This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6 of the FAR, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the request for quote for the required items under RFQ N00189-04-T-0545 a subsequent solicitation document will not be issued. Acquisition Group at FISC Norfolk intends to purchase on a sole source basis the following items, (1) 1500 each, Binder, 11 inches by 8.5 inches, 1 inch capacity swing hinge, with 4 round prongs gray vinyl with clear overlay on front, spine and back cover, (2) 500 each, Binder, 11 inches by 8.5 inches, 2 inch capacity swing hinge, with 4 round prongs gray vinyl with clear overlay on front, spine and back, (3) 300 each, Binder, 11 inches by 8.5 inches, 3 inch capacity swing hinge, with 4 round prongs gray vinyl with clear overlay on front, spine and back cover. Delivery will be 8 weeks after the receipt of order, FOB: Point Destination to Norfolk, VA 23521. Manufactured by Viatech Publishing Solutions, 424 North Cedarbrook Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (JAN 2004), FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JAN 2004) ALTERNATE I (APR 2002), FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (OCT 2003), FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (JAN 2004) within this clause, the following clauses apply and are incorporated by reference: 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2004)(E.O. 13126), 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2002) (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (OCT 2003) (E.O.S, proclamations, and statutes administered by Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of Treasury), 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer --Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3322), FAR 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (DEC 2003), FAR 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals (OCT 1997), The RFQ document, (N00189-04-T-0545), provisions and clauses which have been incorporated are those in effect through FAC 2001-24. The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFAR) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference, with the exception of DFAR 252.204-7004 which will be in full text. DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (JUN 2003) within this clause the following clauses apply and are incorporated by reference: 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (APR 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, E.O. 10582), 252.225-7000 Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate (APR 2003), DFAR 252.204-7004, (NOV 2001), Required Central Contractor Registration, (a) Definitions. As used in this clause (1) Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database means the primary DOD repository for contractor information required for the conduct of business with DOD. (2) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet Information Services to identify unique business entities. (3) Data Universal Numbering System +4 (Duns+4) number, means the Duns number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet plus a 4-digit suffix that may be assigned by a parent (controlling) business concern. This 4-digit suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the parent business concern for such purposes as identifying subunits or affiliates of the parent business concern. (4) Registered in the CCR database, means that all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the Duns +4 number, if applicable, and the corresponding Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, is in the CCR database; the DUNS number and the CAGE code have been validated; and all edits have been successfully completed. (b) (1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation, except for awards to foreign vendors for work to be performed outside the United States (2) The offeror shall provide its DUNS or, if applicable, its DUNS +4 number with its offer, which will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the CCR database (3) Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for award. (4) DOD has established a goal of registering an applicant in the CCR database within 48 hours after receipt of a complete and accurate application via the Internet. However, registration of an applicant submitting an application through a method other than the Internet may take up to 30 days. Therefore, offerors that are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation (c) The contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the CCR, and for any liability resulting from the Government’s reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the CCR database after the initial registration, the contractor is required to confirm on an annual basis that its information in the CCR database is accurate and complete. (d) Offerors and contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http: //www.ccr.dlsc.dla.mil/. At a minimum, responsible sources should provide this office: a price proposal on letterhead /or a SF1449. Either a price proposal on letterhead, or a SF1449 should show the requested items, with their unit prices, extended prices, Total price, prompt payment terms, remittance address, Tax I.D. #, Duns #, Cage code. Responses to this solicitation are due by August 20, 2004, at 16:30, or 4:30 P.M. Offers can be emailed to
[email protected], or faxed to (757-443-1389) or mailed to; Fleet & Industrial Supply Center, 1968 Gilbert St., Suite 600, Acquisition Group Attn: David C Zareczny, Code 202B7, Norfolk, VA.23511-3392. Reference RFQ N00189-04-T-0545, on your proposal. Numbered Notes, Number 1 and 22 apply. The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business concerns. NAICS 323118 (500 Employees)