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

89 -- 89-FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES SOL DAHA20-97-Q-0010 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-0010, 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 5148 with small business size standard of 500 employees or less. Description of requirement: fresh fruits and vegetables for the period from 1 April 97 through 30 Sep 97. Quote to be a copy of your complete produce price listing from the week of 3-7 March 97 to include at a minimum: Michigan round white potatoes, baking potatoes, head lettuce naked & wrapped, celery naked & wrapped, cukes, slicing tomatoes, bananas, variety of apples, pears & oranges. Successful contractor must: 1) be able to respond with deliveries to orders with a 24 hour lead time. 2) make deliveries around 7:00 A.M. to Camp Grayling Training Site, Bldg 560, Grayling, MI 49739 3) Provide immediate notification of nonstock items (not wait until time of physical delivery). Quantities/size of each delivery will vary. Minimum orders will generally be 500# total but could be as low as 200#. These weight estimates are for total order, not for each individual item requested. Deliveries are required Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 1 Jun 97 through 31 Aug 97. During the remaining time period deliveries will be "as needed". All delivery requirements are subject to change. Price changes during the term of the procurement must be held to plus/minus 10% on quoted items without change to contract. Increases in excess of the 10% will require prior approval from the Program Manager and Contracting Officer. 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 all above referenced requirements, price including FOB destination charges, past performance (provide 3 references with requirements similar to ours with point of contact and telephone number) & ability to meet delivery schedule; the offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 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 Sanction for End Products, 52.211-16, Variation in Quantities (zero percent plus/minus allowed). The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) clauses 252.225-7001, Buy American Act, 252.225-7007, Buy American Act-Trade Agreements Act, 252.225-7036, Buy American Act-NAFTA Implementation 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 and references to USPFO For Michigan, Purchasing & Contracting, 3111 W. St. Joseph Street, Lansing, MI 48913-5102 or FAX to Purchasing & Contracting at 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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