McNaugthon Annual Book Lease

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. FA4621-10-T-0006 is issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-37. This acquisition is not set aside for small business. The NAICS code is 451211 and the size standard is $7.0M. The item description to be procured is an Annual McNaughton Book Lease for the Base Library. This is a McNaughton brand name only requirement. CLIN 0001: Adult Plan (G5B8) Provide adult fiction and nonfiction books for patron check out, with rotation of eighty (80) new books each month selected by the librarian; Qty: 12, Unit of issue: MO, Unit Price $___________, Ext Price $ ___________ CLIN 0002: Children Plan (GPC6) Provide a collection of easy books for patron checkout, with rotation of the new books each month as selected by librarian; Qty: 12, Unit of Issue: MO, Unit Price $ __________, Ext Price $ __________ CLIN 0003: Young Adult Plan (YGB1) Provide young adult fiction and nonfiction books for patron check out, with rotation of ten (10) new books each month selected by librarian; Qty: 12, Unit of Issue: MO, Unit Price $___________, Ext Price $__________ Period of performance for all CLINS is 1 January 2010 through 31 December 10. The item must be delivered FOB destination within 30 days of receiving the order to the 22d Forces Support Squadron (22 FSS/FSDL) 53476 Wichita St, Bldg 412/Ste 145 McConnell AFB, KS 67221 The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer is the best value for the Government and conforming to the solicitation. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with your offer. Offerors may electronically complete Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items at website http://www.bpn.gov/orca. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Deviation), applies to this acquisition. Specifically, the following clauses are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 22.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act Supplies; FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Act Certificate; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration. FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest; FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination; FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference; FAR 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions; FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses; FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms; The clause at DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product; DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A, Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments; DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders; DFARS 252.225- 7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea. AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman (10 Aug 2005) in full text (below): (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offertory, potential offertory, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMBC A-76 competition performance decisions).(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, 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, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by 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 number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) All clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. All firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database @ www.ccr.gov and shall be considered for award. Include expected delivery date, DUNS number and TIN. All quotes must be sent to Shannan Hughes at: Fax 316-759-1411 or e-mail Shannan.hughes@McConnell.af.mil; Quotes are required to be received no later than 1200 on 23 December, 2009.