Lab Benches, Casework, and Sinks - RFQ

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for Lab Benches, Casework, and Sinks. The government intends to make one award for this requirement.

• "Attachment 2 - Statement of Requirements" provides an overview of all requirements.

• "Attachment 3 - Quote Submission Form (0001)" details the schedule of items.

• Offerors must provide pricing for all items as requested in "Attachment 3 - Quote Submission Form (0001)". Failure to price individual line items may result in exclusion.

• The product(s) quoted must meet or exceed the minimum salient characteristics.

• Supporting documentation from the manufacturer(s) certifying where the product(s) are made is required.

• Award Type: Firm-fixed price contract.

• Period for acceptance of offers: Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

• Delivery: F.o.b. destination, within 90 days of award. Early deliveries are accepted.

• Submission Method: Electronic copy via email to the Contracting Officer/Contract Specialist/Purchasing Agent in Adobe PDF format.

• Quote Submission Must Include:

  • Completed "Attachment 3 - Quote Submission Form (0001)" with solicitation number, offeror details, pricing, and authorized negotiator information.
  • Acknowledgement of any solicitation amendment(s).
  • Active registration at SAM.gov.
  • Supporting documentation demonstrating how quoted product(s) meet salient characteristics.
  • Supporting documentation from the manufacturer(s) certifying product origin.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest price technically acceptable. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

  • Price: Total price evaluation and reasonableness for the sum of all line items.
  • Technical Acceptability: Rated "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on the ability to meet all requirements.
  • Past Performance: Evaluated using "Acceptable," "Neutral," or "Unacceptable" ratings.

• Questions Due: 11:59 PM CST on 04/20/2026 via email to the Primary Point of Contact.

• Offerors, or the product or service, are not required to meet a qualification requirement to be eligible for award.

• Several clauses related to small business, DEI, and other compliance are incorporated by reference.

• Numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agency Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference. Full text is available upon request or electronically.

• The Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) will be used for invoicing and requires contractor enrollment.

• The document includes information on the USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Quote Submission Form" for Solicitation Number 1232SA26Q0332, "Lab Benches, Casework, and Sinks - RFQ". It requires vendors to provide pricing and relevant company information to submit a quote.

• Company Information: Requires confirmation of SAM registration, SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Company Legal Name, Doing Business As (if applicable), Company Address, and CAGE Code(s).
• Socio-economic Status: Vendors must select their socio-economic status for the specified NAICS code (337127) and confirm their registration in SAM.
• Line Items: A detailed list of items including Epoxy Resin Countertops, Sinks, various Cabinets (one-door, two-door, four-drawer, six-drawer, eight-drawer), Acid Storage Cabinets, Flammables Storage Cabinets, Table Legs, Filler Panels, Scribe Panels, Stainless Steel Scullery Sinks, and Deck-Mounted Hot/Cold Faucets. Vendors must provide Quantity, Unit Price, and Total Amount for each.
• Shipping/Freight/Delivery: A line item for shipping costs is included.
• Time to Delivery: Vendors must specify their delivery time in days, weeks, or months.
• Country of Manufacture Information: Requires Product Name(s)/Part Number(s), Manufacturer's Legal Name, confirmation of US manufacturing, and Manufacturing Address (if domestic). For nondomestic products, Country of Origin must be provided.
• Certification: A confirmation that written certification of the information was obtained from the manufacturer and is included in support documents.
• Quote Submission: A final certification regarding incomplete sections and required documentation.

This form is essential for any vendor wishing to bid on the "Lab Benches, Casework, and Sinks - RFQ" opportunity. Bidders must accurately complete all sections, including company details, socio-economic status, detailed pricing for each listed item, delivery time, and country of origin information, to ensure their quote is considered.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding RFQ# 1232SA26Q0332, clarifying requirements for laboratory casework and related items.

• Wall Bench Depth: Wall bench depth must be 30 inches as per Attachment 2, Section 3.0, Bullet #7. This is to accommodate piping and provide adequate countertop work depth.

• Two-Piece Configurations: While seamless joints are preferred, two-piece configurations for countertops are acceptable if a single piece greater than 48 inches cannot be achieved. Seams should be minimized.

• Scullery Sink: The scullery sink and faucet are required as part of the acquisition to streamline the process and allow for apples-to-apples comparison. The government will not remove this item for the plumber to provide.

• Cabinet Heights: Cabinet heights of 35 inches are acceptable, even with a countertop, to accommodate specific site conditions like stairwells.

• Delivery: Delivery of all items is required within 90 days of award. Items are to be delivered to the loading dock. Attachment 3 has been updated to include a separate line item for delivery.

• Installation: The requirement is for the provision and delivery of materials only; installation is not required.

• Cabinet Finishes: While not strictly required for the quote, a tan or mocha family color is preferred for steel casework to match existing finishes. Black is the preferred countertop color. Epoxy tops are preferred over phenolic.

• Attachment 3 has been updated to include a separate line item for delivery.

• Clarifications address specific dimensions, materials, and acceptance of certain configurations, which may impact vendor proposals and pricing.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide and install lab benches, casework, and sinks for a renovated soil health laboratory.

• Construction of two long (max 18.4 ft) and two short (max 5.3 ft) peninsula benches with a depth of 54 inches.

• Construction of casework for three wall benches (depth 30 inches).

• Provision of specific cabinet configurations including two-door, six-drawer, eight-drawer, and open spaces for chair/leg access.

• Installation of two inset epoxy resin sinks (24 x 14 x 10 in) and one stainless steel scullery sink.

• Provision of specialty cabinets, including a fire-rated flammables storage cabinet and an acid storage cabinet.

• Casework to be powder-coated, inset steel, furniture-grade cold-rolled steel.

• Specific steel gauges for various components (16, 18, 20 gauge).

• Base cabinets and sink cabinets to be at least 22 inches deep and 35 inches high.

• Cabinet doors and drawer fronts to be 3/4-in thick.

• Drawers to have self-closing slide hardware and withstand a 150-lb load test when opened.

• Cabinets to withstand a general 2000-lb load test.

• Countertops to be 1-in thick chemical-resistant epoxy resin, pre-cut.

• Sinks to be black, chemical-resistant epoxy resin with a gradual slope, or 14-gauge stainless steel for the scullery sink.

• Water fixtures to be deck-mounted, polished chrome-plated with epoxy coating, and include vacuum breakers.

• Delivery within 90 days of award to USDA/ARS at 590 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210.

• Installation to be completed through a combination of ARS personnel and University maintenance.

• Casework shelves to allow for height adjustments.

• Acid cabinet shelves to be lined with chemical-resistant material.

• Flammables storage cabinet to be fire-rated according to NFPA standards and include a spill containment pan.

• Attachment: Sketch of Room Layout (Aerial View) with Measurements is provided.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for "Lab Benches, Casework, and Sinks" (Solicitation Number: 1232SA26Q0332). The government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price contract for these items.

• Specific requirements for lab benches, casework, and sinks are detailed in "Attachment 2 - Statement of Requirements" (not provided).

• Pricing for all items must be submitted using "Attachment 3 - Quote Submission Form" (not provided).

• Delivery of all items is required within 90 days of award; early deliveries are accepted.

• Award Type: Firm-fixed-price contract.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery is within 90 days of award.

• Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer/Contract Specialist/Purchasing Agent in Adobe PDF format.

• Quote Submission Form: A completed "Attachment 3 - Quote Submission Form" is required, including solicitation number, offeror information, pricing, and authorized negotiator details.

• Supporting Documentation: Offerors must provide documentation demonstrating how their quoted products meet or exceed minimum salient characteristics.

• Registration: Active registration at SAM.gov is required at the time of quote submission.

• Questions: Questions are due no later than 72 hours prior to the closing date and should be submitted via email to the Primary and Secondary Points of Contact.

• Offer Acceptance: Prices must be held firm for 90 calendar days from the specified receipt date.

• Evaluation Criteria:

  • Price: Total price evaluation and reasonableness will be for the sum of all line items. Failure to price individual items may result in exclusion. Quantity price discounts and prompt payment discounts should be included.
  • Technical Acceptability: Rated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on the ability to meet all requirements.
  • Past Performance: Evaluated using information from past awards, USDA sources, CPARS, and other government sources.

• Evaluation Method: Lowest price technically acceptable criteria. The lowest priced offer will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability first. If not acceptable, the process continues to the next lowest priced offer.

• Offerors, or the product or service, are not required to meet a qualification requirement to be eligible for award.

• Several FAR clauses related to small business, labor, and other requirements are incorporated by reference, including "Notice of Total Small Business Aside" (52.219-6) and "Buy American-Supplies" (52.225-1).

• This solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and AGAR clauses by reference. Full text is available upon request or electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52.

• The document includes information on Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) enrollment and procedures.

• It also outlines the USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Quote Submission Form" for Solicitation Number 1232SA26Q0332, "Lab Benches, Casework, and Sinks - RFQ." It is used by vendors to submit their pricing and company information for this Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• Company Information: Requires confirmation of SAM registration, SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Company Legal Name, Doing Business As (if applicable), registered address, and CAGE Code.
• Socio-economic Status: Vendors must select their socio-economic status (e.g., Small Business Concern, Woman-Owned) and confirm their qualification for the specified NAICS code (337127).
• Line Items: A detailed list of items including Epoxy Resin Countertops, Sinks, Cabinets, Acid Storage Cabinets, Flammables Storage Cabinets, Table Legs, Filler Panels, Scribe Panels, and a Deck-Mounted Faucet. Vendors must provide Quantity, Unit Price, and Line-Item Total Amount for each.
• Total Quoted Price: The sum of all Line-Item Total Amounts.
• Time to Delivery: Vendors must indicate their delivery time in days, weeks, or months.
• Country of Manufacture Information: Requires Product Name(s)/Part Number(s), Manufacturer's Legal Name, confirmation of domestic manufacturing, and manufacturing address if applicable. For non-domestic products, the country of origin must be provided.
• Certification: A statement confirming the accuracy of the provided information and understanding that incomplete submissions may lead to disqualification.
• Contact Information: Fields for Name, Title, Contact Information, and Date.

This form is essential for any vendor wishing to bid on the "Lab Benches, Casework, and Sinks - RFQ." Bidders must accurately complete all sections, including company registration details, socio-economic status, detailed pricing for each line item, delivery time, and country of manufacture information. Failure to complete this form correctly may result in their quote not being considered for award.