SOURCES SOUGHT
99 -- Archival Display Cases
- Notice Date
- 12/3/2014
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 337215
— Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- MICC - Fort Belvoir, Directorate of Contracting, 9410 Jackson Loop, Suite 101, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5116
- ZIP Code
- 22060-5116
- Solicitation Number
- W91QV1-15-T-0022
- Response Due
- 12/10/2014
- Archive Date
- 2/1/2015
- Point of Contact
- Ryan D. Marion, 703-806-4468
- E-Mail Address
-
MICC - Fort Belvoir
(ryan.d.marion.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This sources sought announcement is for information and planning and market research purposes only; it is not a commitment to the Government. A contract may not be awarded as a result of this sources sought announcement. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command-Fort Belvoir (MICC), on behalf of the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), intends to purchase and install archival safe display cases for the artifacts stored in the Trophy Room of the Memorial Amphitheater. The contractor shall provide a capability statement that addresses how the vendors will provide the supplies, materials and equipment necessary to meet the government minimum requirements IAW with the following specifications: Two (2) Table Cases w/ Steel Legged Bases - size 36 quote mark wide x 18 quote mark deep; Base Hgt. @ 26 quote mark, Glass Hood Hgt. @ 12 quote mark ; Overall Hgt. @ 38 quote mark oDisplay cases shall feature frameless, full visibility construction for 5-sided viewing using clear white, laminated glass (safety glass/UV filtering),all fixtures and internal components must be archival safe, and include secure and hidden locking mechanism oGlass edges shall be precision ground, mitered and joined with a transparent silicone oGlass hoods shall be hinged and opened with a pair of pneumatic lifters (gas struts) concealed beneath the frame oCases shall be designed to be accessed by one person, without assistance or special mechanical or motorized equipment oDisplay base shall include a powder coated finish in metallic bronze oBase shall include levelers to adapt to uneven floor conditions oThe interior deck shall be removable, constructed of formaldehyde-free materials, wrapped in a standard natural linen fabric Desiccant may be stored beneath the interior deck Six (6) Table Cases w/ Flush Pedestal Bases - size 72 quote mark wide x 24 quote mark deep; Base Hgt. @ 32 quote mark, Glass Hood Hgt. @ 14 quote mark ; Overall Hgt. @ 46 quote mark oDisplay cases shall feature frameless, full visibility construction for 5-sided viewing using clear white, laminated glass (safety glass/UV filtering),all fixtures and internal components must be archival safe, and include secure and hidden locking mechanism oGlass edges shall be precision ground, mitered and joined with a transparent silicone oGlass hoods shall be hinged and opened with a pair of pneumatic lifters (gas struts) concealed beneath the frame oCases shall be designed to be accessed by one person, without assistance or special mechanical or motorized equipment oDisplay base shall include a powder coated finish in metallic bronze oBase shall include levelers to adapt to uneven floor conditions oThe interior deck shall be removable, constructed of formaldehyde-free materials, wrapped in a standard natural linen fabric Desiccant may be stored beneath the interior deck Two (2) Freestanding Case with hinged access door and LED Lighting with Adjustable Glass Shelves & Hardware- size 48 quote mark W x 24 quote mark D, Base = 6 quote mark ; Overall Height = 78 quote mark oFreestanding display case shall feature full visibility construction with clear white laminated glass (safety glass/UV filtering), all fixtures and internal components must be archival safe, and include secure and hidden locking mechanism oCase construction shall include one (1) hinged front panel and three (3) fixed glass sides and back oHinges shall be concealed behind colored area of the glazing oEspagnolette bolt shall lock in the lower and upper glass receiving profile. Base shall include levelers oShall include light attic (frameless design with soffit) with LED lighting system; LED spots will be focusable and adjustable and sealed from the display space; access to lighting system, power, dimmer, fixtures shall be from outside the case through top hatch (lid); metal light attic will be removable for future lighting adjustments and modifications oAll exposed metal and LED fixtures will be powder coated black (RAL 9005) oShall include removable back panels, MDF material fabric covered with natural linen (one-side only) to match deck panel oShall include adjustable glass shelf system to include one set of (2) glass shelves, and required hanging hardware (shelf supports, steel rod system); all shelf hardware is completely adjustable and removable oShall include flat deck (wrapped in archival-quality fabric) and adequate space below for desiccant storage (vented properly to allow for passive approach to controlling the RH) Access to desiccant chambers from inside the case by lifting up the deck panel Set of Two (2) Glass Shelves oShall require hanging hardware oInterior display bottom (floor) shall be removable and feature a wood, metal, or painted finish TBD in final design approval One (1) Freestanding Case with Glass Top - size 42 quote mark W x42 quote mark D; Base = 6 quote mark ; Overall Height = 90 quote mark H (no lighting) oGlass shall be Anti-Reflective, Clear White (10mm thick) Laminated Glass oDisplay cases feature frameless, full visibility construction (glass-to-glass detailing) for 4-sided viewing using low iron, clear white, laminated glass (safety glass/UV filtering) oGlass edges are precision ground, mitered (45 ) and joined with a translucent silicone oGlass vitrine to include three (3) fixed sides and one (1) operable glass panel (door) that will incorporate concealed hinges & locks oCases designed to be accessed by one person, without assistance or special mechanical equipment oHinged door will allowing operable glazed panels to open in a slightly greater than 90-degrees providing full (100%) access to the display space oGlass vitrine to sit atop a flush pedestal base oBase finish will be powder coated paint finish (metallic bronze to match existing casework) oBase will include levelers in order to adapt to uneven floor condition oUse the existing interior angled plinth / mannequin support oShall include flat deck (wrapped in archival-quality fabric) and adequate space below for desiccant storage (vented properly to allow for passive approach to controlling the RH) Access to desiccant chambers from inside the case by lifting up the deck panel One (1) Freestanding Case w/ LED lighting - size 40 quote mark L x24 quote mark D; Base = 9 quote mark ; Overall Height = 78.75 quote mark H oFreestanding display case features full visibility construction with clear white laminated glass (safety glass/UV filtering) oCase construction includes one (1) hinged front panel, three (3) fixed glass sides and back oHinges are concealed behind colored area of the glazing oEspagnolette bolt locks in the lower and upper glass receiving profile Base includes levelers oTop frame construction includes suspended light compartment with circulating groove to mount interior components o15 LED spots with Fiber Optic Lighting System to include LED power source with dimming capabilities and 12 FO outputs oThe interior display bottom (floor) is removable and features a painted finish oDesiccant storage under deck (accessed by lifting deck panel from within the display space) oExposed metal powder coated YW283F Interpon Bronze D2525 and back-painted glass areas finished RAL 1019 to match existing casework oShall be solid MDF interior back panel, covered with natural linen (one side) oShall include higher base to house a desiccant drawer and removable trim in order to have separate access without opening the display case door. Delivery and Installation oShall deliver in components in order to bring into the building entry ways oShall install the display cases with one (1) representative and a crew of three (3) men for estimated 2 day installation oInstallation period and price shall include all labor, travel expenses, equipment, and tools required to set case in place and make ready for use oShall crate removal and disposal of packing materials is included oUpon completion, shall will review best practices and instruction on the operation of the display cases oIf required, shall make after-hours delivery and installation (M-F) All cases shall be archival quality oCriteria shall include quality of glass, highest amount of UV filtering, mitered joints versus butt-joined, and constructed of approved materials that are known to be safe for sensitive objects Cases shall be constructed of clear white, laminated glass (with low iron content). Cases shall be constructed of mitered glass-to-glass joint details as opposed to butt joined panel using applied seals or caulks (allows for repeated case opening and closing) Cases shall include secure and completely hidden locking mechanism All table cases shall include hinged glass hoods and open with a pair of pneumatic lifters (gas struts) concealed beneath the frame Table cases shall be designed to be accessed by one person, without assistance or special mechanical (or motorized) equipment Cases shall be shipped in components due to limited accessibility to Trophy Room and assembled on-site Cases shall meet specific size requirements (see above) Contractor shall guarantee availability of matching units, accessories or spare parts for a minimum of 15 years Contractor shall provide 2 year warrantee for all cases and installation work The Contractor shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring adherence to all applicable State of Virginia and Federal rules and regulations along with ANC's Environmental Policy. The Government is seeking responses to this sources sought synopsis from all interested businesses capable of providing the requirement. Small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business, etc.) are highly encouraged to identify capabilities in meeting the requirements at fair market prices. Packages must be submitted by 10:00AM, 10 December 2014. If capability packages are not received from at least two responsible small business concerns in accordance with FAR Part 19 by the response date or if the Government determines that no small business concerns in accordance with FAR Part 19 are capable of performing this requirement based upon an evaluation of the capability packages submitted; this requirement will be solicited under full and open competitive procedures. Only small businesses are to submit capability packages. Interested small business concerns in NAICS code 337215 with a size standard of 500 Employees are encouraged to submit their capability packages. The capability packages for this source sought is not a proposal, but rather statements regarding the company's existing experience in relation to the areas specified above. Capability packages shall not exceed three (5) pages and shall be submitted via e-mail to Ryan D. Marion, at ryan.d.marion.civ@mail.mil with a courtesy copy (cc) to Haydee L. Soto-Carreras, at haydee.l.soto-carreras.civ@mail.mil at no cost to or obligation to the Government. Areas or tasks where a contractor does not have prior experience should be annotated as such. To assist us in maintaining a list of small business interest concerns for this procurement, please provide your company's name, point of contact (POC), address, phone number, and business size under the above NAICS code Ryan D. Marion, at ryan.d.marion.civ@mail.mil with a courtesy copy (cc) to Haydee L. Soto-Carreras, at haydee.l.soto-carreras.civ@mail.mil, for this procurement. All amendments will be posted and must be retrieved from this website. quote mark Responses to the Sources Sought must be submitted by email to the POC identified below. No solicitation mailing list will be compiled. No phone calls will be accepted. Contractors are responsible for all costs for submitting their capability packages. POC is Ryan D. Marion, at ryan.d.marion.civ@mail.mil or Haydee L. Soto-Carreras, at haydee.l.soto-carreras.civ@mail.mil.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Arlington National Cemetery 1 Memorial Drive Arlington VA
- Zip Code: 22211
- Zip Code: 22211
- Record
- SN03585904-W 20141205/141203234419-a4811305f49b34caa91dc624b26c7d2e (fbodaily.com)
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