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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-61903-0019-7 is issued as a Request for Quote. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-16. 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 Men's t-shirts. Delivery is required within 30 days of award. Quoters are advised that the Contracting Officer will verify registration in the Central Contractor Registration database (www.ccr.gov) and the Online Representations and Certifications Application (orca.bpn.gov) prior to award of any contract, by entering the potential awardee?s DUNS number into the database. Failure to complete the registration may result in elimination from consideration for award. Payment will be made using Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations have the right to submit quotes 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. 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 (Feb 2007); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Mar 2007); 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 (Jan 2006); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007); 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006); 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 (Sep 2006); 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (June 2003); 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006); 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 (Sep 2006); 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Nov 2006). SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS: Quoters are required to submit the following information on company letterhead or business stationery directly to the contracting officer: (1) The Request for Quote Number (RFQ-61903-0019-7) (2) Quoter's DUNS Number (3) Quoter's Federal Tax Identification Number (4) Quoted pricing per the following Contract Line Item Numbers: CLIN 0001 - 100 DZ Men's white t-shirts, crew neck only, no pockets, 100% pre-shrunk cotton, second quality, approximately 5.6 ounce fabric weight, Size XL CLIN 0002 - 200 DZ Men's white t-shirts, crew neck only, no pockets, 100% pre-shrunk cotton, second quality, approximately 5.6 ounce fabric weight, Size 2XL CLIN 0003 - 200 DZ Men's white t-shirts, crew neck only, no pockets, 100% pre-shrunk cotton, second quality, approximately 5.6 ounce fabric weight, Size 3XL CLIN 0004 - 200 DZ Men's white t-shirts, crew neck only, no pockets, 100% pre-shrunk cotton, second quality, approximately 5.6 ounce fabric weight, Size 4XL CLIN 0005 - 100 DZ Men's white t-shirts, crew neck only, no pockets, 100% pre-shrunk cotton, second quality, approximately 5.6 ounce fabric weight, Size 5XL CLIN 0006 - 100 DZ Men's white t-shirts, crew neck only, no pockets, 100% pre-shrunk cotton, second quality, approximately 5.6 ounce fabric weight, Size 6XL All prices must be quoted FOB DESTINATION. (5) A completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (MAR 2005) if different from entry made to the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) site located at orca.bpn.gov EVALUATION FACTORS: Award will be made to the responsive, responsible quoter who conforms to this solicitation and submits the lowest-priced technically acceptable quote. Offers are due no later than April 17, 2007, 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: Donna Grube, Inventory Management Specialist, PO Box 900, Herlong, CA 96113. 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. The anticipated date of award is on or about April 20, 2007. 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).