Commandant of the Marine Corps, Headquarters, United States Marine Corps (Code LBC), Washington, DC 20380-0001

99 -- PERSONALIZED COMMERCIAL INCENTIVE ITEMS FOR THE MARINE CORPS CONSISTING OF: CAPS, T-SHIRTS, MOUSEPADS, LANYARDS, BIKE BOTTLES AND LAPEL PINS SOL M00027-97-R-0007 DUE 061697 POC Contact point, Mr. Joe Rainey, (703) 696-1010, Contracting Officer, Ms. Barbara Labriola, (703) 696-1011 Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps is requesting quotes to fulfill a requirement, 100% Set-aside for Small Business, for Marine Corps personalized incentive items consisting of Caps, T-Shirts, Mousepads, Lanyards, Bike Bottles and Lapel Pins. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, M00027-97-R-0007, for commercial items that has been 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; quotations are requested with references and product samples (which may not be returned). Additionally, a more formal written solicitation will not be issued and this solicitation is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). The incorporated provisions and clauses of this RFQ are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 45. The items (Items 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005 and 0006) and identical items available via option through 30 September 1998 that consist of varying sizes and quantitiesis detailed below. The respective items quoted by offerors shall present at a minimum all the features offered by D.S.L. Incorporated, 201 Energy Center Parkway Suite 105 Lafayette, LA 70508 or equal in order to be considered. The requirement is as follows: Item 0001, QTY 1500, Description: Adjustable Baseball Style cap D.S.L. Inc. Item #MCCGNT or equal, that provides at a minimum the following features; Color/Fabric Forest-green/melton-wool, Construction six-panel, low-profile, fused lining, matching plastic adjuster. Black melton wool bill with matching underbill. 1" Block lettering "MARINES" in maroon (color) embroidered across the front, 1/2" "1-800 MARINES" in gold Block lettering (that encircles back opening). Item 0002, QTY 1200 (800 Large and 400 X-Large), Description: "Hanes Beefy T" (D.S.L. Inc. Item #MCTSWH or equal), a shirt that provides at a minimum the following features; 100% cotton fabric, w/ back, front, and sleeve imprint that presents three colors. Item 0003, QTY 5000, Description: Mousepad (D.S.L. Inc. Item #MCMPL or equal), a mousepad provides at a minimum the following features; 8 1/2" x 9 1/2" x 1/8", 2 color imprint (black & yellow) on red mousepad a depiction of Iwo Jima flag raising imprinted in black, all lettering in yellow. Item 0004, Lanyard QTY 5000, (D.S.L. Inc. Item #MCLYW or equal) consisting of (2500 Blue with Red Lettering and 2500 Red with Gold Lettering Description: 34" x 3/4" heavy canvas strapping with second color weave that presents "1-800 MARINES THE CHANGE IS FOREVER". The Strapping is connected to a clip and metal key-ring. Item 0005, QTY 5000, Description: Small Bike (Water) Bottle (Plastic) 21 ounce (D.S.L. Inc. Item #MCBB21 or equal), that provides at a minimum the following features; 21 ounce granite colored water bottle with black imprint and black cap. Imprint depicts eagle/globe and anchor encircled by words "United States Marine Corps". Lettering black imprint "THE CHANGE IS FOREVER 1-800 MARINE" is under emblem. Item 0006, QTY 2500, Description: Lapel Pin (D.S.L. Inc. Item #MCLPBLCC or equal), Bi-level metal cloisonn pin that provides at a minimum the following features; "UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS" encircling outer edge. 3/4" oval with raised red center (Eagle globe and anchor sits atop raised red center.) Note: Pricing (Quotes), Terms and Conditions for acquisition of identical Option Items (0101 thru 0106) is requested for varying additional Lots/Qtys NTE (1 X) the above Firm Qty The option exercise rights desired by the Government are from award through 30 September 1998. Delivery for the firm requirement and option items (if and to the extent exercised) will be NLT 60-days from order date F.O.B. Destination (Nov 91)(FAR 52.247-34) packing/marking consistent with standard commercial practices to ATLANTA MAILING AND FULFILLMENT, Powder Springs, GA 30073. The desired hand-carry address for offers (& Samples) is Clarendon Square Building, 3033 Wilson Blvd, (Room 722) Arlington, VA 22201. Offerors should with their quotes submit product sample(s) (exactlogos, imprints, embroidery etc. are not required nor are they required to be attached to the respective items if provided), however, samples should adequately support the vendors capability to provide all required features for the respective item(s). Prospective offerors will be afforded a one time opportunity to view exact product samples if available or drawings, logos and associated "pictorial-cosmetic" displays of the desired features of the items at HQMC. Written responses should be forwarded to the above address and it should include if desired a specific request to view the referenced product samples or drawings and displays. Contractors may submit quotes on any or all of the items (0001 -- 0006) but the Government reserves the right to make a single award or multiple award(s) if that is determined to be most advantageous. The provisions of FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies to this advertisement (addenda N/A ). In addition, 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is found to be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Specific evaluation criteria to be included in Paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items is as follows: The following factors in descending order of importance will be used to evaluate offers: (1) Quality of product, i.e. construction, fabric, embroidery, detail and workmanship, which will be a Government subjective determination of technical capability and adherence to specifications by offerors. (2) Price (Inclusive of option items)(3) Past Performance. Offerors should include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions,-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition (addenda N/A ). The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; additionally under paragraph (b) thereof the following sub-paragraphs are hereby checked, (1), (3),(5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (15) and (17) regarding which, if any, additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. Warranties shall at a minimum be consistent with standard commercial practices. See numbered Note 1. *****(100%Set-aside for Small Business) SIC Code 5199 Employees 100. No telephonic requests accepted ***** (0135)

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