Book Leasing

This is a combined synopsis and 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-018. North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 424920 size standard 100 employees. Reference number F1Q3LB0126A901 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). IAW FAR 252.204-7004, all firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). To register, please visit http://www.ccr.gov. Offerors shall electronically complete FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification -- Commercial Items at Website http://www.bpn.gov/orca. Oral quotes will not be accepted. Quotes must be submitted on an all or none basis. Your quote must include discount terms, delivery date, tax identification number, cage code, and DUNS number. Description of requirement: 0001AA Renew McNaughton Book Leasing Service - Adult Fiction and Non-fiction using plan BS-7 Book cut-off price option. Combine preset plans BS-2 and BS-5 to obtain 70 books per month for 1 year. Full allowance each month The period of performane (POP) for this contract is 1 Oct 10 through 30 Sept 11. FOB: Destination for delivery to Dover AFB Library, BLDG 262 Chad Street Dover AFB, DE 19904. *Additional Instructions: This requirement is subject to the availability of funds. FAR 52.232-18, Availability of funds Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. (End of Clause) The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items - The contractor shall fill out the Online Representation and Certification Application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov/. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items; Addendum: para (c) Changes is tailored as follows: Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes, such as changes in the paying office, appropriations data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items FAR 52.213-2, Invoices FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports FAR 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product, DFARS 252.204-7004, Central Contactor Registration, (52.204-7) Alternate A DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, and AFFARS 5352.201.9101, Ombudsman: If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact Center/MAJCOM ombudsman, [ Mr. Michael R. Jackson, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB IL 62225-5022, (618) 229-0267, fax (618) 256-6668, email: Michael.jackson@scott.af.mil.] Concerns, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone (703) 588-7004, fax (703) 588-1067. AFFARS 5352.223-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations. Wide Area Workflow is the Dept. of the Air Force's mandatory method of electronic invoicing. More information can be found at https://wawf.eb.mil. Use of the basic system is at NO COST is at no cost to the contractor and training is available at http://www.wawftraining.com. Written quotes must be received no later than 30 August 2010 at 2:00 pm EST. Prefer quotes to be e-mailed to john.lynch.16@us.af.mil alternately, fax quotes to (302) 677-2309. If you have questions, please contact John Lynch via email or telephone (302) 677-5226. Alternately, you may contact Kazzandra Dexter at (302) 677-5042.