This is a combined synopsis/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 separate written solicitation will not be issued. The Department of Defense Education Activity-Pacific (DoDEA-Pacific) Procurement Division intends to procure School supplies for schools in Okinawa, Japan. The government intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order on a brand name or equal basis. Solicitation Number HE1260-09-T-1023(Reference number HE1260-9270-8001) applies and is issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-25 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. The North American Industry Classification System code is 423490. The agency need is for: LINE ITEM # 0001 Quantity 800 U/I 50 lb. Box Low fire moist Nasco White Earthenware Clary, Cat # 8300160 , Brand Name or equal LINE ITEM # 0002 Quantity 40 U/I Set of 12 pints Amaco Glaze K-6 Classroom Pack Sampler, lead free, Cat # 9724763, Brand name or equal LINE ITEM # 0003 Quantity 200 U/I Gallon Amaco Clear Dipping Glaze, Lead free, Cat # 9724981, Brand name or equal LINE ITEM # 0004 Quantity 40 U/I Set of 6 pints Amaco Crystaltex Glaze Set #2, Cat #9723880, Brand name or equal DELIVERY: Shall be FOB Destination to DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION CENTER, TRACY FACILITY, CCP BLDG. 30, 25600 CHRISMAN ROAD, TRACY, CA 95376. MARK FOR address shall be provided at time of award. Delivery shall be within 30 days after the order is placed with the successful offeror. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS: THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS APPLY TO THIS ACQUISITION: FAR 52.211-6 -Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Sep 2006). FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999); the following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest priced quotation that meets or exceeds the technical standards. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification - Commercial Items (Nov 2006) Alternate I (Apr 2002). FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Feb 2007). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Aug 2007). FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003). 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2007). 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). 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Supplies (June 2003). 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006). FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004). FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991). DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. Full text of these provisions may be accessed on-line at http://www.acqnet.gov.far ; http://farsite.hill.af.mil ; http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/. The Department of Defense requires all contractors to register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to receive any contract award or payment. The CCR website is: http://www.ccr.gov/. DUNS Number, TIN and CAGE Code must be written on submitted quote. Payments shall be made electronically by DFAS Yokota, Japan. SUBMISSION OF OFFERS: Offers can be faxed to 011-81-98-957-4535, sent via email to
[email protected]. Offers must be received no later than 11:00 AM, Japan Standard Time, 30 September 2009. Correspondence and questions related to this solicitation/synopsis may be addressed to Ms. Miyoko Hokama by email at:
[email protected]