Contracting Officer (Code 520), Naval Construction Battalion Center, 5200 CBC 2nd Street, Gulfport, MS 39501-5001

71 -- FURNITURE SOL N62604-00-Q-4013 DUE 011200 POC Point of Contact -- Bonnie Adams, 228-871-2867 E-MAIL: Naval Construction Battalion Center, baadams@cbcgulf.navfac.navy.mil. This is a brand name or equal combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information provided in this notice. The Naval Construction Battalion Center has a requirement for various metal warehouse components for the Landing Craft Air Cushion Complex, NAB Little Creek, VA. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATON AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation number N62604-00-Q-4013 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business. The standard classification code is 2542, small business size standard is 500 employees. Line Item 0001, Cabinet, storage, heavy duty, one fixed shelf/four adjustable shelves, w/keyed handle and one key, color -- gray enamel, McMaster CarrP/N 4775T51 & P/N 4775T55 (extra shelves -- 3 EA per cabinet) or equal -- 10 EA; Line Item 0002, Shelving, open, heavy duty, industrial, side & cross bracing, size 36"W x 24"D x 120"H, finish -- gray enamel, McMaster Carr P/N 4675T141 or equal -- 16 EA; Line Item 0003, Cabinet, 64 bin box, w/polypropylene bin boxes, 38"W x 24"D x 72"H, finish -- gray powder coat, McMaster Carr P/N 4554T2 or equal -- 5 EA; Line Item 0004, Cabinet, workbench, steel, w/one shelf and sliding doors, 72"W x 28"D x 34"H, finish -- gray powder coat, McMaster P/N 4784T24 or equal -- 15 EA; Line Item 0005, Bookcase, steel, assembled, w/4 openings, 34-1/2"W x 13-1/2"D x 52"h, finish -- black enamel, McMaster Carr P/N 4609T3 or equal -- 3 EA; Line Item 0006, Workbench, adjustable, w/electrical knockouts in legs, plastic laminate top has smooth, non-conductive surface over particle board core for electronics assembly, 72"W x 36"D, finish -- gray enamel, McMaster Carr P/N 4773T76 or equal -- 3 EA; Line Item 0007, Cabinet, combination wardrobe/storage, 36"W x 24"D x 78"H, finish -- gray enamel, McMaster Carr P/N 4585T4 or equal -- 4 EA; Line Item 0008, Cabinet, wardrobe, heavy duty, 36"W x 24"D x 78"H, finish -- gray enamel, McMaster Carr P/N 5180T3 or equal -- 2 EA; Line Item 0009, Room, 4- sided, complete woven wire partition with roof, 5' wide sliding door, size 8' x 8' x 8'H, finish gray enamel, McMaster Carr P/N 6719T26 or equal -- 10 EA; Line Item 0010, Module, storage, Stack-A-Rack, 11"W x 18"D x 18"H, finish gray enamel, McMaster Carr P/N 5083T16 or equal -- 6 EA; Line Item 0011, Cabinet, storage, heavy duty, with double door, four adj. Shelves, latch and padlock hasp, 30"W x 24"D x 78"H, finish gray enamel, McMaster Carr P/N 4596T13 or equal -- 6 EA; Line Item 0012, Shelving, open, heavy duty, industrial, wide span, 96"W x 24"D x 96"H, finish -- gray enamel, McMaster Carr P/N 5051T33 or equal -- 2 EA; Line Item 0013, Shelving, Flex-Bin, light duty industrial, w/52 openings, 36"W x 18"D x 85"H, finish gray enamel, McMaster Carr P/N 4641T25 or equal -- 6 EA; Line Item 0014, Shelving, open, heavy duty, 48"W x 24"D x 84"H, finish gray enamel, McMaster Carr P/N 4829T406 or equal -- 13 EA; Line Item 0015, Rack, storage, vertical, 5 bay, McMaster Carr P/N 45875T25 or equal -- 2 EA. FAR 52.211-6 Brand name or equal, is applicable. Offers of "equal" products shall clearly identify the item by brand name, make or model number, and provide descriptive literature clearly describing the product(s) offered. Delivery shall be FOB Destination, Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, MS 39501-5001, 30 calendar days after award. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ). The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial, 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items. NCBC will use the following factors to evaluate quotes, in descending order of importance: A. Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement and B. Price. 52.215-34 Evaluation of Offers for Multiple Awards (Mar 1990) In addition to other factors, offers will be evaluated on the basis of advantages and disadvantages to the Government that might result from making more than one award (multiple awards). It is assumed, for the purpose of evaluating offers, that $500 would be the administrative cost to the Government for issuing and administering each contract awarded under this solicitation, and individual awards shall be for the items or combinations of items that result in the lowest aggregate cost to the Government, including the assumed administrative costs. The Government reserves the right to make award of the initial offer received without discussions. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and technical capability considered. Companies wishing to respond to this solicitation must be in compliance with DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration and should provide this office with the following: A price quote, submitted on your company letterhead or your standard company quotation forms, for the requested items showing solicitation number, unit price, extended price, FOB, prompt payment terms, delivery time, and correct address. OFFERS MUST BE SIGNED. Each offer shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS 252.212- 7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, their Dun & Bradstreet Code, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, and Trading Partner Identification Number (TPIN). Those companies not in possession of the provisions in full text may contact this office and a copy will be faxed to you. The contract clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition.The clauses at FAR 52.212 -- 5 and DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR and DFARS clauses cited in these clauses are applicable: 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels. The contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale. Acceptance of the warranty does not waive the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of the contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the warranty. The warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the items listed in the schedule. All questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing, no telephonic responses will be processed. Questions should be faxed to Bonnie Adams, FAX 228-871-3212/2691 by December 31, 1999. Quotations are due by January 12, 2000, 2:00 p.m. to Contracting Officer (Code 520), 5200 CBC 2nd Street, Gulfport, MS 39501-5001. Facsimile quotations acceptable, FAX 228-871- 3212/2691. No oral quotations will be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered. See Note 1. Posted 12/14/99 (D-SN408270). (0348)

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