Contracting and Purchasing Division, P.O. Box 5069, Marine Corps Recruit Depot/ERR, Parris Island, S.C. 29905-5000

75 -- DRY/ERASABLE BOARDS SOL M00263-97-Q-0021 DUE 081297 POC Contact Barbara Coppinger, Contract Specialist, (803) 525-2190, Linda Stroh, Contracting Officer, (803) 525-2151 (i) 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation M00263-97-Q-0021 is being issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. (iv) This acquisition is restricted and set aside for small businesses. The associated standard industrial classification code is 2499. (v) The solicitation contract line item number, estimated quantity, unit, and item description follows: Line item 0001. Quantity = 120. Unit-each. Description -Dry Erasable Boards 36"H x 48"W. Line item 0002. Quantity = 190. Unit- each. Description -- Dry Erasable Boards 24"Hx36"W. (vi) Description of each board is as follows: Line item 0001 shall be a white dry erasable board, 36"Hx48"W with headings, columns and lines as described in the following, printed in RED: (1).1st line across is the Header: "MAYBE YOU CAN BE ONE OF US"; letter size shall be (1"H) BOLD; located top center (1") below the frame of the board and (1/2") above the second line. (2). 2nd line across is for Months grid space is (2"Hx7"W): abbreviated as "JAN", "FEB", "MAR", "APR", "MAY", "JUN"; letter size is (1/2" H) BOLD, left justified. Under each month will be a BOLD thick, 7"L line. Each months column is separated by a 1/2". In the monthly grid, right of the month are two columns: 1st column "RMNPS: __/__"; under that "KG: __/__"; under that "KA: __/__"; 2nd column "WM: __/__"; under that "WK(K): __/__"; under that "PS: __/__". Letter size is (1/8") with two (1/4") lines; a slant line centered between the two. (3). 3rd line consists of the following: "NAME", Letter size (1/8") centered,grid size is(2 3/8"Wx1/2H). On same line "ENLISTMENT" with "DATE" below; grid size (1"Wx1/2"H), letter size is (1/8"). Next "SHIP" with "DATE " below, grid size (7/8"Wx1/2"H) letter size (1/8"). Same line "PROGRAM" centered grid size (7/8"Wx1/2"H), letter size (1/8"). Same line "ENLISTMENT" below "CREDIT" centered grid size (7/8"Wx1/2"H), letter size (1/8"). Same line "RECRUITER" centered grid size (1"Wx1/2"H). (4).- Twenty blank lines 7"W, will follow with there being, 3 lines to the inch. Line 3 header grids will establish the six columns for the 20 lines. (5). "COMMAND RECRUITER", letter size (5/16"), grid size (1/2"Hx7"W), centered below the 20th blank line. Underline with a Bold solid line 7" long. (6). Next line "NAME" centered, grid size(2 3/8"Wx1/2"H). Same line "DATE" under that "DUE HOME" centered, grid size (1"Wx1/2'H), letter size (1/8"). Same line "DEPARTURE" under that "DATE" centered, grid size (7/8"Wx1/2"H), letter size (1/8"). Next same line "CATEGORIES" under that "BL/AL/RA/PTAD, centered, grid size (1 5/8"Wx1/2"H), letter size (1/8"). Next same line "RECRUITER" centered, grid size (1"Wx1/2"H), letter size (1/8"). Underline all with a Bold thick 7"L line. (7). Repeat the 20 blank grid line, 3 per inch with the column lines as defined by the categories listed in line 6 above. Each month is set up as stated in items 2 thru 7. Repeat for each month, the first six months across on approximately first half of the board with the second six months directly below. (8). -- The second six month "JUL", "AUG", "SEPT", "OCT", "NOV"and "DEC" are set up with the same information, aligned under the first six months. July is aligned directly below Jan column; Aug aligned below Feb column etc.. All header (horizontal) grid lines, top and bottom lines, shall be thick bold lines. The (5) vertical (column) lines shall be of the same thickness as the horizontal blank grid lines. (9). -- Across the bottom of the board in an (2 1/2"Hx48"W) grid the following is required:"TOTAL POOL STRENGTH:___", letter size (1/4") the blank line being 2" in length, located 1/4" below the 20th grid line of the Command Recruiter for the month of July; 1/2" to the right the following is aligned under each other: "RMNPS:___"; next line below "KG:___"; next line below "KA:___"; next column 2" to the right of the previous: "WM:___"; next line "WM(K)__ _"; "PS:___"; letter size (1/4"), underlines are (1"L). Header, letter size (1/4"), (1") to the right of the last columns blank line, print: "GUARANTEED PROMOTIONS"; 1/2" below the header are two columns with two listings in each column as follows: 1st column "CEP: ___ _"; (1/2") below "QEP: ___ _". 2nd column print"COL: ___ &llmdash;"; below "JROTC: ___ _"; (1"L) blank lines and the letter size is (1/4"). Column header located (3 1/2") to the right of the last header, with (1/4") lettering, as follows: "REFERRAL CREDITS"; below header are three columns: 1st column "#W/1 REF: __"; below "% OF POOL WORKING: __ _"; 2nd column "#W/2 REF: __ _"; 3rd column "#W/3 OR MORE REF: __ _. Column header located (7 1/2") to the right of the previous print: "MENTAL GROUPS"; letter size is (1/4"); under the header are two columns: 1st column "CAT 1:__ _; below "CAT 2: __ _. 2nd column "CAT 3A: __ _"; below "CAT 3B: __ _; letter size is (1/4"); underlines are (1"L); with a (1/2") between each listing. Line Item 0002, shall be a white dry erasable board 24"Hx36"W with the following printed in RED: (1). The Header shall be "High School / Community College Program"; lettering shall be (3/4") uppercase and (1/2") lowercase; centered across top of board. (2). Column titles are across the top in lettering of (1/4"), as follows: (a) 1st column title grid (3 1/2"Wx:1 1/2"H); in the top left corner print "(CODE)"; in the top right corner print "(PRIORITY)"; below centered print "SCHOOL"; under this column are 20 blank lines (3 1/2"Wx1"H). (b) 2nd column grid(2 3/8"Wx1 1/2"H) "RECRUITER" centered; under this column are 20 blank lines (2 3/8"Wx 1"H). (c) 3rd column (1 9/16"Wx1 1/2"H), divided in half by a solid horizontal line (1 9/16"Wx 3/4"H), print "SENIORS" in the top half; the bottom half is divided by a slanted line, (bottom left corner to the top right corner), on the top of the slanted line print "MALE" and under the slanted line print "FEMALE"; under this column are 20 blank lines (1 9/16"Wx1"H), each divided by a slant line (bottom left corner to top right). (d) 4th column (1 9/16"Wx1 1/2"H), divide in half by a solid horizontal line, top half(1 9/16"Wx3/4"H), print "INITIAL", with "VISIT" below, in the bottom half print "PLAN -- RED"; under this column are, 20 blank lines (1 9/16"Wx 1"H), each divided by a slant line, (bottom left corner to top right). (e) 5th column (1 9/16"Wx1 1/2"H), divided in half by a solid horizontal line, top half (1 9/16"Wx 3/4"H) print "NROTC", below this print "TALKS"; bottom half is left blank with no vertical line to the right; under this column are, 20 blank lines (1 9/16"Wx1"H), each divided by a slant line, (bottom left corner to top right). (f) 6th column (1 9/16"Wx1 1/2"H), divided in half by a solid horizontal line (1 9/16"Wx 3/4"H), top half print "CAREER", below print "TALKS"; bottom half print "(PLAN ACTUAL)" with no vertical line to the right; under this column are, 20 blank lines (1 9/16"Wx1"H), each divided by a slant line, (bottom left corner to top right). (g) 7th column (1 9/16"Wx1 1/2"H), divided in half by a solid horizontal line (1 9/16"Wx 3/4"H), top half print "LIST", below print "MONTH"; bottom half leave blank, with no vertical line to the right; under this column are, 20 blank lines (1 9/16"Wx1"H), each divided by a slant line, (bottom left corner to top right). (h) 8th column (1 9/16"Wx1 1/2"H), divided in half by a solid horizontal line (1 9/16"Wx 3/4"H), below print, "1 ST"; bottom half print "ACTUAL -- BLACK" with a vertical line to the right; under this column are, 20 blank lines (1 9/16"Wx1"H), each divided by a slant line, (bottom left corner to top right). (i) 9th column (2 1/4"Wx1 1/2"H), divided in half by a solid horizontal line (2 1/4"Wx 3/4"H), top half print, "FIRST SENIOR"; bottom half print "KEYMAN" with a vertical line to the right; under this column are, 40 blank lines (1 9/16"Wx1/2"H). (j) 10th column (1 1/2"Wx1 1/2"H) divided in half by a solid horizontal line (1 1/2"Wx 3/4"H), top half print, "ASVAB"; bottom half is divided in half by a vertical line (3/4"Wx3/4"H) print in the first block "SVC", print 2nd block "DATE"; under this column are, 20 blank lines (1 1/2"Wx1"H),divided in half by a vertical line, which gives you 2 blocks per line (3/4"Wx1"H). (k) 11th column (1 1/2"Wx1 1/2"H), divided in half by a solid horizontal line (1 1/2"Wx 3/4"H), top half print, "TESTED"; bottom half divided in half by a slant line (bottom left to top right); print on top of slanted line "# JR", print under slanted line "# SR", under this column are, 20 blank lines (1 1/2"Wx1"H), each line is divided by a slant line, (bottom left corner to top right corner). (l) 12th column (2 5/8"Wx1 1/2"H) print "COUNSELOR" centered; under this column are 20 blank lines (2 5/8"Wx1"H). (m) 13th column (2"Wx1 1/2"H) print "GRADUATION" centered, under this print "DATE" centered; under this column are 20 blank lines (2"Wx1"H). (n) 14th column (2"Wx1 1/2"H), divide this header with a horizontal line, with the top portion being (2"Wx1"H) in this top portion print "TOTAL"below print "CONTRACTS" centered; in the bottom portion (2"Wx1/2"H) print "LAST SY" space 1/4" and print "THIS SY"; under this column are 20 blank lines (2"Wx1"H), divided in half by a vertical line (1"Wx1"H). (o) 15th column (7"Wx1 1/2"H) print "REMARKS" centered, lettering is (1"); under this are 20 blank lines (7"Wx1"H). These boards may be viewed at Contracting and Purchasing Division, Building 159, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC, or you may call and request a copy of the layout. (803) 525-2151 or (803)525-2190. Delivery shall be complete within 30 days from date of contract award, Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (vii) Prices quoted shall be FOB destination, to the Receiving Section Building 295 on or before 30 days from date of award, Mon-Fri, 7:30 to 3:30 pm Eastern Standard time. Inspection and acceptance shall be performed at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: (viii) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial. (ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, to include the specific evaluation criteria in paragraph (a): The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible bidder whose quote will be most valuable to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers in descending order of importance. 1) Quality of the design. IMPORTANT: A scaled drawing will not be provided, with this solicitation. An informal sketch is available upon request (803)525-3706. If possible, bidders are encouraged to examine the board samples located at bldg 159, Parris Island, South Carolina. A basic layout of the proposed board is required with each quote. Bidders are encouraged to offer quotes which incorporate state of the art commercial concepts. 2) Ability to meet required delivery date. 3) Value based on price. 4) Past performance. (x) Bidders shall include a completed copy of provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with a copy of its quote. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The FAR clause at 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: FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; and 52.225-18, European Union Sanctions for End Products. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) clauses and provisions apply to this contract: The clause at 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; and 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program apply to this acquisition. Biddersare to include a completed copy of provision 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate, with a copy of its quotation. Each Bidder shall review the preceding clauses and provisions incorporated by reference in paragraphs (viii through xii) above, and return a completed copy with its quote. Copies of provisions will be provided upon request. (xiii) The Government reserves the right to utilize Government (Visa) credit card as a payment method upon delivery and acceptance. Bidders shall acknowledge acceptance of the Government credit card as a payment method on its quote. Bidder's invoice shall be mailed to Contract and Purchasing Division, P. O. Box 5069 MCRD, Parris Island, South Carolina 29905. Invoices must be issued in accordance with Far 52.212-4(g). (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) assigned rating is DO C9E. (xv) Commerce Business Daily numbered note 1 signifies that this acquisition is a 100% set-aside for Small Business Organizations. Submit quotes, to include completed provisions, to reach the Contract and Purchasing Division, Attn: Formal Contracts Branch, Bldg 159, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC 29902, on or before 4:30 P.M., Eastern Standard Time, August 12, 1997. Quotes may be submitted by facsimile FAX (803)525-2163, as Facsimile Proposals are included in this solicitation. (xvi) Contact Linda Stroh, Contracting Officer (803)525-3706 or Barbara Coppinger, Contract Specialist, (803) 525-2190. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. See Numbered Note 1 (0206)

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