Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Norfolk Washington Detachment 901 M.Street, S.E. Bldg. 200 4th Flr., Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC 203

53 -- HARDWARE AND ABRASIVES SOL N00600-97-Q-E068 DUE 072897 POC No solicitation document will be issued. Fax quotations to Small Purchase Branch at (202) 685-0043. For further information, contact Yvettte Jenkins on (202) 433-6343. 17. (i.) This is a 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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation number N00600-97-Q-E068 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii.) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #36. (iv.) FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside is hereby incorporated by reference. The standard industrial classification code is 2599 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. (v.) A list of CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER(S) and items are: CLIN 0001: Workbench, w/Attachments: 30" D x 60" W Work Surface, Maple Top, Stackable Drawer, Side & Back Rail Kit, Lower Shelf & Riser, (Quantity 30). CLIN 0002: Workbench w/Attachments: 36" Dx 72" W Work Surface, Steel Top, Stackable Drawer, Side & Back Rail Kit, Lower Shelf W/Mount Channels & Riser, (Quantity 12). CLIN 0003: Workbench w/Attachments 36" D x 60" W Work Surface, Steel Top, Stackable Drawer, Side & Back Rail Kit, Lower Shelf w/Mount Channels & Riser, (Quantity14). CLIN 0004: Workbench w/Attachments: 36"D x 72" W Work Surface, Steel Top, Stackable Drawer, Side & Back Rail Kit, Lower Shelf W/Mount Channels & Riser, (Quantity 2). CLIN 0005: Workbench w/Attachments: 30" D x 60" W Work Surface, Steel Top, Stackable Drawer, Side & Back Rail Kit, Lower Shelf w/Mount Channels & Riser (Quantity 1). CLIN 0006:Workbench w/Attachments: 30"D x 48" W Work Surface, and Lower Shelf, (Quantity 1). CLIN 0007: Workbench w/Attachments: 36"D x 72" W Work Surface, Steel Top, Stackable Drawer, Side & Back Rail Kit, Lower Shelf w/Mount Channels & Riser, (Quantity 4) Clin 0008: Workbench w/Attachments: 36" D x 60" W Work Surface, Steel Top, Stackable Drawer, Side & Back Rail Kit, Lower Shelf w/Mount Channels & Riser, (Quantity 12). CLIN 0009: Workbench w/Attachments: 36" D x 48" W Work Surface, Steel Top, Stackable Drawer, Side & Back Rail Kit, Lower Shelf w/Mount Channels & Riser, (Quantity 24), CLIN 0010: Modular Work Bench, Electrical: 30" D x 72" W Work Surface, w/Optional Riser & Electrical Outlets, (Quantity 2) SPECIFICATIONS : The Purchase Description Set Forth Below Reflects Those Characteristics Which Are Essential To The Minimum Needs Of the Government. 1. Specifications, 1.1 Scope -- This requirement pertains to workbenches (commercially available), industrial use, metal gauge construction, wood or steel top work surfaces, various sizes and accessories, as spedified herein. 2. Equipment Description -- The workbenches, new and unused, shall be the manufacturer's/supplier's standard product. Model/Part Numbers: Item 0001 (Qty 30): 30" x 60" Maple Top Bench WG-4711/53-042AX: Stackable Drawer (1 ea. Per Bench) WG-4689/53-030A: Side & Back Rail Kit (1 Kit Per Bench) WG-4698/57-687AA: Lower Shelf (1 ea. Per Bench) WG-4694/57-684AA: Riser (1 ea. Per Bench) WG-4691/57-681AA Item 0002 (Qty 12) 36" x 72" Steel Top Bench WG-4707/54-229AX: Stackable Drawer (2 ea. Per Bench) WG-4689/53-030A: Mounting Channels (2 Sets Per Bench) WG-4672: Side & Back Rail Kit (1 kit Per Bench) WG-4701/57-689AA: Lower Shelf (1ea. Per Bench) WG-4695/57-685AA: Riser (1ea. Per Bench) WG-4692/57-682AA: Item 0003 (Qty 14): 36" x 60" Steel Top Bench WG-4705/ABL36D/5304TA: Stackable Drawer (1 ea. Per Bench) WG-4689/SD2014: Mounting Channels (1 Set Per Bench) WG-4672: Side & Back Rail Kit (1 Kit Per Bench) WG-4699/5504 : Lower Shelf (1 ea. Per Bench) WG-4694/5602 : Riser (1 ea. Per Bench) WG-4691/5410 Item 0004 (Qty 2): 36" x 72" Steel Top Bench WG-4707/54-229AX, Stackable Drawer (1 ea. Per Bench) WG-4689/53-030A, Mounting Channels (1 Set Per Bench) WG-4672: Side & Back Rail Kit (1 Kit Per Bench) WG-4701/57-689AA, Lower Shelf (1 ea. Per Bench) WG-4695/57-685AA, Riser (1 ea. Per Bench) WG-4692/57-682AA: Item 0005 (Qty 1) 30" x 60" Steel Top Bench WG-4704/54-229AX, Stackable Drawer (2 ea) WG-4689/53-030A, Mounting Channels (2 Sets) WG-4671, Side & Back Rail Kit (1 Kit) WG-4698/57-687AA, Lower Shelf (1 ea.) WG-4694/57-684AA, Riser (1 ea.) WG-4691/57-681AA: Item 0006 (Qty 1) 30" x 48" Steel Top Bench WG-4702/54-229AX, Lower Shelf (1 ea.) WG-4693/57-683AA: Item 0007 (Qty4) 36" x 72" Steel Top Bench, WG-4707/54-229AX, Stackable Drawer (2 ea. Per Bench) WG-4689/53-030A, Mounting Channels (2 Sets Per Bench) WG-4672, Side & Back Rail Kit (1 Kit Per Bench) WG-4701/57-689AA, Lower Shelf (1 ea. Per Bench) WG-4695/57-685AA, Riser (1 ea. Per Bench) WG-4692/57-682AA: Item 0008 (Qty 12), 36" x 60" Steel Top Bench, WG-4705/ABL36D(2)5304TA, Stackable Drawer (1 ea. Per Bench) WG-4689/SD2014, Mounting Channels (1 Set Per Bench) WG-4672, Side & Back Rail Kit (1 Kit Per Bench) WG-4699/ 5504, Lower Shelf (1ea. Per Bench) WG-4694/5602, Riser (1 ea. Per Bench) WG-4691/5410: Item 0009 (Qty 24) 36" x 48" Steel Top Bench, WG-4703/5302TA, Stackable Drawer (1ea. Per Bench), WG-4689/SD2014, Mounting Channels (1 Set Per Bench), WG-4672, Side & Back Rail Kit (1 Kit Per Bench) WG-4697/5502, Lower Shelf (1ea. Per Bench), WG-4693/5601, Riser (1ea. Per Bench), WG-4690/5409, Item 0010 (Qty 2) 30" x 72" Maple Top Bench, XG-4802/E7219 4 Drawers-Left, 1 Cabinet w/Door-Right, Riser (1ea. Per Bench) Four Double Outlets, XG-4844/E702, Under Shelf Power Cntr. (4 Outlets Per Bench w/Wiring Kit XG-4843/48/EADP-6 /EW1. 2.1 Salient Characteristics: a. Guage Steel Construction b. 1-3/4" Laminated Maple Or Steel Top Work Surface (As Specified) c. Side & Back Rail (Eliminates Roll-Off) d. Riser (12" H x 10-1/2" D) e. Drawer(s) (As Specified) f. Lower Shelf g. Stringer h. Gray Enamel Finish i. Assembly Hardware (Nuts, Bolts, Washers, ETC.) j. Assembly Instructions (In The English Language). 3. Shipping Invoice/Document -- The Contractor Shall Furnish A Copy Of The Shipping Invoice/Document To: Norfolk Naval Shipyard Detachment, Plant Equipment Support Office, 234 Halligan Road, Second Floor, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402-5074. 4. Quality Assurance. 4.1 Quality Assurance At Destination -- Procurement Quality Assurance At Destination Shall Consist Of Examination of: a. Type and Kind, b. Quantity, c. Condition. 4.2 Acceptance At Destination -- Final Acceptance Of The Supplies Shall Be At Destination By The Cognizant Representative At The Shipping Point Designated Herein Within 30 Days (Or Sooner) After Receipt. 5. Packaging, Preservation And Packing 5.1 Packing -- The Supplies Shall Be Prepared For Shipment In Accordance With The Manufacturer's Best Commercial Practice, Acceptable By Common Carrier To Reach The Ultimate Destination Undamaged. 5.2 Marking Of Shipments -- Shipments (Containers, Cartons, ETC.) Shall Be Properly Marked With The Project Identifying Number, E.G., "2027, 2028", ETC., In Accordance With The Specified Quantities And Workbench Size. 5.3 Packing Material—The Use Of Shredded Paper, Whether newspaper, Office Scrap, Computer Sheets, Or Waxed Paper, In Packing Materials For Shipment To Navy Activities Is Prohibited. (vi.) DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS: The Fleet Industrial Supply Center Detachment Washington intends to procure Hardware and Abrasives for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard Det. Plant Equipment Support Office, Annapolis, MD. This requirement is only for supplies. (vii.) DELIVERY is to be made FOB Destination. Acceptance shall be made at destination. (viii) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. (ix.) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Para. (a) The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability and price. Technical capability is approximately equal to price. (x) Offerors SHALL include a COMPLETED copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR/REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, with it proposal. (xi) FAR 52.212-4, "Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items" is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition and resulting contract. The following terms and conditions are added as an addendum to this clause: Type of contract: The resulting contract will be firm fixed price FAR52.232-18 Electronic Funds Transfer Payment (Apr 1984) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, (Oct. 1995) is incorporated in this contract by reference, however for paragraphs (b) and (c) only the following provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternated I. FAR 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (41 U.S.C.23). far 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637(dx2) and (3)); FAR 52.219-14, limitation Subcontracting. FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246). FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212). FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793). FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212) FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies (41 U.S.C. 0). FAR 52.225-18, European Community Sanctions for End Products (E.O. 12849). (xiii) ADDITIONAL CON TRACT REQUIREMENTS: STANDARD COMMERCIAL WARRANTY, SUP 5252.246-9401 (JAN 1992). The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the "Inspection" clause nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty. The standard commercial warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the applicable material and/or services listed in the Schedule. The contractor shall provide a copy of its standard commercial warranty (if applicable) with its offer. The warranty shall cover a period of months (Offeror to insert time-frame, __ __ __ __ __ __ __). (xiv.) DPAS rating is N/A. (xv) CBD number Note #1 applies to this procurement. (xvi.) Three technical and three cost proposals are due 28 JUL 1997 at 1:00PM Eastern Time at the FISC Norfolk Detachment Washington Customer Service Center, 901 M. Street., SE, Washington Navy Yard, Bldg. 200, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20374-5014. Offerors MUST acquaint themselves with the NEW regulations concerning Commercial Item acquisition contained at FAR Subpart 12 and must ensure that all Representations and Certifications are executed and returned as called for in this synopsis/solicitation. For questions regarding this specific acquisition contact Mrs. Yvette A. Jenkins (202) 433-6343. (0198)

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