CANCELLATION NOTICE:This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.The solicitation number is RFQP06161200007 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 2005-54. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 111110 with a small business size standard of $0.75M.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2011-12-05 17:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Victorville, CA 92394 The Federal Bureau of Prisons requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001, Vegetable, Beans green canned blue lake variety, cut. 6#10 Cans per Case, packed to standard of U.S. Grade B or Better, Originated from crops that have been 100% grown, process, and packed in the US, Minimum drain. Weight 60 OZ, Grade Standard Reference Title 7 CFR 52.449, 560, CS; LI 002, Vegetable, Carrots, Diced or Sliced, Canned, Packed to standard U.S. Grade B or Better. 6#10 Cans per Case, packed to standard of U.S. Grade B or Better, Originated from crops that have been 100% grown, process, and packed in the US, Minimum drain. Weight 60 OZ, Grade Standard Reference Title 7 CFR 52.673, 480, CS; LI 003, Vegetable, Corn, whole kernel, canned. Packed to standard U.S. Grade B or Better. Golden. Originated from crops that have been 100% grown, process, and packed in the US, 6#10 Cans per Case, or 7/75 oz. cac-pack Cans per Case. Minimum drain. Weight 70 oz wet pack, 75 oz. vac-pack., Grade Standard Reference Title 7 CFR 52.883, 960, CS; LI 004, Vegetable Greens, Collard, Chopped frozen packed to standard US grade A or B, Originated from crops that have been 100% grown, processed and packed in the US, Grade Standard Reference Title 7 CFR 52.1376, 480, LB; LI 005, Vegetables, Mixed. 6#10 Cans per Case, Packed to Standard of CID A-A-20120D. Minimum drain Weight 65 oz. Originated from crops that have been 100% grown, processed, and packed in the US, 480, CS; LI 006, Vegetable, Mushrooms, Stems and Pieces. 6#10 Cans per Case, Packed to standard U.S. Grade B or Better, Originated from crops that have been 100% grown, processed and packed in the US., 56, CS; LI 007, Vegetable, Peas, Green, Sweet, Canned. Packed to standard US Grade B or Better, Originated from crops that have been 100% grown procrssed, and packed in the US. 6.#10 Cans per Case, Minimum Drain Weight 70 oz. Grade Standard Reference Title 7 CFR 52.228, 280, Cs; LI 008, Vegetable, RED Peppers, Diced, 6#10 Cans per Case, Packed to Standard U.S. Grade A, 168, CS; LI 009, Vegetables, Potatoes, While French Fries, Frozen. Grade A Oven-able, Crinkle cut or Straight Cut, 3/8" x 3/8" or 1/2" x 1/2". 30% to 34% solids, Originated from crops that have been 100% grown, processed, and packed in the US. Grade Standard Reference Title 7 CFR 52.2395, 667, LB; LI 010, Vegetable, Sauerkraut, 6#10 Cans per Case, shredded, U.S. Grade A or U.S. Fancy, 1, CS; LI 011, Vegetable, Spinach, Cut. 6#10 cans per case. U.S> Grade A Originated from crops that have been 100% grown, processed, and packed in the US, 672, CS; 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, Federal Bureau of Prisons 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. Federal Bureau of Prisons 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
[email protected]. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or
[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. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. 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 - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; 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): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Seller's must agree to, and be able to comply with the delivery terms found attached.