84--Bistro Coffee Mug for Recruiting & Retention

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 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. The solicitation number is W912NR-12-T-0011. The solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-60, DFARS Change Notice 20120420, This solicitation is set aside for Small Business (SB). The NAICS code assigned to this acquisition is 541890 and small business size standard is $14 million. This request if for a quantity of 15,000 each 16oz bistro coffee mugs with Louisiana National Guard logo on front and back of mug. Color of mug is Cobalt Blue (see attached picture as sample mug). Product must match sample mug in color, style and artwork. Vendor is responsible for the design of the artwork. Vendor must provide proof picture of mug and artwork with quote and provide sample mug prior to mass production (after award). ***Question Submission: Interested offerors may submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by email to CPT Chad Travis @ contact@example.gov. Questions must be received prior to 5:00 pm CST on 17 September 2012 to be considered.*** Delivery address for this requirement is Bldg 1302 15th Street, Camp Beauregard, Pineville, LA 71360. Offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), www.sam.gov, database before an award can be made to them. Failure to register in SAM will preclude an award being made to your company. Vendor must also provide their CAGE code on quote. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Award will be made for all or none. FAR 19.502-2(c) For small business set-asides other than for construction or services, any concern proposing to furnish a product that it did not itself manufacture must furnish the product of a small business manufacturer unless the SBA has granted either a waiver or exception to the nonmanufacturer rule (see 19.102(f)). If exact item is not quoted (see FAR 52.212-1(b)(4)) a specification sheet or other information must be provided that provides sufficient detail for the United States to determine whether or not the substituted product(s) quoted can satisfy the need. The following provisions and/or clauses apply to this acquisition. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999): (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Price, Item Description, and Delivery Terms. Factors other than price when combined may be more important than price. The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.202-1 Definitions; FAR 52.204-99 Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Act - Supplies; FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Act Certificate; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-1 Disputes; FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest; FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contracts; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, with the following fill-in: http://farsite.hill.af.mil; DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; DFARS 252.212-7001 (Dev) Contract Terms and Conditions; DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. Submittal of quotes can be emailed to CPT Chad Travis, contact@example.gov , +1 (555) 000-0000. Alternate POC is MAJ David Bourgeois, contact@example.gov, +1 (555) 000-0000. Quotes are due NO LATER THAN 20 September 2012 2:00 PM, CST.