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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF APRIL 24, 2010 FBO #3073
SOLICITATION NOTICE

99 -- Standard Sized Wooden Caskets

Notice Date

4/22/2010
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

339995 — Burial Casket Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

European Regional Contracting Office, ATTN:MCAA E, Building 3705, Landstuhl, Germany APO, AE 09180
 

ZIP Code

09180
 

Solicitation Number

W9114F-10-T-0065
 

Response Due

5/6/2010
 

Archive Date

7/5/2010
 

Point of Contact

Gina A Barto, 011496371866021
 

E-Mail Address

European Regional Contracting Office
(gina.p.alfonso@us.army.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number: W9114F-10-T-0065 issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-39. Not a set-aside. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this solicitation is 339995. The Europe Regional Contracting Office has a requirement to purchase Standard Sized Wooden Caskets. Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: CLIN 0001: Wooden Caskets, Standard size perfection cut half-couch hardwood casket. Casket inside dimensions shall be no less than 77.5 inches in length, measured between the inner surfaces of the end panels, and 22.5 inches in width, measured between the inner surfaces of the side panels. Hardwood for the caskets shall be one of the following: poplar, salix (willow), or cottonwood. Quantity: 40 each Please see 52.212-2 EvaluationCommercial Items (Jan 1999) below for details on casket specifications. CLIN 0002: Freight, Cost to deliver the caskets door to door to Landstuhl, Germany. Quantity: 1 each Required delivery date: 09 July 2010 Place of delivery and acceptance will be door to door to: USA Memorial Affairs RCT Europe Direct Delivery Kirchberg Kaserne BLDG 3732 Landstuhl, Germany 66899 The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment - SEP 2006 52.212-1 Instructions to OfferorsCommercial Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items - MAR 2009 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language - APR 1991 52.222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies - AUG 2009 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Feb 2009 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases - JUN 2008 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds TransferCentral Contractor Registration 52.233-3 Protest After Award - AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim - OCT 2004 52.247-29 FOB Origin 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials - JAN 2009 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights - JAN 2009 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English - JUN 1997 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties - JUN 1997 225.229-7002 Customs Exemptions (Germany) - JUN 1997 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports - MAR 2008 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas)- JUN 1997 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments - DEC 2006 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas)- JUN 1997 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items ALT I - APR 2002 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items - DEC 2009 (Deviation) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions incorporated by Reference - FEB 1998 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by Reference - FEB 1998 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items - JUL 2009 (Deviation) 252.229-7001 Tax Relief - ALT I - JUN 1997 INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS WAWF/DFAS 52.212-2 EvaluationCommercial Items (Jan 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award will be made on the basis of the low price technically acceptable quote. To be considered for award, quotes must meet the following: Factor I - Technical. The vendors quote shall show compliance with the listed casket specifications. Casket Specifications: Armed Services Specification for Hardwood Caskets for CONUS Base and Port of Entry Requirements The paragraph numbers in parentheses generally show the original paragraph numbers of the Federal Acquisition Regulation armed services specification. D1. (1) Scope D2. (2) Classification a. (2.1) Standard size perfection cut half-couch hardwood casket. The inside dimensions shall not be less than 771D2 inches in length, measured between the inner surfaces of the end panels, and 221D2 inches in width, measured between the inner surfaces of the side panels. b. This paragraph is reserved for future use. D3. (3) Applicable documents b. (4.2) Materials. Materials shall, as a minimum, conform to the applicable specifications and requirements specified hereinafter. Unless otherwise specified herein, tolerances for materials shall, as a minimum, conform to this specification. c. (4.2.1) Woods. Select hardwoods shall be used throughout the caskets. The hardwood used in fabricating or constructing the caskets shall be one of the following: poplar, salix (willow), or cottonwood. d. (4.2.1.1) Thickness. Thickness of the rough lumber used in hardwood caskets shall not be less than 4/4 (1 inch) stock. e. (4.2.2) Fabric (lining). The construction of this cloth shall as a minimum be as follows: warp, 92 ends100 denier dull acetate yarn; filling, 52 picks150 denier dull acetate yarn. The acetate taffeta fabrics finish shall be flat or embossed. The color shall be rosetan. f. (4.2.3) Nonwoven fabric material tissue. The nonwoven material for backing the fabric of the lining assemblies shall be scrim laminate consisting of 3 by 21D2 nylon scrim with two plies of tissue adhesively bonded to each side of scrim and white in color. g. (4.2.4) Pillow and body pocket. The pillow and body pocket shall be a minimum of 40 percent cotton and 60 percent linters or synthetic equivalent. h. (4.2.5) Upholstering. See the following paragraphs. i. (4.2.5.1) Lining assemblies. The lining assemblies for the interior of the head panel lid, sides and ends of casket, overlay, mattress spread, pillowcase, two-piece top (lid) supports (one-piece top (lid) supports shall be finished to complement the casket), and the sides of the casket body shall be as specified in paragraph 4.2.2, backed with fabric specified in paragraph 4.2.3. The head top shall be lined with interior styling. The foot top shall be lined with fabric and backing as specified in paragraphs 4.2.3 and 4.2.4 or may be upholstered by applying a rigid one-piece insert, simulating fabric finish. The assemblies for the lid or head panel (as applicable), top of the pillowcase, outside exposed body lining, and top side of overthrow shall be Wave Crushed, tufted, tailored, or shirred either by hand or machine. The puffing may be shirred or tailored. The interior assemblies for the sides and ends of casket shall be tailored or shirred by hand or machine. Before lining the casket, the inside of the shell shall be cleaned of all foreign material. j. (4.2.5.2) Pillow. The pillow shall be made of nonwoven material specified in paragraph 4.2.4 and filled with a minimum of 2 1/4 pounds of the specified filling material. The pillow shall then be encased in an outer fabric cover as specified in paragraph 4.2.3. The pillow shall be sized to properly fit the casket. k. (4.2.5.3) Mattress. The casket shall be equipped with an adjustable inner spring. The mattress shall be made of fabric specified in paragraph 4.2.4 or polyethylene (.004) film and filled with cotton as specified in paragraph 4.2.5 or synthetic filling in one piece, such as polyester, excluding all foam type, excelsior materials, and fiberglass. The mattress fill shall render a minimum uniform thickness of 2 inches. The mattress shall also be sized to properly fit the casket. l. (4.2.5.4) Side panels. Side panels of the casket body shall have padding in the skirting or apron area. m. (4.2.6) Finish. All exposed surfaces of wood components shall be thoroughly sanded. A walnut color stain and sealer shall be applied to all exposed surfaces and edges. A walnut color stain shall be applied to the outside edge of the bottom of the hardwood casket. Exterior wood surfaces, exposed to view, including surfaces that are exposed when the casket is opened (not applicable to the bottom), shall be given an adequate coating of the appropriate finish. The casket shall have either a satin or high-gloss appearance following final finishing process. The sealer shall be scuffsanded in all exposed view areas. Forced drying may be used, if desired. The exposed heads of screws used for assembling the casket shall be appropriately finished (plated or painted) to correspond or complement the parent finish. The finish coat shall level out to produce a smooth and uniform flow without orange peel, runs, wrinkles, drops, streaks, or areas of thin coating or no coating. The casket shall be well finished, smooth, clear, and free from defects that may affect appearance or serviceability. n. (4.2.7) Casket protective cover. A cover common to the casket industry shall be placed over each casket. D5. (5) Construction design a. (5.1) Hardwood casket. The casket shall be of hardwood, 4/4 (1 inch) stock. The casket shall have a ledge and base molds (also commonly known within the hardwood casket industry as a Stateside design), as illustrated in figure D1. The handle assembly shall be a swing-out type. Applied lugs and corners shall be either plated in finish if metal or finished in the same manner according to paragraph 4.2.6 if hardwood. 96 AR 6382 " 22 December 2000 Figure D-1. Sample hardwood casket design b. (5.1.1) Construction details. See the following paragraphs. c. (5.1.1.1) Body. The casket shall be fabricated or constructed from not less than 4/4 (1 inch) stock hardwood. The ledge shall be of the same material as the body and shall be reinforced to provide sufficient bearing to support the lid assemblies. d. (5.1.1.2) Bottom panel. The bottom panel shall be constructed from hardwood lumber not less than 4/4 (1 inch) rough hardwood stock. The construction details of the bottom follow. The bottom panel shall withstand, as a minimum, 350 pounds load with no deformation when tested according to paragraph 6.3.1. The bottom panel shall be appropriately reinforced to meet weight and stress requirements. e. (5.1.1.3) Lid. The casket shall consist of a two-pieced cut-top lid with traditional oval panel, top frame, and header. f. (5.1.1.4) Assembly. Accurate tightly mitered joints shall be assembled, using joint locks, nails, and glue common to standard industry practices. Exterior surfaces shall be sanded to a uniform condition to accept exterior finishing materials. Bottoms shall be installed in accordance with industry practices. Top and base moldings before milling shall have been at least 4/4 (1 inch) stock. No trace of screw or nail heads shall be visible after finishing. g. (5.1.1.5) Shell hardware. Each lid shall be hinged with two hinges each for proper support. Lids shall be provided with locking support for retaining the lids in an open position. Each lid shall have a positive lock. h. (5.1.1.6) Handle assembly. The handle assembly shall be 3 by 1 or 4 by 1 continuous swing out. The entire handle assembly shall be fastened to the casket body in a manner that will ensure that the handle assembly shall not rupture or show deformation when tested in accordance with paragraph 6.3.2. The finish applied to the handle assembly shall be painted or plated in finish (if metal) or finished in the same manner specified in paragraph 4.2.6 (if hardwood) common to the hardwood casket industry. i. (5.2) Workmanship. The casket shall be produced by the best means employed by those skilled in hardwood casket fabrication and upholstering. All parts shall be accurately machined and properly assembled into the finished article, and each casket shall be of the quality and grade of the product established by this specification. D6. (6) Quality assurance provisions a. (6.1) Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract or order, the contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are called for to assure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements. b. (6.2) Quality conformance inspection. Sampling for inspection and acceptance shall be performed in accordance with provisions set forth in MILSTD105, when called for. c. (6.2.1) Inspection of materials and components. In accordance with paragraph 6.1 above, components and materials shall be inspected and tested in accordance with all the requirements of this specification and standards unless otherwise excluded, amended, modified, or qualified in this specification or applicable purchase document. d. (6.2.2) End item inspection. The lot shall be all caskets offered for inspection at one time. The sample unit for this inspection shall be one complete casket. e. (6.2.2.1) Visual examination. Examination of the caskets shall be in accordance with the classification of defects set forth in table D1. f. (6.2.2.2) Dimensional examination. Inspection shall be made of the finished caskets for dimensions specified. Any noncompliance with specified requirements shall constitute a defect. Factor II Price. The Government will select the quote that is based upon the lowest evaluated price, technically acceptable quote. All CLINs shall be have been priced by the offeror. If the offeror failed to price all CLINs, the quote will not be considered for award. (NOTE: Failure to receive an acceptable rating of any of the salient characteristics will result in an unacceptable rating unless the error(s), deficiency (ies) or omission (s) can be corrected.) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award will be made on the basis of the low price technically acceptable quote. To be considered for award, quotes of Equal products including Equal products of the brand name manufacturer must meet the salient characteristics described above for each CLIN. EVALUATION STANDARDS. Award will be made on a lowest priced, technically acceptable quote that is rated acceptable for all of the stated salient characteristics using the following standards for a final rating: ACCEPTABLE: A quote that satisfies all of the Governments requirements with minimal detail to indicate feasibility of the approach and shows minimal understanding of the problems, with an overall moderate to high degree of risk in meeting the Governments requirements. UNACCEPTABLE: A quote that contains a major error(s), omission(s) or deficiency (ies) that indicates a lack of understanding of the problems or an approach that cannot be expected to meet requirements or involves a very high risk; and none of these conditions can be corrected without a major rewrite or revision of the proposal. SPECIAL NOTE: All offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award, and lack of registration shall make an offer ineligible for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423 or via Internet at http://www.ccr.gov/. All quotes are due 06 May 2010 before 4pm Central European Time. Offers may be sent via email to Gina.Barto@amedd.army.mil, or faxed to 011-49-6371-86-8070. The point of contact for this acquisition is Gina A. Barto, phone # 011 49 6371 86 6021.
 

Web Link

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Place of Performance

Address: European Regional Contracting Office ATTN:MCAA E, Building 3705 Landstuhl, Germany APO AE

Zip Code: 09180
 

Record

SN02130358-W 20100424/100422235702-8dda2853876e309aa64f9cb3ce95a0c4 (fbodaily.com)
 

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