Double Decker Study Carrels
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is the Nation's federal health sciences university and is committed to excellence in military medicine and public health during peace and war. We provide the Nation with health professionals dedicated to career service in the Department of Defense and the United States Public Health Service and with scientists who serve the common good. We serve the uniformed services and the Nation as an outstanding academic health sciences center with a worldwide perspective for education, research, service, and consultation; we are unique in relating these activities to military medicine, disaster medicine, and military medical readiness. USU is located in Bethesda, MD on the grounds of the Naval Support Activity Bethesda.
Additional information regarding USU can be found on our website: www.usuhs.mil.
USU has a requirement for 60 double decker study carrels that meets the specifications listed below.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotes (RFQ) for commercial items in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-73 (April 29, 2014) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) (May 6, 2014).
This requirement is set-aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 337127 (Institutional Furniture Manufacturing), with a size standard of 500 employees. In order to be eligible for award, offerors must be registered in www.SAM.gov, with completed representations and certifications.
Offerors interested in responding to this requirement must provide a quote for 60 double decker study carrels meeting the following specifications:
60 Double Decker Study Carrels
The carrels will be clustered as such:
4 clusters of 4 carrels
1 cluster of 20 carrels
1 cluster of 8 carrels
1 cluster of 16 carrels
Carrels need to be powered (four (4) clusters will be hardwired to wall, one (1) cluster of 24 will have a top feed and the cluster of 8 and 16 carrels will be a plug in unit with the outlets on the floor. Our in house electrician will make the electrical connections.
Each carrel will have (one) quad outlet per unit located at desktop level and one internet connection per unit.
Upper units must be sturdy and robust to support 250lbs per unit.
Worksurface height is 29 ½",
Worksurface 24"D x 45"W
Worksurface thickness 1 ¾"
Upper units will have a hole with grommet to support lighting units (we will provide the lighting for the upper deck)
Aisle space on top deck is 24" wide with ends having rails up to 36" tall
Moisture proof resistant top coat on all wood pieces
Inner walls and ceilings to be covered with a short pile carpet for soundproofing
Units are to be held together with screws and low VOC adhesives
Adhesives are to be Greenguard certified
Screws will be covered with wood plugs to hide the screws
Lower units
Recessed area for fluorescent task lighting
Fluorescent task lighting for lower units
Cube height is 50"
Worksurface height is 29 ½",
Worksurface 24"D x 45"W
Worksurface thickness 1 ¾"
Carpeted walls and ceilings for soundproofing
Seating(Only for the upper deck)
Bench height 18"
Cushioned
Foam cushions to be Greenguard certified
Stairs:
Each step or rung of a fixed ladder must be capable of supporting a load of at least 250 pounds applied in the middle of the step or rung
The top landing will be 30" deep
Wood or metal steps with a non-slip safety treads glued onto the step
Treads at least 7 ½" deep and 24" wide
Riser height 7"
Handrails on both sides made of aluminum and bolted to walls of furniture
The contractor must provide a scaled drawing to the government of the proposed carrel configuration as part of the quote submission. Drawing must be approved by the government before work commences. Installation shall be coordinated with the Logistics department. The contractor is required to provide all necessary labor and materials required for installation and shall remove any debris.
Contractor must remove old carrels that are currently in the library.
The government intends to award a single firm-fixed priced (FFP) order, based on a lowest price technically acceptable basis.
The government reserves the right to award without discussions.
Quotes must include all applicable costs, including shipping and handling, the total quoted price will be the evaluated price.
Item(s) will be shipped to:
USU
(Enter Purchase Order Number)
4301 Jones Bridge Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
Offerors must submit the following with their quote:
• Completed copy of provision 252.209-7993
• Completed copy of provision 252.225-7000
• Estimated delivery lead-time
See attached for provisions and clauses applicable to this requirement.
Questions/clarifications regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to [email protected] by June 3, 2014. Any question received after June 3rd will not be answered. Questions will not be answered over the phone or submitted by any other means. All questions will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation posted on or around June 4th.
Quote packages are due by 2:00 PM EST on June 10th. Quotes must be submitted via email to [email protected]. Quotes will not be accepted by any other means. Late quotes will not be considered.
Quote packages should include a cover sheet that provides the following information:
• Company Name
• Point of Contact, to include email and phone number
• DUNS Number
• Statement that includes acknowledgement of latest amendment number (if applicable)
Stephen Enokida, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-295-1380, Fax 301-295-1716, Email [email protected] - Michelle Creenan, Contracting Officer, Email [email protected]
