Date: 19 November 2024
Title: National Museum of the United States Air Force (NMUSAF) Research Library Shelving
Request for Quote (RFQ) / Solicitation Number: FA860125Q0009
Amendment # 0001
Quotes Due: 05 December 2024 at 12:00 PM EST
Contact Point(s): Jenna Sizemore, Contract Specialist Email: jenna.sizemore.1@us.af.mil
Contact Point(s): Amanda Hoyng, Contracting Officer Email: amanda.hoyng@us.af.mil
- Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information, included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and an additional written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is conducted as a commercial procurement using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13). This notice is expected to result in award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for a commercial commodity to the responsible offeror who submits a quotation that:
(1) conforms to the requirements of this synopsis/solicitation;
(2) complies with the minimum requirements stated in the Statement of Work (SOW) as evidenced by providing a complete description of the equipment provided; and
(3) that submits the quotation with the lowest price technically acceptable, provided that the price is determined to be fair and reasonable.
The Government reserves the right to award without discussions or make no award at all depending upon: 1) the quality of quotations received, and 2) whether proposed prices are determined to be fair and reasonable.
This requirement is being solicited as other than full and open under NAICS 337214 - Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1100 Employees.
Requirement: The scope of this project is to provide Spacesaver brand shelving/storage solution for the Research Library & Reference Book Collection. The appropriate storage will be a 4-post type shelving system, that will be easy to reconfigure as our space changes and grows.
Offerors shall submit a detailed response to the solicitation explaining the products being proposed and how the offeror is able to fulfill all requirements of the solicitation.
- Period of Performance: The Period of Performance (POP) is within 90 days after receipt of award.
- Request for Information (RFIs): The Government will accept questions concerning solicitation number FA860125Q0009 until 27 November 2024 at 12:00 PM EST. Email your questions on a .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls or .xlsx document to jenna.sizemore.1@us.af.mil and amanda.hoyng@us.af.mil. Any questions received after this date and time may not be considered.
- Quotes Due Date: Quotes must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist via e-mail at jenna.sizemore.1@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer at amanda.hoyng@us.af.mil. Quotes must conform to the requirements of this solicitation and be received no later than 05 December 2024 at 12:00 PM EST. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure that the quote and its attachments are received. Any correspondence sent via e-mail must contain the subject line FA8601-25-Q-0009, NMUSAF Library Shelving The entire quotation must be contained in a single e-mail that does not exceed 5 megabytes including attachments, if any. E-mails with compressed files are not permitted. Note that e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe or .zip files). Therefore, if the specified subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through the e-mail filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the email filters at Wright-Patterson. If sending attachments with email, ensure only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls or .xlsx documents are sent. The email filter may delete any other form of attachments. If a DoDSafe drop off is needed, please notify the contract specialist or contracting officer at least 48 hours before quotes are due. Any quotes received after designated closing date and time need not be considered. Quotes must include aggregate total of base plus all option year CLINS, if requested (IAW FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options). All quotes shall conform to the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure of attached solicitation.
- Notice to Vendor(s): The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date.
- Period of Acceptance of Quotes: Offeror agrees to hold prices in its quote firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.
- SAM Registration: Firms submitting a quote for the solicitation described herein, MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, or risk the quote as being non-responsive, regardless of the package being considered complete, timely or any other salient consideration. Information to register on SAM can be found at the web site, SAM.gov.
- Provisions and Clauses: See solicitation attachment for applicable provisions and clauses. Offerors shall compete and include in quotations all representations and certifications, as well as all fill-in provisions and clauses, contained within this solicitation. Additionally, quotations that contain pricing only with no description/detail of the equipment that will be provided will not be accepted or considered for award.
List of Attachments:
- Solicitation - FA860125Q0009
- SOW_Library Shelving_Rev 25 Oct 24
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Background
The National Museum of the United States Air Force (NMUSAF) is a premier institution dedicated to preserving and presenting the history, heritage, and traditions of the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
The museum's mission includes protecting, collecting, researching, and interpreting significant artifacts. This contract aims to procure a new shelving/storage solution for the NMUSAF Research Library & Reference Book Collection to replace outdated and deteriorating shelving that no longer meets safety or capacity standards.
Work Details
The contract requires the provision of Spacesaver brand shelving/storage solutions specifically designed for the NMUSAF Research Library & Reference Book Collection.
The shelving system must be a 4-post type that is easy to reconfigure as space needs change. Key specifications include:
- Units made of steel with a powder coat paint finish compliant with American Library Association standards.
- Each unit must feature glass frame-mounted hinge opening doors for visibility.
- Adaptability for mobile storage applications is required.
- Maximum height of units: 62.75 inches.
- Total linear feet required: between 675 and 695 feet.
Period of Performance
The Period of Performance (POP) is within 90 days after receipt of award.
Place of Performance
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
