This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products. This announcement constitutes the solicitation. Request for Quote: 1. Request you provide your best quote on the item(s) described in the attached specification sheet. Offered items must meet specifications shown. Offers are to include mop sizes, prices and catalog item description information if applicable. Omission of this information may render the offer unacceptable. Illustrations may be included with response. 2. This RFQ will close on 25 Feb 2016, at 10 a.m. EST. 3. This requirement is all inclusive for NEW equipment ONLY. Used or refurbished equipment will NOT be accepted. 4. The Government will award a Firm Fixed contract to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation. Award will be made using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach without holding discussions or debriefings. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Factor 1: Technical Capability Technical capability will be evaluated based on an evaluation of Technical Capability Factor; the factor will be rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable. Acceptable is defined as the quote clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Unacceptable is defined as the quote does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Factor 2: Price This agency is a Federal Government and educational institution qualifying for tax exemption and discount pricings. Include all discount opportunities. Distinguish pricings when using multiple pricing standards such as discount, GSA, open-market, etc. Quote should include total cost for delivery at F.O.B. Destination, inside delivery. If shipping costs and inside delivery are not included in the unit price, you must demonstrate shipping and delivery on a separate line. 5. AWARD PROCESS: The Government will first evaluate all quotations on an acceptable/unacceptable basis. Acceptable quotes will then be ranked according to price. The lowest priced offeror who is technically acceptable will receive the award. The award will be made to that offeror without further consideration of any other offerors. 6. Shipping Address is: See Solicitation for various addresses. 7. The expected delivery date for all items is 30 days after receipt of order. 8. Also, submit the information listed below with your quote. This business information is necessary in order to process a contract purchase order in the government procurement database. a. Company Quote Number b. Date of Quote c. Quote Expiration Date d. Indicate if item is priced GSA or Open-Market e. GSA Contract Number (If applicable) f. Company Name, Address, Phone Number g. Point of Contact (phone & email) h. System for Award Management (SAM) DUNS Number: i. System for Award Management (SAM) Cage Code: j. Tax ID: k. Business Size & Status: (Large, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a),etc.) 9. NAICS code for this acquisition is 812332, Industrial Launderers, Size Standard of $38,500,000. You must be registered under this NAICS code in SAM prior to Award of this contract. 10. Invoicing, acceptance and payment will be processed electronically using Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). DFARS Clause 252.232-7003 (Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment) will be incorporated in award document. 11. FAR/DFARS Clauses and Provisions incorporated by reference into this request for quote. FAR clauses/provisions: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html DFARS clauses/provisions: www.acq.osd.mil.dp/dars/dfars.html FAR & DFARS clauses/provisions: http://farsite.hill.af.mil • 52.211-6 Brand name or equal • 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items • 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items. • 52.233-3 Protest After Award • 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission and Processing of Payment. 12. Any questions or comments should be submitted in writing no later than 10a.m EST. within five (5) calendar days after RFQ posting to
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