Wooden Dollies
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
IAW FAR 12.603
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only the solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) in accordance with FAR part 12 & part 13 under solicitation number FA700019Q044. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01, effective 22 Jan 2019.
The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 333924, the Product Service Code (PSC) is 3920. This acquisition is 100% small business set-aside. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which if received timely, will be considered by the 10th Contracting Squadron, USAF Academy (USAFA).
The Government bears no legal liability for the costs associated with preparing a quote. Vendors should not submit a quote unless they are willing to absorb all costs associated with submitting a quote. The Government will not consider any quotes that contain used, reconditioned, refurbished, gray market, or liquidated stock.
Before submitting a quote, please read the instructions in the addenda to FAR 52.212-1 listed below. It is the quoter's responsibility to ensure their quote meets all the requirements identified herein.
I. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS
Line Item 0001: QUANTITY 1,150 - Wooden Dollies with the following salient characteristics:
•· Size - 18" X 30"
•· Casters - 3" diameter Hard-Tread, Non-Marking, Permanently-Affixed, Swivel Casters. Must carry a minimum of 200lbs.
•· Design - Wooden four rail dolly, with a smooth non-splintering finish for exposed wood surfaces, with carpeted ends.
•· Shipping - Not to exceed stacks of 40 high and secured to a pallet so that they can be removed from a truck with a forklift and not damage the wheels of the dolly.
It is USAFA's preference/intent to acquire only domestic end products per the Buy American Statute
(41 USC Chapter 83), except as provided in FAR 25.103. Foreign offers will be evaluated per DFARS 225.502 when comparing domestic and foreign offers. This requirement is for commercial off-the-shelf items; therefore the manufacturing country of origin will determine if the quoted product is foreign or domestic. The Buy American - Balance of Payments Program Certificate (DFARS 252.225-7000) must be completed and submitted with the quote; this provision is included in the solicitation.
Delivery: Delivery must be F.O.B Destination to U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840.
Inspection/Acceptance: The Government will inspect and accept supplies at the Government's location, U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840. Payment on invoices cannot be made until the Government has accepted the supplies.
II. SOLICITATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. In all instances throughout this solicitation, to include the applicable provisions and clauses, any use of the word "proposal" should be understood as "quote". All instances of the word "offeror" should be understood as "quoter". All instances of the word "award" should be understood as "purchase order".
2. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial (Oct 2018), and the addendum to 52.212-1 listed under the "Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors" (page 28) applies to this acquisition. Please see the addendum to 52.212-1 to specific instructions on how to respond to this solicitation.
Casey D. Pehrson, Contract Specialist, Phone 7193332327, Email casey.pehrson.2@us.af.mil
