99 -- Hanging Frames

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is requesting quotations from vendors to establish an Indefinite Delivery/ Requirement Purchase Order for 1,500 hanging frames used to display a 16-subject sheet of uncut currency (to be inserted by the customer). The acrylic thickness is 1/10 inch, with polished smooth edges. The frame will have a 12 - inch x - inch x - inch walnut wood rail on top, with 2 holes drilled to accommodate a brass - S hook chain assembly. Drawing available upon request. for exact dimensions. The frames shall be packaged one frame per poly bag and the acrylic/wood/chain assembly inserted into a special book fold. An instruction sheet for assembly shall be included in each package. All skids/containers must be marked with the following BEP part number 2S000794 and the quantity per skid/container. The simplified acquisition procedures set forth in FAR Parts 12 and 13 shall be used. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; therefore, a written request for quotation will not be issued. This procurement is 100% set aside for small businesses The associated small business size standard is 500 employees. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is RFQ-06-0316. The ordering /performance period for this order will be from date of award through September 30, 2006. During this period the total estimated ordering quantity is 1,500. During the effective period of the Indefinite Quantity/Requirements Purchase Order, the Government is not obligated to order the estimated quantity set forth in the purchase Order. These quantities reflect the amount or number of items that the Government plans to purchase. The Government may order none or as much as it requires to meet its needs. The Contractor is obligated to provide the quantities ordered. No funds are obligated by this Indefinite Delivery/Requirements Purchase Order. All funds shall be obligated by individual delivery orders. Vendor that is selected is required to submit a protype sample to be approved. Deliveries under this Indefinite Delivery/Requirements Purchase Order shall be completed within 20 days after receipt of an order, unless an alternate delivery date is agreed to in writing by both parties. Delivery terms are F.O.B Destination to the Bureau of Engraving & Printing. 3201 Pennsy Drive Landover MD 20745. The resulting purchase order shall be firm fixed The basis for award shall be price and quality. All interested small businesses are requested to submit a written quotation which will be considered by the agency. Quotations may be submitted on a SF 1449 or on company letterhead. Quotations shall include the RFQ number, the proposed unit price, the proposed extended price, any prompt payment discount terms, company name, point of contact, address, phone number, fax number, tax identification number, DUNS number, and size status (i.e., small business, disadvantaged business or woman owned business). If this item is available under GSA Schedule please provide the schedule number. Quotations are due April 28, 2006 Quotations may be faxed to Diane Rollins at +1 (555) 000-0000 or transmitted via e-mail to contact@example.gov