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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or services 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 (formal) solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number FA7000-10-T-0112 in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-43, dated 2 August 10. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 322291 and the business size standard is 500 employees. The proposed acquisition is unrestricted. Women Owned, Veteran Owned, HUBZone, 8(a) and small businesses are encouraged to submit quotes. All responsible sources may submit a response, which if received timely, will be considered by 10 CONS/ LGCB, USAF Academy (USAFA). PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTING A QUOTE. Failure to comply with all instructions contained within this combined synopsis/solicitation could result in the quote being ineligible for award. It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure their quote meets all the requirements identified herein. CLIN 0001: SCA Xpressnaps or Equal ? White Paper Napkins ? 500/ppk ? 13 x 8.5 Inches ? 1 ply ? Tork Advanced ? For Xpressnap Dispensers 40XPS-40XPT. Quantity: 1200 cases total, delivered 100 cases per month. Period of Performance: 1 October 2010- 30 September 2011. Delivery Schedule: 100 cases per month. Delivered the 1st of every month for 12 months. The first delivery begins on 1 OCT 2010. Delivery Requirement: FOB for this Combined/Synopsis is Destination. All quotes must be FOB Destination (USAFA, Colorado Springs, CO 80840). Offers received with FOB other than Destination will not be considered. UNIT PRICE $ (Price for ONE case) EXTENDED PRICE $ (Price for 1200 cases) These products must comply with the Buy American Act (100% manufactured in the USA; and at least 51% of the cost of materials made, fabricated, purchased must be made in the USA). The following Federal Acquisition (FAR) clauses apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation and offerors MUST COMPLY with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, addenda applies: THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT THEIR QUOTE ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: SOLICITATION NUMBER, CONTACT NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE OFFEROR, UNIT PRICE, EXTENDED PRICE, ANY DISCOUNT TERMS, DELIVERY TERMS, CAGE CODE, DUNS NUMBER, TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, SIZE OF BUSINESS, WARRANTY INFORMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS IF REQUIRED. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. a. Initially, those vendors who are quoting on an "or equal" will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis who can meet or exceed the salient characteristics. Then those vendors who pass technically (Pass/Fail), will be evaluated on who offered the lowest evaluated price. b. The Offeror of an "or equal item" must submit data that adequately demonstrates that its product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics of the solicitation in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal. A GENERAL STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE OR RESTATEMENT OF THE SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS IS INSUFFICIENT. An offeror must clearly identify in writing they are providing the brand name or an equal product by annotating it on their quote. Offerors who are providing an "or equal" shall include in their quote a sample to include descriptive literature or description literatures such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference, such as a web site to information readily available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. If an offeror cannot comply with every requirement, then that offer will not be considered. c. Prices quoted must be Firm-Fixed Price, to include shipping and handling charges based on F.O.B Destination. Quotes received with FOB: Other than Destination will not be considered. d. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Alt I), must be completed. Offerors are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to complete all representations and certifications electronically on line at (http://orca.bpn.gov/publicsearch.aspx). If not completed on-line, 52.212-3, Alt I shall be completed in hard copy and submitted with quote. e. DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (attachment 1), MUST BE COMPLETED and returned with quote. The certificate can also be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/). In accordance with FAR 52.212-4(t), Central Contractor Registration (CCR) CONTRACTORS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH CCR TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. No contractor can be awarded to any company without this registration. (www.ccr.gov) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition: 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Award will be made on the basis of determining the technically acceptable offer with the lowest evaluated price which meets or exceeds the requirements. Once an offer has been determined to be technically acceptable then the Offeror with the lowest evaluated price will be awarded the contract. If an offer is not technically acceptable it will not be considered. A general statement of compliance or restatement of the salient characteristics is insufficient. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. If an offeror cannot comply with every requirement that offer will not be considered. Paragraphs b and c are not applicable as shown below: (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: The clause at FAR 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2009) applies to this acquisition and the following addenda, applies: FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998): This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT: 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (APR 2010) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, 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 OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the USAF Academy Ombudsmen, Kim Diercks 8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103 USAFA, CO 80840 Telephone number 719-333-2074 FAX 719-333-9018 email: Kim.Diercks@usafa.af.mil Concerns, issues, 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 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) 5352.242-9000 CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS (AUG 07) (a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation. (b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or security police for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, and (refer to USAFA A-01 Contractor Access to USAFA Instruction) to obtain a vehicle pass. (c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site. (d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with [insert any additional requirements to comply with AFI 31-101, Volume 1, The Air Force Installation Security Program, and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management,] citing the appropriate paragraphs as applicable. (e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office. (f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment. (End of clause) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation) (JUL 2010) applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are: 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (APR 2009) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19, Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (AUG 2009) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) 52.222-50, Combat Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (APR 1984) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms And Conditions Required to Implement Status of Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (APR 2010) (Deviation) applies to this acquisition: DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JAN 2009) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea, Alt III (MAY 2002) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Request (MAR 2008). Quotes must be received NLT 1:00 pm Mountain Time, 20 September 2010 at the 10 CONS/LGCB, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315. Please submit quotes via email to Rebecca Graham at Rebecca.Graham@usafa.af.mil. Please direct any questions to email or telephonically at (719) 333-3200. In her absence, please contact Diana South, Contracting Officer, 719-333-8650 or email to Diana.Myles-South@usafa.af.mil.