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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Safety Shoes for Uniformed Staff General Requirements: The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Medical Center Devens, located at 42 Patton Road, Ayer, Massachusetts is soliciting for the acquisition of safety shoes for uniformed staff. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code for this requirement is 424340; the small business size standard is 100 employees. This combined synopsis/solicitation document incorporates clauses and provisions in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-48. Description of Items: This acquisition will require safety toe shoes for an estimated 230 uniformed staff. The price per pair may not exceed $125.00. All safety shoe selections must meet at least one the following testing standards ANSI Z.41-1991; ANSI Z41-1999; ASTM F-2412-2005 or ASTM F-2413-2005. All specifications should be available in both women and men styles. The general shoe size range for Men is size 7 - 13 and Women is size 5 - 12 with a few exceptions outside these ranges. Below are specifications to be equal or better. Please submit your selections for each of the following specifications: 1) 8" safety toe boot (composite or steel), waterproof, light weight, side-zip, polishable black leather 2) 6" safety toe boot (composite or steel), waterproof, light weight, side zip, polishable black leather 3) oxford safety toe shoe (composite or steel), waterproof, light weight, polishable black leather 4) oxford safety toe shoe (composite), waterproof, light weight, polishable black leather, security friendly 5) 8" safety toe boot (composite), waterproof, light weight, lace-up, polishable black leather, security friendly 6) 6" safety toe boot (composite), waterproof, light weight, lace-up, polishable black leather, security friendly 7) 8" safety toe boot (composite), waterproof, light weight, side zip, polishable black leather, security friendly 8) 6" safety toe boot (composite), waterproof, light weight, side zip, polishable black leather, security friendly Samples are required with submission of quotes and will be required for the duration of the BPA in order for staff to view the safety shoe prior to placing the order. Delivery Schedule: Contractor will be required to deliver shoes within 30 days after receipt of order. Contractor will be required to accept payment via both Government credit card and purchase order at the sole discretion of the Government. Contract Clauses and Solicitation Provisions: The full text of clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at www.acqnet.gov/far. The following FAR provisions are applicable to this acquisition; 52.212-1, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JUNE 2008); 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (OCT 2010); 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998); 52.252-3, Alterations in Solicitation (APR 1984). The following FAR clauses are applicable to this acquisition; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (JUNE 2010); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (OCT 2010); 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (June 2003); 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June2003); 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JULY 2010); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010); 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (FEB 2009); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Finds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003); 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998). Evaluation Factors: The government intends to award multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA's) with various vendors. Quotations will be evaluated and award will be based on the price, quality, delivery and overall best value to the Government. With your quote provide all specifications and samples. Contractor must be able to deliver items within 30 days after receipt of order. The Government will make award to responsible offerors whose offer conforms to this solicitation. The proposed price must include all associated charges, fees and delivery cost (FOB Destination). The Government reserves the right to issue additional BPA's in the future. All BPA's will remain in effect until cancelled by the Contracting Officer. 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 quotation number (RFQP0205-00021-11) 2) Schedule of items with pricing on the attached Quote Sheets 3) Contractor Dunn & Bradstreet Number and Tax Identification Number 4) Complete copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (OCT 2010). 5) Completed Business Management Questionnaire 6) Samples and Specifications of safety shoes Offers are due no later than March 11, 2011 at 2:00PM, local time. Offers received after this date may not be considered for award. Faxed or emailed offers will not be accepted. Anticipated date of award is on or about March 21, 2011. Postal mail to: Federal Bureau of Prisons, FMC Devens, Attn: Jason A. Bullen, P.O. Box 880, Ayer, MA 01432 Hand deliver to: Federal Medical Center Devens,42 Patton Road, Ayer, MA 01432. Express mail to: Federal Bureau of Prisons, FMC Devens, Attn: Jason A. Bullen, 36 Independence Drive, Building 1677, Ayer, MA 01432 Any contractor interested in obtaining a contract award with the Federal Bureau of Prisons must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database at www.ccr.gov. Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations have the right to submit offers equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a written offer which will be considered for award. This solicitation is distributed solely through the General Services Administration, Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fedbizopps.gov. Hard copies of the solicitation document will not be available. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.