84-- Men's T-Shirts and Boxer Shorts

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 RFQ-61903-0005-6 is issued as a Request for Quote.. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-09. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code for this requirement is 315221; the small business size standard is 500 employees. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution located at 741-925 Herlong Access Road A-25, Herlong, California, 96113, is requesting quotes for T-shirts and boxer shorts. SCHEDULE OF ITEMS: 1. T-shirts, size 4-XL, 100% pre-shrunk cotton, crew neck, white, second quality, approximately 5.6 ounce fabric weight, Quantity: 150 dozen. 2. Boxer shorts, size large, 60% cotton, 40% polyester blend, traditional woven style boxer with fly, white, second quality. Quantity: 150 dozen. 3. Boxer shorts, size 1-XL, 60% cotton, 40% polyester blend, traditional woven style boxer with fly, white, second quality. Quantity 300 dozen. 4. Boxer shorts, size 2-XL, 60% cotton, 40% polyester blend, traditional woven style boxer with fly, white, second quality. Quantity 200 dozen. 5. Boxer shorts, size 3-XL, 60% cotton, 40% polyester blend, traditional woven style boxer with fly, white, second quality. Quantity 150 dozen. 6. Boxer shorts, size 5-XL, 60% cotton, 40% polyester blend, traditional woven style boxer with fly, white, second quality. Quantity 150 dozen. All prices must be quoted FOB Destination. Delivery is required within 30 days of award. EVALUATION FACTORS: The Government intends to make a single award to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. CONTRACT CLAUSES AND SOLICITATION PROVISIONS: The full text of clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acqnet.gov/far. The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Sept 2005); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Apr 2006); 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (Jun 2003); 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003); 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jun 2004); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002); 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001); 52.225-1, Buy American Act- Supplies (June 2003); 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb2006); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003); 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998); 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items (Jan 2006); 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Mar 2005). SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS: Vendors will be required to submit the following information on company letterhead or business stationary directly to the contracting officer: 1. The Request for Quote Number (RFQ-61903-0005-6); 2. Schedule of Items with Pricing; 3. Contractor DUNS Number and Taxpayer Identification Number; and 4. A complete copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (March 2005). Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the Federal Bureau of Prisons must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database at www.ccr.gov. Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations have the right to submit offers equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a written offer which will be considered for award. Offers are due no later than June 23, 2006, 3:00 p.m. local time. Offers received after this date and time will not be considered for award. The postal mailing address is: Federal Correctional Institution, Attn: Ann Layne, Contract Specialist, PO Box 900, Herlong, CA 96113-0900. Hand delivery or express mail to 741-925 Herlong Access Road A-25, Herlong, CA 96113. Offers may also be faxed to (530) 827-8036 or e-mailed to [email protected]. The anticipated date of award is on or about June 30, 2006. This solicitation is distributed solely through the General Services Administration’s Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fedbizopps.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation document will not be available. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (Numbered Note 1).