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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation HHSP284-R-2006-04 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-07. This acquisition is a total Small Business Set-aside and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The North American Industry Classification Code is 326140 Polystyrene Foam Packaging Manufacturing. A proposal is requested for three (3) line items to be delivered on a monthly basis: LINE ITEM 1: Container, Insulated Shipping, Styrofoam with Lid Outside dimensions:Minimum Length:9 Maximum Length: 10 Minimum Width: 11 Maximum Width: 12 Minimum Height: 12 Maximum Height: 14 Minimum wall thickness: 1.5 inch Quantity per month: 288 each Quantity per year: 3,456 each; LINE ITEM 2: Container, Insulated Shipping, Styrofoam with Lid Outside Dimensions:Minimum Length: 15 Maximum Length: 17 Minimum Width: 14 Maximum Width: 16 Minimum Height: 12 Maximum Height: 14 Minimum wall thickness: 1.5 inch Quantity per month: 144 each; Quantity per year: 1,728 each; LINE ITEM 3: Container, Insulated Shipping, Styrofoam with Lid Outside dimensions: Minimum Length: 22 Maximum Length: 24 Minimum Width: 15 Maximum Width: 16 Minimum Height: 15 Maximum Height: 16 Minimum wall thickness: 1.5 inch Quantity per month: 60 each Quantity per year: 720 each. Inspection will be made at the delivery point and will consist of random sampling of the product for conformance with specifications and quantity count. It is anticipated that the Government will make a single award on an - all or none basis. Offeror must specify how materials will be packaged for delivery. Delivery terms shall be FOB - Destination to HHS, PSC, Supply Service Center, Bldg. # 5, Perry Point, MD 21902. All transportation shipping costs are to be included in the proposal. All deliveries shall be made monthly on regular workdays (Monday through Friday) during regular business hours (7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time), excluding official Federal Government holidays. Monthly quantities may be adjusted to provide for full pallet/skid quantities. Monthly delivery schedule will be established at time of award. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial (Jan 2006), applies to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated on the basis of technical capability to meet the Governments requirement and price. Offerors shall submit a fully executed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Mar 2005) with their offer. The clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Sept 2005), and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Feb 2006), apply to this acquisition as well as the following clauses sited therein: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003); 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003); 52-222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003); 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2006); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002); 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001); 52.225-1, Buy American Act - Supplies (June 2003); 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006); 52.232-3, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003); 52.222-41. All Clauses and provisions referenced in this announcement can be found in full text form at http://www.arnet.gov/far. All prospective offerors interested in submitting proposals must be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR), www.ccr.gov to be eligible for award. Offers must be received by March 9, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time at the HHS, Supply Service Center, ATTN: Allison Pentz, Bldg. # 14, Perry Point, MD 21902. Faxed offers are acceptable; however it is the responsibility of the offeror to verify receipt of faxed documents. Offers may be faxed to
+1 (555) 000-0000, ATTN: Allison Pentz.
