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72 -- AREA RUGS SOL RFQ No. 1448-98695-97-Q003 DUE 112296 POC Contact Diana Myles, 303-275-2359 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordancewith the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in thisnotice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested anda written solicitation will not be issued. This notice is used as a request for quotations (RFQ)and will be awarded as a purchase order using the simplified acquisition procedures. Thesolicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect throughFederal Acquisition Circular 42. The Standard Industrial Classification is 2273 - Carpets andRugs. Small business size is less than 500 employees. Line item 1 is for six (6) each arearugs, color red, size 12' X 10'. Line item 2 is for eight (8) each area rugs, color green, 12' X10'. Line item 3 is for five (5) each area rugs, color red, size 12' X 16'. Line item 4 is fortwo (2) each area rugs, color green, size 12' X 16'. The specifications pertain to each rug.The specifications are as follows: custom woven Axminster to match architect's sketch. Toobtain sketch contact Cheryl Brown at 202-842-2100. 7 pitch/9 row/.250 pile height. 25/32''loom cut. 80% wool/20% type 66 nylon plus permanent static control. Wool must meet woolbureau standards for commercial carpet. 2/53 yarn ply size 33.4 oz/SY pile yarn wt. woven30.8 oz/SY pile yarn finished 38.01 oz/SY total finished wt backing materials: 100% syntheticchain polyester, stuffer-polyester, filling-polypropylene. 1'-0'' wide borders with hand finishededges. 12'-0'' wide. Fabricator to minimize seams. Manufacturer to submit colored renderingand actual sample showing full repeat for architect's approval prior to fabrication. (7) colors tomatch architect's poms. Delivery is required no later than 6 months after award. Delivery ismade to U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, National Education & Training Center, County Route1, Kearneysville Road, Kearneysville, WV 25430. The following FAR provisions and clausesapply to this RFQ and are incorporated by reference 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -Commercial Items Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation-commercial items (Oct 1995) (a) thegovernment will award a purchase order resulting from this quotation to the responsibleofferor whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to thegovernment price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluateoffer: (1) Technical capability - ability to provide the products stated herein of the same orbetter functional and physical characteristics; (2) Schedule - Ability to meet or exceed requireddelivery dates; (3) Past Performance - ability to consistently delivery and maintain qualityproducts in a timely manner; (4) Total Proposed Price. Evaluation Criteria are listed indescending order of importance. The offeror shall clearly demonstrate how the products/service proposed meet the requirements set forth herein. Bidders shall include acompleted copy of the FAR provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items with their bid. FAR clause, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms andConditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, appliesto this acquisition, along with the following additional FAR clauses: 52.222-37, EqualOpportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans,52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37, Employment Reports onspecial Disabled Veterans and Veterans of Vietnam Era, and 52.225-3, Buy American Act -Supplies.. Vendors wishing to respond to this solicitation should provide this office with thefollowing: A price quote on company letterhead for the requested items showing unit price,extended price, FOB point, prompt payment terms and correct remittance address, and acompleted copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items. Please provide three references, point of contacts, addresses and phonenumbers of any recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items; statementspecifying the extent of agreement with all of the terms, conditions and provisions included inthe quotation. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in the offer firm for 30 calendar daysfrom the date specified for the receipt of offers. Quotes are due Close of Business November22, 1996 and can be faxed to 303-275-2332. Point of contact is Diana Myles at 303-275-2359.See Numbered Note(1) (0311)

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