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

89 -- FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES SOL DAHA20-98-T-0008 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-0008, 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 5148 with small business size standard of 500 employees or less. Description of requirement: Fresh fruits and vegetables for the period from 1 April 98 through 30 September 98. Offer to prices per pound to be firm fixed-price such that will allow for no more than a 10% +/- variation through out the term of the resulting purchase order without modification (Increases in excess of 10% will require prior approval from the Program Manager and Contracting Officer.) on the following items: Lettuce, cello wrapped, 24 ct case; Celery, cello wrapped, 24 ct case; potatoes, #1, white round, 50 lb bag; Onions, yellow, Spanish jumbo, 50 lb bag; Cabbage, 16-19 ct case; Carrots, not-to-exceed 1 1/2" top diameter, 1/4" tip and 7" length, 25-50 lb bag; Bananas, #2, case; oranges, navel, seedless, 88 ct case; lemons, 165 ct case; cucumbers, 50-80 ct case; and green peppers, sweet, med, 50 ct case. The above list of produce for firm fixed pricing is not all-inclusive of items that will be ordered. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference; 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.211-16, Variation in Quantity (with a variation +/- 0% apply to all orders); 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Evaluation factors being, price delivery, prior performance, and ability to meet Government requirements with each being equally considered in the evaluation process); 52.212-3, Offeror Representation 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 solicitation-the following additional clauses cited within the clause by reference apply: 52-222-3, Convict Labor, 52.233-3, 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 and 52.22237, Employment Reports on special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) provision and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate, 52.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program, 52.225-7036 and Buy American Act-NAFTA Implementation Act. Copy of provisions and clauses will be supplied upon request to Contracting Office or at http//farsite.hill.af.mil. Successful offeror must: 1) be able to respond with deliveries to orders with a 24 hour lead time. 2) make deliveries around 7:00 A.M., 3) provide own off-loading equipment, 4) Provide immediate notification of non-stock items (not wait until time of physical delivery), 5) Must be capable of receiving payments via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Deliveries are required Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 Jun 98 through 30 Aug 98. For the remaining time deliveries would be on an as-needed basis. All delivery requirements are subject to change. The Government reserves the right to reject any delivery that does not meet specifications and is not of usable quality. Quantities/size of orders will vary. Minimum orders will generally be 500 lbs of produce but could be as low as 200 lbs. These weight estimates are for total order, not for each individual item requested. Qualifying offers will meet the stated specifications and be accompanied by completed provisions at 52.212-3 and 252.225-7000. Completed provisions and completed price offer may be faxed to 517-483-5900 or mailed to USFPO for Michigan, Attn: Kit Pohl, 3111 W. St. Joseph Street, Lansing, MI 48913-5102 to reach destination not-later- than 12:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time on 3-20-98. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. (0064)

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