This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with Subpart 13.5, 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. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06.

This is a requirement for testing of adult bathing surface slip resistance in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement.  Included in the Performance Work Statement are all the terms and conditions for this requirement, including Instructions to Offerors including requirements for quote information and submission. 

Delivery and acceptance shall be to the CPSC point of contact included in the contract and in accordance with Local Clause 1 B for the delivery of any items to CPSC.

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In addition to the requirements of FAR 52.212-1, the quote must prominently display the offeror's Taxpayer Identification number, CAGE code and DUNS number, as well as contact information for the offeror's point of contact for the quote. SAM.gov registration is required to be considered for award. The quote must be valid through September 30, 2021.  No exceptions to the Government terms and conditions will be accepted.  The quote shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist at [email protected].

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, does not apply to this acquisition.  The evaluation information is included in the Instructions to Offerors section of the Performance Work Statement. 

Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, if the annual SAM registration has not been completed. If the SAM registration has been completed, Offerors shall only submit paragraph (b) if there are applicable exceptions to the current registration.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clauses required for this solicitation are selected in the attached Performance Work Statement.   

All other required clauses, terms, and conditions are included in the attached Performance Work Statement. 
 

Questions about this requirement are due via email to [email protected] no later than August 10, 2021 at 2pm eastern time. Please contact the Contract Specialist, Cassandra Sterba, with any inquiries at [email protected].