(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 written solicitation will not be issued.(ii) Request for Quote (RFQ) FA5270-08-Q-M042 is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a RFQ. Submit written offers only, oral offers will not be accepted. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this solicitation, contractors must be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, NO EXCEPTIONS. To register, you may apply through the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov (iii) This combined synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-24 and through Department of Defense Acquisition Regulation Change Notice 20080124. It is the contractor?s responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions can be found at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm (iv) This procurement is being issued as FIRM FIXED PRICE, and UNRESTRICTED. North American Industrial Classification Standard: 314129 (v) Item Description QTY Unit Price Extended Amount 0001 Twin Mattress Cover 1000 EA $ $ __ Specifications: ? Waterproof construction ? Zipper closure ? Made from soft durable vinyl fabrication for long lasting wear and tear ? Must be individually wrapped If quoting on ?Or Equal? item, please provide the followings: Manufacturer?s Name: ___________________________________ Brand: __________________________ Model or Part Number: __________________________________ 0002 Full Mattress Cover 600 EA $ $ __ Specifications: ? Waterproof construction ? Zipper closure ? Made from soft durable vinyl fabrication for long lasting wear and tear ? Must be individually wrapped If quoting on ?Or Equal? item, please provide the followings: Manufacturer?s Name: ___________________________________ Brand: __________________________ Model or Part Number: __________________________________ 0003 Door to Door Shipping $ $ __ Specifications: ? Contact Mr. Nekoba on arrival for specific delivery location Kadena AB- Okinawa, Japan 718 CES/CEHSFM Unit 5261 APO AP 96368-5261 Attention: Mr. Clifford Nekoba Phone: 632-4311 Commercial: 011-81-611-732-4311 TOTAL $_________________ *Specs, catalogue, pictures or sample for any item shall be submitted along with this quotation. Failure to provide may result in exclusion from competition. * (vi) This requirement is currently FUNDED. (vii) Please include delivery time with your quote. Shipping must be FOB Destination (door to door). FOB-Destination for delivery to: Mr. Kovach at 718 CES/CEHSA, Bldg 54410 Chibana WHSE APO, AP 96368. Inspection and acceptance: Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and Quality Control (QC). (viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (ix) According to FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items, the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Price and Delivery??? Price being significantly more important than delivery Past Performance may also be considered when determining the best value to the Government. If Past Performance is considered it will be equal with price. Please fill out all requested information. If incomplete, you may be excluded from competition. ?Or Equal? quotes will not be considered. If you do not provide any comments, the Government assumes you are quoting on the manufacturer and part number as stated in the item description. Supplies are of domestic origin unless indicated otherwise. (x) The clause at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Complete only paragraph (j) of this provision if the annual representations and certificates have been completed electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If the annual representations and certifications have not been completed electronically at the ORCA website, then only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision need to be completed. (xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Item applies to this acquisition. In addition, the following provisions and clauses apply under 52.212-5: FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (or52.232 ?34 --Other than CCR, for non-US vendors); (xiii) AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsmen applies with the following information filled in: Lt Col Mario J. Troncoso, 18th Contracting Squadron, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan, phone: 011-81-611-734-7070, fax: 011-81-611-734-9093, and email:
[email protected] . Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Squadron Ombudsman level may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the MAJCOM Ombudsman, Katherine Stockton, HQ PACAF/A7KP, Hickam AFB, HI 96853-5427, phone number (808) 449-8570, fax: (808) 449-8571 (xiv) The clause at DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items applies. In addition the following clauses apply under 252.212-7001: DFAR 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; DFAR 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea with alternate III (xv) There is no assigned DPAS rating. (xvi) There are no numbered notes that apply to this requirement. (xvii) Quotes are due no later than 17 March 2008 at 1630pm/COB (Japan Standard Time). Quotes must be emailed to 2Lt Lindsay Bengard at
[email protected] , or faxed to Commercial 011-81-611-734-4795. (xviii) For additional information regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation, please contact 2Lt Lindsay Bengard via email (
[email protected]) or phone (011-81-611-734-5820). SHIPPING INFORMATION: METHOD OF SHIPPING POINT OF DELIVERY NOTE U.S. Postal Service (USPS) All orders that can be delivered to Kadena AB *MUST* be sent via USPS using either Parcel Airlift Mail (PAL) or Space Available Mail (SAM) to: APO, AP 96368. Note: US Mail can be used for APO AP 96368. FED EX & DHL can be use with Physical Address only. Local Vendors (Okinawa) Deliver Orders to the Military Installation, Building # (BLDG.) and Point of Contact (POC) indicated on Contract Delivery Schedule. Call the Contract Administrator if you require directions or additional delivery information. See pg.1 for information. DEFINITIONS: "F.o.b. destination" means free on board at destination; i.e., the seller or consignor delivers the goods on seller's or consignor's conveyance at destination. Unless the contract provides otherwise, cost of shipping and risk of loss are borne by the seller or consignor. (Cost of shipping is included in the line item price and delivery is to APO, AP (Kadena AB).) * "F.o.b. origin" means free on board at origin; i.e., the seller or consignor places the goods on the conveyance by which they are to be transported. Unless the contract provides otherwise, cost of shipping and risk of loss are borne by the buyer or consignee. (Origin ? shipped from your address (city & state). Other ? address (city & state) different from your mailing address.) VENDOR?S QUOTE INFORMATION: PAYMENT TERMS ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE QUOTE EXPIRATION DATE WARRANTY QUOTED BY GSA INFORMATION: Complete Only If Quoting GSA Prices. If providing a GSA schedule quote that includes Open Market items, annotate Open Market items, ?OM.? GSA CONTRACT # GSA Contract EXPIRATION DATE CONTRACT MINIMUM ORDER $ AMOUNT CONTRACT MAXIMUM ORDER $ AMOUNT QUANTITY PRICE BREAK VENDOR INFORMATION: ORDERING ADDRESS POINT OF CONTACT PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS REMIT TO ADDRESS CAGE CODE TAX ID NUMBER DUNS NUMBER SIZE OF BUSINESS WEB ADDRESS QUOTE DATE ****Amendment to RFQ**** The covers must fit mattresses sized at 75x38x9 inches for Single, and 75x53x11 inches for Double. Each mattress cover must be individually wrapped and labeled.