This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the establishment of multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements for Insignia Sewing and Embroidery Services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 13.303, 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. Solicitation number W91248-08-T-0043 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. The NAICS Code is 315299 and the small business size standard is $6.5 million. The period of performance is one twelve month period. Wage Determination 2005-2187, REV 5, dated 05/29/08 applies.. The provision at FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; 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, FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside, FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor, FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 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 Workers with Disabilities, FAR 52.222-37 Employment Records on disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, Far 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party, FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons, DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A (Alternate A to FAR Clause 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration); 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires; FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires #16190 Sewing Machine Operator; DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications; 52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services)(Short Form); 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Refrence, DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, Offers are due not later than 12:00 NOON CST, 08112008. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered by the agency. Submit offers to Directorate of Contracting, ATTN: Regina Harris, 2172 13 Street, Fort Campbell, KY 42223-5358. Contact Ms. Harris 270-798-7826,
[email protected] or Ms. Gertrude A. Colbert, 270-798-7566,
[email protected] for further information regarding the solicitation. EFFECTIVE PERIOD: This Blanket Purchase Agreement is effective from date of award of BPA through 31 August 2009. The BPA pricing for any item will be considered a valid quote from your firm for the sewing or embroidery of that item until the expiration date stated on your BPA. A call may be placed at any time during that period for the item at the price agreed on the BPA. Also, in accordance with FAR 16.702(b)(2) each basic agreement shall provide for discontinuing its future applicability upon 30 days written notice by either party.. The quantities stated below are only ESTIMATED and may not reflect actual Calls placed. Individual calls shall not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, which is $100,000.00. Contractors are not expected to be capable of performing on every item listed at all times. Contractors have the option of bidding on only one item, several items, or all items. The BPA will be established first, than a call; will be placed or awarded, based on the lowest price that can be found to be fair and reasonable. The goal is to establish several BPAs with multiple contractors STATEMENT OF WORK INSIGNIA SEWING SCOPE INSIGNIA SEWING 1. The contractor shall provide insignia sewing service for Fort Campbell, KY uniforms The authorized government caller (Contract Officer Representative COR) will coordinate with unit point of contact (POC) to deliver clothing and insignia to be sewn to the contractor. The unit may require patches sewn on Cook White uniform shirts. All insignia for the Army Combat Uniform (ACU) is to be affix to the hook side Velcro. Sewing of rank on soft cap, kelvar cover, and booney hats when requested. The COR will specify type of shirt/hat, quantity, and estimated insignia prior to turn-in. 2. The contractor shall affix insignia to the uniform garment as specified and depicted in the placement illustration contained in AR 670-1 (Wear and Appearance of the Army Uniform and Insignia). 3. The turn around time will vary due to unit mission requirements. The estimated range may be as short as two (2) working days maximum of several weeks for completion of up to 15,000 20,000 patches 4. Accountability. The contractor shall provide a list with the individual name, how many patches, how many shirts and total cost. List will be submitted with the invoice. EMBROIDERED NAME TAPES/US ARMY 1. The contractor shall provide embroidered name/us army tapes for Fort Campbell, KY Uniforms. The COR will coordinate with the unit POC to deliver names and quantity to be made to the contractor. The COR will notify the contractor of the embroidered tape color. Name/US Army tapes for the ACU uniform will be embroidered on the digital ACU material and then affixed to the hook side Velcro. 2. The turn around time will vary due to unit mission requirements. 3. Accountability. The contractor shall provide a list with the individual name, quantity, unit cost, and total cost. List will be submitted with the invoice. 4. Invoice. The invoice will contain the contractor name, address, phone number, contract number, call number, CLIN number and title with total quantity, unit price, total price, and a signature block. (AFTER VERIFICATION OF ACCURACY, INVOICE WILL BE PAID BY THE COR WITH THE GOVERNMENT CREDIT CARD). AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT CALLER: Raymond E. Stamps (270) 798-2280 EXTENT OF OBLIGATION: The Government is obligated only to the extent of Authorized calls actually placed against the agreement. This BPA does not obligate Funds. PURCHASE LIMITATION: No individual call shall exceed $25,000.00. MILAGE LIMITATION: Contractor shall be within 10 miles of Gate 4, Fort Campbell, KY. CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLINS) EST QTY UNIT (EA) UNIT PRICE AMT CLIN 0001: Sewing of insignia on Class A uniforms. 20,000 EST EA $ $ Up to 10 patches Contractor to provide all thread and labor, and Government to provide patches. CLIN 0002: Sewing of insignia on Cook White 20,000 EST EA $ $ uniforms, Hats, and Helmet Covers. Up to 15 patches per shirt. Government will provide the insignia, and Contractor to provide all thread labor, and Government to provide patches. CLIN 0003: Embroider Name/US Army Tapes on 20,000 EST EA $ $ White background material for Cook White uniform shirts Contractor will provide all thread, material, and labor. CLIN 0004: Embroider Name/US Army Tapes on 20,000 EST EA $ $ the digital ACU material for the ACU uniforms. Contractor will provide all thread, material, and labor. CLIN 0005: Affix insignia to hook side Velcro. 20,000 EST EA $ $ Government will provide insignia, and Contractor will provide all Thread hook side Velcro, and labor