Directorate Of Contracting, Building 1001, 761st Tank Battalion Ave, Fort Hood Tx 76544-5059

8960 -- ARTIFICIAL ICE SOL DAKF48-97-B-0007 DUE 030597 POC Rebecca Coon, 817-287-5479; Drexie Jennings, 817-287-5454 E-MAIL: jenningsd1@hood-emh3.army.mil, coonr@hood-emh3.army.mil. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 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; Bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation DAKF48-97-B-0007 is issued as an Invitation for Bids (IFB). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. This action is unrestricted. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for this action is 2097. The small business size standard for this action is Five Hundred (500) employees. Bids for quantities less than those specified will not be accepted. Initial Contract Period 1 April 1997 thru 31 March 1998 -- Items: 0001 -- Ice, Artificial, pure, sound, clear and suitable for use in drinking water, crush, 40/50 lb bags for South Fort Hood, estimated 82121 CW; 0002 -300 lb block ice, estimated 200; 0003 Ice, Artificial, pure, sound, clear and suitable for use in drinking water crush, 40/50 lb bag for North Fort Hood, estimated 6880 CW; First Option Period 1 April 1998 thru 31 March 1999 -- Items: 0004- Ice, Artificial, pure, sound, clear and suitable for use in drinking water, crush, 40/50 lb bags for South Fort Hood, estimated 90,333 CW; 0005 -- 300 lb block ice, estimated 210; 0006- Ice, Artificial, pure, sound, clear and suitable for use in drinking water crush, 40/50 lb bag for North Fort Hood, estimated 7568 CW; Second Option Period 1 April 1999 thru 31 March 2000 -- Items: 0007 -- Ice, Artificial, pure, sound, clear and suitable for use in drinking water, crush, 40/50 lb bags for South Fort Hood, estimated 99,366 CW; 0008 -- 300 lb block ice, estimated 210; 0009 -Ice, Artificial, pure, sound, clear and suitable for use in drinking water crush, 40/50 lb bag for North Fort Hood, estimated 8325 CW; Third Option Period 1 April 2000 thru 31 March 2001 -- Items: 00010- Ice, Artificial, pure, sound, clear and suitable for use in drinking water, crush, 40/50 lb bags for South Fort Hood, estimated 109,303 CW; 0011 -- 300 lb block ice, estimated 220; 0012 -Ice, Artificial, pure, sound, clear and suitable for use in drinking water crush, 40/50 lb bag for North Fort Hood, estimated 9158 CW; Fourth Option Period 1 April 2001 thru 31 March 2002 -- Items: 00013 -- Ice, Artificial, pure, sound, clear and suitable for use in drinking water, crush, 40/50 lb bags for South Fort Hood, estimated 120,233 CW; 0014 -- 300 lb block ice, estimated 220; 00015 -Ice, Artificial, pure, sound, clear and suitable for use in drinking water crush, 40/50 lb bag for North Fort Hood, Estimated 10,074 CW; Only commercially produced crushed ice which has been produced from potable water that is clear, colorless and reasonably free from air bubbles shall be accepted. Crushed ice shall be packaged in clear plastic bags capable of supporting 40/50 pounds of crushed ice. The Contractor shall deliver required ice to the Field Ration Break Point, Building 89100 at South Fort Hood, Monday thru Friday during the hours of 0630 -- 1600 and Saturday and Sunday 0730 -- 0930 hours and Field Ration Break Point, Building 57003 at North Fort Hood, Monday thru Friday during the hours of 0900 -- 1600. The contractor will furnish two trailers to store ice. The trailers shall be refrigerated or capable of keeping the ice from melting and the size will accommodate the size of the order. The trailers will be located at Building 89100 South Fort Hood and Building 57003 North Fort Hood. The trailer to be located at North Fort Hood will be as needed. Clause 52.211-8, Time of Delivery, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated in full text by addendum (delivery will be made within 1 -- 5 days after receipt of delivery order). FAR 52.211-16, Variation in Quantities applies and is incorporated in full text by addendum,(The permissible variation shall be limited to 0 percent increase, and 0 percent decrease). FAR 52.203-8, Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity applies and is incorporated by reference. FAR Provision 52.216-1, Type of Contract applies and is incorporated in full text by addendum and reads as follows: The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price Requirements contract resulting from this solicitation. The clause at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 reads as follows: Paragraph (b): Sentence two, delete "the SF 1449" and "or as otherwise specified in the solicitation." Paragraphs (b)(4), (d), (e), (g), (h) and (i) are deleted. The Bidder will include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with its bid. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 reads as follows: Paragraphs (h), (j)(1), (o), and (p) are deleted; paragraph (c) is changed to read Paragraph is replaced with "changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made in accordance with FAR 52.243-1, Changes-Fixed Price. All other changes which fall outside the changes clause will be made by written agreement of the parties. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies and is incorporated in full text with the following additional clauses checked in Paragraph (b) 52.203-6 ALT 1, 52.203-10, 52.219-8, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.247-64. The following additional FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses are applicable to the acquisition, and are incorporated by reference via addendum: Clauses 52.203-3, Gratuities; 52.204-4, Printing/copying double-sided on recycled paper; 52-52.214-6, Explanation to Prospective Bidders; FAR 52.214-10, Contract Award Sealed Bidding; FAR 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period; 52.216-18, Ordering applies and incorporated in full text -- paragraph (a) Such orders may be issued from 1 April 1997 thru 31 March 1998 and for such additional option periods as may become applicable in accordance with 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; 52.216-19, Order Limitation applies and is incorporated in full text -- paragraph (a) minimum order less than 50 CWT, paragraph (b)(1) 120,000 CWT, paragraph (b)(2) 120,000 CWT, paragraph (b)(3) ten days and paragraph (d) ten days; 52.216-21, Requirements applies and is incorporated in full text, para (f) upon completion of the last delivery order; 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options, 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, paragraph (a) 30 days; para (c) 5 years; 52.222-24, Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Review; 52.227-1, Authorization and Consent; 52.227-2, Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement; 52.242-13, Bankruptcy; 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation; 52.232-17, Interest; 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (30 september 1997); 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination; FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest applies and is incorporated in full text by addendum, (Acknowledgment of receipt will be received from The Directorate of Contracting, Contracting Officer, Building 1001, Fort Hood, TX 76544). FAR 52.243-1 Changes-Fixed Prices applies and incorporated by reference. DFARS Clause 252.201-7000, Contracting Officer's Representative; 252.204-7001, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code Reporting; 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product; 252.209-7001, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country; 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; 252.225-7031, Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel; 52.231-7000, Supplemental Cost Principles; 252.232-7006, Reduction or Suspension of Contract Payments Upon Finding of Fraud; 252.242-7000, Postaward Conference, 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications are incorporated by reference. DFARS 52.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Bidders must submit a completed certificate with bid). 52.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items with the following additional clauses checked in paragraph (b)252.205-7000; 252.233-7000 and 252.247-7024.(Notation to Clause 252.247-7024: This clause only applies if a negative response is provided to Clause 52.247-7023). Issuance of Delivery Orders: In reference to the Ordering Clause of this solicitation, the Contracting Officer or designated Representative, will issue Delivery Orders during the contract period and for such additional performanace periods as may become applicable under FAR Clause 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile or the ordinary mail. Extension after performance -- Notwithstanding any other clause of this contract, including option clauses, if offers have been competitively solicited for the continuation of the furnishing of supplies provided under this contract, the government may extend the then current contract performance period for not less than one month nor more than six months on the same terms and conditions as applicable to the then current performance period. A written notice of an extension under this provision shall be furnished to the contractor not less than 15 days prior to the expiration of the existing contract. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder whose bid conforms to this solicitation. Bidders must indicate that company is not currently on the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement or Nonprocurement Programs. Funds will be certified on each delivery order issued under this contract. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the Directorate of Contracting. Bids must be submitted to the Directorate of Contracting, Building 1001, 761st Tank Battalion Avenue, Fort Hood, Texas 76544-5059 by 3:30 P.M, Central Time, 5 March 1997. (0049)

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