56--Sources Sought Notice for BAA Compliant Microwave Ovens

This is a Sources Sought Notice for BAA compliant microwave ovens. This notice is for information purposes only and IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, QUOTATIONS OR BIDS. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, request capability statements from businesses / vendors concerning the availability of microwave units that satisfy the requirements described below. Responses to this sources sought announcement will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. General Information: Responses are to be sent via email to [email protected] (phone 206-764-3203) or hard copy to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, PO Box 3755, CECT-NWS-C, ATTN Adam Birkland, Seattle, WA 98124-3755 no later than 2:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on 5 October 2012. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The US Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District is seeking microwave ovens that that meet the following project specifications: "Each dwelling unit shall have a full kitchen with ... a GFGI electric oven / range 30 inches wide, with a CFCI built-in combination 30 inch wide vent hood and microwave oven, centered over the space provided for the electric range..." In addition to meeting the requirements indicated above, the microwave units shall comply with the Buy American Act (BAA). The BAA provides a preference for domestic construction materials mined, produced or manufactured in the United States as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause, "Buy American Act - Construction Materials" (FAR 52.225-9). The Buy American Act restrictions may be waived for designated country construction materials as defined in FAR 52.225-11, "Buy American Act - Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements." SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Manufacturers and/or suppliers responding to this announcement shall verify that units satisfy the general requirements indicated above. A catalog cut of the units with technical specification demonstrating this shall be included. In addition, please provide price and place of manufacture for each unit. Responses should be submitted to the indicated point of contact with company name, address, and point of contact including email address. Responses must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on 5 October 2012.