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

89 -- CUBED AND BLOCK POTABLE ICE SOL DAHA20-98-T-0009 DUE 032098 POC Purchasing Agent Kit D. Pohl, Purchasing Agent (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 DAHA20-98-T-0009, and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 97-03 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-12. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. The standard industrial classification code is 2097 with small business size standard of 500 employees or less. Description of requirement, line item 0001 is for 900,000 lbs of cubed ice, potable, 25 lbs per bag (not to exceed 1800 lbs per pallet). The 900,000 lbs is an estimated maximum at this time but the actual quantity ordered could be as low as 700,000 lbs. Line item 0002 is for 100,000 lbs of block ice, potable, 12 lbs per block and individually bagged, not to exceed 1800 lbs per pallet. The 100,000 lbs is an estimated maximum at this time but the actual quantity ordered could be as low as 70,000 lbs. The quantities in line items 0001 & 0002 are estimates only and are subject to change in either direction. Deliveries during the period of 1 Jun 98 through 30 Aug 98 are proposed to be twice weekly with each delivery anticipated to have a combined request for about 15000 lbs. For the remaining period of this potential procurement deliveries will be "as needed". Minimum order lead time of 24 hours, other than in case of emergency, will be given. The successful offeror shall provide delivery, FOB Destination, around 7:30 A.M. to Camp Grayling Training Site, Bldg, Bldg 560, Grayling, MI 49739. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.211-16, Variation in Quantity with a +/- 5% variation on each line item; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Items to include the description for line items 0001 and 0002, price including FOB destination charges, delivery, prior performance, ability to meet government requirements and establishment approval from the U.S. Army Veterinary Command as sanitarily approved for Armed Forces procurement of ice,; 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 a solicitation -the following additional clauses cited in the clause by reference apply: 52.222-3, 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 Ear, 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 Union Sanction for End Product. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFAR) provision 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate and clause 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program apply to this solicitation. Each Offeror shall review the preceding clauses and provisions incorporated by reference. Copies of provisions and clauses will be supplied upon request to the Contracting Office or at http//farsite.hill.af.mil. Qualifying offers will meet the stated specifications, be accompanied by completed provisions at FAR 52.212-3 and DFAR 252.225-7000 and a copy of your letter from U.S. Army Veterinary Command as a sanitarily approved establishment for Armed Forces procurement of ice. Failure to provide this information can render your offer non-responsive and therefore not considered for award. Sussessful offeror must be capable of receiving payments via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Submit offer, completed provisions and approval letter from United States Army Veterinary Command to USPFO For Michigan, Purchasing and Contracting, 3111 West Saint Joseph Street, Lansing, MI 48913-5102 or FAX to Purchasing and 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 package to reach destination by 12:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, March 20, 1998. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. (0058)

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