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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 16, 2013 FBO #4102
SOLICITATION NOTICE

72 -- Refrigerator 9.5, Microwaves

Notice Date: 2/14/2013
Notice Type: Presolicitation
NAICS: 423620 — Household Appliances, Electric Housewares, and Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers
Contracting Office: TCC-Kaiserslautern (PARC Europe, 409th CSB), KO DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, UNIT 23156, APO, AE 09227
ZIP Code: 09227
Solicitation Number: W564KV-R-13-0018
Response Due: 2/27/2013
Archive Date: 4/15/2013
Point of Contact: Nickole Jackson, 00496314115525
E-Mail Address: TCC-Kaiserslautern (PARC Europe, 409th CSB)
(nickole.m.jackson.civ@mail.mil)
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources. The NAICS 423620 (Household Appliance, Electric House wares, and Consumer Electronics Merchant) applies to this Pre-solicitation notice and any subsequent contract vehicle. Responses to this notice shall not constitute a response to a solicitation, which is not currently available. As stipulated in FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely the Government's discretion. This sources sought notice is not to be constructed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response. Respondents will not be notified of the results of any government assessments. The information received will be utilized to assist in formulating the strategy for competitive requirements. This Notice is Unclassified The US Army 409th Theater Contracting Center, Kaiserslautern Germany intends to issue a solicitation for a Firm-Fixed Price IDIQ contract for Refrigerators (9.5) and Microwaves with a minimum Quantity of 300 with a maximum quantity of 5000. Spread over the order life of 1 to 5 years. SPECIFICATIONS ITEMDESCRIPTION 0001 MICROWAVE OVEN (Mikrowellenherd), minimum 700 Watts rated microwave power, minimum 23 liters rated oven capacity (Nennvolumen), for domestic use, freestanding, standard design i.e. without grill, without upper and lower heat, without convection. Make: Multistar, Model: P90D23AP-A3 or equivalent. 0002 REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER Combination, FOUR STAR, in 2-door TOPMOUNT design, i. e. freezer on top of refrigerator with separate door. Free standing. With NO FROST technology in refrigerator AN freezer compartment, i.e. ventilated in both compartments. (Size: 9.5 Cubic Feet)Make: Whirlpool, Model: WTE 2922NFW,or equivalent. Further specifications and requirements are outlined below. To maximize potential opportunity, the Government is seeking input from the business community regarding their interest and capability in performing some or all of the tasks of this planned requirement. The Government requests demonstration of capability by all interested parties through the following means: 1.A brief capability statement. 2.A short concept of operation execution. Interested sources shall state whether they are capable to satisfy the below criteria no later than 10 days from the date of this notice. Responses may be sent by email to the contract specialist, Nickole Jackson, at Nickole.m.jackson.civ@mail.mil. 1.GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. a.The item offered shall be new, of modern design, from the manufacturer's current production and shall meet the item description above and the requirements specified below. OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT A COPY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WITH THEIR OFFER, FAILURE TO SUBMIT SUFFICIENT INFORMATION ON ALL 6 ITEMS, SHALL RESULT IN A TECHNICALLY UNACCEPTABLE RATING: b.Offerors shall submit with their offer: 1.Detailed technical literature. The literature shall display all relevant data and features required in this specification and questionnaires. 2.CE Conformance and certification. 3. Either one of the following certificates VDE or TUEV, UL, CSA, BEAB. 4. ISO 9001:2000 certificate. 5.Applicable commercial warranty copy for the item offered. 6.Any required data and features not displayed shall be commented in writing by the offeror in an unambiguous way with regard to their existence or non-existence. c.In the Addendum to FAR 212-1, a questionnaire containing some key questions pertaining to the item offered shall be completed by the offeror. Offerors are required to answer all questions in writing. Besides answering all questions on the questionnaire, the item shall meet all other requirements as outlined in detail in this specification package. d.If the offered model - is not a readily available commercial product, or - is a commercial product proposed to be modified to meet the specifications stated herein, or - has not been previously supplied to nor inspected by the Government for determination whether the product meets the requirement as stated herein, then the awardee shall on request by the Government deliver a pre-production sample prior to the mass production. In such case, the offeror shall provide the pre-production sample within 30 calendar days after issuance of delivery order to the address given below. The Government will examine the sample to ensure that the specifications as offered are met and, if affirmative will accept the sample in writing. It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide an equal substitute in cases of previous models being discontinued or modified to a point which the selected model no longer meets the specifications provided herein. Installation Management Command, Europe Furnishing Support Center-Sembach BLDG 141 67681 Sembach Heuberg, Germany e. The government is responsible for the unloading of deliveries at the destination as well as responsible for any damages caused during the unloading process. However, any damage which may be incurred by items during the transportation to the delivery location is the responsibility of the vendor who was awarded the procurement contract. 2.SPECIFICATIONS Microwave: a.Color: White. b.Power connection: 230 V, 50 Hz, single phase, 3-wire power cable with right-angle German Schuko plug. c.With turntable or rotating microwave antenna. d.Minimum 5 power settings or infinitely variable power setting e.With control knobs or with electronic key pad ( quote mark touch control quote mark ) for timer and power settings. f.Illuminated oven. g.Inscriptions/instructions on the appliance in English language or in symbols. h.One user's instruction manual in English language provided inside each appliance. Refrigerator: a.Total NET CAPACITY required for refrigerator PLUS top-mounted freezer is a MINIMUM OF 250 LITERS, MAXIMUM 290 LITERS. b.Net capacity required for the top-mounted freezer only is a MINIMUM OF 50 LITERS, MAX. 75 LITERS. c.Maximum dimensions permitted are 60 cm wide and 170 cm high. d.Power connection: 230 V, 50 Hz, single phase, 3-wire power cable approx. 1,50 m long with right angle German Schuko-Plug e.Illuminated refrigerator compartment, with door switch f.REVERSIBLE DOOR MOUNTINGS g.Height adjustable feet for leveling purposes. h.Free of traditional ozone depleting substances that are prohibited in the European Community i.Inscriptions/instructions on the appliance in English language or in symbols j.User's instruction manual in English language provided inside each appliance k.Color: White l.The stability of the freestanding appliance must conform to the applicable standard and must be ensured without fastening it to the wall or floor. m.Minimum accessories included: -Height-adjustable shelves in the refrigerator -Removable shelf/shelves in the freezer, -1 or 2 crisper drawers (Gemuesebehaelter), -1 ice cube tray. 3.CONFORMANCE AND CERTIFICATION: The appliance shall conform to the European Communities directive CE, and each appliance shall carry the CE mark. Besides the CE mark, the appliance shall carry the VDE or TUEV certification or the UL or CSA or BEAB listing mark on its data plate as proof of having passed a test at one of these institutes. (NOTE: The receiver of the appliances will examine the legality of the certification/listing mark!). 4.QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: The appliance shall be manufactured within the scope of a quality management system according to ISO 9001:2000 which shall be certified by a recognized institute. The offeror shall provide such compliance by submitting a copy of the corresponding certificate upon request prior to contract award. 5.USER'S INSTRUCTION MANUALS, REPAIR MANUALS. a.The contractor shall provide 3 each user's instruction manuals in English language and 3 each repair manuals preferably in English language with the proposal to the following address: Installation Management Command, Europe Supply Division, LFOA ATTN: QA QC Specialist Sembach Kaserine Bldg 141 67681 Sembach Heuberg, Germany Alternatively, 1 each set shall be submitted electronically by email to Mr. David Palmer; david.w.palmer26civ@mail.mil All technical questions should be directed to David Palmer, email: david.w.palmer26civ@mail.mil TEL: DSN: 496-5879, COMM: 011-49-(0)6302-67-5879. Please Carbon copy Ms. Nickole M. Jackson Nickole.m.jackson.civ@mail.mil b.The repair manual shall comprise parts lists with spare parts numbers, drawings exploded view drawings, and a trouble shooting guide. In case of contract award the offereoror shall submit repair manual with the first delivery of appliances in hard copy and CD free of charge for the Government. c.THE NAME OF THE MANUFACTURER AND THE MODEL NUMBER MUST BE IMPRINTED ON THE FRONT PAGE OF ALL MANUALS, AND IT MUST BE THE SAME NAME AND NUMBER AS ENTERED BY THE OFFEROR UNDER quote mark MAKE AND MODEL OFFERED quote mark. (REMARK: As an imprint, a label or a stamp with the required information will also be sufficient and will be accepted.) 6.SPARE PARTS The offeror shall provide with the proposal at least one source for spare parts procurement for the item(s) offered. The following information about this source shall be provided: Name of Company, Address, Contact person, Telephone number, Fax Number and Email address. 7.REPLACEMENT OF MODELS During the contract period the beneficiary of contract may request approval to substitute the offered model with a different model without additionally costs to the Government when production line changes occur. 8.COMMERICAL WARRANTY The contractor shall provide a copy of the applicable commercial warranty with each item covered by such a warranty at no additional cost to the Government. ITEM NO 0002SUPPLIES/SERVICESQUANTITYUNITUNIT PRICEAMOUNT SUPPLIES/SERVICESQUANTITYUNITUNIT PRICEAMOUNT 1 Each MICROWAVE, Purchase and delivery of Pre-Production sample for specification compliance testing, if required. FOB: Destination 0002 DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS 30 days after award 1 INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT AGENCY EUROPE DAVID PALMER FURNISHING SUPPORT CENTER SEMBACH KASIRNE BLDG 141 67681 SEMBACH HEUBERG, GERMANY PH: 06302-67-5879 FOB: DESTINATION WK4FVK 9.Technical. Offerors shall submit the following information: QUESTIONNAIRE FOR OFFERORS Microwave Ovens, Domestic Use, Standard Design Questions(answer quote mark yes quote mark or quote mark no quote mark or fill in required information) Answers 1. GENERAL a. Make and Model Offered?.................. b. Place of Manufacture -.................. c. What is the rated microwave power of the appliance?............Watts d.What is the rated oven capacity (Nennvolumen) of the appliance?.............liters e.What is the total connected load (Anschlusswert) of the appliance?............Watts f. What are the outside dimensions of the item? Width..........cm Depth.........cm. Height........cm 2. SPECIFICATIONS a.What is the color of the appliance?.................. b.Will the power cable be fitted with a right-angle German Schuko plug?.................. c.Will the appliance have minimum 5 power settings or variable power settings?.................. d.Will the inscriptions/instructions on the appliance be in the English language?................... Or in Symbols?................... e.Will the user's instruction manual be in the English language?................... 3.CONFORMANCE AND CERTIFICATION (ref: paragraph 4 of the specifications) Does the item conform to the European Communities directive and carry the CE certification?.................. Which certification or listing mark will the item carry (VDE, or TUEV, or UL, or CSA or BEAB)?................. 4. QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ISO 9001:2000 The manufacturer's Certification Registration Number is:.................................................. The expiration date of the certificate is:.................... The name of the holder of the certificate is:..................................................................... 6. WARRANTY INFORMATION: Is a copy of the applicable commercial warranty for the offered appliance provided?............................. Period of validity:__________________months (to be inserted by the offeror) 7. USER'S INSTRUCTION MANUALS, REPAIR MANUALS Will the name of the manufacturer and the model number be imprinted on the front page of all manuals?.............................. 8. SPARE PARTS: Source for spare parts procurement for item(s) offered is: Name of Company: ______________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Contact person: ______________________________________ Telephone Number: ______________________________________ Fax Number: ______________________________________ Email address: ______________________________________ To maximize potential opportunity, the Government is seeking input from the business community regarding their interest and capability in performing some or all of the tasks of this planned requirement. The Government requests demonstration of capability by all interested parties through the following means: 1.A brief capability statement. 2.A short concept of operation execution. Interested sources shall state whether they are capable to satisfy the above criteria no later than 10 days from the date of this notice. Responses may be sent by email to the contract specialist, Nickole Jackson, at Nickole.m.jackson.civ@mail.mil
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Place of Performance: Address: TCC-Kaiserslautern (PARC Europe, 409th CSB) KO DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, UNIT 23156 APO AE; Zip Code: 09227
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