USPFO FOR MICHIGAN, CONTRACTING OFFICE, 3111 W. ST. JOSEPH ST., LANSING MI 48913

89 -- 89 -- CRUSHED AND BLOCK POTABLE ICE SOL DAHA20-97-Q-0009 DUE 032097 POC Purchasing Agent Kit D. Pohl, (517) 483-5708 Contracting Officer Dawn M. Doss (517) 483-5711 (Site Code W56LS9) 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 Solicitation number is DAHA20-97-Q-0009, and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 90-45 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. The standard industrial classification code is 2097 with small business size standard of 500 employees or less. Description of requirement, line item 0001 is for 480,000 lbs of crushed ice, potable, 25 lbs per bag (not to exceed 1800 lbs per pallet). The minimum amount we intend to buy is about 480,000 lbs, the max is 600,000 lbs. Line item 0002 is for 25,000 lbs of block ice, potable, 12 lb per block & individually bagged, not to exceed 1800 lbs per pallet. The minimum amount we intend to buy is 25,000 lbs, the max is 50,000 lbs. The quantities given in line items 0001 and 0002 are estimates only and are subject to change in either direction. Deliveries during the period of 1 Jun 97 through 30 Aug 97 will be twice weekly with each delivery anticipated to have a combined request for about 5000 lbs.. Remaining period of this potential procurrement deliveries will be "as needed". Minimum order lead time of 24 hours, other than in case of emergency, will be given. The successful contractor shall provide delivery, FOB Destination, around 7:30 A.M. to Camp Grayling Training Site, Bldg 560, Grayling, MI 49739. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) provision and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items to include the description for line items 0001 and 0002, price including FOB destination charges, past performance (provide 3 references with requirements similar to ours), ability to meet delivery schedule and facility be approved by the United States Army Veterinary Command; the offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items and a copy of letter from Department of the Army, Headquarters, United States Army Veterinary Command stating that your facility has been inspected and approved as a source of packaged ice for Armed Forces procurement; 52.212- 4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition-the following additional clauses cited in the clause by reference apply: 52.222-2, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest After Award, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.225-18, European Union Sanction for End Products. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.225-7001, Buy American Act apply to this acquisition. Each Offeror shall review the preceding clauses and provisions incorporated by reference and return a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 with quotation. Copies of clauses and provisions may be provided upon request. Submit quotes, completed provision, references and approval letter from United States Army Veterinary Command to USPFO For Michigan, Purchasing & Contracting, 3111 W. St. Joseph Street, Lansing, MI 48913-5102 or Fax to Purchasing & Contracting 517-483-5900. Failure to submit all required information will result in subpar scoring in the applicable area of evaluation. Offerors must submit their quotation packages to reach destination by 5:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time, March 20, 1997. Contact Kit Pohl 517-483-5708, Purchasing Agent. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. (0069)

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