to the Trade Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 2512(a)) (TAA), Federal acquisitions of supplies may be made only from offerors that will supply products of an eligible country under any of the free trade agreements entered into pursuant to the TAA. An article is considered a product of a country only if it is wholly a product of that country or if it has been substantially transformed in that country into a new and different article of commerce with a name, character, or use distinct from that of the original article(s). Note that any item that is a discreet article as it is sold in commerce, regardless of its ultimate function or use, cannot be considered substantially transformed based solely on its integration into IT or other systems. The Contractor and its employees shall exercise the utmost discretion in regard to all matters relating to their duties and functions. They shall not communicate to any person any information known to them by reason of their performance of services under this contract which has not been made public, except in the necessary performance of their duties or upon written authorization of the Contracting Officer. All documents and records (including photographs) generated during the performance of work under this contract shall be for the sole use and become the exclusive property of the U.S Government. Furthermore, no article, book, pamphlet, email, recording, broadcast, speech television appearance, film or photograph concerning any aspect of work performed under this contract shall be published or disseminated through any media without the prior written authorization of the Contracting Officer. These obligations do no cease upon the expiration or termination of this contract. The Contractor shall include the substance of this provision in all contracts of employment and in all subcontracts hereunder. The Allsteel Relate Chair has a number of ergonomic features that sets it apart from other chairs. These are; Body Adaptive Control combines a weight-sensing synchronized tilt mechanism with a pivoting back; Synchronized tilt motion with seat lift; Independent pivoting back that moves separately from the seat back tilt; Quick Tension lever, 5 positions, adjusts tension without having to reach under the seat or by twisting knobs; Back lock or recline adjustment; Height-Adjustable lumber support, adjust back tension for the lumbar without using hard pads against the spine; Pneumatic Seat height adjustment offered in both a 5 and 3 cylinder range to meet BIFMA G1-2002 solutions for VDT users; Seat Depth Adjustment allows fro a 3 range of adjustment front-to back. Adjustable arms provide height, width, and depth adjustability; Seat back comes in mesh or upholstered options, and in a high and mid back version; Seating line offers matching side chairs and stools; The Allsteel Relate chair provides a superior ergonomic seating option as the flexibility of this chair improves pressure distribution, superior back support, improves mental focus, productivity while reducing neck and eye strain. The adaptive pivoting motion provides continuous back support while encouraging movement. Movement while sitting reduces fatigue and keeps discs healthy. Adjustment levelers are easy to reach to encourage adjustment through out the day to provide custom support for different tasks. This also encourages the users to adjust the seating as different people use the same chair and not set in a miss adjusted chair.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: WASHINGTON, DC 20520<br />
- Zip Code: 20520<br />
- Zip Code: 20520<br />
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