84 -- Laundry Bags

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 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. Solicitation number FA3300-04-DAW3353 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the test program for certain commercial items found at FAR Part 13.5. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-20 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) change notice 20040223. The North American Industry Classification System code is 314911 with a small business size of 500 employees. This acquisition is solicited as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. This requirement is for the purchase of laundry bags .LIST OF ITEMS REQUIRED: CLIN 0001: Green Laundry Bag same as or equal to Ira Green part number 3-G203a, dimensions 17 inches across by 26 inches long, machine washable, Quantity: 3200. CLIN 0002: White Mesh laundry bag, dimensions 15 inches by 25 inches same as or equal to Martike part number 30005, machine washable, Quantity: 6400. {End CLIN description} Quotes must be complete, with description of items offered. Delivery to Lackland Air Force Base, TX by 31 March 2004. Quotes due 18 March 2004. This is a competitive best value acquisition utilizing simplified procedures authorized by FAR 13.5, "Test Program for Certain Commercial Items". An offeror will be determined acceptable if no exception is taken to the specifications and requirements of the RFQ. Award will be based on price and delivery. Each offeror's quoted price will be evaluated for reasonableness. The contracting officer will make and award as determined to be in the government's best interest. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jan 2004), applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 with Alternate I (Apr 2002), Offeror Representation and Certifications - Commercial Items (Jan 2004); DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Nov 1995); and DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Apr 2003) with the quotation. The FAR clause, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Oct 2003) applies to this acquisition and is addended to add the following FAR clauses: 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (Aug 2000); 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003); The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Jan 2004), applies to this acquisition, and specifically the following FAR clauses under paragraph (b) are applicable: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jul 1995); 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2004); 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) and 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor (Oct 2003). The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jan 2004), applies to this acquisition, and specifically the following clauses under paragraphs (a) and (b) are applicable: 52.203-3 - Gratuities (Apr 1984); 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Apr 2003); 252.225-7012 - Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (Feb 2003); 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Jan 2004). NOTE: Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) registration can be obtained by accessing the internet, https://wawf.eb.mil or by calling +1 (555) 000-0000. Registration must be completed before award. 252.243-7002 - Requests for Equitable Adjustment (Mar 1998); and 252.247-7023 - Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002). The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Jan 2004) (Deviation), applies to this acquisition. The following DFARS clauses are hereby incorporated into this solicitation: 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources and Subcontractors (Apr 2003) and 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (Nov 2003. NOTE: CCR can be obtained by accessing the internet, http://www.ccr.gov or by calling +1 (555) 000-0000. The CCR number must be obtained before award can be made. Clauses and provisions incorporated by reference may be accessed via the internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil or http:/www.arnet.far.gov. Responses/Offers are due by the close of business (3:00 PM central time) on 18 March 2004. Submit written quotes; oral quotes will not be accepted. Quotes may be submitted via fax, e-mail or mail. All quotes must be faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000 attn: Areea Malone, e-mailed to contact@example.gov (subject FA3300-04-DAW3353), or mailed to 42 CONS/LGCB, attn: Areea Malone, 50 LeMay Plaza South, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6334. Quotations must meet all instructions put forth in this solicitation. Reference the solicitation number FA3300-04-DAW3353 and delivery date on proposal. You may e-mail questions to Areea Malone, Contract Specialist