This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. The solicitation number is F3Z3812171A011; this solicitation is a request for quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-60 effective 26 July 2012; Defense DPN 20120724 effective 24 July 2012, and AFAC 2012-0330 effective 30 March 2012. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 325620. The business size standard is 500 employees. The Federal Supply Class (FSC) is 8530. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 2844. This requirement is being solicited through the Government Point of Entry, www.fbo.gov, as a total small business set-aside. Please provide a quote for the following items: 100 EA Welcome Baskets to include: Medium-sized, round laundry basket (1 ½ - 2 bushels) (no lid) Please provide gender neutral colors (i.e. white, green, blue) * Liquid Detergent - 25 oz minimum Oral Care Kit - adult tooth brush, pack dental floss, 6 floss picks Toothpaste - 3 oz minimum *Large Bath Towel - heavy-weight cotton *Wash Cloth - heavy-weight cotton (color to match bath towel) Please provide gender neutral colors (i.e. white, green, blue) *Fabric Softener - dryer sheets - approximately 40 per box *Scented garbage bags - 45 bags /box, 13 gallon Wet wipes ( for interior cleaning purposes ) - 40 count Plunger and toilet brush combo/caddy *3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash - minimum 12 oz. Tissue Paper is deleted from the requirement Hand Sanitizer is deleted from the requirement Air Freshener - 4-6 oz spray *Items marked with an asterisk are USDA BioPreferred. Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA's BioPreferred program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated in the USDA Final Rule available at www.biopreferred.gov . The contractor should provide data for biobased products such as biobased content. For each biobased product, the offeror shall specify the percentage of biobased content. Please ensure to include shipping costs in the quote. Delivery method is FOB Destination. Award shall be made in the aggregate, all or none. Please ensure the quote is valid through 1 October 2012. 52.232-18 -- Availability of Funds - Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. The following provisions and/or clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http:/www.arnet.gov/far http:/farsite.hill.af.mil 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First Tier Subcontract Awards 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel 52.209-6 Protecting the Government Interest 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items ALTERNATE 1 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.219-6 Notice of Total SB Set-Aside 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.233-3 Protest After Award 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contracts 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Products 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments 252.247-7023 (Alt III) Transportation of Supplies by Sea FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) (a) the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) to be technically acceptable you need to meet all requirements addressed in the item description, and (ii) price; and (iii) biobased porducts will have a preference (BUT ARE NOT MANDATED) in accordance with FAR 23.404. The basis of award is Best Value . FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2011) (DEVIATION) FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984) (a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause. (b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. 252.204-7006 BILLING INSTRUCTIONS (OCT 2005) 252.212-7001 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2010) (DEVIATION) 52.232-99 Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (DEVIATION 2012-00014) This clause implements the temporary policy by OMB Policy Memorandum M-12-16, Providing Prompt Payment to Small Business Subcontractors, dated July 11, 2012. (a) Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the contractor is required to make accelerated payments to small business subcontractors to the maximum extent practicable after receipt of a proper invoice and all proper documentation from the small business subcontractor. (b) Include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (b), in all subcontracts with small business concerns. (c) The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the Prompt Payment Act. 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (10 AUG 2005) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMBC A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) ) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, Mr. Gregory S. Oneal, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB IL 62225-5022, (618) 229-0267, fax (618) 256-6668, email:
[email protected]. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. Clauses may be accessed electronically in full text through http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Contractors must be actively registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at http://www.ccr.gov, at Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) at http://wawf.eb.mil, and at Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov. Please send any questions to
[email protected] NO LATER THAN 11 September 2012 at 4:30 PM PST and the solicitation will CLOSE on 19 September 2012 at 8:30 PM PST . Please email your quote to
[email protected]. Primary Point of contact is Felicia DeMita, Contract Specialist, telephone 707-424-7761. Alternate POC is Lt Christine Nguyen, Contracting Officer,
[email protected] . (Please send correspondence to the primary point of contact before attempting to reach the alternate point of contact. Thank you for your cooperation.)