Request for Quote (RFQ) – Knives
W912L724Q0547
This requirement is being advertised as a Small Business set-aside. The equal or equivalent will be acceptable quotes and must meet the Salient Characteristics. Evaluation factors for this award are Technical/Salient Characteristics of the Solicitation. Award will be determined by product compatibility with salient characteristics, and delivery terms if applicable. To be determined an equal product the equal product should meet the salient characteristics and will be determined by the contracting officer and end user.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Tennessee Army National Guard (TNARNG) Purchasing and Contracting Office for United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) TN located at 3041 Sidco Drive, Nashville, TN 37204 is issuing an RFQ for commercial single award contract in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) subpart 12 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 332215 Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,000 number of employees. This documentation incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-06 effective date 29 AUG 2024. The Government intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price contract.
This solicitation is set aside to Small Business set-aside. Quotes are due in this office no later than Monday, 9 September 2024 at 1:00 PM Central Standard Time. Vendor must submit quote on time. Please refer to Evaluation factors for more information regarding evaluation of quotes.
When submitting a quote, vendor must include in their quote the following information:
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI),
- Tax ID,
- Completed FAR clause 52.204‐24 and
- POC information.
All charges must be inclusive. Shipment: FOB: Destination
NO DELIVERIES ON MONDAY
Ship to:
TNARNG RRB Marketing
ATTN: MSG Austin Phelps
3041 Sidco Dr
Nashville, TN 37204
Promotional Product Knifes 3 different styles
- Must include custom laser marking with TNARNG logo.
- Knife must meet NGR601-1 PPPI Regulation
- Logo to be provided by government.
CLIN 0001 - 500 QTY Knife #1:
- Small pocket sized flip knife for daily use.
- Needs to be between 2 to 3 inches in blade length, total length when open to be between 6 to 6.5 inches requires a locking mechanism. handle material must be durable and be able to last and must provide a textured style.
- Must be made in the USA. Logo to be laser engraved on blade. Example knife that fits requirements is provided below.
Example Knife Provided: XXXXXX
- Blade Edge Type Straight Blade
- Finish Unfinished
- Blade Length2-3/4 in
- Blade Material Steel
- Blade Type Drop Point
- Closed Length 3-1/2 in
- Features Lanyard Hole
- Grip Material
- Rubber Handle
- Color Black
- Handle Material Plastic
- Handle Style Textured
- Includes Large Finger Notch
- Includes Pocket Clip
- Included1 One-Handed
- Overall Length6-1/4 in
- Weight0.1 lb
- Grip Type Rubberized
CLIN 0002 – 500 QTY Knife #2:
- Medium pocket sized flip knife for daily use.
- Needs to be between 3 to 4 inches in blade length, total length when open to be between 7.5 to 8 inches, requires a locking mechanism. handle material must be durable and be able to last and must provide a textured style.
- Must be made in the USA. Logo to be laser engraved on blade.
- Example knife that fits requirements is provided below.
Example Knife Provided: XXXXXX
- Brand XXXXXX
- Model Name 1064582
- Folding Knife, Lightweight, Pocket Clip
- Handle Material Stainless Steel
- Color Flat Sage Green
- Blade Material Stainless Steel
- High bevel 440A drop point blade
- Ambidextrous pivot lock
- Style Micarta- Fine Edge
- Item Weight 5.47 ounces
- Blade Shape Drop Point
- Blade Edge Flat
- PVD Coating
- Item Length 7.64 Inches
- Item Weight 5.5 ounces
CLIN 0003 – 400 QTY Knife #3
- Fixed blade knifes with sheath.
- Needs to be between 3 to 4 inches in blade length, total length to be between 8 to 9 inches,
- Sheath to be included. handle material must be durable and be able to last and must provide a textured style.
- Must be made in the USA. Logo to be laser engraved on sheath.
- Example knife that fits requirements is provided below.
Example Knife Provided: XXXXXX
- Brand xxxxxx
- Model Name 1066481
- Handle Material Glass Reinforced Nylon
- Color Gray
- Blade Material Stainless Steel
- Item Weight 9.52 ounces
- Blade Shape Drop Point
- Blade Edge Flat
- Item Length 8.52 Inches
- Blade Length 3.9 Inches
- Item Weight 9.5 ounces
- Includes sheath
52.212‐2 Evaluation‐Commercial Items.
- The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
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- Technical – To be considered for award process, vendor must submit offer on time. The following sub-factors are considered in this buy:
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- Technical –
- (1) offers must meet or exceed the salient characteristics specified in this solicitation. Vendor must clearly identify the item by: Brand Name, if any; and Part number or model number; include descriptive literature or a clear reference to furnished descriptive data or other pertinent information available to the Contracting Officer. Include also pictures for reference.
- (2) Meet Salient Characteristics
- (3) Delivery Information.
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- Vendor must be active in SAM.
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- Must provide delivery information to include lead time and any other relevant
information.
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- FOB: Destination
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- Compliant with DFARS clause 252.225-7001; Buy American and Balance of
Payments Program—Basic
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- Price-
- Past Performance.
Technical and past performance, when combined, are more important than price.
- Options. NOT APPLICABLE. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
- A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
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