This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) only pertaining to brand name or equal furniture for the Optical Dispensary addition, located in BC/Wyoming, Michigan. Information collected during this RFI may be used in a set aside. If a solicitation is issued, the Government will do so in accordance with Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-83. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 337214. The NAICS size is 1000 employees. Any contractor that believes they are capable and desires to claim preference for small business status must be registered with the SBA at http://web.sba.gov/pro-net/ and meet the requirements of FAR 19.102. Any contractor that believes they are capable and desires to claim preference for veteran owned small business status must be registered with the VIP at https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov as an SDVOSB or VOSB. Contractors that deem themselves capable of meeting the requirement shall provide the below information to John Saunders, Contracting Officer, at [email protected] no-later-than Wednesday, December 29, 2017 at 4:30PM, EDT, referencing (36C25018Q9060). Responses shall include: (1) Business Name and Address, (2) FSS Contract Number if applicable (3) Point of Contact Name, Phone Number and E-mail Address (4) DUNS and NAICS code (5) Business Size (6) Type of Business: service disabled veteran owned, veteran owned small business, 8a, HUBZone, woman-owned, etc. Contractor must be registered with https://www.sam.gov Supplies are to include only TAA compliant items. Items that are not TAA compliant must be clearly identified by the contractor on the contractor s quote should a solicitation be subsequently issued. FOB is Destination. Delivery and installation is needed 30 days ARO. Delivery is to: WHCC VAMC 5838 Metro Way Wyoming, MI. 49519 To be considered an equal the supplies being offered shall have the salient characteristics of the following: Statement of Work 515-18-1-099-0014/Optical Dispensary addition BC/Wyoming HCC, MI Rm.1D100A INTENT This is a Statement of Work for the acquisition of opticians workstations and storage -dispensary furniture for our WHCC newly provided space located in Room 1D100A of WHCC at the Department of Veterans Affairs, 5838 Metro Way, Wyoming, MI. 49519. An approved furniture layout requiring freestanding workstations, seating and storage is attached to include patients side seating, (2) task chairs/ (2) workstations/(1) pack-wrap station + storage. The ergonomic equipment and printer stand are by other. All furniture to be installed per the attached layout during normal business hours. Loading space available. II. PROJECT SCOPE AND DESCRIPTION Overview This project will consist primarily of receiving, delivery and installation/set-up of the new optical dispensary furniture per above and approved layout included. All work is to be completed during normal business hours. The Contractor shall submit an estimated schedule for delivery and installation. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the furniture that occurs due to Contractor/freight error or neglect. The Contractor will be responsible for the coordination for delivery, receiving and installation to the VAMC, as well as all debris removal from the project site. The Contractor is responsible to transport and properly dispose of all trash and recyclables from the project site. Scope and Salient Characteristics The project consists of purchase, receiving, and delivery of furnishings same-as or equal to, as provided in attached layouts-quotations: DELIVERABLES. See Included room identifications/quantities of above. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. Contract shall be completed within 8 weeks after contract awarded. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. WHCC, 5838 Metro Way Wyoming, MI 49038 OPERATIONAL HOURS. Facility will be available for deliveries and installation between the hours of 0830 and 1600 M-F, excluding Federal Holidays. Delivery and Installation Information The Contractor shall submit an estimated schedule for delivery within 2 weeks after receipt of order (ARO). The Contractor shall submit an installation schedule for approval identifying total installation time. Vendor will retain all materials at their warehouse until time of delivery at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center and final acceptance will occur when the designated space for such materials is certified by the Interior Designer for delivery. Delivery and installation of the patient specialty waiting room furnishings will occur on each designated building and floor and room that this product is to be installed at the Battle Creek VA campus. (information provided by VA). Note: The delivery location does have a loading space with dock. Storage requirements: The Vendor shall provide up to 30 - days of free storage if needed. Deliver materials to job in manufacturer's original sealed containers with brand name, intended location/building/Rm.1165, clearly marked thereon. Protect materials from damage. Package to prevent damage or deterioration during shipment, handling, storage and installation. Maintain protective covering in place and in good repair until removal is necessary. Deliver only when the site is ready (space is newly constructed however, delay in purchasing may create existing furniture-move issues old furnishings to be removed by VA) for installation work to proceed). Please provide start date-time so that we can accommodate the space to store products in dry condition inside enclosed facilities. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, KEYS AND/OR FACILITIES PROVIDED. N/A CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform the service under this contract. The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with this Performance Work Statement. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. a. Installation passes. The contractor will coordinate for the issuance of required installation passes to contractor personnel. Contract personnel shall wear a badge that clearly identifies them as a contract employee. The badge will contain a picture, name of employee, and Contractor's name. Badges shall be worn on the outer garment in full view always, attached to the outer shirt or jacket pocket by a button or clip or worn around the neck secured by an appropriate identification card lanyard. b. The Contractor shall not disclose and must safeguard procurement sensitive information, computer systems and data, Privacy Act data, and Government personnel work products that are obtained or generated in the performance of this contract. This includes dissemination of protocols and papers not generally available through the public literature. c. Company will return all issued US Government installation badges and passes when the contract is completed. d. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the security condition change at any facility, the Government may require changes in contractor security requirements. NON-PERSONAL SERVICE STATEMENT. Contractor employees performing services under this order will be controlled, directed and supervised, always, by management personnel of the contractor. Contractor employees will perform independent of and without the supervision of any Government official. Actions of contractor employees may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the U.S. Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The Government will control access to the facility and perform the inspection and acceptance of the completed work. Contract Officer Representative (COR). The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. 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