DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, DRAWER 70120, FORT BRAGG NC 28307-0120

R -- BANKING SERVICES SOL DAKF40-96-B-0028 DUE 081996 POC Purchasing Agent MITCHELL C. HARDY (910) 396-4362 X284 (Site Code DAKF40) The U.S. Army has a requirement for the banking services of providing change in denominations of U.S. Currency in exchange for Government Check for Fort Bragg, N.C. for the base period of 1 October 1996 through 30 September 1997 and four (4) one (1) year option periods. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commerical 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; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. DAKF40-96-B-0028 is issued as an invitation to bid (IFB). For determining business size, the Standard Industrial Classification Code for this requirement is 6022. To be considered a small business under this code, a concern, including its affilitates can have a maximum of $100 million in assets. This procurement is unrestricted. Base Year - Line item 0001. Currency in various denominations, six (6) million per quarter, cost stated per $1,000.00 provided - quantity 24,000. Line item 0001A. Rolled coins in various denominations, 6000 rolls per quarter, cost stated per individual roll provided - quantity 24,000. First Option Year - Line item 0002. Currency in various denominations, six (6) million per quarter, cost stated per $1,000.00 provided - quantity 24,000. Line item 0002A. Rolled coins in various denominations, 6000 rolls per quarter, cost stated per individual roll provided - quantity 24,000. Second Option Year - Line item 0003 - Currency in various denominations, six (6) million per quarter, cost stated per $1,000.00 provided - quantity 24,000. Line item 0003A - Rolled coins in various denominations, 6000 rolls per quarter, cost stated per individual roll provided - quantity 24,000. Third Option Year - Line item 0004 - Currency in various denominations, six (6) million per quarter, cost stated per $1,000.00 provided - quantity 24,000. Line item 0004A -Rolled coins in various denominations, 6000 rolls per quarter, cost stated per individual roll provided - quantity 24,000. Fourth Option Year - Line item 0005 - Currency in various denominations, six (6) million per quarter, cost stated per $1,000.00 provided - quantity 24,000. Line item 0005A - Rolled coins in various denominations, 6000 rolls per quarter, cost stated per individual roll provided - quantity 24,000. Scope of Work: Contractor shall provide cash to the Finance and Accounting Office, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg under the following terms and conditions. Immediate Notice (1 hour or less): Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) or less, in denominations requested. Contractor shall make best effort to supply cash in denominations requested. The Government will provide 48 hours notice for amounts over $50,000.00. The Finance and Accounting Office will provide an estimate to the bank of their requirements on a weekly basis. Orders will be placed with the bank prior to 12 Noon on Monday, to include the estimated requirements for the period Wednesday through Tuesday. In the event that either a Monday or Tuesday are Federal holidays, the estimates will be provided to the bank by 12 Noon on Thursday preceding the week in which the funds are required. The Contracting Officer will provide a written notice of those individuals authorized to give weekly estimates to the bank. Emergency requests made by the Finance and Accounting Office in excess of the estimated need will be filled by the bank insofar as available currency permits. The requirements of the Finance Office noted above will be filled first in accordance with previously stated requirements. Bank will make every attempt to fill emergency needs. Packaging and Marking: All currency and coins provided to Finance and Accounting shall be packaged in accordance with standard banking procedures. Invoices shall be submitted monthly in original and three (3) copies to: Defense Accounting Office, Attn: Commerical Accounts, Building 2-1120, Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28307-5000. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commerical Items applies. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commerical Items applies with the offers evaluated as to price. The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commerical Items applies. Offerors must furnish a completed copy of 52.212-3 with its offer. A copy of 52.212-3 in full text will be furnished upon the receipt of a written request. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commerical Items applies with the following clauses added by addendum: 52.216-18, Ordering - 52.216-21, Requirements - 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services - 52.232-18, Availability of Funds. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commerical Items applies. Copies of all provisions/clauses in full text will be furnished upon the receipt of a written request. This is a requirements type contract, quantities are estimated - Each delivery order shall contain certification of funds. Bids are to be delivered to the Directorate of Contracting, Drawer 70120, building 1-1333, room 107, MaComb and Armistead streets, Fort Bragg, North Carolina no later than 1300 hours, Monday 19 August 1996. Point of contact for this solicitation is Mitchell Hardy, (910)396-4362, ext 284, fax 396-3058. (0211)

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