Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 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. This solicitation is issu ed as RFQ Quotation W912DY-05-T-0007 using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the Test Program at Subpart 13.5. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2004-25. NAIC S CODE is 323118. Only method of payment will be Government IMPACC (VISA.) Government intends to issue up to three Blanket Purchase Agreements for the items described below. Period of performance will be five (5) years. Blanket Purchase Agreements are used by the Government when there is a recurring need for a product but the exact quantity cannot be determined. These Blanket Purchase Agreements shall be used to fill a continuous need for 3-ring binders. These binders are used to contain course mater ial for Prospect Training Courses. A screen print of the US Army Corps of Engineers logo shall be placed on each binder. A copy of this logo will be provided only to the vendor(s) to whom a BPA is issued. Binder specifications are: Sheet size: 11-inch X 8 one-half inch, plus one-half inch tab allowance (binding side first). Ring capacity: 1. Red custom binders: One-inch, One and one-half inch, Two-inch, Two and one-half inch, Three inch, and Four inch. 2. White custom binders: Two-inch, Three-inch , Four-inch. Ring style: Three Angle D rings with boosters. Outside material: Red or White Suedene .014 gauge vinyl stock color, Inside material: Matching, Covers: Stiff, Board: .120, Spine: Flat back, Rivets: Exposed on back cover, Pockets: One 4 inch horizontal pocket inside front cover, orange peel clear, Decoration: One color silk screened on front cover and spine, Sheet lifters: none, Card holders: None, Label holder: On spine, orange peel. Quote pricing for each size binder shown above. No Substi tutions. This solicitation is for a 5-year Blanket Purchasing Agreement (BPA). Instructions for submitting Quote: State whether you are quoting Open Market or GSA. Provide your GSA Contract number. Quote pricing for product only. Do not quote cost for shipping and handling. Shipping charges shall be billed at actual cost. Quote pricing for each binder size for the base year (Fiscal year 2005), as well as pricing for years 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. Quote each year separately. Past performance and cost will be considered in determining the vendor to receive a BPA. Both are of equal importance. Provide names and telephone numbers of 3 references. Include only those references for whom you have provided a service or supply. It is your responsibili ty to provide accurate information. Offers must contain all commercial terms, conditions and provisions under which the offeror conducts business in the commercial marketplace. Offerors must be registered in the Central Contractors Registry (CCR) and sha ll provide their Federal Taxpayer Identification number, DUNS number, and Cage Code. Offers that fail to provide this information will be excluded from consideration. Instructions on registration in the CCR may be obtained at Internet Website: http//ccr .gov. FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is not included in this solicitation. The Government intends to award a blanket purchasing agreement(s) to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be the most ad vantageous to the government to. The following clauses apply to this acquisition. 52.2 12-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items. 52-212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, 52-216-24 Limitation of Government Liability, 52-232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment. Copies of Clauses in full text may be found at the following website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reg html/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm Offers may be submitted to the email address listed herein, or by facsimile to the attention of Donna Ragucci, fax number 256-895-1197. Offers must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., CST, December 3, 2004.