Kosher Margarine

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; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the number is RFQP0207-012-12. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-59 (May 15, 2012). The North American Industry Classification Code is 311991. This requirement is set aside for small business concerns. The size standard is 500 employees. The U.S. Penitentiary in Lewisburg intends to enter into a firm-fixed price contract for the following commercial item: Schedule: 0001: 1,180 CASES Kosher Margarine, 2 Ounce Sealed Individual Package, Refrigerated or Shelf Stable, Certified Kosher Parve, 200 packages per Case. * Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.* **Please provide delivered pricing** Delivery is required no later than 14 days after receipt of order. Solicitation Provisions: 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.acquisition.gov/far 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (JUN 2008); Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items: Vendors shall submit signed and dated offers either by facsimile, mail, or e-mail. Facsimile number is +1 (555) 000-0000. E-mail address is: contact@example.gov. The mailing address is: USP Lewisburg 2400 Robert F. Miller Drive Lewisburg, PA 17837 Attn: Adam King The date and time for receipt of quotes is June 15, 2012 at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard/Daylight Time. Offer must indicate Solicitation No. RFQP0207-012-12, time specified for receipt of offer, name, address and telephone number of offeror, technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation, terms of any expressed warranty, price and any discount terms. Offer must include a completed copy of representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3, and acknowledgment of all amendments, if any. Please note any offers that fail to furnish required representations and certifications, past performance information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. The Government may make award without discussions; therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain its best pricing. Offerors should include their Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number on the quote. The basis for award will be price, past performance, and ability to meet the specifications. Any amendments issued to this solicitation shall be synopsized in the same manner as this solicitation and must be acknowledged by each offeror. Offeror must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. Offers or modifications to offers received at the address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified may not be considered. Questions regarding this requirement may be addressed in writing to Gina Reed, at contact@example.gov. All FAR forms, clauses and provisions necessary to submit an offer may be accessed at the following web site: http://www.acquisition.gov/far. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (APR 2012). This provision is included as an attachment in full text. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (m) of this provision. 52.27.103-71, Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations (AUG 2005) Faith-based and Community-based organizations can submit offers/quotations equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible. (End of Provision) 2852.233-70, Protests Filed Directly with the Department of Justice (JAN 1998) (a) The following definitions apply in this provision:(1) "Agency Protest Official" means the official, other than the contracting officer, designated to review and decide procurement protests filed with a contracting activity of the Department of Justice. (2) "Deciding Official" means the person chosen by the protestor to decide the agency protest; it may be either the Contracting Officer or the Agency Protest Official. (3) "Interested Party" means an actual or prospective offeror whose direct economic interest would be affected by the award of a contract or by the failure to award a contract. (b) A protest filed directly with the Department of Justice must: (1) Indicate that it is a protest to the agency. (2) Be filed with the Contracting Officer. (3) State whether the protestor chooses to have the Contracting Officer or the Agency Protest Official decide the protest. If the protestor is silent on this matter, the Contracting Officer will decide the protest. (4) Indicate whether the protestor prefers to make an oral or written presentation of arguments in support of the protest to the deciding official. (5) Include the information required by FAR 33.103(a)(2): (i) Name, address, facsimile number and telephone number of the protestor. (ii) Solicitation or contract number. (iii) Detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds for the protest, to include a description of resulting prejudice to the protestor. (iv) Copies of relevant documents. (v) Request for a ruling by the agency. (vi) Statement as to the form of relief requested. (vii) All information establishing that the protestor is an interested party for the purpose of filing a protest. (viii) All information establishing the timeliness of this protest. (c) An interested party filing a protest with the Department of Justice has the choice of requesting either that the Contracting Officer or the Agency Protest Official decide the protest. (d) The decision by the Agency Protest Official is an alternative to a decision by the Contracting Officer. The Agency Protest Official will not consider appeals from the Contracting Officer's decision on an agency protest. (e) The deciding official must conduct a scheduling conference with the protestor within five (5) days after the protest is filed. The scheduling conference will establish deadlines for oral or written arguments in support of the agency protest and for many officials to present information in response to the protest issues. The deciding official may hear oral arguments in support of the agency protest at the same time as the scheduling conference, depending on availability of the necessary parties. (f) Oral conferences may take place either by telephone or in person. Other parties may attend at the discretion of the deciding official. (g) The protestor has only one opportunity to support or explain the substance of its protest. Department of Justice procedures do not provide for any discovery. The deciding official may request additional information from either the agency or the protestor. The deciding official will resolve the protest through informal presentations or meetings to the maximum extent practicable. (h) An interested party may represent itself or be represented by legal counsel. The Department of Justice will not reimburse the protester for any legal fees related to the agency protest. (i) The Department of Justice will stay award or suspend contract Performance in accordance with FAR 33.103(f). The stay or suspension unless over-ridden, remains in effect until the protest is decided, dismissed, or withdrawn. (j) The deciding official will make a best effort to issue a decision on the protest within twenty (20) days after the filing date. The decision may be oral or written. (k) The Department of Justice may dismiss or stay proceeding on an agency protest if a protest on the same or similar basis is filed with a protest forum outside the Department of Justice. (End of provision) Contract Clauses: 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.acquisition.gov/far. (End of Clause) 52.204-2, Security Requirements (AUG 1996) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAR 2009) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (FEB 2012) (t)Effective October 1, 2003, ALL contractors MUST be registered on the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and must remain registered through final payment on the contract. For additional information and to register, go to www.ccr.gov. Offerors responding to this solicitation must be registered on CCR for their offers to be considered for award. 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991) 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (MAY 2012). This clause is included as an attachment in full text.