U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 600 M.L. King, Jr. Pl., Rm 821, Louisville, KY 40202-2230

71 -- FURNITURE FOR THE DFAS PROJECT, COLUMBUS, OHIO SOL DACA27-98-B-0035 DUE 090398 POC Jennifer Gleitz, Contract Specialist, (502)582-6046 WEB: US Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, Contracting, http://www.orl.usace.army.mil/ct_pages.htm. DFAS-CO-ERW, 4280 East Fifth Avenue, Building 4, East Side Dock, Columbus, OH 43219 71 FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS DACA27-98-B- 0035 POC Jennifer Gleitz, Contract Specialist, (502)582-6046. This is a combined Synopsis/Solicitation (IFB) for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; invitation for bids and written solicitations will not be issued. The solicitation number is DACA27-98-B-0035 and this solicitation is issued as an Invitation for Bids. The established bid opening date is 03 September 1998, 1:00 pm (EST). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 90.45. This acquisition is restricted to small business. The SIC is 5021 and the small business standard size is 100 employees. Bidders shall submit a signed and dated bid to the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, 600 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Place, Louisville, KY 40202-2230, Room 821, ATTN: Glenda Hitner. Bids may be submitted on letterhead stationery and must indicate solicitation number, bid opening date and time, name, address and telephone number of bidder. THIS IS A MULTIPLE AWARD REQUIREMENT AND MAY BE AWARDED TO MORE THAN ONE (1) VENDOR. Contract Line Items, Descriptions and Quantities are as follows (Brand Name or Equal): Two (2) each Floor Lectern (Peter Pepper Product) ; Reading Shelf and Light; Locking Cabinet with Equipment Shelf; 4 Casters, 18"Dx32"Wx48"H; frame: Extruded Aluminum, RA: Natural Aluminum, Panel: Cool Grey. (Six) 6 each Lobby Bench Seating (Gunlocke); Scroll Slat Back Settee with Arms; PN 9277-FE-E-260; 48 "Wx32 "H;25"AH; Grade:8; Simile; Frame Finish: E-260 Cinnamon Maple. Two (2) each Mobile Markerboard (Egan Visual); PN em-42-PYV; Porcelain Magnetic board and track. Reverse Side of Each Unit Features Tackable Panel; 5" Casters; Eraser, Four Markers, Grid Kit; 60"Hx42"W; Frame: Putty. Ten (10) each Clock (Peter Pepper Product); PN 356; Acrylic Cover and Quartz Movement Frame has Stepped Profile; 15" Square X 2 D, Black; Face Color: Soft White. One (1) each Microwave (General Electric; PN JE1550GW; 1.5 CU. Ft. Countertop Oven, 1,000 Watts; 23 21/32"W x 13 5/16" H x 17 21/32" D; Black. One (1) each Dishwasher (General Electric); PN GSD1920XBB GSD43202; Turn to Start Dishwasher w/Quickclean Controls Cycle Progress Indicators; Touchpads; 24" W; Black. Two (2) each Presentation Rail (Nucraft Furniture); PN 10126-B Custo; Standard Cherry Rail; 12" x 3" x 1 "; Medium Cherry. Ten (10) each Planter w/ Platform (Nevins International); PN 8200-2427 Planter, PN 8620-24 Caster Platform; Cylinder Planter w/Recessed Bottom and Casters; 24" D x 27" H; Polished Chrome. 26 each Microwave Oven w/Optional Undercabinet Hanging Kit (General Electric); PN JEM31GV Microwave, 4-A019-3, Hanging Kit; 23 13/16" W x 11 3/16" H x 12 5/16" D; Black. 13 each Refrigerator; Top Mount No-Frost Refrigerator (General Electric); PN RBX-25pay; 24.7 CU. Ft.; 67 " H x 32 " W x 27 " D; White. Each Audio Video Cabinet Peter Pepper Product; PN 7810; Locking Upper Cabinet with Pull-out TV Swivel Shelf and Retractable Doors; Locking Storage Base with Adjustable Shelf; with 4" Casters, 36" W x 62" H x 28" D; Inside: TV: 28" W x 25" W x 25 " D; VCR: 20" W x 5" H X 25 " D; Black Laminate. 120 each Clock (General Time); PN SET 2695; Quartz Movement Operated with one AA Battery to be Provided; 18 " Diameter x 2" D; Housing Edge Finish: Silvertone; Background Finish: White; Graphics Finish: Black. 16 each 4-person Picnic Table, Freestanding Glides (Landscape Forms); PN MT4305-65-54 with Umbrella Stand Option; Powdercoat Finish on Tubular Steel; 65" W x 54" W x 32" H; Metal Polyester Powdercoat Finish; Color: Frost. 16 each Picnic Table Umbrella (Landscape Forms); PN UM7008-MK108; 9' Octagon; Fabric: Sunbrella, 100% Solution-Dyed Acrylic; Color: Pacific Blue. 27 each Icemaker (Scotsman); PN CSWE1AE-1A with Condensate Pump 02183041; 50 lb. Capacity; 18" W x 24" D x 24 " H; Black. 11 each Markerboard (Peter Pepper Product); ON TC7248; Beveled Aluminum Laminate; includes aluminum rail, four markers and eraser, Non-graphic white writing surface; 72" W x 48" H. 2 each Fold and Roll Stage (StageRight Corp.); PN 305300; Four 4' X 8' units to make stage 8' x 16'; cantilever folding mechanism, two-sided decks, nylon bushings, steel tubing, on casters with positive lock; 4' D x 8' W x 8" H; Carpet: Standard Gray; Skirting: Black. 18 each Bulletin Board (Claridge Product); PN Series 1200: 1266N; Radius Corner " Cork Bulletin Board with Extruded Aluminum Trim; Trim is 5/8" wide; Panels are " Thick; 4' x 6'; Tan Nucork with Aluminum Trim. Delivery shall be FOB Destination, DFAS-CO-ERW, 4280 East Fifth Street, Building 4, East Side Dock, Columbus, OH 43219. The Point of Contact for information verification is Jennifer Gleitz @ (502)582-6046. Notify the following at least 24 hours before Shipment: Mitch O'Brien (DFAS) @ 614-693-5319 or Dave Sennett (Columbus Resident Office) @ (614)692-2889. Delivery of all items required is No Later Than 30 September 1998. A Firm-Fixed Price contract is anticipated to result from this solicitation. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, FAR 52.214-22, Evaluation of Bids for Multiple Awards, FAR 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.203, Gratuities, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, Far 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-7000, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, 52.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, and 52.225-11, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. EVALUATION OF PRICE: Prices shall beevaluated by multiplying them by the quantities shown for the respective items listed, with the appropriate Buy American differential, if applicable. Discounts for early payment, if offered, will not be considered in the evaluation for award. Provision DETERMINATION OF AWARD: The Contracting Officer will make contract award in accordance with FAR provisions 52.214-10, Contract Award-Sealed Bidding. Award will be made without discussions to the responsive/responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, considering price, price related factors and the technical acceptability of an offered product. Any solicitation amendments, issued by the Contracting Officer must be acknowledged by bidders. Bidders must hold bid prices firm for 60 calendar days from the Bid Opening Date. A statement, specifying the extent of the agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in this solicitation, shall be provided by the bidder. Any bid that fails to furnish required representations and certifications, or which rejects or changes and terms and conditions of this solicitation, may be rejected and excluded from consideration. A written notice of award shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Bids shall specify business size and classification. Documents cited in this solicitation may be obtained by written FAX request. FAX number is (502)582-5554. Contact Jennifer Gleitz at (502)582-6046 for information regarding this solicitation. See Note 1. Posted 08/19/98 (W-SN238885). (0231)

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