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

89 -- CANNED FRUITS, FRUIT JUICE & VEGETABLES PLUS HONEY, RAISINS, BR. SUGAR & PARBOILED RICE SOL DAHA20-97-Q-0020 DUE 052897 POC Purchasing Agent Kit D. Pohl (517) 483-5708 (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-0020, and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. This solicitation is 100% set aside for small business. The standard industrial classification code is 2033 with small business size standard of 500 employees or less. Description of requirement: Sliced apples #10 can, 240 each; Lima beans, #10 can, 480 each; Wax beans, #10 can, 960 each; Kidney beans, #10 can, 480 each; Pork and beans in tomato sauce, #10 can, 480 each; Corned beef hash, #10 can, 960 each; Whole grain corn, #10 can, 1,680 each; Tomatojuice, #3 cylinder (46 oz), 960 each; Pineapple juice, #3 cylinder (46 oz), 1,200 each; Apple juice, #3 cylinder (46 oz), 960 each; Honey, 1 LB jar, 480 each; Vegetable shortening, 3 LB can, 1,400 each; Raisins, 1 LB box, 960 each; Parboiled Rice, 10 LB bag, 1,000 each; Yams, #10 can, 480 each; Granulated sugar, 10 LB bag, 400 each; Light Brown sugar, 1 LB bag or box, 500 each; Sweet Pepper Mix, 1 gallon jar, 200 each; Sweet Pickles, sliced, 1 gallon jar, 200 each; and Sliced Pears, #10 can, 2,700 each. Delivery is FOB destination to Logistical Support Center (TISA), Howe Road and 8th Street, Bldg 560, Grayling, MI 49739. Delivery is required not later than June 10, 1997. This following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this RFQ: 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items; 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 requirement; 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, 52,222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-18, European Sanction for End Products. 52.211-16, Variation in Quantities (zero percent plus/minus allowed). 52.214-22, Evaluation of Bids for Multiple Awards. The following Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations Supplement (DFARS) provision 252.225-7000, Buy American ACT-Balance of Payments Program Certificate; DFARS clause 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program 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 and DFAR 252.224-7000 with quotation. A copy of the clauses and provisions will be provided upon request. Submit Quotes, completed provisions and references to USPFO For Michigan, Purchasing & Contracting, 3111 W. Saint Joseph Street, Lansing, MI 48913-5102 or FAX to purchasing & Contracting at 517-483-5900/5746. 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 12:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, May 28, 1997. Contact Kit Pohl 517-483-5708, Purchasing Agent if you have any question concerning this RFQ. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. (0136)

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