Quickseries Pocket Books
Issue Date: 11 August 2014
REQUEST FOR QUOTE
PROJECT: QUICKSERIES POCKET GUIDES
RFQ CLOSE DATE: 4:00 P.M. EST ON 22 AUGUST 2014
REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE: 30 DAYS ARO
The Government intends on issuing a purchase order/delivery order to the quoter that represents the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The following will be considered when determining technical acceptability:
•· Adherence to the minimum functional characteristics
This is a notice that this is a Total Set Aside for Small Business and must be applicable with NAICS code 323117 and have a size standard 500 employees. Only quotes submitted by Small Businesses will be considered by the Government. Any quote that is submitted by a contractor that is not Small Business will not be considered for award.
The provision 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) apply. (http://www.arnet.gov/far/)
"Equal" items must meet the below listed salient, physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the brand name item in order to be acceptable for award. **Manufacturer's Brand Name, is for descriptive and informational purposes only to reflect the features essential to the minimum needs of the government. **
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
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ITEM
M/F
PART NUMBER
QTY
U/I
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL AMOUNT
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
QuickSeries Publications
978-1-932990-43-0
1000
EA
NEHC-HEARING CONSERVATION
QuickSeries Publications
978-1-933922-08-9
500
EA
FIRE SAFETY EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS
QuickSeries Publications
978-1-935161-14-1
500
EA
SLIP, TRIP FALL PREVENTION
QuickSeries Publications
978-1-935161-15-8
500
EA
PERSONAL PROTECTION AGAINST INDUSTRIAL
QuickSeries Publications
978-1-935161-16-5
500
EA
FAMILY PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST
QuickSeries Publications
978-1-62350-122-8
1000
EA
WAREHOUSE SAFETY FOR WORKERS
QuickSeries Publications
978-1-937969-29-5
200
EA
CONFINED SPACES
QuickSeries Publications
978-1-937969-54-7
200
EA
LOCKOUT TAGOUT
QuickSeries Publications
978-1-937969-84-4
200
EA
GUIDE TO SAFETY DATA SHEETS
QuickSeries Publications
978-1-62350-249-2
500
EA
Minimum Functional Characteristics:
CLIN 1:
Pocket Sized Booklet ISBN: 978-1-932990-43-0
SUMMARY: Disaster planning and recovery Before, during and after actions Helps prepare homes, businesses, and shelters Important resources and contacts
SHOULD INCLUDE: A.Introduction B.Get informed C.Create a family disaster plan D.Shelter E.Recovering from disaster F.Important resources G.Disasters -Earthquake -Tsunamis -Hurricanes/Typhoons -Tornadoes -Thunderstorms and lightning -Fires -Wildfires -Extreme heat -Winter storms and extreme cold -Floods -Landslides and mudflows -Hazardous materials (Hazmat) -Terrorism H.For each disaster, the following topics are covered: -What it is -Facts -Danger zones -Know the terms -Warning and danger signs -Actions to consider BEFORE -Actions to consider AFTER
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Pocket Sized Booklet ISBN: 978-1-933922-08-9
SUMMARY: Prevention tips Characteristics of hearing loss Hearing Conservation Program (HCP)
SHOULD INCLUDE: A.Introduction to hearing conservation B.Overview of the hearing conservation program -Noise hazard identification -Engineering controls -Audiometric monitoring -Hearing protective devices (HPD) -Hearing conservation education C.Hearing conservation regulations and instructions D.Anatomy and physiology of the ear affected by noise-induced hearing loss E.Characteristics of a noise-induced hearing loss F.Prevention of noise-induced hearing loss G.Practice hearing loss prevention H.Hearing conservation training exam (quiz)
CLIN 3:
Pocket Sized Booklet ISBN: 978-1-935161-14-1
SUMMARY: Fire prevention Emergency response plans Alarm signals Evacuation procedures
SHOULD INCLUDE: A.Fire prevention B.Fire extinguisher use -types of fires -types of extinguishers -PASS technique C.Emergency response plans D.Workplacespecific plans -Fire prevention -Designated safe area E.Reporting -public response -internal response -fire brigade F.Alarm signals G.Evacuations -Exits and exit routes -Designated safe area -Shelterinplace H.Medical emergencies -workplace accidents
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Pocket Sized Booklet ISBN: 978-1-935161-15-8
SUMMARY: Proper housekeeping tips Controls for indoor and outdoor surfaces Stairway accident prevention advice Fall protection tips
SHOULD INCLUDE: A.Introduction B.Falls C.Housekeeping D.Indoor and Outdoor Surfaces E.Aisles and Passages F.Loading Docks G.Covers and Guardrails H.Steps and Stairways I.Ladders J.Scaffolds K.Fall Protection L.Personal Behavior
CLIN 5:
Pocket Sized Booklet ISBN: 978-1-935161-16-5
SUMMARY: Eye and face protection Head protection Foot, leg, hand and arm protection Respiratory and hearing protection
SHOULD INCLUDE: A.Intro B.Eye face protection -hazards -selecting protection -types of eye/face PPE C.Head protection -fitting -hard hats D.Foot/leg protection -types of protective shoes E.Hand/arm protection -gloves selection/types F.Body protection -proper fit, fall protection G.Respiratory protection -hazards -types of respirators H.Hearing protection -hearing loss -noise reduction -damage -earplugs -earmuffs
CLIN 6:
Pocket Sized Booklet ISBN: 978-1-62350-122-8
SUMMARY: Emergency kits People with Access and Functional Needs Family Communication Plan Returning Home
SHOULD INCLUDE: A.Introduction B.Emergency Kits C.Children D.Pets E.People with Access and Functional Needs F.Family Communication Plan G.Shelter in Place H.Evacuating Shelters I.Utilities Shutoff J.Food Water Safety K.Returning Home L.Resources M.Contacts
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Pocket Sized Booklet ISBN: 978-1-937969-29-5
SUMMARY: Injury Prevention Employer Responsibilities Lifting and Handling Potential Workplace Hazards
SHOULD INCLUDE: A.Introduction B.Pain at Work C.Injury Prevention D.Employer Responsibilities E.Safety Checklist F.Lifting and Handling G.Lifting Limits H.Preventing Falling I.Ladder Safety J.Ladder Inspection K.Potential Workplace Hazards L.Fire Protection and Safety M.Inattention Leads to Injury N.Medical Emergencies O.Filing a Complaint P.Resources
CLIN 8:
Pocket Sized Booklet ISBN: 978-1-937969-54-7
SUMMARY: A decision flow chart General requirements of a confined space 10 elements of a confined space Atmospheric testing guidance
SHOULD INCLUDE: A.Intro -Definitions B.Permit space identification C.Confined spaces -Confined spaces include: -Procedures for working in confined spaces -Individuals working in confined spaces will -Testing and monitoring -Labelling and posting -Work practices -Entry and rescue procedures -General requirements -Alternatives -Initial testing and evaluation -Classification of confined spaces -Testing of confined spaces -Calibration of monitoring equipment -Atmospheric monitoring D.10 elements E.Equipment -PPE F.Checklist -Confined space entry checklist G.Rescue team -Initial evaluation -Performance evaluation H.Atmospheric testing -Evaluation testing -Verification testing -Duration of testing -Testing conditions in spaces that may have layered atmospheres -Retesting -General warnings I.Training J.Safety/Resources
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Pocket Sized Booklet ISBN: 978-1-937969-84-4
SUMMARY: Energy control program requirements LOTO devices and procedures Employer responsibilities Employee complaints
SHOULD INCLUDE: A.Introduction B.What Is OSHA? C.OSHA General Industry Standards D.Hazardous Energy E.Energy Control Program F.Documented Procedures G.Periodic Inspections H.Employee Training I.Lockout/Tagout J.Tagout Limitations K.LOTO Devices L.Sequence of LOTO Procedures M.Temporary Removal of LOTO Devices N.Restoring Equipment to Service O.Group Work P.Contractors Q.Employer Responsibilities R.Employee Responsibilities S.What to Do if There Is a Dangerous Situation at Work T.Employee Complaints U.Resources
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Pocket Sized Booklet ISBN: 978-1-62350-249-2
SUMMARY: What are your rights as an employee? What is your employer's responsibility? What are safety data sheets (SDS)? Learn how to read and understand them for your own safety.
SHOULD INCLUDE: A.Guide to Safety Data Sheets (SDS) B.Introduction C.Hazard Communication Standard D.Safety Data Sheets (SDS) E.16-Section SDS F.Glossary G.Emergency Contacts
•· Shall be pocket sized
•· Shall have quick reference tabs on the side
•· Shall be weather proof
The Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of quotes submitted and availability of funds. A quote will be considered non-responsive if technical acceptability is not met.
Award will be made on an all or none basis.
FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENT AND INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR QUOTE BEING CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE.
Please describe how your products/services support DOD Sustainable Acquisition Goals. This includes products that meet the following criteria: energy-efficient and water-efficient, bio-based, environmentally preferable, non-ozone depleting, are made with recovered materials, or use renewable energy technologies. If products/services are not sustainable, but your company engages in sustainable practices, please describe them.
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Quoters bear the burden of ensuring that quotes (and any authorized ammendments) reach the designated office on time and should allow a reasonable time for facsimile and e-mail transmissions to be completed. All pages of the quote must reach the office before the deadline specified in this solicitation. The quoter bears the risk of non-receipt of electronically transmitted quotations and should confirm receipt.
The following clauses apply to this request for quotation:
FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference
FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.
FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside
FAR 52.219-13 Notice of Set Aside of Orders
FAR 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation
FAR 52.247-45 F.O.B. Origin and/or Destination Evaluation
FAR 52.219-1 Alt. I Small Business Program Representations
DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation
DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments
DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions
DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
DFARS 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure
DFARS 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium
DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
DFARS 252.225-7007 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program
DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications
Marcus A. Schnars, Contract Specialist, Email [email protected]
