41 -- COMMERCIAL ICE MACHINE

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Federal Bureau of Prisons, United States Penitentiary (USP) and Federal Prison Camp (FPC) , located in Pollock, Louisiana intends to award a firm-fixed, requirements type contract to a responsible small business entity for the provision under RFQ-.51904-0033-6 for 13 Cornelius air cooled ice machines. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-12. DESCRIPTION / SCHEDULE: COMMERCIAL MOWERS CONTRACT PRICING: Contract pricing shall be based on "brand name" or equal of the following commercial ice machine: Cornelius XAC830 air cooled ice machine, 208-230/1/160; B842SS ice bin, stainless steel exterior finish, 800# capacity, 42" wide; 161768014 adapter plate for 842 ice bin Contract pricing must include all cost or price associated charges or fees and delivery cost (FOB Destination) to USP Pollock, Pollock, Louisiana. The offer should be in this format: ice machine (and two additional parts $ _________ X quantity of 13 = ____________Total Price. The government reserves the right to award without discussion; therefore, the initial quote should contain the quoters best terms from a price standpoint. Quoters are hereby notified that an offer of contract award shall be extended to the responsive/responsible quoter submitting the lowest price, technically acceptable quote. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: USP Pollock 1000 Airbase Road Pollock LA71467 CONTRACT CLAUSES: The following provisions and clauses will apply to this solicitation in accordance with Commercial Items: 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items (SEPT 2005) with addendum to incorporate the additional clauses listed below into this solicitation and any resulting contract. 52.204-4 Printed or copied doubled sided on recycled paper (AUG 2000) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) The full text provision or clause may be accessed electronically at www.arnet.gov/far The following clauses will be incorporated into a resultant contract in full text with applicable fill-in information as noted: 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (AUG 2006) - (b)1,5,7,9,14,15,16,17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 26,31. OTHER CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS: A resultant contract will be a requirement type contract with firm fixed pricing. It is anticipated that contract award resulting from this solicitation will be made approximately September 29, 2006. 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. Also, the full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Full text copies of Justice Acquisition Regulation (JAR) clauses or BOP clauses may be requested in writing from the Contracting Officer. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (JAN 2006) 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 (JUNE 2006) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (AUG 1996) (a) Procurement Executive, BOP, 320 First Street, NW, Room 5006, Washington, D.C. 20534 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 System (NAICS) code for the service is 444210. Quoters are further advised to mark each individual item within their quote considered privileged or confidential under the Freedom of Information Act with notification that the data is considered confidential and privileged and not subject to mandatory disclosure under the FOIA. SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS: On letterhead or business stationary, the following information is required: (1) Contractors DUNS Number (2) A completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items (JUNE 2006) if different from entry made to the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) site located at orca.bpn.gov (3) Point of Contact information for professional references. All Quotes must be received at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, USP Pollock, 1000 Airbase Road Pollock, LA 71467 no later than 11:00am local time on Thursday, September 28, 2006. Offers should be faxed to Gina Roach, Contracting Officer, at +1 (555) 000-0000. Offers received after this date will not be considered. Please ensure with your bid offer you include a complete copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items Offers. 1.