1/2 Pint Beverage Cartons

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-38. This is a Request For Quotation The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Complex, Lompoc, California intends to award a firm-fixed price contract to a responsible business entity for - Pint Beverage Cartons. Solicitation: RFQP0617-10-00013 General Requirements / Specifications PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED DOCUMENT TITLED "Milk and Juice Carton Specifications" FOR FULL DESCRIPTIONS AND LANGUAGE THAT MUST BE INCLUDED ON CARTONS. EACH VENDOR MUST SUBMIT A DETAILED PROOF OF EACH CARTON ALONG WITH THEIR QUOTE. IF THE GRAPHIC IS NOT SUBMITTED THE QUOTE SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. DUE TO LOCAL STORAGE CONSIDERATIONS, QUANTITIES OF EACH TYPE OF CARTON WILL VARY FOR EACH DELIVERY BASED UPON THE GOVERNMENTS NEEDS. VENDOR MUST INCLUDE HOW MUCH LEAD TIME THEY REQUIRE PRIOR TO EACH SHIPMENT. VENDOR WILL THEN BE CONTACTED AND GIVEN THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF TIME TO MANUFACTURE THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF CARTONS AND MAKE DELIVERY. THIS WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE QUANTITIES LISTED BELOW ARE REACHED. Non-Fat - Pint Carton QTY: 216,700 @ _______ ea = ______ 2% Milk - Pint Carton QTY: 2,402,100@_______ea = _______ Grape Drink - Pint Carton QTY: 15,000@_______ea = ________ Orange Drink - Pint Carton QTY: 15,000@_______ea = _______ Fruit Punch - Pint Carton QTY: 15,000@_______ea = _______ Pink Lemonade - Pint Carton QTY: 15,000@_______ea = ______ Contract Pricing: Contract pricing shall include all costs to be incurred by the Government for the Milk and Juice Cartons required by this solicitation (e.g., start-up, shipping, installation, setup...etc). The Government reserves the right to award without discussion; therefore, the initial quote should contain the quoters best terms format price standpoint. Quoters are hereby notified that an offer of contract award may be extended to the responsive/responsible quoter submitting a quote that is determined to be the BEST VALUE to the government. CONTRACT CLAUSES 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov . Full text copies of Justice Acquisition Regulation (JAR) clauses or BOP clauses may be requested (in writing) from the Contracting Officer. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAR 2009) with addendum to incorporate the additional clauses listed below into this solicitation and any resulting contract. 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) The following clause will be incorporated into any resulting contract with applicable fill-in information as noted: Department of Justice Residency Requirement - BOP Clause (June 2004) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items (FEB 2010) - (b) 5, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 31. OTHER CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS: This a Request for Quotation In accordance with FAR 46.503 and 46.403(a)(6), the place of acceptance for services under this contract is at the destination, FCC Lompoc Regional Farm, located in Lompoc, California SOLICITATION PROVISIONS: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors ? Commercial Items (JUNE 2008) tailored to delete paragraphs at c, d, h, and I as they have been determined to be non-applicable to this solicitation. The additional provisions listed below are incorporated into this solicitation via addendum to this provision. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items (AUG 2009) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEPT 2006) (a) Procurement Executive, BOP, 320 First Street, N.W., Room 5006, Washington, D.C. 20534 52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984) Protests Filed Directly with the Department of Justice (JAR 2852.233-70) Faith-Based and Community- Based Organizations (AUG 2005) - can submit offers/bids/quotations equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible. Quoters are advised that the Contracting Officer will verify registration in the Central Contractors Registration database (www.ccr.gov) and the Online Representations and Certifications Application (orca.bpn.gov) prior to award of any contract, by entering the potential awardee DUNS number into each database. Failure to complete the registration may result in elimination from consideration for award. The North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code is 322212, a business size standard will not be applied to this solicitation. (3) A completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items (AUG 2009) if different from entry made to the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) site located at orca.bpn.gov All quotes must be received at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Complex, 3901 Klein Blvd, Lompoc, CA 93436 no later than 3:00 pm local time on Wednesday April 12, 2010. Offers can be faxed to Robert Barnes, Contract Specialist, at (805) 737-5062. Please Call (805) 736-4154 ext 5469 with any questions regarding this solicitation.