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99 -- GRID SHELVES WITH POSTS & CASTERS SOL 2000-Q-00153 DUE 081500 POC Steven Baughman, Contract Specialist, Phone (770)488-2603, Fax (770)488-2670, Email SBaughman@CDC.GOV -- Luann Dean, Contract Specialist, Phone (770)488-2657, Fax (770)488-2670, Email LDean2@CDC.GOV WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www2.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=2000-Q-00153&LocID=2965. E-MAIL: Steven Baughman, SBaughman@CDC.GOV. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and all quotes are being requested at this time. A written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) on a requirement under RFQ 2000-Q-00153. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-18. This solicitation is procurement under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code of 3599 (Industrial and Commercial Machinery and Equipment, N.E.C.), with a size standard of 500 employees. The vendor shall provide unit price for the following, showing a delivery schedule for each item. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offer whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, based on price and the listed factors in this order of BEST VALUE, BEST PRICE, AND A TIMELY DELIVERY SCHEDULE (Optimum Proposed Delivery Schedule). Vendor must be able to provide all items listed and provide quotes for all items requested. The following items are requested on this RFQ: The following items as manufactured by InterMetro Industries Corporation, MetroMax Storage System. Open Grid Shelves, 18" x 48" (1848GX) -- 210 each; Open Grid Shelves, 18" x 36" (1836GX) -- 216 each; Stem Post (74UPXCUT, Post to be cut to 71") -- 284 each; Stem Caster w/Bumper (5PCX) -- 142 each; Stem Caster w/Brake (PCBX) -- 142 each; Product will be used continuously in an atmosphere of 80% humidity, 78-80 degrees F -- 24 hours per day/ 7 days a week. Manufacturer must provide lifetime warranty against rust and corrosion in addition to the standard manufaturers warranty. 48" shelves must have a capacity of 600 pounds and 36" shelves must have a capacity of 800 pounds. Shelves must be removable and dishwasher safe. Posts to have numbered grooves at 1" increments, with 12" adjustment. Plastic or rubber coated materials are not acceptable. Delivery to be F.O.B. Destination -- CDC, 1600 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30333 (Price shall include shipping cost). Vendor must provide with quotation complete product information and product codes. CDC believes that its requirements are only met by the product as provided by InterMetro Industries Corporation, MetroMax Storage Systems; however all responsible sources that can meet the requirements listed above may submit a quote which will be considered by the agency. All FAR Clauses and Provisions may be read at the following address: http://www.arnet.gov/far/farziped.html. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items (NOV 1999) and the following clauses incorporated by addendum apply. -- At paragraph (c), "Period of Acceptance of Offers." Has been determined by the Contracting Officer to be non-applicable to this solicitation and is hereby removed in its entirety for the purpose of this requirement; At paragraph (e), "Multiple Offers", has been determined by the Contracting Officer to be non-applicable to this so;icitation and is hereby removed in its entirety for the puposes of this requirement; 52.204-3 Taxpayer Identification (OCT 1998) Federal Tax I.D. Number must be submitted with quotation; FAR Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items (JAN 1999) FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (OCT 1999) is incorporated and is required to be submitted with the vendors quote. The best way to complete this certification is to download the FAR Clauses from the website above and print out the clause 52.212-3, Offer Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, must be sent with the quotation and is mandatory for any Government award. FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 1999) and the following clauses incorporated by addendum apply -- 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JUL 1999); 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2000); 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991). FAR Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (FEB 2000) and the following clauses apply to this clause -- 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999); 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Affimitive Action for Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The Vendor shall include the terms of these clauses in every subcontract or purchase order of $25,000 or more unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary. 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items; 52.232-30 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.232-29, Terms for financing of Purchases of Commercial Items; 52.232.30, Installment payment for Commercial Items; 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Other than Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999). FAR 232-25 Prompt Payment; FAR Provision 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998); FAR 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989); FAR Clause 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (APR 1984); FAR Clause 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998); FAR Clause "Year 2000 Warranty"; FAR Clause 52.211-06 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999); Clause 2852.223-70 Unsafe Conditions Due to the Presence of Hazardous Material (JUNE 1996); THE QUOTES ARE DUE 2:00 P.M. on 15 August 2000 to the following address: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Contracts Management Branch, Contract Specialist -- Steven Baughman, Koger Center, Colgate Building, Room 3000, 2920 Brandywine Road, MS-K71, Atlanta, GA 30341-5539. All quotes should be marked with the RFQ NO. 2000-Q-00153. For additional information, please contact, Steven Baughman -- Contract Specialist at 770-488-2603, Fax 770-488-2670/71, or E-Mail: sbaughman@cdc.gov. FAX QUOTES WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THIS QUOTE WHEN ADDRESSED APPROPRIATELY TO THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST STEVEN BAUGHMAN WITH THE QUOTE NO. RFQ 2000-Q-00153. The envelope shall be clearly marked on the envelope and/or facimile cover page. All responsible sources that can meet the above requirements may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the Agency.***** Posted 07/27/00 (D-SN479538). (0209)

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