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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W911SG08TCOL5, and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) using commercial, simplified acquisition procedures. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-25. The NAICS code/size standard is 424120/100. This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Note: Federal Prison Industries (FPI)is included in the solicitation process IAW FAR SubPart 19.504. This office will purchase supplies in the following priority sequence: (1) Federal Prison Industries, Inc; (2) AbilityOne (formerly Javits-Wagner-ODay (JWOD)); (3) Commercial Sources. The Support Division, Directorate of Contracting, Fort Bliss, Texas requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing the following (Brand Name or Equal): CLIN 0001: 1 each Coil Chain x 40L, Grade 30 in MVP. Columbus McKinnon #671415. CLIN 0002: 1 each Coil Chain 3/16 x 250L, Grade 30 in MVP. Columbus McKinnon #671410. CLIN 0003: 1 each Coil Chain x 140L, Grade 30 in MVP. Columbus McKinnon #671411. CLIN 0004: 30 each Incandescent Lamp, 60 Watt, 120V, 600 AMPS, Ceramic Red, 3500 Life Hours, Spectrum Business Service #N-60A19/CR. CLIN 0005: 5 each Dust Pan., metal. Part #908500. CLIN 0006: 3 sets Printer Cartridge, Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow, LEXMARK Model #C522. Set Consists of Part Numbers C5222KS, C5222CS, C5222MS and C5222YS. CLIN 0007: 4 each Printer Cartridge, Black, LEXMARK Model C5222KS. CLIN 0008: 1 Box (10 each per box) Folder, 6 Section Pressboard End Tab, Letter Size, Red. Universal Part #UNV10315. CLIN 0009: 3 Carton (500 each per carton) Paper Plate 9-1/4 Round, 3 Compartment. LaGasse Brothers Inc. #4823690090 9505454. CLIN 0010: 5 each Tie Down Strap, 2 x 27, flat snap hooks at end of yellow polyster webbing, 10,000 lb components, working load 3300 lb. CargoBuckle Bic Supply. CLIN 0011: 7 each UPS Tower. Tripplite #OMNI1300NAFTA. CLIN 0012: 5 each Labels, Black on White, W. Brother #TZ231. (Must be compatible with Brother Labelers PT200, 1200, 1250, 210E, 220, 300, 310, 340C and 1800). CLIN 0013: 20 each Strap, flat hook cargo, 2 x 27, 2000 lb working load limit, orange premium PVC WearGard webbing. Model #3333. CLIN 0014: 1 set Table and 4 chairs, Black, 36 x 36. Noble Sales Co., Inc. Model #E12987. CLIN 0015: 5 each Print Cartridge, Tri-Color. Hewlett-Packard #57 (C6657AN). CLIN 0016: 2 box (400 each per box) Business Card Stock, clean edge laser, 2 x 3-1/2, white. Avery-Dennison #AVE5877. CLIN 0017: 2 each Rubber Stamp, POSTED COMPLETE. Model #R1032885. CLIN 0018: 5 carton Towels, 8 x 12. Must work with CLIN 0019. Kimberly-Clark #KIM 01032. CLIN 0019: 3 each Towel Holder Dispenser. Must work with CLIN 0018. Kimberly-Clark #KIM 09989. CLIN 0020: 2 box (500 each per box) Envelope, invitation, 24 lb, white, #5-1/2, 4-3/8 x 5-3/4. Quality Park model #36226. CLIN 0021: 15 pair Glove, large, Blue. Mechanix #MEMG05010 (MECMG03010). CLIN 0022: 15 pair Glove, Medium, Blue. Mechanix #MECM05009 (MECMG03009). CLIN 0023: 15 pair Glove, X-Large, Blue. Mechanix #MECMG05011 (MECMG03011). CLIN 0024: 1 each Shipping. Items are to be delivered within 30 days after receipt of order (ARO) to USA Combined Arms Support Battalion, W2N3 US Army CAS Bn, ACTPO Building 2527 Chaffee Road, Fort Bliss, Texas 79916-2527. Government point of contact for delivery coordination is Chief Dora Lewis, 915-569-9584. The following FAR provision(s) and clause(s) are applicable to this procurement: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (NOV 2007) ; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999)(Evaluation factors, using FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, include price and past performance this combined synopsis/solicitation does not specify relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor in accordance with FAR SubPart 13.106-1(2)); 52.212-3 ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (APR 2002); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (FEB 2007). The following are included as part of 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (DEC 2007): 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003) Alternate II (MAR 2004); 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (AUG 2007), 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (AUG 2007), 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2006), 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003). In addition, FAR Provisions/Clauses are applicable to this procurement: 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999), 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) (http://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.arnet.gov ); 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) (http://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.arnet.gov ). The following Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses are applicable to this procurement: DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (APR 2007), which includes 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JUN 2005), 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (MAR 2008) , and 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea Alternate III (MAY 2002); 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006), and 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation (JUN 2005). DFARS provisions and clauses may be viewed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.arnet.gov. The contract(s) resulting from this announcement MAY NOT be awarded on an all-or-none basis. Submit Discount Terms, FOB Point, Business Size, Warranty information, Tax Identification Number (TIN), DUNS Number, Cage Code, Contractor Representative Point of Contact including Name/Title, Phone Number, Cell Number, Fax Number and Email Address. If pricing is quoted using prospective contractors General Services Administration (GSA) contract, provide GSA contract number, expiration date, and identify items as open market or GSA. Offeror is advised to complete all provisions and clauses asking for information, i.e., 52.212-3 ALT I. Past Performance Information: The offeror shall submit, as part of its quote, information on previously performed contracts or on-going contracts that are similar to the item description in the solicitation performed for Federal, State or local Governments, and for commercial firms. Information shall be provided on the last three such contracts performed, and shall be limited to the name and address of the organization for which the product was supplied and services were performed and the number (phone, fax or Internet) of a contact for each contract listed. The offeror will not describe past performance history in the quote. The information is to include, however, discussion of any major problems encountered on the contracts listed and the corrective actions taken to resolve them. The information may also include a description of any quality awards earned by the offeror. The Government reserves the right to obtain information for use in the evaluation of past performance from any and all sources including sources outside of the Government. Offerors lacking relevant past performance history will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. However, the quote of a business with no relevant past performance history, while not rated favorably or unfavorably for past performance, may not represent the most advantageous quote to the Government and thus, may be an unsuccessful quote when compared to the responses of other quoters. The offeror is to provide the information requested above for past performance evaluation, or affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant directly related or similar past performance. The assessment of the offerors past performance will be used as a means of evaluating the relative capability of the responder and other competitors to successfully meet the requirements of the RFQ. The Government will give greater consideration to the contracts that the Government feels are most relevant to the RFQ. This announcement will close at 3:00 PM local time, 21 May 2008. Offers shall be directed to Directorate of Contracting, Support Division, ATTN: Patricia Collins, Fort Bliss, Texas, using electronic or facsimile delivery method no later than the closing date/time in order to be considered. Point of contact: Patricia Collins at email
[email protected]. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. The prospective contractor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at time the award is made in order to be eligible to receive such award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.ccr.gov/.