Federal Bureau of Prisons, 3600 Spurr Rd., Lexington, KY 40511

46 -- WATER SOFTENER SALT WITH NO DYES OR COLOR CRYSTALS, FOR THE FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION, MILAN, MICHIGAN SOL RFQ 117-0497 DUE 091996 POC Michelle Davy, Contract Specialist, 606-253-8892. (I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and written solicitations will not be issued. (II) This solicitation is issued as Request for Quotation 117-0497. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC-38. (IV) This solicitation is 100% set aside for small business. The Standard Classification Code (SIC) is 2899, with a size standard of 500 employees. (V) (Line item ONE): Offeror to provide 12,000 each 50 pound bags of non-dyed, water softener salt. This quantity is for a three month supply and is requested to be made in deliveries as needed. A delivery will consist of one full semi-load, or approximately 950 bags. Deliveries will be required to be made within 48 hours of call. The performance period is October 1, 1996 through January 1, 1997. (VI) In accordance with the Prompt Payment Act, contractor payments will be made monthly, based on quantities received by the Government. (VII) All contract performance will take place at the Federal Correctional Institution, Arkona Rd, Milan, Michigan, 48160. (VIII) FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial is hereby included by reference. (IX) FAR provision 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference with the following addenda: in paragraph (a) the government will evaluate proposals in the following order of importance: A: cost only. (X) FAR provision 52.212-3 Offer Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, will be completed and submitted with the proposal. (XI) FAR clause 52-212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items hereby applies to this solicitation. The following are addenda to FAR 52.212-4. The following clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.232-18 Availability of Funds, 52.203-3 Gratuities, 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification, 52.224-2 Privacy Act and 52.225-11 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (XII) FAR Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items hereby applies to this acquisition. In accordance with FAR clause 52.212-5, the following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference in paragraph (b): 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (EO 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 USC 4212), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (39 USC 4212), 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies (41 USC 10), 52.225-9 Buy American Act-Trade Agreements Act-Balance of Payments Program (41 USC 10, 19 USC 2501-2582). (XIII) The contractor agrees to adhere to all regulations prescribed by the institution for safety, security, custody and conduct of inmates. The award of this contract may be made without discussions. (XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable for this procurement action. (XV) Offers in original and two copies shall be received at Regional Contracting Office, 3600 Spurr Rd. Quarters 14, Lexington, KY 40511, Attn: Michelle Davy, by 2:00 p.m. local time September 19, 1996. All offers shall be clearly marked with the offeror's name and Request for Quotation number. (XVI) For additional information, questions and availability of forms, please contact Michelle Davy, Contracting Officer at 606-253-8892. (0228)

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