Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

Cafeteria Furniture Set, Stacking Chairs, and Dolly (CEDs) 2A27 and 2A28 for CONUS, OCONUS, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii Solicitation: HQC004-23-Q-0046 NAICS: 337214, OFFICE FURNITURE (EXEPT WOOD) MANU... Cafeteria Furniture Set, Stacking Chairs, and Dolly (CEDs) 2A27 and 2A28 for CONUS, OCONUS, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii Solicitation: HQC004-23-Q-0046 NAICS: 337214, OFFICE FURNITURE (EXEPT WOOD) MANUFACTURING PSC(s): 7320, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES 7110, OFFICE FURNITURE Contract Specialist: Angela Scott, (804) 734-8000 ext. 48157 THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY- A formal solicitation is not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). Market research is being conducted to determine interest and capability of potential sources for this requirement. The information gathered for market research will be vital in the formulation and set-aside status of the solicitation. The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) has a requirement for cafeteria furniture set, stacking chairs, and dollies under the Commissary Equipment Descriptions (CEDs) 2A27 and 2A28 (see attachments). The cafeteria furniture sets, stacking chairs, and dollies must meet the following mandatory generalized specifications of the Commissary Equipment Descriptions (CEDs) 2A27 and 2A28. The attached CEDs 2A27 and 2A28 provides a description for the cafeteria furniture sets, stacking chairs, and dollies. The offered material must be comparable to commercial business concerns such as office furniture (except wood) manufacturing. Cafeteria furniture sets, stacking chairs, and dollies will support all commissary locations worldwide. Supplies may be solicited as a 100% 8(a) small business set-aside under NAICS 337214 (Size Standard: 1,100 employees). Please note that all contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. FAR and DFARs representation and certifications must be completed in SAMs. The website to register is https://www.sam.gov. If you have questions about the System for Award Management (SAM) database or general Government procurements, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to assist. To locate a PTAC near you, go to https://dla.mil/SmallBusiness/PTAP/PTAC/. If your company provides the described supplies and you are interested in submitting a capabilities statement, please respond to Angela Scott by 5:00 PM, June 28, 2023. Contact information is angela.scott@deca.mil or (804) 734-8000 ext. 48157. Please answer the following questions within your capabilities statement and submit response to email angela.scott@deca.mil: Can your firm provide the supplies in compliance with the specifications listed in the drafted DeCA Commissary Equipment Descriptions (CEDs) 2A27 and 2A28 requirements? Does your firm qualify as any of the following socio-economic groups (8a; HUBZone; Service Disabled Veteran Owned; Woman Owned; Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned)? How many days does your firm need to prepare a quotation resulting from the future solicitation? Is your company registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database? Are you a small or large business? Are you a manufacturer or distributor? Will any brand name items be provided?