Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information is intended for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment or a promise of a contract by the Government. This ... This Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information is intended for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment or a promise of a contract by the Government. This is not a solicitation. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Quote, Request for Quote, or Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. The Notice ID is N6883623Q0304 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The SSN/RFI document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 337126 with a small business size standard of 950.00 employees. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified sellers may submit quotes. The SSN/RFI on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com will start on the date this is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com, will end on: 2023-08-25 16:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be in the Special Shipping Instructions. The FLC - Jacksonville requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001: Metal Bunkbeds, 36"x76", Black, 22, EA; LI 002: Adapt-A-Rails,51" Black, 22, EA; LI 003: Adapt-A-Ladders, Black, 22, EA; LI 004: Privacy partition for bunkbeds in 75" configuration, Black, 22, EA; LI 005: Bedbug proof Mattresses,36"x74"x6", Navy, 44, EA; LI 006: Flat Sheets, 66"x108", White, 4, DZ; LI 007: Fitted Sheets, 37"x76"x9", White, 4, DZ; LI 008: Standard Pillowcases, 42"x34", 4, DZ; LI 009: Standard Green Plus Pillows, 20"x26", 4, DZ; LI 010: Shipping, 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested Sellers must submit any questions concerning the SSN/RFI at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the SSN/RFI may not be considered.*** For this SSN/RFI, FLC - Jacksonville intends to document responses online to be facilitated by the third-party Marketplace, Unison Marketplace. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to document responses. Sellers may submit responses during the specified period of time. FLC - Jacksonville is taking this action in an effort to improve both Seller access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple responses.All responsible Sellers that respond to this SSN/RFI MUST submit the responses using the online exchange located at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or submit a response on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com.Sellers that are not currently registered to use https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com should proceed to https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith quotes, to use decoys in the https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process. Should Sellers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Use of Unison Marketplace: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. Except as provided in FAR 4.1102(a), the contracting officer shall insert the provision 52.204-7, System for Award Management, in all solicitations. If the solicitation is anticipated to be awarded in accordance with 4.1102(a)(5), the contracting officer shall use the provision 52.204-7, System for Award Management, with its Alternate I. Note: Insert the clause 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance, in solicitations that contain the provision 52.204-7. (b) Insert the clause 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance, in solicitations that contain the provision at 52.204-7, and resulting contracts. (a) Insert the provision 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting, in all solicitations that include-- (1) 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering System Number; or (2) 52.204-7, System for Award Management. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. (b) Insert the provision 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror, in all solicitations that include the provision 52.204-16, Commercial and government Entity Code Reporting. (c) Insert the clause 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance, in all solicitations and contracts when the solicitation contains the provision 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. The contracting officer shall insert the clause 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications, in all solicitations and contracts. The contracting officer shall-- (a) Include the provision 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation, in each solicitation for the acquisition of products or services (including construction); and (b) Include the clause 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations, in each solicitation and contract for the acquisition of products or services (including construction). (d) The contracting officer shall insert the provision 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law, in all solicitations. Insert the clause in solicitations and contracts for the acquisition of commercial items: The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. This clause includes terms and conditions which are, to the maximum extent practicable, consistent with customary commercial practices and is incorporated in the solicitation and contract by reference (see Block 27, SF 1449). Use this clause with its Alternate I when a time-and-materials or labor-hour contract will be awarded. The contracting officer may tailor this clause in accordance with 12.302. Insert the clause 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons, in all solicitations and contracts. Use the clause with its Alternate I when the contract will be performed outside the United States (as defined at 22.1702) and the contracting officer has been notified of specific U.S. directives or notices regarding combating trafficking in persons (such as general orders or military listings of off-limits local establishments) that apply to contractor employees at the contract place of performance. The contracting officer shall insert the clause 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving, in all solicitations and contracts. Insert the clause 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, in solicitations and contracts, unless an exception applies (Office of Foreign Assets Control). (a) The contracting officer shall insert the clause (1) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management, in all solicitations and contracts that include the provision 52.204-7 or an agency clause that requires a contractor to be registered in the SAM database and maintain registration until final payment, unless (i) Payment will be made through a third party arrangement (see 13.301 and paragraph (d) of this section); or (ii) An exception listed in 32.1103(a) through (i) applies. The contracting officer shall include in all solicitations the provision 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to IranRepresentation and Certifications. The contracting officer shall insert the clause 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations in all solicitation and contracts. Insert the clause 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors, in all solicitations and contracts. The contracting officer may, when contracting by negotiation, insert the clause 52.242-15, Stop-Work Order, in solicitations and contracts for supplies, services, or research and development. If a cost-reimbursement contract is contemplated, the contracting officer shall use the clause with its Alternate I. The contracting officer shall insert the provision 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, in solicitations in order to incorporate provisions by reference. The contracting officer shall insert the clause 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, in solicitations and contracts in order to incorporate clauses by reference. Use the clause 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, in all solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial items. Use the clause 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights, in all solicitations and contracts. Use the provision 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, in all solicitations, including solicitations using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial items and solicitations for task and delivery orders. Use the clause 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product, in all solicitations and contracts. (a) Use the provision 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls, in all solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial items. Use the clause 252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information, in all solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial items Use the clause 252.204-7015, Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors, in all solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial items. Use the provision 252.209-7002, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government, in all solicitations, including those subject to the procedures in FAR part 13, when access to proscribed information is necessary for contract performance. If the solicitation includes the provision at FAR 52.204-7, do not separately list the provision 252.209-7002 in the solicitation. Use the clause 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items, in all solicitations and contracts. (a) Except as provided in 232.7002(a), use the clause 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial items. Use the clause 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments, in all solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial items. Use the clause 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications, in solicitations and contracts when anticipating and using a fixed price type contract. Use the clause 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial items. (b) Use the basic or one of the alternates of the clause 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, in all solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial items, except those for direct purchase of ocean transportation services. (1) Use the basic clause unless any of the supplies to be transported are commercial items that are (i) Shipped in direct support of U.S. military contingency operations, exercises, or forces deployed in humanitarian or peacekeeping operations when the contract is not a construction contract; or (ii) Commissary or exchange cargoes transported outside of the Defense Transportation System when the contract is not a construction contract. (2) Use the alternate I clause if any of the supplies to be transported are commercial items that are shipped in direct support of U.S. military contingency operations, exercises, or forces deployed in humanitarian or peacekeeping operations when the contract is not a construction contract. (2) Use the alternate I clause if any of the supplies to be transported are commercial items that are shipped in direct support of U.S. military contingency operations, exercises, or forces deployed in humanitarian or peacekeeping operations when the contract is not a construction contract. (3) Use the alternate II clause if any of the supplies to be transported are commercial items that are commissary or exchange cargoes transported outside of the Defense Transportation System (10 U.S.C. 2643), when the contract is not a construction contract (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:(i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement;(ii) price;(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offers specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. Insert the provision at 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror, in all solicitations that include the provision at 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting.52.219-1 Alt I- (1) Insert the provision at 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations, in solicitations exceeding the micro-purchase threshold when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.(2) Use the provision with its Alternate I in solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard. Insert the clause at 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation, in solicitations and contracts exceeding the micro-purchase threshold when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Insert the clause at 52.222-3, Convict Labor, in solicitations and contracts above the micro-purchase threshold, when the contract is to be performed in the United States, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands; unless --(a) The contract will be subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 65, Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment Exceeding $15,000 (see subpart 22.6), which contains a separate prohibition against the employment of convict labor;(b) The supplies or services are to be purchased from Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (see Subpart 8.6); or(c) The acquisition involves the purchase, from any State prison, of finished supplies that may be secured in the open market or from existing stocks, as distinguished from supplies requiring special fabrication. Insert the clause at 52.222-19, Child LaborCooperation with Authorities and Remedies, in all solicitations and contracts for the acquisition of supplies that are expected to exceed the micro-purchase thresholds. (1) Free of expense to the Government delivered, on board the carriers conveyance, at a specified delivery point where the consignees facility (plant, warehouse, store, lot, or other location to which shipment can be made) is located; and(2) Supplies shall be delivered to the destination consignees wharf (if destination is a port city and supplies are for export), warehouse unloading platform, or receiving dock, at the expense of the contractor. The Government shall not be liable for any delivery, storage, demurrage, accessorial, or other charges involved before the actual delivery (or constructive placement as defined in carrier tariffs) of the supplies to the destination, unless such charges are caused by an act or order of the Government acting in its contractual capacity. If rail carrier is used, supplies shall be delivered to the specified unloading platform of the consignee. If motor carrier (including piggyback) is used, supplies shall be delivered to truck tailgate at the unloading platform of the consignee, except when the supplies delivered meet the requirements of Item 568 of the National Motor Freight Classification for heavy or bulky freight. When supplies meeting the requirements of the referenced Item 568 are delivered, unloading (including movement to the tailgate) shall be performed by the consignee, with assistance from the truck driver, if requested. If the contractor uses rail carrier or freight forwarder for less than carload shipments, the contractor shall ensure that the carrier will furnish tailgate delivery when required, if transfer to truck is required to complete delivery to consignee. (a)(1) Use the clause at 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial items, for supplies, and for services involving the furnishing of supplies, unless the conditions in 211.274-2(b) apply. Use the provision at 252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on the Use of Past Performance Information Retrieval SystemStatistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations, in competitive solicitations for supplies when using FAR part 13 simplified acquisition procedures, including competitive solicitations using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial items and acquisitions valued at less than or equal to $1 million under the authority at FAR subpart 13.5. Use the basic or the alternate of the clause at 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program, instead of the clause at FAR 52.225-1, Buy AmericanSupplies, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial items, Use the clause at 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors, in solicitations and contracts that include the basic or one of the alternates of the following clauses:(i) 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program.(ii) 252.225-7021, Trade Agreements.(iii) 252.225-7036, Buy AmericanFree Trade AgreementsBalance of Payments Program. As prescribed in 4.2105(a), the contracting officer shall insert the provision at 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (1) In all solicitations for contracts; and (2) Under indefinite delivery contracts, in all notices of intent to place an order, or solicitations for an order (i.e., subpart 8.4 and 16.505). As prescribed in 4.2105(b), the contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment, in all solicitations and contracts. Sellers understand that the Marketplace ranks all Bids by price; however, sellers will be evaluated by the Buyer in accordance with the basis established in the solicitation and pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines. The award decision is the sole discretion of the Buyer. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. Registration must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award A Dealer/Reseller Authorization Letter : confirmation/proof of being an authorized PIVOT seller is a requirement of the solicitation, and should be submitted with your quote. The NAICS code is 337126 and the Small Business Standard is 950. No partial bids allowed This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures found at FAR13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a writtensolicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is N688363622Q0214 and this solicitation issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document, incorporatedprovisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-09. The small business standard for the associated NAICS code is 334118 with a sizestandard of 1,000. The Offeror must be actively registered in the NAICS code of 337126 at the time of closing to be considered for award of any resulting contract. Failure to be properlyregistered at the time and date of closing will render the quote non-responsive. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein in full text (see attachment): SUPTXT243-9400(1-92)Authorized Changes Only By The Contracting Officer; 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (AltI); 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive OrdersCommercial Items; 52.222-19 Child LaborCooperation with Authoritiesand Remedies (Dev 2020-O0019); 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.252-5 Authorized DeviationsIn Provisions; 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses; 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation; 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments toInfluence Certain Federal Transactions; 52.204-7 System For Award Management; 52.204-13 System For Award Management Maintenance; 52.204-16 Commercial andGovernment Entity Code Reporting; 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance; 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications andVideo Surveillance Services or Equipment; 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION 2020-O0008); 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION 2020-O0008) Alt I; 52.232-40Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors; 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.203-7005Representation Relating To Compensation Of Former DoD Officials; 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product; 252.204-7015 Disclosure Of InformationTo Litigation Support Contractors; 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services Representation; 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services; 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium; 252.225-7012Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; 252.232-7010 Levies On ContractPayments; 252.244-7000 Subcontracts For Commercial Items And Commercial Components (DoD Contracts); 252.247-7023 Transportation Of Supplies By Sea. Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities. Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services or Equipment Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services Representation Economic Purchase Quantity-Supplies Convict Labor Previous Contracts And Compliance Reports Drug-Free Workplace Protest After Award Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium Payments in Support of Emergencies and Contingency Operations Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors Prohibition on Fees and Consideration UNIT PRICESContractor unit prices, when incorporated into a Government contract, will be released under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) without further notice to the contractor submitter. If the Contractor takes issue with the release, it should submit its proposal data with the appropriate legends and explain in detail why such data cannot be released as a public record under the Freedom of Information Act.FOIA Online Link: https://foiaonline.govThis acquisition will be accomplished in accordance with the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) of 1984 (41 U.S.C 253); FAR Subpart 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items.