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Combined Synopsis/SolicitationSafety 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. AMENDMENT 1: THE NAICS CODE FOR THIS REQUIREMENT IS 448210; THE SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD IS 8 MILLION AVERAGE SALES OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS. This combined synopsis/solicitation document incorporates clauses and provisions in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-17. Description of Items: This acquisition will require safety toe shoes for an estimated 220 uniformed staff. The price per pair may not exceed $125.00. Below are specifications to be equal or better: 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) 8" safety toe boot (composite or steel), waterproof, light weight, lace-up, polishable black leather 5) 6" safety toe boot (composite or steel), waterproof, light weight, lace-up, polishable black leather Samples are required with submission of quotes. Delivery Schedule: Contractor will be required to provide four (4) mobile shoe sizings to cover all three (3) shifts; day 8:00AM-4:00PM, evening 4:00PM-12:00AM, mornings 12:00AM-8:00AM and one (1) make up time. Sizing schedule will be negotiated after award is made. The Federal Medical Center Devens will provide contractor with list of uniformed staff required to receive safety shoes. Safety Shoes must be delivered and distributed by contractor by the end August 2007. 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 (NOV 2006); 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications?Commercial Items (NOV 2006); 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 (FEB 2007); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (AUG 2006); 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 (JAN 2006; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 2002); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998); 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Finds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003); 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998). The following BOP Clauses in full text below apply to this acquisition: Security of personal Data (DEC 2006) The work to be performed under this contract requires the exchange of personal date between the contractor and the Bureau. The contractor, by acceptance of or performance on this contract, certifies that it has a security policy in place which contains procedures to promtly notify any individual whose personal information was, or is reasonably believed to have been, lost or acquired by an unauthorized person (subject to the exception below). In any case in which the data that was lost or improperly acquired originated with the Bureau, was acquired or managed for the Bureau, or reflects sensitive law enforcement or national security interest in the data, the contractor shall notify the Bureau contracting officer so that the Bureau may determine whether notification would impede a law enforcement investigation or jepordize national security. In such cases, the contractor shall notify the individual(s) until it receives further instruction from the Bureau. (End of Clause) Department of Justice (DOJ) Residency Requirement - Bureau of Prisons Clause (JUN 2004) For three of the five years immediately prior to submission of an offer/bid/quote, or prior to performance under a contract or commitment, individuals or contractor employees providing services must have: 1. legally resided in the United States (U.S.); 2.worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or 3. Been a dependant of a Federal or military employee serving overseas. If the indivdual is not a U.S. citizen, they must be from a country allied with the U.S. The following website provides current information regarding allied countries: http://www.opm.gov/employ/html/citizen.htm By signing this contract or commitment document, or by commencing performance, the contractor agrees to this restriction. (End of Clause) Evaluation Factors: The government intends to make an award on a all-or-none basis. Quotations will be evaluated and award will be based on the price, quality and overall best value to the Government. With your quote provide all specifications and samples. Contractor must be able to deliver items no later than the end of August 2007. The Government will make award to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to this solicitation and is most advantageous. The proposed price must include all associated charges, fees and delivery cost (FOB Destination). 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 (RFQ20507-0008-7) 2) Schedule of items with pricing 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 (Nov 2006). 5) Samples of safety shoes Offers are due no later than July 9, 2007 at 4:00PM, 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 July 13, 2007. Postal mail to: Federal Bureau of Prisons, FMC Devens, Attn: Contracting Office,P.O. Box 880, Ayer, MA 0143 Hand deliver to: Federal Medical Center Devens,42 Patton Road, Ayer, MA 01432. Express mail to: Federal Bureau of Prisons, FMC Devens, Attn: Contracting Office, 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.