This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, F1C3459162A002, is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-16. This procurement is a 100% Small-Business set-aside IAW FAR 19.502-2 (a). The NAICS code is 323115 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The following commercial items are requested in this solicitation: CLIN 0001- #25 DocuCheck Watermark, Fourdrinier Watermark, Invisible UV Fibers (Blue/White), Visible Fibers (Red & Blue), TonerFuse® II, 5-Chemical Stain Sensitivity, Paper Dimensions 8.5 X 11", Volume 10,000#'s, MUST BE U.S. Treasury certified paper mill. We require our papers to be maintained in a locked secure facility. Under UV light you will see their invisible fibers. All contain chemical indicator stains that show evidence of tampering, as well as toner adhesion that will tear the surface if attempts are made to remove the toner." [1 Each (10,000 lbs equates to 830,000 8.5 X 11" sheets)] attached is a copy of the #25 customer watermark. Please note only the 2 large emblems are in the final product; the 4 smaller emblems were removed from the final product. CLIN 0002- Dandy Roll (1 Each) CLIN 0003- FOB freight shipping cost Items should be shipped no later than 11 July 2009, FOB: Destination for delivery to Andersen AFB, Guam 96929. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items. Quotes will be evaluated and awarded to the offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, and the offeror must include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The clause at DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders; DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and receiving reports. DFARS 252.225- 7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. The Government reserves the right to award on a multiple award or an all or none basis. All firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database @ www.ccr.gov and shall be considered for award. All quotes must be sent to A1C Benjamin Shelton at e-mail
[email protected] or e-mailed to TSgt Michael Allen at
[email protected]; Oral Quotes will not be accepted. Responses to this RFQ must be received via e-mail, by 2 July 2009, 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time.