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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 24, 2006 FBO #1671
SOLICITATION NOTICE

79--79 -- Paper Towels

Notice Date
6/22/2006
 
Notice Type
Solicitation Notice
 
Contracting Office
Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Director, Acquisition & Materiel Management, (90C), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417
 
ZIP Code
55417
 
Solicitation Number
61822806
 
Response Due
7/21/2006
 
Archive Date
8/20/2006
 
Small Business Set-Aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned
 
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Simplified acquisition procedures apply and the VA will conduct the procurement according to a combination of Parts 12 and 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation issued. A separate written solicitation will not be issued. Request For Proposal (RFP) 618-228-06 entitled ?White Paper Towels? is issued for Brand Name or Equal. It has been determined that the Government?s minimum needs can best be satisfied by Brand Name or Equal supplies. This is a 100% Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set Aside. Prospective offerors NOTE: ?A veteran with a service connected disability rating from the VA, even a zero percent evaluation for which he or she is not receiving compensation, is still considered to be ?service-disabled.? A small business whose management and daily business operations are controlled by a spouse or permanent caregiver of a service-disabled veteran owner who is permanently and severely disabled is eligible for SDVOSB status. NAICS Code 424130 applies and the small business size standard is 100 employees. Offeror?s proposals are hereby being requested in response to requirements under a firm fixed price contract and shall be submitted on offeror?s letterhead or bid form and shall contain the name, title, and signature of person authorized to submit proposals on behalf of the contractor. Contractor shall provide White Paper Towel, Multifold, disposable, 9 1/2 inches long by 9 1/4 inches wide, Brand Name or Equal to Georgia Pacific MB550, or Kimberly Clark 01804. Bid sample is required and must be received prior to date of opening. Provide one (1) package of towels, and no more, additional product samples will by discarded. Contract period will be from October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007, with four one year options through September 30, 2011. Estimated usage per year is 6,800 cases. Vendor will ship in an on-demand, as-needed basis. Deliver FOB Destination. Payment will be made by purchase order or Government Purchase Card (VISA). Deliver to the VA Medical Center, Warehouse (90D), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. The following provisions and clauses shall apply to this solicitation: FAR 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. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and http://www.va.govoa&mm/vaar/ (VAAR); FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offers Commercial Items; FAR 52.21 2-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions ? Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders ?Commercial Items; FAR 52.216-18 ? Ordering; FAR 52.216-19 ? Order Limitations; FAR 52.216-21 ? Requirements; FAR 52-217-6 - Option for Increased Quantity; FAR 52.21 7-8 - Option to Extend Services; 52.217-9- Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; FAR 52.219-2 Equal Low Bids; FAR 52.237-3 - Continuity of Services; VAAR 852.270-4 - Commercial Advertising; 852.219-70 - Protest Content 52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; and 852.233- 71 - Alternate Protest Procedure. The Department of Veterans Affairs is currently implementing a Department-wide standardization program. As a result, VA is issuing National Consolidated Contract(s)/BPAs for standardized items. In the future, when any item in this contract is standardized under any National Consolidated Contract or BPA, the item will be deleted from this contract 30 days after written notice from the Contracting Officer. Include a completed copy of 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications - Commercial Items with proposal. Proposals should address number of days for delivery after receipt of order; all evaluation factors; names and telephone numbers of contractor personnel for ordering and problems; pricing; and a statement addressing VISA payment acceptance. The Government intends to make award to the offeror that is most advantageous to the Government. Evaluation factors will include: evaluation of bid samples provided, descriptive literature, delivery time frame, past performance history, and price. Evaluation of bid samples may be subjective in nature. The acceptability of each item offered for evaluation will be determined solely by medical center staff. Award will be made to the offeror determined to be the ?best value? and may be made with or without discussions. Offers and bid samples are due July 21, 2006, at 4:30 pm CT. Submit proposals to Michael Owen (90C), Contracting Officer, VISN 23 Contracting and Purchasing Office, Bldg. 68, VA Medical Center, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. Electronic offers will not be accepted. POC: Michael Owen at 612-467-2190
 
Place of Performance
Address: One Veterans Drive
Zip Code: 55417
Country: United States
 
Record
SN01075516-W 20060624/060622220831 (fbodaily.com)
 
Source
FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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