Request for Quote - NSN 7490015997186 Counter, Currency

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Item Purchase Description for a Counter, Currency machine. It outlines the specifications and requirements for the item being procured.

• Item Name: Counter, Currency
• Federal Reserve Fitness Standards: Specifies compliance with these standards.
• Dimensions: Overall width, depth, and height are provided with tolerances.
• Document Accommodation: Specifies the size range for documents (bills) the machine can handle.
• Material and Display: Plastic over metal construction with a multi-function adjustable illuminated panel display.
• Performance: Scanning speed (1,000 bills/minute), scanning accuracy (99.99%), and scanning type (counterfeit detection, sort, and find paper).
• Hopper and Pocket Capacity: Details the capacity of the top hopper and currency pockets.
• Currency Detection: Capabilities include denomination, mixed currency, orientation, and counterfeit bill detection.
• Power Requirements: 105-130 VAC, 50/60 HZ, 1.5 AMPS.
• Packaging and Marking: Specifies packaging for protection during shipment and compliance with FED-STD-123H (civilian) and MIL-STD-129R (military) for marking.
• Palletization: Requirements for packaging and preparation for delivery, including compliance with GSAM 552.211-89 for wood pallets.
• PCM (Post Consumer Material): Policy to seek the highest percentage of recovered material, with preference given to items with high post-consumer material content.
• Quality Assurance: Product must meet salient characteristics and be equal to or better than commercially available products. Workmanship must be free from defects and contamination.

This document details the specific technical and performance requirements for the Counter, Currency machine. Bidders must ensure their proposed product meets all listed specifications, including dimensions, performance metrics, detection capabilities, power requirements, and quality standards, to be considered compliant.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks pricing for "COUNTER, CURRENCY (BNOE)" with NSN 7490-01-599-7186. The government intends to award an all-or-none contract. This RFQ is set aside exclusively for Small Business concerns, with NAICS code 322230 (Stationary Product Manufacturing). Bidders must be registered in SAM.gov and willing to register or have the ability to receive orders via GSA's Order Management Services (OMS) Vendor Portal or Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) within 5 business days after award.

• The specific item required is "7490-01-599-7186 Counter, Currency; Brand Name or Equal".

• Quantity: 5 Each (EA).

• Delivery: FOB Destination, CONUS to Fort Bragg, NC 28310.

• DARO (Delivery Acceptable Ready On): 8 days.

• The contract will be with the General Services Administration/Supply Chain Management Contracting Division (GSA/SCM).

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the specified receipt date.

• Quotes must be submitted via email by the RFQ closing date.

• Evaluation will be based on Administrative Compliance (pass/fail), Technical Acceptability (pass/fail for 'or equal' items), and Lowest Evaluated Price.

• Offers must include the solicitation number, offeror information (name, address, UEI), and responses to required provisions and certifications.

• Failure to complete required fields on pages 1 and 2 will result in the quote not being considered for award.

• This RFQ is exclusively set aside for Small Business concerns.

• Vendors must have the assigned NAICS size standard (or less) in their SAM account to be eligible.

• The nonmanufacturer rule does not apply as this acquisition is under the SAT.

• Bidders quoting an 'or equal' item must submit technical specifications and the manufacturer's part number for determination.

• Applicable technical documents must be attached if quoting an 'or equal' item.

• The Buy American Act applies.

• Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to the RFQ closing date.

Other / Unclassified

This document provides guidance on Military Standard 129 (Mil-Std-129R) marking and shipping label requirements. It outlines the necessary information for unit, intermediate, and exterior container markings, including barcoding requirements and the format for Military Shipping Labels (MSLs).

This document is crucial for vendors to understand the specific marking and labeling requirements for shipments to military activities. Adhering to these standards is essential for avoiding shipping delays and ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DOD) regulations. Key information includes:

• Marking Content: Details on what information must be included on labels, such as NSN/NATO stock number, CAGE code, part number, quantity, contract/purchase order number, preservation method, shelf life, and serial numbers.
• Container Types: Specific requirements for unit, intermediate, and exterior containers.
• Military Shipping Label (MSL): Information on the format and required data for MSLs, including Transportation Control Number (TCN), ship-to address, and ultimate consignee.
• Barcoding: Guidance on linear (Code 39) and 2D (PDF417) bar code requirements.
• Packaging: References to related packaging standards and requirements for hazardous materials and wood packaging.

Vendors must ensure their shipments comply with Mil-Std-129R to meet contract obligations.