This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on FEDBIZOPPS (https://www.fbo.gov/) only. The RFQ number is RFQP0402140006. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-52. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far. The NAICS code is 311511 and the Small Business Standard is 500 employees. This is a competitive action restricted to small businesses. Bureau of Prisons, Federal Prison Camp in Duluth, Minnesota, Contracting Office requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing: MILK, NONFAT/SKIM/FAT FREE, 5 GAL. CONTAINER. CID A-A-20338, GROUP 1, TYPE D (APPROX. 110 CT) DELIVERED WEEKLY EVERY THURSDAY DURING THE MONTHS OF APRIL, MAY, AND JUNE OF 2014 (FY-2014). ALLOW FOR QUANTITY VARIANCE OF +/- 10% PER FAR 52.211-16 (b). THE INCREASE/DECREASE SHALL APPLY TO THE TOTAL CONTRACT QUANTITY. Delivery is weekly; Delivery Location is FPC Duluth, 4464 Ralston Drive, Duluth, MN, 55811. Responsibility and Inspection: unless otherwise specified in the order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control. The following FAR provision and clauses are applicable to this procurement: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; 52.212-3 and its ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items including: 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232-33 or 52.232-36. Additional applicable FAR clauses: 52.223-11, 52.233-1, 52.242-15, 52.242-17, 52.246-1, 52.252-2, 52.252-6, 52.253-1, 52.247-34. This announcement will close at 3:00 PM EST on February 26, 2014. Contact Nicholas Roth who can be reached at 218-249-7322 or email
[email protected]. [A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.] All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. To be awarded on an All or None basis. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements. METHOD OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: Proposals may be Faxed to: 218-733-4703, or Emailed to:
[email protected]. Quoter's must have DUNS number and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/). All quotes shall include price(s) FOB Destination, a point of contact, name, email, fax, and phone number, GSA contract number if applicable, business size, country product of origin, place of manufacture, delivery time, payment terms, if registered in the SAM system and/or if quoter accepts payment by Government Purchase Card. Quoter's shall include a completed copy of 52.212-3 and its ALT I with quotes unless vendor is registered in ORCA. If registered, please so state on quote and affirm representations and certifications are up to date. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements. When submitting a quote it is very important that all offerors understand it is their responsibility to ensure they meet all requirements of the RFQ, not just those requirements stated in the specification such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications. The quote should not simply rephrase or restate the Governments requirements, but rather shall provide substantiation as to how the offeror intends to meet the requirements.