The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution located at Pekin, Illinois is issuing a combined solicitation/synopsis for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with any additional information included in this notice. This solicitation is for the award of a Firm-Fixed Price, Commercial Items, Single Award Contract. The information in this notice will serve as the solicitation. A written solicitation will not be issued. RFQ 41103-015-4 is issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-24. The North American Industrial Classification System Code for this solicitation is 423720. The small business size standard is 500 employees. This solicitation is set-aside for small business. All responsible small business entities are encouraged to submit offers. Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations have the right to submit offers equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible. General Requirements: The Federal Correctional Institution located at 2600 South 2nd Street, Pekin, Illinois, 61554 is requesting quotes for the following items. Items listed are manufactured by PVI Industries. All items quoted must be brand name or equal. Contractor will be required to deliver the products to the Federal Correctional institution warehouse dock. Schedule of Items: 1. PVI # 75751- Energy Kit for PVI Model 375N300ATP Hot Water Heater. Quantity - 3 Each 2. PVI # 75760 - Energy Kit for PVI Model 625N500ATP Hot Water Heater. Quantity - 4 Each 3. PVI # 75775 - Energy Kit for PVI Model 1000NHE75ATP Hot Water Heater. Quantity - 1 Each. All Kits Include: Combustion Chamber, Insulation Insert, Flue Collector, Flue Collector Fastener Kit, Chamber Fastener Kit and Burner Gasket. All quotes and pricing to include delivery costs. The Following FAR Clauses and Provisions Apply to this Acquisition. Clauses and Provisions can be accessed at www.arnet.gov/far. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-24. The following provisions and clauses will apply to this solicitation in accordance with Commercial Items: 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998); 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items (JAN 2004); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items (OCT 2003); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders, Commercial Items (June 2004); 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, Alternate I; 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.222-19, Child Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.225-15, Sanctioned European Union Country End Products; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contract Registration; 52.233-2, Service of Protest (AUG 1996) Submission of Quotations: Vendors will be required to submit the following information on company letterhead or business stationary directly to the contracting officer. 1. The Request for Quote Number (RFQ 41103-015-4) 2. Schedule of Items with Pricing including brand name and part number 3. If offering “equal products,” a complete description and specification of the product 4. Contractor DUNS Number and Taxpayer Identification Number 5. A complete copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 2004) All offers must be received by the Contracting Officer no later than 2:00 PM, CST on August 17, 2004. The mailing address is: Federal Correctional Institution, 2600 S. 2nd Street, Pekin, Illinois, 61554 to the Attention of Rod Wise, Contract Specialist. Offers may also be faxed to (309) 477-4658 or e-mailed to
[email protected]. Offers received after this date will not be considered for award. The anticipated date of award is August 20, 2004. This solicitation is distributed solely through the General Services Administration’s Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fedbizopps.com. All future information concerning this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will be distributed solely through this website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the website to remain informed of the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition.