Inactive
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice ID:15M10221QA4700022
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Eastern District of Arkansas requires the services of a contractor that has the capability to provide and install durable office furniture for eight (8) rooms at the l...
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Eastern District of Arkansas requires the services of a contractor that has the capability to provide and install durable office furniture for eight (8) rooms at the location USMS, ADC-Division of Community Correction, 1302 Pike Avenue, Suite B, North Little Rock, AR 72114. In accordance with FAR 12.603(c)(2), the following is provided: (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item/services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures found at FAR Part 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is 15M10221QA4700022 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05, effective March 10, 2021. (iv) This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 337214 and the small business size standard is 1000 Employees. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to award under a different NAICS if the company would qualify as a small business under the solicited NAICS. (v) Offerors shall provide their quote on company letterhead. (vi) The contractor shall supply all personnel, labor, material and equipment to support this requirement. Additional information pertaining to this requirement are in the attachments to this notice. (vii) The anticipated completion date is September 30, 2021. USMS will give a thirty (30) day notice for the vendor to provide a one-time delivery of the furniture to location USMS, ADC-Division of Community Correction, 1302 Pike Avenue, Suite B, North Little Rock, AR 72114. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offeror shall submit their quote in two (2) volumes: Volume I – Technical Capability (see paragraph ix for additional information) Volume II – Price (ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, is applicable to this acquisition. In accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), the Government will perform an evaluation using a comparative evaluation. The Government will compare quotes to one another to select the contractor that is the most advantageous in terms of technical capability and price. Technical Capability is equal to Price. Technical Capability An offeror’s technical capability will be evaluated based on the factor described herein to determine an offeror’s ability to satisfy the supplies and service requirements of this solicitation. The technical information shall not reference price. The technical information shall, at a minimum, contain the information specified below: Illustration Brochures. Offerors shall provide illustrations with the dimensions and color choices for the required products in the solicitation. Schedule. Price Each price quote will be evaluated on the basis of price reasonableness. This evaluation may include, but is not limited to a comparison of the quoted price with the prices quoted by other offerors, the Government’s estimate, consideration of current prices being paid for the same or similar services, current market conditions, as well as other relevant measures. This factor shall be addressed in the solicitation's price schedule. Basis for Award The contract will be awarded to the offeror whose proposal contains the combination of evaluated factors (i.e. Technical Capability and Price) that is most advantageous to the Government. The Government will perform an evaluation using a comparative evaluation. The Government will compare quotes to one another to select the contractor that is the most advantageous in terms of technical capability and price. All responsible sources that can meet the requirements and provide items as listed above may respond to this solicitation by submitting a price quote and technical quote. To be eligible for award under this solicitation, the offeror must be listed with active status on the System for Award Management website - www.SAM.Gov. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. Multiple awards will not result from this solicitation. (x) Offerors shall be registered at SAM.Gov in order to be eligible for award. (xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) A statement that the clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. See FAR 52.212-5 for additional clauses that pertain to this requirement. (xiii) Exceptions. Any exceptions to this Request for Quote will not be accepted by the U.S. Marshals Service. (xiv) Not used. (xv) Quotes are due no later than June 15, 2021 at 5:00pm (CST) and shall be emailed to Contract Specialist Jennifer Brite, Jennifer.brite@usdoj.gov and Contracting Officer Deloyce Barrington, deloyce.barrington@usdoj.gov. (xvi) No telephone calls will be accepted. All questions concerning the solicitation must be submitted in writing. Written inquires will be answered in writing via amendment, however, because of the response time, no such inquiries will be considered if received after 5:00pm (CST) on June 8, 2021. All questions shall be submitted to deloyce.barrington@usdoj.gov. Answers to questions will be provided to all offerors being solicited. This solicitation is being issued in electronic format only. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available and telephonic, written, or fax requests will not be accepted. Contractors may download the solicitation (and any amendments) via the SAM.gov web site under Solicitation No. 15M10221QA4700022. Questions and Answers added June 10, 2021 The requirements are specified within the RFQ Item No. 0001 - 0027. The Floor Plan attachment was provided only as a sample design to show approximate dimensions of the layout.
