Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
1. 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
2. Solicitation 33310519Q1596 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
3. The combined synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-05. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions can be found at: www.acquisition.gov
4. This procurement is being issued as 100% Small Business Set-Aside and the associated North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 811310; and the small business size standard is $7,500,000.00 dollars.
5. The contractor shall deliver the following new and unused Brand Name product by ABB Group. The contractor shall be an authorized reseller or distributor of ABB Group. The VFD's must communicate with Johnson Controls Bacnet ms/tp and operates with the Building Automation System (BAS) where changes to the operation of the VFD's can be made remotely in the BAS. All VFDs must be able to communicate to the BAS. All VFDs will be used for Air Handler Units with different strength motors as detailed in the application table below:
Motor HP Motor Voltage Motor Amps Motor RPM VFDs Description Quantity required
2HP 480V 3.7 1150 VFD 2HP 380-480V CB DISC & EBYPASS 2
3HP 480V 5 1160 VFD 3HP 380-480V CB DISC & EBYPASS 2
5HP 480V 8 1180 VFD 5HP 380-480V CB DISC & EBYPASS 5
7.5HP 480V 10 1760 VFD 7.5HP 380-480V CB DISC & EBYPASS 3
10HP 480V 12.5 1770 VFD 10HP 380-480V CB DISC & EBYPASS 1
15HP 480V 18.7 1180 VFD 15HP 380-480V CB DISC & EBYPASS 4
20HP 480V 25 1180 VFD 20HP 380-480V CB DISC & EBYPASS 1
25HP 480V 36.8 1180 VFD 25HP 380-480V CB DISC & EBYPASS 1
40HP 480V 49.4 1190 VFD 40HP 380-480V CB DISC & EBYPASS 1
OTHER FACTORY START-UP 20
6. FOB-Destination for delivery to: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (JFKC), 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566-0001. Delivery NLT (20 days ARO). Responsibility and Inspection: Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and Quality Control (QC). The contractor shall coordinate the exact dates and times of delivery with the JFKC at least one week in advance for the Start Up. The contractor shall ensure that the total for all amounts ordered and delivered does not exceed the amount noted in the contract line item numbers.
7. The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
The following provisions apply to this RFQ: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -
Quotations submitted by another firm on behalf of a SAM registered company with the intention of being awarded as "in care of" will not be accepted.
Quotation shall specify product warranty terms and conditions.
Addendum to FAR 52.212-1
FAR 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016)
(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that-
(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or
(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.
(b) The Offeror represents that-
(1) It is is not a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and
(2) It is is not a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.
8. Quotes will be evaluated quotes using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote represents the lowest price quote inclusive of transportation charges. The Government will award a firm-fixed price purchase order resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation.
9. Commercial FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. Note: 52.212-3 shall be completed in the offerors System for Award Management (SAM) record. All interested parties MUST be registered in SAM in order to receive a contract award. If you are not registered with SAM, you may contact the SAM Help Desk at 1-866-606-8220 or register on-line at http://www.sam..gov
Include your company DUNS Number and Federal Tax Identification Number (TIN) on your quote. Provide product warranty terms. The Government requires your quote remain valid for 30 calendar days from date of submission Quotes.
10. The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-4. Addendum to FAR 52.212-4:
FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government
FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards
FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment
FAR 52.209-11
FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside
FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor
FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity
FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B.-Destination
FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference
FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): https://www.acquisition.gov
10. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items is included.
11. Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) Pricing Table:
CLIN DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE
0001 ABB VFD 2HP 380-480V CB Disc and Bypass 2 each $ $
0002 ABB VFD 3HP 380-480V CB Disc and Bypass 2 each $ $
0003 ABB VFD 5HP 380-480V CB Disc and Bypass 5 each $ $
0004 ABB VFD 7.5HP 380-480V CB Disc and Bypass 3 each $ $
0005 ABB VFD 10HP 380-480V CB Disc and Bypass 1 each $ $
0006 ABB VFD 15HP 480-480V CB Disc and Bypass 4 each $ $
0007 ABB VFD 20HP 380-480V CB Disc and Bypass 1 each $ $
0008 ABB VFD 25HP 380-480V CB Disc and Bypass 1 each $ $
0009 ABB VFD 40HP 380-480V CB Disc and Bypass 1 each $ $
0010 Start Up of Items 0001 through 0009 20 each represents the total for all items 0001-0009 above
TOTAL CLINs 0001 - 0010 tiny_mce_marker______________________
DUNS#:_______________________
TIN#:________________________
General Notes 1) Quoters shall submit a price for all line items; failure to do so may render the quote unacceptable;2) In case of error in summation, the total of the corrected amounts govern; 3) The contractor shall not exceed the estimated quantities unless first receiving a written approval from the Contracting Officer.
12. Quotation is due September 18, 2019 at 1:00 PM EST. Submit quotation via electronic mail. The point of contact is Cheryl Rice, Contract Specialist, 202-416-8089, email: crice@kennedy-center.org
All responsible sources may submit a quotation which if submitted in a timely manner, will be considered.
Cheryl S Rice, Contract Specialist, Contractor, Phone 2024168089, Email crice@kennedy-center.org - Derek J. Meyers, Contract Specialist, Phone 2024167922, Email dmeyers@kennedy-center.org
