U.S. International Trade Commission 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436

S -- SPRING WATER COOLER SERVICES SOL ITC-RQ-97-0009 DUE 062697 POC Debi Kearns, Contract Specialist, (202) 205-2736. 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, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation (ITC-RQ-97-0009) is issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. The U.S. International Trade Commission requires the products and services of a vendor capable of installing water dispenser machines, maintaining such dispensers, and servicing them with refill water bottles on a weekly basis throughout the performance period. Work is to be performed in the Commission building, located at 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436. The Commission has a population of approximately 381 people, who will be serviced by the Contractor. Item description as follows: Item 1: Water bottle service (12 months): The Contractor shall provide bottled spring water, water dispensers, the services of maintaining the dispensers, and refill bottles on a weekly basis throughout the performance period. The performance period shall be for 12 months from date the order is issued. Description of Water Bottles: Water bottles shall be 5-gallon bottles of spring water. Bottles shall have breakable seals or other such means of opening so that, when individuals take an empty bottle out of the dispenser and insert a new bottle in it, the seal is broken by the dispenser and spillage does not occur. Description of Water Dispensers: Water dispensers shall accommodate hot and cold water and shall require standard-powered electrical circuits. Water dispensers shall be furnished at no cost to the Government. Dispenser Locations: There will be 37 dispensers disbursed throughout the Commission building on 6 floors at locations selected by the Commission. The Commission shall have the option of adding more water dispensers, changing the location of water dispensers, or eliminating water dispensers as its needs change. Deliveries: The Contractor shall be responsible for making deliveries to each water dispenser. Water bottles shall be delivered to 37 locations on 6 floors of the ITC building. Empty bottles shall be picked up and new water bottles shall be delivered weekly to each dispenser. (The building storage capacity for a supply of extra bottles is limited.) Once consumption patterns are set, the Commission shall have the option to change the distribution and number of bottles to be delivered to each dispenser. Item 2: 164 5-gallon water bottles and 37 hot and cold water dispensers. Initial Delivery: Prior to delivery of the water bottles, the Contractor shall deliver 37 hot and cold water dispensers and ensure that they are properly installed and operable in 37 locations, to be furnished by the COTR. An initial delivery of approximately 164 5-gallon water bottles shall be required. The quantities will be as follows: 3 bottles each to 13 locations, 5 bottles each to 23 locations, and 10 bottles to 1 location. Delivery shall be FOB Destination within 30 days after award of the order. A pre-proposal site visit will be scheduled prior to the due date, see solicitation for information regarding reservation to attend. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerers-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with evaluation as to price, technical capability and past performance. For evaluation purpose, price is considered most important, followed by technical capability and past performance. Technical capability of the proposed offered product shall be evaluated to determine if the product offered best meets the specifications set forth in this solicitation. Past performance will be evaluated to ensure satisfactory business practices and timely performance. The Government will award an order that represents the best overall value to the Government. Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, unit and extended price for all requested items, and prompt payment terms with their quotations. The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with no addenda. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following cited clauses are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans FAR 52.222-26, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers FAR 52.222-37, and Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans FAR 52.222-41. The Contracting Officer will furnish full text for the above listed clauses upon request. Offers will be received at U.S. International Trade Commission, Planning and Procurement Office, 500 E Street SW, Room 413, Washington DC 20436 until 3:00 P.M. Eastern Standard time June 25, 1997. All responsible sources may submit an offer for consideration. (0160)

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