U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration & Naturalization Service, 7701 N. Stemmons Freeway (ACDCAP), Dallas, Texas 75247

84 -- DETAINEE CLOTHING SOL ACD-98-Q-0021 DUE 073098 POC Ms. Morris Whitacre (214) 905-5392 The Immigration and Naturalization Service, Dallas, Texas is issuing 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. ACD-98-Q-0021 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. This is a 100% SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS with a standard industrial classification code of 2326, Men's and Boy's Work Clothing, and a small business size standard of 500 employees. A single award will be made. Term of the contract shall be a Base Year plus one One-Year Option Period. Quantities are estimates only. The following are the Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for the Base Year (date of award for a period of one year) and for the Option Year: CLIN 0001, Men's T-Shirts, 0001AA Sml, 150 DZ; 0001AB Med, 300 DZ; 0001AC Lrg, 450 DZ; 0001AD Ex-Lrg, 60 DZ; 0002, Men's Briefs; 0002AA Sml, 150 DZ; 0002AB Med, 300 DZ; 0002AC Lrg, 150 DZ; 0003, Ladies' Bra, Sport; 0003AA Size 32, 60 DZ; 0003AB Size 34; 60DZ; 0003AC Size 36, 60 DZ; 0004 Ladies' Underwear; 0004AA Size 5, 120 DZ; 0004AB size 6, 120 DZ; 0004AC Size 7, 120 DZ; 0005, Ladies' & Men's Socks; 900 DZ; 0006, Ladies' Nightwear Shirts; 312 EA; 0007, Inmate Jacket; 0007AA Sml, 50 EA; 0007AB Med, 500 EA; 0007AC Lrg, 500 EA; 0007AD Ex-Lrg; 200 EA; 0008, Male Shoes; 0008AA Size 6, 50 PR, 0008AB Size 7, 500 PR; 0008AC Size 8, 500 PR; 0008AD Size 9, 500 PR; 0009, Female Shoes; 0009AA Size 7, 200 PR; 0009AB Size 8, 200 PR; 0009AC Size 9, 200 PR; 0010, Male Shirts, Wine/Red; 0010AA Med, 1,125 EA; 0010AB Lrg, 1,125 EA; 0010AC Ex-Lrg, 650 Ea; 0010AD XX-Lrg, 200 EA; 0010AE XXX-Lrg, 100 EA; 0010, Male Pants, Wind/Red; 0011AA Med, 1,125 EA; 0011AB Lrg, 1,1225 EA; 0011AC Ex-Lrg, 650 EA; 0011AD XX-Lrg, 200 EA; 0011AE XXX-Lrg, 200 EA; 0012, Male Shirts, Orange; 0012AA Med, 125 EA; 0012AB Lrg, 125 EA; 0012AC Ex-Lrg, 50 EA; 0013, Male Pants, Orange; 0013AA Med, 125 EA; 0013AB Lrg, 125 EA; 0013AC X-Lrg, 50 EA; 0013AD Ex-Lrg, 50 EA; 0014, Male Shirts, Navy Blue; 0014aa Sml, 30 EA; 0014AB Med, 1400 EA; 0014AC Lrg, 1400 EA; 0014AD Ex-Lrg, 950 EA; 0014AE XX-Lrg, 250 EA; 0014AF XXX-Lrg, 100 EA; 0015, Male Pants, Navy Blue; 0015AA Sml, 50 EA; 0015AB Med, 1400 EA; 0015AC Lrg, 1400 EA; 0015AD Ex-Lrg, 950 EA; 0015AE XX-Lrg, 250 EA; 0015AF XXX-Lrg, 100 EA; 0016, Male Shirts, White; 0016AA Sml, 450 EA; 0016AB Med, 450 EA; 0016AC Lrg, 450 EA; 0016AD X-Lrg, 300 EA; 0016AE XX-Lrg, 24 EA; 0016AF XXX-Lrg, 24 EA; 0017, Male Pants, White; 0017AA Sml, 450 EA; 0017AB Med, 450 EA; 0017AC Lrg, 450 EA; 0017AD X-Lrg, 300 EA; 0017AE XX-Lrg, 24 EA; 0017AF XXX-Lrg, 24 EA; 0018, Female Shower Sandals; 0018AA Size 6, 50 PR; 0018AB Size 7, 200 PR; 0018AC Size 8, 200 PR; 0019, Male Shower Sandals; 0019AA Size 6, 50 PR; 0019AB Size 7, 500 PR; 0019AC Size 8, 500 PR; 0019AD Size 9, 500 PR; 0020, Baseball Caps; 12 DZ; 0021, Stencils for Shirts and Pants; 3,460 EA. Minimum requirements are: pants are slip-on elastic waist with mock fly, pocket; elastic to be woven 1 " heat resistant 30 gauge rubber, serged and double needle lock stitched to pants (chain stitching is not acceptable); elastic to be guaranteed for the life of the garment from losing its elasticity; labels to be woven polyester 2 " x 1 " color coded by size; all seams 3 needle felled; crotch mock fly to be sew serged, double needle lock stitched and bartacked; leg hems double folded and lock stitched; all inseams to be 32" hemmed; fabric to be 7 oz. Twill-65% polyester/35% combed cotton equal to Graniteville 20/20 twill industrial laundry finish fabric; thread to be the same color as the fabric; all 3 needle felled seams shall be cleanly finished and have no raw or frayed edges. Shirts are v-neck slip-on raglan sleeve, no buttons; one pocket over left breast double needlelock stitched and bartacked; all seams 3 needle felled; sleeve and bottom hems double folded and lock stitched; v-neck piping to be bias self material single needle lock stitched with 2 bartacks at neck. Bias to be cleanly finished with no raw edges exposed; labels to be woven polyester 2 " x 1 " color coded by size; fabric to be 7 oz. Twill-65% polyester/35% combed cotton equal to Graniteville 20/20 twill industrial laundry finish fabric; thread to be the same color as the fabric; all 3 needle seams shall be cleanly finished and have no raw or frayed edges. Sports bra are pullover style, no hooks, unpadded spandex outside panel; soft cotton and spandex inside panel. Ladies' nightwear shirts are sewn in color coded sizing tabs, easy slip-over style, no buttons, triple needle stitched, 5 oz. Poplin, 65% polyester/35% cotton, one size fits all. T-shirts are reinforced crew neck, full cut, heavyweight knit fabric, white polyester/cotton blends. Ladies' underwear are white, 100% cotton brief-style, elastic waistband and leg bands. Ladies' and Men's socks are tube, one size fits all, white, 80% cotton/20% polyester. Men's briefs are 100% cotton, full cut, white. Male and female shower sandals are one piece molded vinyl, soft and flexible; nonskid soles and heels; machine washable. Shoes are navy, medium weight slip-on tennis shoe, canvas upper, glued insoles, rubber soles. Inmate jacket has laundry proof brass #24 snap front, all seams triple stitched, hip length, strong, tough fabric, 7 oz. Twill, 65% polyester/35% combed cotton, full cut, color coded size tabs, no pockets, machine washable, color to be determined on delivery order. Delivery shall be to Los Fresnos, Texas and/or El Paso, Texas, FOB Destination. Guaranteed Minimum to be ordered is $50,000.00 in the base year, and the maximum to be order in each year is $300,000.00. The guaranteed minimum will be funded on the award document and unfunded delivery order(s) will be issued to order specific CLINs within 30 days after award. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is applicable. Paragraph (a), evaluation criteria is as follows: Offeror shall submit a technical description, pictures of the product offered and sample of fabrics to be used with quotation. Award will be made to the low, technically acceptable offeror. Also, offeror shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, and FAR 52.207-4, Economic Purchase Quantity-Supplies, with its offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following additional clauses: FAR 52.216-18, Ordering (paragraph (a), so much that reads, "Such orders may be issued from date of award for a period of one year."); FAR 52.216-19, Order Limitations (paragraph (a), so much that reads, "When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than two "; (b)(1) "Any order for a single item in excess of $1,000.00"; (b)(2), "Any order for a combination of items in excess of $250,000.00"; (b)(3), "A series of orders from the same ordering office within thirty (30) days ";; (d) " unless that order is returned to the ordering office within five (5) days after issuance "; FAR 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity, paragraph (d), "Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after the completion of the last delivery order." FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options; FAR 52.217-9, Options to Extend the Term of the Contract (24 months); FAR 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Insert September 30th in Blanks); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, and the following additional clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, "Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at attp://www.arnet.gov./far. Delivery Orders may be issued via facsimile. See Note #1. Quotes are due July 30, 1998, 4:00pm, at Immigration & Naturalization Service, ATTN: Ms. Morris Whitacre, ACDCAP, 7701 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75247. Inquiries should be in written form and faxed to (214) 767-7458. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered. Posted 07/18/98 (W-SN225284). (0199)

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