This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared IAW the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; No written solicitation will be issued. Solicitation Number SDC-05-000 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 481112, size 5.0. This procurement is a small purchase, unrestricted solicitation. The Contractor shall provide CLIN 0001: Overnight mail service for all San Diego Sector Border Patrol for the period of 01 Oct 04 through 30 Sep 05. qty: 01, Unit of Issue: LOT. The following FAR and DFAR clauses and provisions are applicable and will be incorporated into the solicitation by reference, and will be available in full text upon request. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2001-24. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (SEP 1999); 52.212-3 OFFERROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2004) must be completed and submitted along with the proposal, a copy can be obtained by contacting purchasing agent Tess Bayquen at 619-216-4016, email address:
[email protected]. In accordance with FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2003), the following clauses are incorporated by reference in paragraph (a) 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (Aug 1996) (31 U.S. C.). Paragraph (b) 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (June 2003) (E.O. 11755); 52.222-21. Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999); 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (APR 2002) (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR SPECIAL DISBALED AND VIETNAM ERA AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS (Dec 2001(38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.225-13, RESCTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (June 2003) (E>O 12722, 12724, 13059, 13067, 13121 AND 13129); 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Feb 2002); 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (Oct 2003); 52.212-2 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999); DFARS 252.204-7004 ALT 1 REQUIRED CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (NOV 2003); DFARS 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUEST (JAN 2004). 252.212-7001 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2004), 252.225-7001 BUY AMERICAN ACT AND BALANCE OF PAYMENT PROGRAM (APR 2003), INCORPORATED IN REFERENCE (b). Quotations will be based on technical capabililty ,past performance and price. A technical evaluation will be conducted prior to award. Offeror must complete and submit with their quotation FAR provision 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2004). Contractor must be registered to the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award. The website address for CCR reqistration is www.ccr.gov. All interested bidders must submit quotation to US Dept of Homeland Security, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol San Diego Sector procurement Dept, 2411 Boswell Road, Chula Vista CA 91914 by fax at 619-216-4110 or by email @
[email protected]. This order will be firm fixed price. Quotes from all responsible sources will be considered. Quotation must be received by 24 Sep 04 @ 3:00 PM Pacific Standard Time to be considered responsive.