99 -- Lending Library Books

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, streamlined procedures for evaluation and solicitation for commercial items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation F1N3S15074A100, is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-09. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this procurement is 451211 and the small business size is $6.0 Million. This is advertised as 100% small business set-aside. Non-Personal Service to provide the following: All supervision, personnel, equipment, transportation and material and all other items necessary to provide a plan that allows for a core collection of 1500 books, with an allowance of 75 new books to be received each month. No longer required books are returned to the company periodically throughout the year. Reviews of new books are furnished approximately 90 days prior to publication. These reviews provide the information required for informed decision making of titles to be added to the collection. Books are promptly shipped shelf-ready upon publication. This service is standard for Air Force libraries. The 75 titles per month is the plan recommended for the C.A.F.B. Library. FOB: Destination for delivery is Columbus AFB, MS. All interested parties must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) as prescribed in DFARS 252.204-7004 and 252.232-7009. CCR can be accessed at www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423. The CCR registration must be completed before award can be made. All offers should be faxed or emailed to the attention of Ramona C. Ferguson, Contracting Officer, at 662-434-7753. Oral quotes will not be accepted. The due date for all quotes is 1 July 2005 by 4:00 p.m. CDT. Note that 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall be registered and complete the Offerors Representations and Certifications on the Online Representation & Certification Application (ORCA) homepage at www.bpn.gov/orca prior to award being able to be made. In addition the clause at 52.212-5; Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEV) applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.232.33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- Central Contractor Registration.