93 -- Polystyrene film material

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. This is a commercial item solicitation utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). Solicitation number TFMS-HQ-07-Q-0004 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-14, dated November 22, 2006. This is a 100 small business set-aside reserved exclusively for small business concerns. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard for this procurement are 322232 and 750 employees, respectively. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were provided in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) can be accessed on the Internet at www.acqnet.gov.(1) Product description: polystyrene film (procite) material. The polystyrene film at a minimum must meet or exceed the following window film specifications: actual window panel height: 1.5000; actual window panel width: 3.7500; film thickness: .00115; roll width: 4-5/8 inches; core size: 3 inches; outer diameter of roll: 18 inches; gauge gum line overlap top to bottom: 0.3750 inches; gum line overlap side-to-side: 0.3750 inches; calculated window cut off length: 2-3/4 inches; pounds per 1,000 envelopes: 0.444. The window film shall be used as a covering or window patch in the production of Government check envelopes. All address and barcode information shall be visible through the window film, and shall satisfy the following minimum reflectance and contrast guidelines: a print contrast ratio (PCR) equal to or more than 40 percent in the red and green portions of the optical spectrum is required for an MLOCR to recognize address information; a print reflectance difference (PRD) equal to or more than 30 percent in the red and the green portions of the optical spectrum is required for a Bar Code Scanner (BCS) and to recognize Postal Numeric Encoding Technique used to encode ZIP code information on letter mail (POSTNET) barcodes. (2) This requirement consists of one line item with line items for option years. Line Item Number and quantity are: Base Year Period (Date of award through September 30, 2007) - CLIN 0001, quantity 4,160 total rolls per year; Option Line Item Numbers and quantity are: Option Year One (October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008); CLIN 1001, not-to-exceed quantity 3,660 total rolls per year; Option Year Two (October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009); CLIN 2001, not-to-exceed quantity 3,160 total rolls per year; Option Year Three (October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010); CLIN 3001, not-to-exceed quantity 2,660 total rolls per year; Option Year Four (October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011); CLIN 4001, not-to-exceed quantity 2,160 total rolls per year. (3) DELIVERY LOCATIONS, QUANTITY, and SCHEDULE: The total rolls per year shall be delivered by the 10th of each month but no later than the 15th of each month throughout the delivery cycle to the following locations in the quantities indicated for the Regional Financial Centers (RFCs). The first two lines of the delivery label for each delivery location shall read: (Financial Management Service, Department of the Treasury). Addresses for delivery locations are: Austin Financial Center (AFC), 1619 E. Woodward Street, Austin, TX 78741; Kansas City Financial Center (KFC), 4241 NE 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64117; Philadelphia Financial Center (PFC), 13000 Townsend Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154; and San Francisco Financial Center (SFC), 1650 65th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608. (4) Base Period: AFC, qty. 200 rolls for deliveries in January, March, and May 2007, 140 rolls for month deliveries July 2007 through September 2007; KFC, Qty. 200 rolls for deliveries in January, March, and May 2007, 120 rolls monthly for July 2007 through September 2007; PFC, Qty. 300 rolls for January and March 2007, 140 rolls monthly for June 2007 through September 2007; SFC, Qty. 200 rolls for January, March, and May 2007, 140 rolls monthly for July 2007 through September 2007. FOR THE BASE PERIOD ONLY, SUBSTITUTE THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2007 IN PLACE OF JANUARY 2007 FOR ALL DELIVERY LOCATIONS. For the option year line items, the delivery cycles will remain the same. For the option year line items, the exact quantity of rolls per delivery/location will be determined by FMS at a later date. (5) PACKAGING, MARKING AND SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS: PACKAGING: The rolls shall be covered or wrapped into polyethylene or similar material to protect the film from moisture. Do not wrap each individual roll. Rolls can be in groups or layers. The rolls shall be secured to the skid by handling the rolls with 3 straps to prevent shifting of individual rolls while in transit. The top roll on the pallet shall be protected with edge protectors to prevent the straps from damaging the edges of the paper rolls. The roll shall be secured to prevent accidental unwinding. Cardboard shall be placed on the top of the film rolls with plastic corners under the bands. The pieces of wood that make up the pallet shall be secured together with nails or pegs, maintaining the shape of the pallet. Nails or pegs which are used to reconstruct the pallet, shall not protrude from the pallet. The rolls do not require individual wrapping. The rolls shall be secured to the skid by banding to prevent shifting of individual roll while in transit. The top roll on the skid shall be protected with a firm cover or edge protectors to prevent the bands from damaging the edges. MARKING: Each package shall be clearly marked on the outside of the package with (i) the contract number under which the package is being delivered, (ii) the type of film, (iii) the name and address of the Contractor, and (iv) the date on which the paper was manufactured. SHIPPING: Product shall be shipped commercially, FOB Destination. (6) TESTING: In order to allow the Government to determine product technical acceptability, the offeror shall provide adequate product description 52.212-1(b)(4) to include product literature, product samples, material safety data sheets, and technical features. All product samples must be received by 3:00 pm local time (CST) December 27, 2006. Interested suppliers must submit a product sample which will undergo testing for: compliance to window film specification; adherence to web using National Starch poly adhesive product #33-1399; non-static build up; curl resistance as roll diminishes; stretch, streak, fogging, and colorfast conditions that can obscure the address or barcode during envelope processing; meet minimum reflectance and contrast guidelines; and envelope USPS optical character reading and bar coding testing. Test results and product samples not consumed during testing will not be returned to sender. For testing, submit two 18-inch rolls with 3-inch cores of product sample to: FMS, Kansas City Financial Center, Attn: Dirk Dean, 4241 NE 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64117. Technical acceptability is on a pass-fail basis. Failure to meet the packaging requirements on shipment will be cause for rejection. (7) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. (8) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The following text is added to Paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2; (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the need of the Treasury; (ii) price; and (iii) past performance. A competitive firm-fixed price contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Treasury. (9) Additional guidance on price is provided under provision 52.212-1 section (g). (10) The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. A copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.acqnet.gov. The contractor shall either return a completed copy of this provision with the quote, or complete the Online Reps and Certs Application (ORCA) at http://www.bpn.gov. (11) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. (12) Addendum to Clause 52.212-4 are: 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, paragraph a. 30 days; 60 days, paragraph c. 57 months; and 52.232-18 Availability of Funds. (13) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b. of FAR 52.212-5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 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 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-1 Buy American Act Supplies; 52.225-5 Trade Agreements; 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the CCR. CCR information may be found at http://www.ccr.gov. The following clause identified at paragraph c. of the clause 52.212-5 is considered checked and is applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-3 Gratuities. (14) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. (15) Numbered Note 1 applies. (16) Quotes are due by 3:00 pm local time, January 5, 2007. Faxing or emailing written quote is acceptable. The assigned contract specialist is Cheryl Rice at contact@example.gov.