Softener Salt

(i) 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 the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation #RFQ41702007-09 (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-27. (iv) This procurement is set-aside for Small Business. (v) Water Softener Salt, 12,789 bags@________________ 50 LB bags, DURA CUBES only, no additives dyes or dirt. Contractor must be registered in CCR to be eligible for award. DUNS # _______________ TAX ID# ______________ (vi) DELIVERIES WILL BE ON A "DELIVERY ORDER" BASIS. ORDERS WILL BE PLACE APPROXIMATELY ONCE MONTHLY WITH DELIVERY BY THURSDAY OF THE FOLLOWING WEEK. FULL TRUCK LOADS! DELIVERIES HOURS ARE 7:30 - 2:30 MONDAY - THURSDAY. NO FEDERAL HOLIDAYS Quantity is an estimate only. Drivers will need to complete an NCIC background investigation and adhere to all security requirements of the Federal Facility prior to entrance of gate. (vii) Delivery to begin November, 2008 and continue on a delivery order basis until September 30, 2009, FOB Milan, Michigan, (Destination) (viii) The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (ix) 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, - Price (x) Offerors are to provide a copy of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with offer. (xi) Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. 52.216-18 Ordering (Oct 1995) (a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated. Such orders may be issued from November 01, 2008 through September 30, 2009 . (b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control. (c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered issued when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule. (End of clause) ( 52.216-21 Requirements (Oct 1995) (a) This is a requirements contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies or services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract. Except as this contract may otherwise provide, if the Government's requirements do not result in orders in the quantities described as estimated or maximum in the Schedule, that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment. (b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. Subject to any limitations in the Order Limitations clause or elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the Government all supplies or services specified in the Schedule and called for by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations. (c) Except as this contract otherwise provides, the Government shall order from the Contractor all the supplies or services specified in the Schedule that are required to be purchased by the Government activity or activities specified in the Schedule. (d) The Government is not required to purchase from the Contractor requirements in excess of any limit on total orders under this contract. (e) If the Government urgently requires delivery of any quantity of an item before the earliest date that delivery may be specified under this contract, and if the Contractor will not accept an order providing for the accelerated delivery, the Government may acquire the urgently required goods or services from another source. (f) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after September 30, 2009. (End of clause) (xii) Payment will be made net 15 days ARO by electronic funds transfer or Government Credit Card as preferred by the Government. Unless otherwise annotated. (xiii) Offers are due November 14, 2009 2:00 EST. Fax Quotes will be accepted. (xv) Contact Jo Knitter (734) 439-5511, Fax (734) 439-8545, email [email protected].