AMENDMENT NOTICE:This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.The solicitation number is NRMAD000-13-01434 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-68. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325612 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2013-07-25 15:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Miami, FL 33149 The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration requires the following items, Purchase Description Determined by Line Item, to the following: LI 001: FGM13600: 60 inch SnapOn Dust Mop Handle, VinylCovered, Hardwood., 2, EA; LI 002: FGM25500: SnapOn Wire Dust Mop Frame 36" l x 5" w., 2, EA; LI 003: 5093: AM 10 pack of Sebo 3 layer vacuum filter bags for automatic x5 vacuum. for use in SEBO AUTOMATIC X5 VACUUM, 4, PACK; LI 004: No powder Blue Nitrile Gloves Size MedIUM. 6.7 mil thickness. 9.5 inch length, Ambidextrous, Textured at the fingertips 100/Dispenser. KCC57373, 7, DI; LI 005: UTILITY KNIFE (RETRACTABLE) Includes 5 Blades, Steel, 5-1/2" L 3 BLADE LOCKING POSITION 5110-00-892-5071, 12, EA; LI 006: 7920014632977 Polyurethane sponge with nylon scrubber material Green and Yellow. 4 5/8" x 3". UOI is BX. BX = 12., 6, BOX; LI 007: 4510014264187 Meter Mist 3000 Aerosol dispenser automatically controls odors and freshens air with three operation settings, variable spray pattern. Indicator light Includes 2 D batteries. (Exact Match Only), 4, EA; LI 008: 8540014940911 Singlefold, unbleached paper towel has a 5 3/8" deep fold. 40% postconsumer recovered materials (PCRM.) Kraft. 91/4" x 103/4". UOI is BX. BX = 16 Bundles. Bundle = 250 Towels. (Exact Match Only), 80, BOX; LI 009: 6840014295864 French Vanilla Scented Aerosol Air Fresheners SKILCRAFT For use in Meter Mist 3000 and 3000 Plus. 7oz 12/cs (Exact Match Only), 3, CS; LI 010: 6840-01-368-4787 French Apple Scented Aerosol Air Fresheners SKILCRAFT For use in Meter Mist 3000 and 3000 Plus. 7oz 12/cs (Exact Match Only), 3, CS; LI 011: 7920014588208 TILTANGLE BROOM, PLASTIC BRISTLES, 46" METAL HANDLE, BLUE/YELLOW.(Exact Match Only), 6, EA; LI 012: 7920007535242 Scouring Pads, Medium Grade, 6"x91/2"x1/4", 10/PK, Green.(Exact Match Only), 4, PACK; LI 013: BWK6100 Boardwalk jumbo 9" 1000ft Roll white 2ply toilet tissue 3.625 wide; 3.3 core 12/cs.(Exact Match Only), 25, CS; LI 014: CLO02489 Ultra Clorox 182 oz Commercial Solutions Germicidal Bleach 3/CS., 20, CS; LI 015: PGC02613 Dawn Manual Pot & Pan Dish Detergent (3 1 Gallon Bottles per Case) 3/cs., 8, CS; LI 016: 6840-00-NIB-0039 RAC04650CT 19oz Aersol, Professional LYSOL III Disinfectant Spray Original 12/CS., 10, CS; LI 017: JAG R3858HH 38 X 58 sz, 60 gal, 2.0 mil Super/Extra Heavy Grade, Black bags and can liner, LowDensity Coreless Rolls 100 bg/cs (NIBNISH 8105015171364 mil is 1.1; based on past experience/purchase this mil/BAG doesn't allow for proper use of the bag. Require 2.0 mil or higher.)(Exact Match Only), 68, CS; LI 018: BWK2432EXH 24 X 32, 1216 gal cap. .40 gauge ExtraHeavy Grade, White Linear LowDensity Coreless Rolls 500/CS., 53, CS; LI 019: RCP612788YEL Side press wringer for wave break buckets (yellow)., 2, EA; LI 020: RCP758088YEL WAVE BRAKE 35QT SIDE PRESS BUCKET COMBO YELLOW., 2, EA; LI 021: Lambswool Duster 35" extends to 48". UNSL3850, 6, EA; LI 022: Upright dust pan, w/rear wheels, 115/16"X37", Black color. RCP253100BK, 6, EA; LI 023: RCPH146 Fiberglass Side Gate Antimicrobial 60" Handle., 6, EA; LI 024: 8125015770212 32 OZ. Spray Bottle, Opaque, TriggerType, 12, EA; LI 025: Simple Green Lemon scent all-purpose cleaner and degreaser 24oz trigger spray bottle 12/24OZ (Exact Match Only), 10, CS; LI 026: Spartan NABC NON-ACID DISINFECTANT BATHROOM CLEANER 1 gallon containers (Mild, non-acid, bathroom disinfectant for everyday use. Cleans, disinfects, deodorizes toilet bowls, urinals and other restroom surfaces. Unique floral, fresh scent. pH 6.0-7.0. (Exact Match Only), 20, CS; LI 027: Spartan DMQ Damp Mop Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner - Lemon scent 1 Gal containers 106204 (No substitute), 10, CS; LI 028: Champion Sprayon Stainless Steel Cleaner 16 oz cans, oil based (4385197) (No substitute), 2, CS; LI 029: D batteries -RAYO 12PK D PRO BATTERY, 4, DZ; LI 030: Windsoft Perforated Paper Towel Rolls- 11 X 8.8 100 sheets, 12, CS; LI 031: UNS160 soft toilet bowl brushes, 6, EA; LI 032: 7930-01-555-2898 W/TRIGGER 12/ 32OZ, 6, CS; LI 033: Pledge - Wood/furniture Polish, Lemon, 9.7 Ounce Aerosol (Pack of 12). (Exact Match Only), 4, PACK; LI 034: BASEBOARD & WAX BUILD-UP STRIPPER 12-20 OZ CAN CLEAR COLOR, PH 11.2-11.8 LEMON SCENT 609700 (No Substitute), 2, PACK; LI 035: "Diversey, GP FORWARD General Purpose Cleaner (04518), 1 Gallon High performance cleaner for daily use on water-safe surfaces including floors, walls, countertops, tables, sinks and ceramic surfaces. Excellent for use in scrub and recoat floor care programs. Removes most types of dirt, grit, grease and soap scum Leaves No film residue. Works with cold, hot, soft and hard water in mop and bucket, auto-scrubber or trigger spray applications. Rinsing Not Required. Pleasant Citrus scent. (No Substitute), 4, EA; LI 036: 8540-00-793-5425 FACIAL TISSUE, 2-PLY, WHITE, 10 DISPENSERS PER PACK W/100 TISSUES. Absorbent tissues are 66 sq. in. Packaged in a handy flat pop-up dispenser box., 7, PACK; LI 037: BWK8310 Boardwalk 1/4 Fold Luncheon Napkins, 11 x 13 500 napkins per pack ,12 Packs per Case (Exact Match Only), 2, CS; LI 038: 7340-00-022-1317 Heavy Weight, Spoon Plastic Flatware, Heat-tolerant - White, 100 each sealed in a plastic bag with 20 bags per box., 3, BX; LI 039: 7340000221315 PLASTIC FLATWARE - HEAVY-DUTY, TYPE III - FORK, Heat-tolerant100/BAG - 20 bags per box (Exact Match Only), 2, BX; LI 040: 7340000221316 PLASTIC FLATWARE - HEAVY-DUTY, TYPE III - KNIFE, Heat-tolerant100/BAG- 20 BAGS PER BOX (Exact Match Only), 2, BX; LI 041: DXESXB12SCDX Dixie 12 Oz. Superware Heavy-Duty Paper Bowls, Sage, 125/PK 4/PK (Exact Match Only), 2, CS; LI 042: 12J12 Dart Styrofoam Hot/Cold Cups, 12 oz. White 1000/CASE, 5, CS; LI 043: DXSSXP10SAGE Dixie Sage Heavyweight Paper Plates, 10 1/16", 125/Pk 4pk per box, 1, BX; LI 044: DXEUX6SCDX Sage Collection Mediumweight Paper Plates, 5 7/8" Diameter, 125/Pk, 4 pk per BX, 2, BX; LI 045: DIXSX20PATH - Dixie Ultra Pathways Heavyweight Paper Bowls, 20 oz, Green/Burgundy, 4 packs of 125 bowls PER BOX, 3, BX; LI 046: COPPERTOP ALKALINE BATTERIES, AA, 1.5 VOLT 24/BOX MN1500BKD01, 4, BX; LI 047: COPPERTOP ALKALINE BATTERIES, AAA, 1.5 VOLT 24/BOX MN2400BKD01, 4, BX; LI 048: 7930-01-373-8849 NABC NON-ACID DISINFECTANT BATHROOM CLEANER 1 gallon containers (Mild, non-acid, bathroom disinfectant for everyday use. Cleans, disinfects, deodorizes toilet bowls, urinals and other restroom surfaces. Unique floral, fresh scent. pH 6.0-7.0. (Exact Match Only), 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at
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[email protected] of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. ANY PRODUCT CHANGES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED NO LATER THAN ONE DAY BEFORE THE BUY CLOSES. EACH LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION SHOULD STATE PRODUCT NUMBER AND NAME OF ITEM BEING PROVIDED. ONCE THE AWARD IS CREATED NO ADDITIONAL FUNDS WILL BE ADDED DUE TO IMPROPER BIDDING AND VENDOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THE QUOTED ITEM AT THE AWARDED RATE. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items ; 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, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, , 52.222-36, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, CAR PROVISIONS CAR 1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTEST, CAR 1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTEST OFFERER MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE BEFORE AN AWARD CAN BE MADE TO THEM. IF THE OFFEROR IS NOT REGISTERED IN SAM, IT MAY DO SO THROUGH THE SAM WEBSITE AT SAM.GOV NEW EQUIPMENT ONLY; NO REMANUFACTURED OR "GRAY MARKET" ITEMS. ALL ITEMS MUST BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY. The full text of a clauses and provision may be accessed electronically at acquisition.gov or are available Upon request. Contracting Officer's Authority. The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely in the Contracting Officer. In the event the contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract terms and conditions, including price. Insert the clause 1352.209?73, Compliance with the Laws, in all solicitations and contracts. As prescribed in 48 CFR 1309.507?2(c), insert the following clause: Compliance With the Laws (APR 2010) The contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations which deal with or relate to performance in accord with the terms of the contract. As prescribed in 48 CFR 1309.507?2(d), insert the following clause: Organizational Conflict of Interest (APR 2010) (a) Purpose. The purpose of this clause is to ensure that the contractor and its subcontractors: (1) Are not biased because of their financial, contractual, organizational, or other interests which relate to the work under this contract, and (2) Do not obtain any unfair competitive advantage over other parties by virtue of their performance of this contract. (b) Scope. The restrictions described herein shall apply to performance or participation by the contractor, its parents, affiliates, divisions and subsidiaries, and successors in interest (hereinafter collectively referred to as ?contractor?) in the activities covered by this clause as a prime contractor, subcontractor, co-sponsor, joint venturer, consultant, or in any similar capacity. For the purpose of this clause, affiliation occurs when a business concern is controlled by or has the power to control another or when a third party has the power to control both. (c) Warrant and Disclosure. The warrant and disclosure requirements of this paragraph apply with full force to both the contractor and all subcontractors. The contractor warrants that, to the best of the contractor's knowledge and belief, there are no relevant facts or circumstances which would give rise to an organizational conflict of interest, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5, and that the contractor has disclosed all relevant information regarding any actual or potential conflict. The contractor agrees it shall make an immediate and full disclosure, in writing, to the Contracting Officer of any potential or actual organizational conflict of interest or the existence of any facts that may cause a reasonably prudent person to question the contractor's impartiality because of the appearance or existence of bias or an unfair competitive advantage. Such disclosure shall include a description of the actions the contractor has taken or proposes to take in order to avoid, neutralize, or mitigate any resulting conflict of interest. (d) Remedies. The Contracting Officer may terminate this contract for convenience, in whole or in part, if the Contracting Officer deems such termination necessary to avoid, neutralize or mitigate an actual or apparent organizational conflict of interest. If the contractor fails to disclose facts pertaining to the existence of a potential or actual organizational conflict of interest or misrepresents relevant information to the Contracting Officer, the Government may terminate the contract for default, suspend or debar the contractor from Government contracting, or pursue such other remedies as may be permitted by law or this contract. (e) Subcontracts. The contractor shall include a clause substantially similar to this clause, including paragraphs (f) and (g), in any subcontract or consultant agreement at any tier expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The terms ?contract,? ?contractor,? and ?Contracting Officer? shall be appropriately modified to preserve the Government's rights. (f) Prime Contractor Responsibilities. The contractor shall obtain from its subcontractors or consultants the disclosure required in FAR Part 9.507?1, and shall determine in writing whether the interests disclosed present an actual, or significant potential for, an organizational conflict of interest. The contractor shall identify and avoid, neutralize, or mitigate any subcontractor organizational conflict prior to award of the contract to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer. If the subcontractor's organizational conflict cannot be avoided, neutralized, or mitigated, the contractor must obtain the written approval of the Contracting Officer prior to entering into the subcontract. If the contractor becomes aware of a subcontractor's potential or actual organizational conflict of interest after contract award, the contractor agrees that the Contractor may be required to eliminate the subcontractor from its team, at the contractor's own risk. (g) Waiver. The parties recognize that this clause has potential effects which will survive the performance of this contract and that it is impossible to foresee each circumstance to which it might be applied in the future. Accordingly, the contractor may at any time seek a waiver from the Head of the Contracting Activity by submitting such waiver request to the Contracting Officer, including a full written description of the requested waiver and the reasons in support thereof. As prescribed in 1346.503, insert the following clause: Place of Acceptance (APR 2010) (a) The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will accept supplies and services to be provided under this contract. (b) The place of acceptance will be: 4301 RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY MIAMI FL 33149 brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as ?brand name or equal,? the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government?s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that ?equal? products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of ?equal? products, including ?equal? products of the brand name manufacturer, must? (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by? (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate ?equal? products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an ?equal? product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. (End of provision)