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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JUNE 01, 2014 FBO #4572
SOLICITATION NOTICE

54 -- AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS

Notice Date

5/30/2014
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

332321 — Metal Window and Door Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Room B130, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899-1410, United States
 

ZIP Code

20899-1410
 

Solicitation Number

NB193000-14-01883
 

Archive Date

6/28/2014
 

Point of Contact

Prateema E. Carvajal, Phone: 301-975-4390, Brian K. Johnson, Phone: 3019758173
 

E-Mail Address

prateema.carvajal@nist.gov, brian.johnson@nist.gov
(prateema.carvajal@nist.gov, brian.johnson@nist.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-STREAMLINED PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION AND SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS-AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED, AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT SHALL NOT BE ISSUED. THE SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED USING SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES. This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-72. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332321 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. 1352.215-72 INQUIRIES (APR 2010) Offerors shall submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to both the Contract Specialist (prateema.carvajal@nist.gov) and the Contracting Officer (Brian.Johnson@nist.gov). Questions should be received no later than 7 calendar days after the issuance date of this solicitation. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract. Background - NIST has a requirement for Seven Automatic Sliding Doors in Building 215 Lab areas. There are seven "existing" sliding Doors that will need to be removed and replaced with new Sliding doors as Specified. All new Sliding Doors will need to be sized to fit existing openings. Site Visit: A SITE VISIT shall take place on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at 10:30 am Eastern Time. The site visit shall begin promptly at 10:30 am. Attendees must be on-site at NIST by 10:30 am. The site visit shall allow offerors to view the lab where the doors are to be installed. Potential offerors are strongly encouraged to attend the site visit. In no event shall failure to attend the site visit constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Attendees shall convene at NIST, Building 202, Entrance Area, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899. Site Visit Security Requirements: Because of heightened security, Offerors who are planning to attend the site visit shall e-mail their intention to attend to Prateema Carvajal, Contract Specialist, at Email: prateema.carvajal@nist.gov, not later than 12:00 pm on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, with the following information: 1. Company Name 2. Names of all individuals attending the site visit 3. Country of Citizenship of all individuals attending the site visit* For Non-US Citizens, the following additional information will be required: 1. Title 2. Employer/Sponsor 3. Address Failure to register will result in individuals being denied access to NIST, and subsequently, the site visit. It is the sole responsibility of each offeror to register for the site visit. Offerors must pick up a Visitors Badge at the Visitors Registration Center located at the Main Gate (Gate A), off Bureau Drive). Please ensure all individuals bring photo identification or they will be denied access to the facility. This is a BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Requirement. Manufacturer: Stanley Access Technologies Model: Dura-Glide TM 3000 Series sliding automatic entrances All responsible quoters shall provide a Firm-Fixed Price quotation for the following: Line Item 001: Seven (7) Sliding Doors, Stanley Dura-Glide 3000 or EQUAL Salient Characteristics: 1.1 AUTOMATIC ENTRANCES A. Manufacturer: Stanley Access Technologies; Dura-Glide TM 3000 Series sliding automatic entrances or EQUAL 1.2 MATERIALS A. Aluminum: Alloy and temper recommended by manufacturer for type of use and finish indicated. 1. Headers, stiles, rails, and frames: 6063-T6. 2. Extruded Bars, Rods, Profiles, and Tubes: ASTM B 221. 3. Sheet and Plate: ASTM B 209. B. Sealants and Joint Fillers: Performed under Division 7 Section "Joint Sealants". 1.3 AUTOMATIC ENTRANCE DOOR ASSEMBLIES A. General: Provide manufacturer's standard automatic entrance door assemblies including doors, sidelights, framing, headers, carrier assemblies, roller tracks, door operators, activation and safety devices, and accessories required for a complete installation. B. Sliding Automatic Entrances: 1. Single Slide Entrances: a. Configuration: One sliding leaf and one Full Sidelite b. Traffic Pattern: Two-way. c. Emergency Breakaway Capability: Full Breakaway SX-SO or SO-SX d. Mounting: Between Jambs 2. Bi-Parting Entrances: a. Configuration: Two sliding leaves and two Full Sidelites. b. Traffic Pattern: Two-way. c. Emergency Breakaway Capability: Full Breakaway SO-SX-SX-SO. d. Mounting: Between Jambs 1.4 COMPONENTS A. Framing Members: Manufacturer's standard extruded aluminum reinforced as required to support imposed loads. 1. Nominal Size: 1-3/4 inch x 4-1/2 inch 2. Concealed Fastening: Framing shall incorporate a concealed fastening pocket, and continuous flush insert cover, extending full length of each framing member. B. Stile and Rail Doors and Sidelights: Manufacturer's standard 1 ¾ inch (45 mm) thick glazed doors with extruded-aluminum tubular stile and rail members. Incorporate concealed tie-rods that span full length of top and bottom rails or mechanically fasten corners with reinforcing brackets that are welded. 1. Glazing Stops and Gaskets: Snap-on, extruded-security aluminum stops and preformed gaskets. 2. Stile Design: Narrow Stile 2 inch 3. Bottom Rail Design: Minimum 4 inch 4. Muntin Bars Horizontal tubular rail member for each door; 2 inch C. Glazing: Shall be 1/4 inch Clear tempered D. Headers: Fabricated from extruded aluminum and extending full width of automatic entrance door units to conceal door operators, carrier assemblies, and roller tracks. Provide hinged or removable access panels for service and adjustment of door operators and controls. Secure panels to prevent unauthorized access. 1. Mounting: Concealed, with one side of header flush with framing. 2. Capacity: Capable of supporting up to 220 lb (100 kg) per panel, up to four panels, over spans up to 14 feet (4.3 m) without intermediate supports. E. Carrier Assemblies and Overhead Roller Tracks: Manufacturer's standard carrier assembly that allows vertical adjustment of at least 1/8 inch (3 mm); consisting of urethane with precision steel lubricated ball-bearing wheels, operating on a continuous roller track. Support panels from carrier assembly by load wheels and anti-riser wheels with factory adjusted cantilever and pivot assembly. Minimum two ball-bearing load wheels and two anti-rise rollers for each active leaf. Minimum load wheel diameter shall be 2 1/2 inch (64 mm); minimum anti-rise roller diameter shall be 2 inch (51 mm). F. Thresholds: Manufacturer's standard thresholds as indicated below 1. No threshold. G. Fasteners and Accessories: Manufacturer's standard corrosion-resistant, non-staining, non-bleeding fasteners and accessories compatible with adjacent materials. H. Signage: Provide signage in accordance with ANSI/BHMA A156.10. 1.5 DOOR OPERATORS A. General: Provide door operators of size recommended by manufacturer for door size, weight, and movement; for condition of exposure; and for long-term, operation under normal traffic load for type of occupancy indicated. B. Electromechanical Operators: Self-contained overhead unit powered by a minimum of 1/4 horsepower, permanent-magnet DC motor with gear reduction drive, microprocessor controller; and encoder. 1. Operation: Power opening and power closing. 2. Features: a. Adjustable opening and closing speeds. b. Adjustable back-check and latching. c. Adjustable braking. d. Adjustable hold-open time between 0 and 30 seconds. e. Obstruction recycle. f. On/Off switch to control electric power to operator. g. Energy conservation switch that reduces door-opening width. h. Closed loop speed control with active braking and acceleration. i. Adjustable obstruction recycle time delay. j. Self adjusting stop position. k. Self adjusting closing compression force. l. Onboard sensor power supply. m. Onboard sensor monitoring. n. Optional Switch to open/Switch to close operation. 3. Mounting: Concealed. 4. Drive System: Synchronous belt type. C. Electrical service to door operators shall be provided under Division 16 Electrical. Minimum service to be 120 VAC, 5 amps. 1.6 ELECTRICAL CONTROLS A. Electrical Control System: Electrical control system shall include a microprocessor controller and position encoder. The encoder shall monitor revolutions of the operator shaft and send signals to microprocessor controller to define door position and speed. Systems utilizing external magnets and magnetic switches are not acceptable. B. Performance Data: The microprocessor shall collect and store performance data as follows: 1. Counter: A non-resettable counter to track operating cycles. 2. Event Reporting: Unit shall include event and error recording including number of occurrences of events and errors, and cycle count of most recent events and errors. 3. LED Display: Display presenting the current operating state of the controller. C. Controller Protection: The microprocessor controller shall incorporate the following features to ensure trouble free operation: 1. Automatic Reset Upon Power Up. 2. Main Fuse Protection. 3. Electronic Surge Protection. 4. Internal Power Supply Protection. 5. Resetable sensor supply fuse protection. 6. Motor Protection, over-current protection. D. Soft Start/Stop: A "soft-start" "soft-stop" motor driving circuit shall be provided for smooth normal opening and recycling. E. Obstruction Recycle: Provide system to recycle the sliding panels when an obstruction is encountered during the closing cycle. If an obstruction is detected, the system shall search for that object on the next closing cycle by reducing door closing speed prior to the previously encountered obstruction location, and will continue to close in check speed until doors are fully closed, at which time the doors will reset to normal speed. If obstruction is encountered again, the door will come to a full stop. The doors shall remain stopped until obstruction is removed and operate signal is given, resetting the door to normal operation. F. Programmable Controller: Microprocessor controller shall be programmable and shall be designed for connection to a local configuration tool. Local configuration tool shall be a software driven handheld interface. The following parameters may be adjusted via the configuration tool. 1. Operating speeds and forces as required to meet ANSI/BHMA A156.10. 2. Adjustable and variable features as specified in 2.5, B., 2. 3. Reduced opening position. 4. Fail Safe/Secure control. 5. Firmware update. 6. Trouble Shooting a. I/O Status. b. Electrical component monitoring including parameter summary. 7. Software for local configuration tool shall be available as a free download from the sliding automatic entrance manufacturer's internet site. Software shall be compatible with the following operating system platforms: Palm®, Android®, and Windows Mobile®. 1.7 ACTIVATION AND SAFETY DEVICES A. Activation Sensors: Actuation switch shall be by touchless wall or jamb mounted switch using diffused scanning technology with an adjustable range of 4 inch -12 inch. B. Presence Sensors: Presence sensors shall be provided to sense people or objects in the threshold safety zone in accordance with ANSI/BHMA A156.10. Units shall be self-contained, fully adjustable, and shall function accordingly with activation sensors provided. The sensor shall be enabled simultaneously with the door-opening signal and shall emit an elliptical shaped infrared presence zone, centered on the doorway threshold line. Presence sensors shall be capable of selectively retuning to adjust for objects which may enter the safety zone; tuning out, or disregarding, the presence of small nuisance objects and not tuning out large objects regardless of the time the object is present in the safety zone. The door shall close only after all sensors detect a clear surveillance field. C. Photoelectric Beams: In addition to the threshold sensor include a minimum of two (2) doorway holding beams. Photoelectric beams shall be pulsed infrared type, including sender receiver assemblies for recessed mounting. Beams shall be monitored by electrical controls for faults and shall fail safe. 1.8 HARDWARE A. General: Provide units in sizes and types recommended by automatic entrance door and hardware manufacturers for entrances and uses indicated. B. Emergency Breakaway Feature: Provide release hardware that allows panel(s) to swing out in direction of egress to full 90 degrees from any position in sliding mode. Maximum force to open panel shall be 50 lbf (222 N) according to ANSI/BHMA A156.10. Interrupt powered operation of panel operator while in breakaway mode. 1. Emergency breakaway feature shall include at least one adjustable detent device mounted in the top of each breakaway panel to control panel breakaway force. 2. Limit Arms: Limit arms shall be provided to control swing of sliding or non-sliding panels on break-out; swing shall not exceed 90 degrees. C. Deadlocks: Manufacturer's standard deadbolt operated by exterior cylinder and interior thumb turn; with minimum 1 inch (25 mm) long throw bolt; ANSI/BHMA A156.5, Grade 1. 1. Cylinders: As specified in Division 8 Section "Door Hardware." 2. Hook Latch: Laminated-steel hook, mortise type, BHMA A156.5, Grade 1. 3. Two-Point Locking: On bi-parting entrances, provide locking system that incorporates a device in the stile of active door leaves that automatically extends a flush bolt into overhead carrier assembly. D. Control Switch: Provide manufacturer's standard header mounted rocker switches and door position switch to allow for full control of the automatic entrance door. Controls to include, but are not limited to: 1. One-way traffic 2. Reduced Opening 3. Open/Closed/Automatic E. Power Switch: Sliding automatic entrances shall be equipped with a two position On/Off rocker switch to control power to the door. F. Sliding Weather Stripping: Manufacturer's standard replaceable components complying with AAMA 701; made of wool, polypropylene, or nylon woven pile with nylon-fabric or aluminum-strip backing. G. Weather Sweeps: Manufacturer's standard adjustable nylon brush sweep mounted to underside of door bottom. 1.9 FABRICATION A. General: Factory fabricates automatic entrance door assembly components to designs, sizes, and thickness indicated and to comply with indicated standards. 1. Form aluminum shapes before finishing. 2. Use concealed fasteners to greatest extent possible. a. Where fasteners are subject to loosening or turning out from thermal and structural movements, wind loads, or vibration, use self-locking devices. b. Reinforce members as required to receive fastener threads. B. Framing: Provide automatic entrances as prefabricated assemblies. 1. Fabricate tubular and channel frame assemblies with manufacturer's standard mechanical or welded joints. Provide sub-frames and reinforcement as required for a complete system to support required loads. 2. Perform fabrication operations in manner that prevents damage to exposed finish surfaces. 3. Form profiles that are sharp, straight, and free of defects or deformations. 4. Prepare components to receive concealed fasteners and anchor and connection devices. 5. Fabricate components with accurately fitted joints with ends coped or mitered to produce hairline joints free of burrs and distortion. C. Doors: Factory fabricated and assembled in profiles indicated. Reinforce as required to support imposed loads and for installing hardware. D. Door Operators: Factory fabricated and installed in headers, including adjusting and testing. E. Glazing: Fabricate framing with minimum glazing edge clearances for thickness and type of glazing indicated. F. Hardware: Factory install hardware to the greatest extent possible; remove only as required for final finishing operation and for delivery to and installation at Project site. 1.10 ALUMINUM FINISHES A. General: Comply with NAAMM Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products for recommendations for applying and designing finishes. Finish designations prefixed by AA comply with system established by Aluminum Association for designing finishes. B. Class II, Clear Anodic Finish: AA-M12C22A31 Mechanical Finish: as fabricated; Chemical Finish: etched, medium matte; Anodic Coating: Architectural Class II, clear coating 0.40 mils minimum complying with AAMA 611-98, and the following: 1. AAMA 607.1 2. Applicator must be fully compliant with all applicable environmental regulations and permits, including wastewater and heavy metal discharge. PART 2 - EXECUTION This Section includes the following types of automatic entrances: 1. Exterior and interior, single slide and bi-parting, sliding automatic entrances. 2.2 REFERENCES A. General: Standards listed by reference, including revisions by issuing authority, form a part of this specification section to extent indicated. Standards listed are identified by issuing authority, authority abbreviation, designation number, title or other designation established by issuing authority. Standards subsequently referenced herein are referred to by issuing authority abbreviation and standard designation. B. Underwriters Laboratories (UL): 1. UL 325 - Standard for Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Operators and Systems. C. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Builders' Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA): 1. ANSI/BHMA A156.10: Standard for Power Operated Pedestrian Doors. 2. ANSI/BHMA A156.5: Standard for Auxiliary Locks and Associated Products D. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM): 1. ASTM B221 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes. 2. ASTM B209 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate E. American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers (AAADM): F. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): 1. NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code. 2. NFPA 70 - National Electric Code. G. International Code Council (ICC): 1. IBC: International Building Code H. Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA), 1999: I. International Organization for Standardization (ISO): 1. ISO 9001 - Quality Management Systems J. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM): 1. Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products. K. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA): 1. [ [AAMA 607.1 - Clear Anodic Finishes for Architectural Aluminum.] 2.3 DEFINITIONS A. Activation Device: Device that, when actuated, sends an electrical signal to the door operator to open the door. B. Safety Device: Device that prevents a door from opening or closing, as appropriate. 2.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS A. General: Provide automatic entrance door assemblies capable of withstanding loads and thermal movements based on testing manufacturer's standard units in assemblies similar to those indicated for this Project. B. Thermal Movements: Provide automatic entrances that allow for thermal movements resulting from the following maximum change (range) in ambient and surface temperatures by preventing buckling, opening of joints, overstressing of components, failure of joint sealants, failure of connections, and other detrimental effects. Base engineering calculation on surface temperatures of materials due to both solar heat gain and nighttime-sky heat loss. 1. Temperature Change (Range): 120 deg F (67 deg C), ambient; 180 deg F (100 deg C), material surfaces. C. Operating Range: Minus 30 deg F (Minus 34 deg C) to 130 deg F (54 deg C). D. Opening-Force Requirements for Egress Doors: Not more than 50 lbf (222 N) required to manually set door in motion if power fails, and not more than 15 lbf (67 N) required to open door to minimum required width. E. Closing-Force Requirements: Not more than 30 lbf (133 N) required to prevent door from closing. 2.5 SUBMITTALS A. General: Submit the following in accordance with Conditions of the Contract and Division 1 Specification Sections. B. Shop Drawings: Include plans, elevations, sections, details, hardware mounting heights, and attachments to other work. C. Closeout Submittals: 1. Owner's Manual. 2. Warranties. 2.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Installer Qualifications: Manufacturer's authorized representative, with certificate issued by AAADM, who is trained for installation and maintenance of units required for this Project. B. Manufacturer Qualifications: A qualified manufacturer with a manufacturing facility certified under ISO 9001. C. Manufacturer shall have in place a national service dispatch center providing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, emergency call back service. D. Certifications: Automatic sliding door systems shall be certified by the manufacturer to meet performance design criteria in accordance with the following standards: 1. ANSI/BHMA A156.10. 2. NFPA 101. 3. UL 325 listed. 4. IBC 2009 5. BOCA E. Source Limitations: Obtain automatic entrance door assemblies through one source from a single manufacturer. F. Product Options: Drawings indicate sizes, profiles, and dimensional requirements of automatic entrance door assemblies and are based on the specific system indicated. Refer to Division 1 Section "Product Requirements." G. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use. H. Emergency-Exit Door Requirements: Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction for automatic entrances serving as a required means of egress. 2.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Field Measurements: General Contractor shall verify openings to receive automatic entrance door assemblies by field measurements before fabrication and indicate measurements on Shop Drawings. B. Mounting Surfaces: General Contractor shall verify all surfaces to be plumb, straight and secure; substrates to be of proper dimension and material. C. Other trades: General Contractor shall advise of any inadequate conditions or equipment. 2.8 COORDINATION A. Templates: Check Shop Drawings of other work to confirm that adequate provisions are made for locating and installing automatic entrances to comply with indicated requirements. B. Electrical System Roughing-in: Coordinate layout and installation of automatic entrance door assemblies with connections to power supplies. 2.9 WARRANTY A. Automatic Entrances shall be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (2) years from the date of substantial completion. B. During the warranty period the Owner shall engage a factory-trained technician to perform service and affect repairs. A safety inspection shall be performed after each adjustment or repair and a completed inspection form shall be submitted to the Owner. C. During the warranty period all warranty work, including but not limited to emergency service, shall be performed during normal working hours. 2.10 INSPECTION A. Examine conditions for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances, header support, and other conditions affecting performance of automatic entrances. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 2.11 INSTALLATION A. General: Do not install damaged components. Fit frame joints to produce joints free of burrs and distortion. Rigidly secure non-movement joints. B. Entrances: Install automatic entrances plumb and true in alignment with established lines and grades without warp or rack of framing members and doors. Anchor securely in place. 1. Install surface-mounted hardware using concealed fasteners to greatest extent possible. 2. Set headers, carrier assemblies, tracks, operating brackets, and guides level and true to location with anchorage for permanent support. C. Door Operators: Connect door operators to electrical power distribution system as specified in Division 16 Sections. D. Glazing: Performed under Division 8 Section "Glazing" in accordance with sliding automatic entrance manufacturer's instructions. E. Sealants: Comply with requirements specified in Division7 Section "Joint Sealants" to provide weather tight installation. 2.12 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Testing Services: Factory Trained Installer shall test and inspect each automatic entrance door to determine compliance of installed systems with applicable ANSI standards. 2.13 ADJUSTING A. Adjust door operators, controls, and hardware for smooth and safe operation, for tight closure, and complying with requirements in ANSI/BHMA A156.10. 2.14 CLEANING AND PROTECTION A. Clean glass and aluminum surfaces promptly after installation. Remove excess glazing and sealant compounds, dirt, and other substances. Repair damaged finish to match original finish. Comply with requirements in Division 8 Section "Glazing", for cleaning and maintaining glass. Delivery terms shall be FOB Destination. The contractor shall deliver all line items to NIST, Building 301, Gaithersburg, MD 20899. Evaluation will be based on the following criteria: 1) Technical capability factor "meeting or exceeding the requirement" and 2) Price. Award will be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable quote. Technical Capability: Evaluation of Technical Capability will be based on the information provided in the quotation. NIST will evaluate whether the offeror has demonstrated that its proposed equipment meets or exceeds all minimum requirements. Quotations that do not demonstrate the proposed equipment meets all requirements will not be considered for award. If an offeror does not indicate whether its proposed equipment meets a certain minimum requirement, NIST will determine that it does not. Price: Quoted price shall be evaluated for reasonableness. 1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010) Inspection will be done at the NIST facility. All minimum specifications shall be successfully demonstrated. The full text of a CAR provision or clause may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfcara.htm 1352.201-70 Contracting Officer's Authority; 1352.209-73 Compliance with the laws; 1352.209-74 Organizational conflict of interest 1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010) (a) An agency protest may be filed with either: (1) the contracting officer, or (2) at a level above the contracting officer, with the appropriate agency Protest Decision Authority. See 64 Fed. Reg. 16,651 (April 6, 1999) (b) Agency protests filed with the Contracting Officer shall be sent to the following address: NIST/ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION ATTN: BRIAN JOHNSON, CONTRACTING OFFICER 100 Bureau Drive, MS 1640 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 (c) Agency protests filed with the agency Protest Decision Authority shall be sent to the following address: NIST/ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION ATTN: HEAD OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICE (HCO) 100 Bureau Drive, MS 1640 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 (d) A complete copy of all agency protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel within one day of filing a protest with either the Contracting Officer or the Protest Decision Authority. (e) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows: U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the General Counsel Chief, Contract Law Division Room 5893 Herbert C. Hoover Building 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20230. FAX: (202) 482-5858 (End of clause) 1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010) (a) A protest may be filed with either the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Court of Federal Claims unless an agency protest has been filed. (b) A complete copy of all GAO or Court of Federal Claims protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon (i) the Contracting Officer, and (ii) the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel, within one day of filing a protest with either GAO or the Court of Federal Claims. (c) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows: U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the General Counsel Chief, Contract Law Division Room 5893 Herbert C. Hoover Building 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20230. FAX: (202) 482-5858 The full text of a FAR provision or clause may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. Offerors shall complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items including subparagraphs: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2010) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. 52.209-10, Prohibition on contracting with Inverted Domestic corporations 52.211-6- Brand Name or Equal 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Re-Representation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52-222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.223-18, Contractor policy to ban text messaging while driving; 52.225-1, Buy America Act- 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. Department of Commerce Agency-Level Protest Procedures Level above the Contracting Officer is also incorporated. It can be downloaded at www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/agency.htm. All quoters shall submit the following: An original and one (1) copy of a quotation which addresses Line Item 0001; 2) Product Data: Submit manufacturer's product data, including description of materials, components, fabrication, finish, and installation; 3) Shop Drawings: Submit manufacturer's shop drawings, including elevations, sections, and details, indicating dimensions, tolerances, materials, fabrication, framing, glazing, and finish; 4) Maintenance Manual: Submit manufacturer's maintenance and cleaning instructions for sliding systems; 5) Warranty: Submit manufacturer's standard warranty, 6) An original and one (1) copy of the most recent published price list(s); 7) Country of Origin information for the line item. Acceptance of terms and conditions (addendum to FAR 52.212-1(b)(11): This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for equipment as defined herein. The Government intends to award a Purchase Order as a result of this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation that shall include the terms and conditions that are set forth herein. In order to facilitate the award process, ALL quotes shall include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: The offeror shall state "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR The offeror shall state "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following: Offeror shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s) Please note that this procurement is not being conducted under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program or another Government-Wide Area Contract (GWAC). If an offeror submits a quotation based upon an FSS or GWAC contract, the Government shall accept the quoted price. However, the terms and conditions stated herein shall be included in any resultant Purchase Order, not the terms and conditions of the offeror's FSS or GWAC contract, and the statement required above shall be included in the quotation. All quotes shall be received not later than 12:00 PM, EST, on June 13, 2014 at the National Institute of Standards & Technology, Acquisition Management Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Room B162, Mail Stop 1640, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1640, Attn: Prateema Carvajal. Fax quotations shall not be accepted. Email quotations shall be accepted at Prateema.carvajal@nist.gov. Offeror's quotations shall not be deemed received by the Government until the quotation is entered into the e-mail address inbox set forth above. Because of heightened security, FED-EX, UPS, or similar delivery methods are the preferred method of delivery of quotes. If quotes are hand delivered, delivery shall be made on the actual due date through Gate A, and a 24-hour (excluding weekends and holidays) prior notice shall be provided to Prateema Carvajal, 301-975-4390.
 

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Address: NIST, 100 BUREAU DRIVE, GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, 20899, United States

Zip Code: 20899
 

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