Commandant(G-ACS-2B/CLC), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001

70 -- PURCHASE ECONOPACKS SOL DTCG23-96-B-EL5096 DUE 020896 POC Contact: Contract Specialist, Cindy L. Chaney, Ph: (202) 267-2046/Contracting Officer: Shirley Kyle, Ph: (202) 267-2046 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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 Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB) and the number is DTCG23-96-B-EL5096. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-34. The Standard Industrial Classification Code Number is 5045. Section B - The Contractor shall provide the specified parts and components for Intermec Reader Printers, Brand Name or Equal, in accordance with specifications designated in Section C below CLIN 0001 - Intermec, Econopacks, P/N: SE12924 or equal, in accordance with Section C. If equal is offered you must specify Manufacturer's Name, Brand and Part Number. Offeror's offering other than Brand Name items identified herein should furnish with their proposal adequate information to ensure that a determination can be made as to the equality of the product offered. Section C - Statement of Work/Specifications - The Contractor shall provide 1072 Econopacks, Intermec Part Number 12924 or equal. The brand name or equal product/item must include the following Salient Characteristics: 3 x 1 inch Kimdura Labels, 6 rolls and 1 super premium thermal transfer ribbon. Labels: Face Stock - 3.8 Mil Top Coated Kimdura, Permanent Adhesive, Color - White, Scanner - Infer Red (IR) & Visible, Adhesive Performance - Corrugated, Polyesters, Cellophane, Glass, Treated/Untreated Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Enamel, Steel & Packaging Films. Super Premium Thermal Transfer Ribbon: Carrier - Polyester, Caliper - 4.5 - 5.7 micron, Tensile Strength - 0.575 - 0.875 kilogram (kg)/10 millimeter (mm) (MD), 0.495 - 0.775 kg/10mm (CD) Back Coating - anti-static/friction composition (dot resistance deviation after 45.72 meters (m) at 200C/3% Relative Humidity (R.H.) is (5%), Ink - Single strike resin based carbon, Color - Black, Coat Weight - 2.5 grams/meter2 (g/m2)+10%, Sensitivity - 22 - 45 mj/mm2, Melt Point - 2250 Centigrade (C), Image Density - 4% maximum at 633 nanometers/3% maximum at 900 nanometers, Smear Resistance - background reflectance to remain ) 50% after 3200 passes over bars by 1.1 centimeters2 (cm2) cheesecloth under 4 Kg load at 200C/3% R.H. (polyester). Section D - Marking of Shipments (Commercially Packaged) - The Contractor shall mark all shipments under this contract with the contract number. Further, the shipments shall be marked in accordance with the edition of Federal Standard 123, ''Marking for Domestic Shipment (Civil Agencies), dated May 15, 1991. Preservation, Packaging and Packing - The Contractor shall preserve, pack, and package in such a way to ensure complete delivery at destination without damage or deterioration of the supplies. Standard commercial preservation, packaging, and packing practices shall be employed. Section E - Inspection and Acceptance - This contract shall be inspected and accepted at destination by U.S. Coast Guard Warehouse, Project 74A, Annex 6751, Alexander Bell, Columbia, MD 21046-2109. Section F - Deliveries or Performance - The following clauses are hereby incorporated: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination and 1252.212-71, Notice of Delay. Delivery - The Government requires delivery to be made 30 days after contract award. All items shall be delivered to U.S. Coast Guard Warehouse, Project 74A, Annex 6751, Alexander Bell, Columbia, MD 21046-2109. One copy of the transmittal letter forwarding the deliverables shall be directed to the Contracting Officer at Commandant, (G-ACS-2B/CLC), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20593-0001, M/F: Contract No.: DTCG23-96-C-EL5096. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. This IFB will be evaluated using FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items. The Government will evaluate bids in response to this solicitation without discussion and will award a contract to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation (Brand name or Equal Requirement, etc.), will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price-related factors specified elsewhere in this solicitation. The evaluated price will be determined by multiplying the unit price by the unit quantity. FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items shall be submitted with each bid. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses listed in FAR 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, Alternate I. 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity. 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns. 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity. 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers. 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. 52.225-3, Buy American Act - Supplies. 52.225-18, European Community Sanctions for End Products. 52.225-21, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act - Balance of Payments Program. Sealed Offerors shall be submitted in one (1) original and three (3) copies, for furnishing the supplies required by this acquisition. Bids shall be received at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 2nd Street, S.W., Washington D.C. 20593, Room 5208 at 2:00 P.M., local standard time on February 8, 1996. For information regarding this IFB contact the Contract Specialist, Ms. Cindy L. Chaney, at (202) 267-2046. (0022)

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