Defense Information Systems Agency, NCRCO, Code DN4, 701 South Courthouse Rd, Arlington, VA 22204-2199

96 -- METALLIC FLAG POLE STANDS OR BASES SOL DCA100-96-R-0044 DUE 071796 POC Mr. Andrias Woody, Contract Specialist, (703) 607-4607, Facsimile (703) 607-4611; Mr. George Robertson, Contract Specialist. 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. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT ENDS WITH A STATEMENT REGARDING THE DPAS ASSIGNED RATING. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE ENTIRE ANNOUNCEMENT BY ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION, PLEASE CALL THIS OFFICE AND THE FULL TEXT WILL BE FAXED TO YOU. Offers are to be forwarded to the following address by not later than 4:00 pm EST, 12July96: HQS DISA, NCRCO, Code DN4, Attn: Mr. Andrias Woody, 701 South Court House Road, Arlington, VA 22204-2199. OVERNIGHT MAIL PACKAGES MUST HAVE A NAME AND PHONE NUMBER ON OUTSIDE OF PACKAGE FOR PICKUP (Mr. Woody, (703) 607-4607). Any questions on the above may be directed to Andrias Woody at (703) 607-4607. The solicitation number is request for proposal DCA100-96-R-0044. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37. The Standard Industrial Classification is 3322 and the Size Standard is 50. The requirement is solicited on an open-market basis for potential set-aside to small business firms. If two or more small business firms submit responsive proposals, the requirement will be set aside for small businesses and award made to that small business offering the lowest price. Should fewer than two small businesses submit responsive proposals, the requirement will be deemed unrestricted and award made to the lowest responsive offeror. DISA has a requirement to buy forty (40) metallic flag pole stands or bases. DISA requests that a sample be produced first, after inspection and approval, further production will be authorized. Each flag stand/base to be constructed of bronze, steel or cast iron with brass plating, polished to a bright finish and coated with a non-tarnishing compound such as varnish or urethane. Each base must be of equal 25 pound weight, have a diameter of 11 to 15 inches, have a height of 6 to 10 inches. Each flag stand/base must be the same equal dimensions because they will be transported in separately procured carrying/shipping cases. The brass plating will be smooth with no imperfections from machining, castings or plating. The top center of the base will have amounting hole to accommodate a standard flag pole, sample will be provided, this mounting hole will hold the flag pole secure and not allow the pole to sway or otherwise move in the mount. Stands/bases are expected to be used between 20 to 25 years. The Government intends to separately procure carrying/shipping cases for the flag pole stands/bases. Delivery will be FOB Destination, all shipping charges included in the delivered price, to an address in Washington, DC, specific destination to be provided in the award document. Delivery will be within three weeks of placement of the order. Acceptance will normally be on the same day as delivery, but will not exceed seven (7) days after receipt. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION, PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The following FAR Part 12 clauses apply: 1) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial ((no additional instructions other than as noted above), 2) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, Award will be to the lowest price responsible offeror who can provide items within the delivery schedule. 3) A completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representatives and Certifications-Commercial Items, must be submitted with your offer, 4) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions applies. Additional terms: Proposals must be in writing and submitted on or before the due date. Fax proposals are not acceptable., 5) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Items and Commercial Components, apply to this acquisition (All list statutes/orders are exempted). Other terms are as follows: Payment will be made by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Columbus, Ohio following delivery of all stands/bases. The offeror's standard commercial warranty will apply. The offeror's standard commercial packing/packaging will be used to provide for damage-free shipment and receipt at destination. The assigned rating under the Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) is DO-A7. (0169)

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