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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 9,1999 PSA#2279

U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW, Room 413, Washington, DC 20436

71 -- SYSTEMS FURNITURE AND INSTALLATION SOL ITC-RFQ-99-0006 DUE 022399 POC Deborah Kearns, Contract Specialist, (202) 205-2736. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. This solicitation (ITC-RFQ-99-0006) is issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-09. The U.S. International Trade Commission requires the products and services of a vendor capable of providing and installing systems furniture. The vendor shall install the systems furniture in the Dockets Section of the Office of the Secretary. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: The vendor shall provide off-the-shelf Herman Miller AO2 components with Meridian File/Storage cabinets. The Herman Miller components can be new or remanufactured. The panel fabric shall be Medium Blue or a comparable color. Fabric for all backboards and flippers shall be Burgundy or a comparable color. All laminated working surfaces and metal trim shall be MT (medium tone) color. The vendor shall install all components as illustrated in the design provided by the Commission. All components, either new or remanufactured, shall meet the specifications stated in the design diagrams. The flipper doors and pedestals in each workstation shall be keyed alike. The vendor shall provide a master key the opens all locks on the systems furniture. The vendor shall install the systems furniture in the Commission building, located at 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. All quotations shall include: (1) Price to provide systems furniture, (2) Price to install systems furniture according to the Commission's design diagram, and (3) a narrative detailing its plan for installation of the system furniture, including timeframes for installation. Copies of the following documents will be provided to each vendor upon request: (1) Overall design of Dockets Section, (2) Panel layout for Dockets Sections, (3) Power requirements for Dockets Section, and (4) Parts List. To request copies, send a facsimile to (202) 205-2337 to the attention of Debi Kearns or send a request to the Contracting Office specified below. Within 20 days after award of the order, the vendor shall present their detailed installation plan to the Commission for review and approval. The Commission will review and approve the installation plan within 14 days after receipt. If required, the vendor shall make changes to the installation plan. The vendor shall provide a finalized plan to the Commission within 20 days after the requested changes to the plan have been provided. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with evaluation as to price, technical capability and past performance. For evaluation purpose, price is considered most important, followed by technical capability and past performance. Technical capability of the offered product(s) and the vendors narrative for its installation of the systems furniture shall be evaluated to determine if the product offered best meets the specifications set forth in this solicitation. Past performance will be evaluated to ensure satisfactory business practices and timely performance. The Government will award an order that represents the best overall value to the Government. Quotations shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, unit and extended price for all requested items, and prompt payment terms with their quotations. The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with no addenda. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following cited clauses are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans FAR 52.222-26, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers FAR 52.222-37, and Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans FAR 52.222-41. The Contracting Officer will furnish full text for the above listed clauses upon request. Quotations will be received at U.S. International Trade Commission, Office of Administration, Procurement Services, 500 E Street SW, Room 413B, Washington DC 20436 until 3:00 P.M. Eastern Standard time February 23, 1999. All responsible sources may submit an quotation for consideration. See Note(s): 26. Posted 02/05/99 (I-SN295500). (0036)

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