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 150P0801293 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 FAC 2005-20. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 322291 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is a [ Service-Disabled Veteran Owned ] 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 2008-03-28 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Springfield, VA 22153 The US Patent & Trademark Office requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, A4 Paper Manufacturer Name: Cascades Item Number: 5040 Description: A4 20lb White 92 Bright 30% Recycled Brand Name or Equal. Estimated quantity unknown. **Quantities will be determined by price. USPTO has allocated a maximum of $286,160.00 for this procurement and anticipates adjusting quantities so that the award will equal the funding amount. Please Bid Price per box. , 1, Box; LI 002, Three Hole Paper Manufacturer Name: Domtar Item Number: 50808 Description: 8 1/2 x 11 20lb White 92 Bright 30% Recycled 3 hole punch Carton Count: 5000 sheets Brand Name or Equal. Estimated quantity unknown. **Quantities will be determined by price. USPTO has allocated a maximum of $286,160.00 for this procurement and anticipates adjusting quantities so that the award will equal the funding amount. Please Bid Price per box. , 1, Box; LI 003, Legal Paper Manufacturer Name: Domtar Item Number: 50809 Description: 8 1/2 x 14 20lb White 92 Bright 30% Recycled Carton Count: 5000 sheets Brand Name or Equal. Estimated quantity unknown. **Quantities will be determined by price. USPTO has allocated a maximum of $286,160.00 for this procurement and anticipates adjusting quantities so that the award will equal the funding amount. Please Bid Price per box. , 1, Box; LI 004, Letter Paper Manufacturer Name: Domtar Item Number: 50807 Description: 8 1/2 x 11 20lb White 92 Bright 30% Recycled Carton Count: 5000 sheets Brand or Equal. Estimated quantity is 7200, **Quantities will be determined by price. USPTO has allocated a maximum of $286,160.00 for this procurement and anticipates adjusting quantities so that the award will equal the funding amount. Please Bid Price per box. , 1, Box; For this solicitation, US Patent & Trademark Office 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. US Patent & Trademark Office 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]. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Buyers and Sellers understand that FedBid ranks all bids by price; however, pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate offers. Accordingly, please note that, unless otherwise specified herein below, to the extent required by applicable regulations and/or guidelines, award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance. In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each Offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) directly to %s (NOT THROUGH FEDBID.COM) so that they are received at that email address no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 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 a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. CCR Requirement - Company must be registered on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered in CCR, they may do so by going to CCR web site at http://www.ccr.gov. Award will be made to the offeror's proposal that offers the best overall value to the government. Past performance, delivery and price will be considerations. Low price will not be a basis for award; however, price will be considered. Any questions or clarifications concerning the CLINs description and/or part number etc. must be submitted in writing to FedBid.com. Misinterpretation by vendor will not be an excuse for failure to deliver described product. Normally one truckload (i.e., 880 or 840 boxes) per week will be required to be delivered. Vendor must identify how many boxes (880 or 840) will be delivered per truckload. Deliveries will be scheduled as called for. The entire quantity of boxes shall not be delivered all at one time; rather deliveries will be staggered over a nine month period. All vendors bidding must have the resources to deliver within a 1-day period in the event of unscheduled needs (may or may not be a full truckload). Normally truckload deliveries will have a 3-day turn around from the time of notification. US Patent & Trademark Office warehouse hours of operation are 6:30am to 3:00pm, however for paper deliverersý trucks must arrive in the morning and before 12:00pm (NOON). No trucks will be accepted after 12:00pm (NOON). Please note on all partial deliveries the US Patent & Trademark Office will not pay additional charges. Vendors may be required to submit 1 box for Government sampling via FedEx in order to determine whether the paper meets their requirments. Pursuant to the Buy American Act-Supplies 52.225-1 **Quantities will be determined by price. USPTO has allocated a maximum of $286,160.00 for this procurement and anticipates adjusting quantities so that the award will equal the funding amount. Please Bid Price per box. Brand Name or Equal **TO HAVE A BID CONSIDERED FOR AWARD ALL VENDORS MUST PROVIDE MANUFACTURER, PART # AND EXTENDED SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXACT TYPE OF PRODUCT BEING PROPOSED FOR ALL LINE ITEMS. NO EXEPTIONS. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN A 'NON RESPONSIVE' BID AND REMOVAL FROM AWARD CONSIDERATION.