72 -- INMATE MATTRESSES, PILLOWS AND SHEETS - FDC PHILADELPHIA

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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as Request for Quotation #RFQ-21705-0016-06. The North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) are 337910 and 314129. The small business size standard is 500 employees. This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set Aside. The Government intends to make a single award to the responsive/responsible quoter who submits the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer.All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations have the right to submit quotes equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Federal Correctional Institution (FCI), Contracting Office, located at 655 Fairton-Millville Road, Fairton, New Jersey, 08320 is requesting quotations for mattresses, pillows and sheets for the Federal Detention Center (FDC) located at 700 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19105. All items are to delivered to the FDC Philadelphia Warehouse located at 5801 Tabor Avenue, Building 27C, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19120. SCHEDULE OF ITEMS AND SPECIFICATIONS: Item 1: Polyester Mattress, Flame Check or equivalent, 4 inches thick, 25" by 75", 3 ply vinyl laminate cover, Color Green, Hypo-allergenic, odor free, moisture and mildew resistant. Quantity: 1500 Each. Item 2: Flat Sheet, Poly/Cotton blend, Color Brown, 58" by 90" Quantity: 400 Dozen. Item 3: Mirco-Guard Cover Pillow or equivalent, 20" by 26", Color Cream, Weight 1.2 Lbs, antimicrobial 20oz. Polyester fiberfill core. Quantity: 1000 Each *ALL prices must be quoted FOB Destination. Delivery is required within 30 days of award.* EVALUATION FACTORS: The Government intends to make a single award, to the lowest technically acceptable offeror meeting the required specifications. CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS This solicitation document incorporates the following provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-12, and may be viewed or downloaded by accessing the website at: http://www.arnet.gov. 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers - Commercial Items 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans. 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-37, Employment Reports for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans. 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. Faith-Based and Community- Based Organizations (AUG 2005) - can submit offers/bids/quotations equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS Vendors will be required to submit the following information on company letterhead or business stationery directly to the contracting officer: 1) The Request for Quotation Number - (RFQ21705-0016-06) 2) Schedule of Items 3) Price Quote to include any prompt payment terms. Offerors are to provide a copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with their quote. This provision is available to the offeror online at http://orca.bpn.gov. All offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database prior to receiving any award. Information concerning CCR requirements can be accessed at http://www.ccr.gov. Questions regarding this combined Synopsis/Solicitation must be emailed to contact@example.gov. Quotations are due no later than 2:00pm on Tuesday, August 22, 2006. Quotes must be faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000, Attention: Keith Neill, Contract Specialist.