Commandant of the Marine Corps, Headquarters, United States Marine Corps (Code LBC), Washington, DC 20380-0001

99 -- PERSONALIZED COMMERCIAL INCENTIVE ITEMS FOR THE MARINE CORPS CONSISTING OF:CAPS, LANYARDS, ROSE PINS,LAPEL PINS AND PENCILS. SOL M00027-98-R-0008(Q) DUE 091598 POC Contact point, Mr. Joseph T. Rainey, (703) 695-6228, Contracting Officer, Ms. Barbara L. Labriola, (703) 695-6225 Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps is requesting quotes to fulfill a requirement, 100% Set-aside for Small Business, for Marine Corps personalized incentive/promotional items consisting of Caps, Lanyards, Rose Pins, Lapel Pins and Pencils. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, M00027-98-R-0008, for commercial items that has been 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 requested with references and product samples (which will not be returned). Additionally, a more formal written solicitation will not be issued and this solicitation is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). The incorporated provisions and clauses of this RFQ are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-7. The items (Items 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004 and 0005) and identical items available via option through 30 September 2000 that consist of varying types and quantities are detailed below. The respective items quoted by offerors shall present at a minimum all the features offered by D.S.L. Incorporated (if applicable), 201 Energy Center Parkway Suite 105 Lafayette, LA 70508 or equal in order to be considered. No telephonic requests accepted. Only written responses will be honored. Written requests to be solicited via a request for quotation (RFQ) from HQMC for this requirement should be made. Your request should provide a Point Of Contact and a phone number with your company name and address and it should be forwarded to the above address. The proposed action is for all business concerns. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.***** The requirement is as follows: Item 0001, Cap QTY 3000, (0X01 option) Description: D.S.L. Inc. Item #MCCGNT or equal, Adjustable Baseball Style cap that provides at a minimum the following features; Color/Fabric Forest-green/melton-wool, Construction six-panel, low-profile, fused lining, matching plastic adjuster. Black melton wool bill with matching underbill. 1" Block lettering "MARINES" in maroon (color) embroidered across the front, 1/2" "1-800 MARINES" in gold Block lettering (that encircles back opening). Item 0002, Lanyard QTY 7000, (0X02 option) Description: (D.S.L. Inc. Item #MCLYW or equal) consisting of (3500 Blue with Red Lettering and 3500 Red with Gold Lettering 34" x 3/4" heavy canvas strapping with second color weave that presents "1-800 MARINES THE CHANGE IS FOREVER". The Strapping is connected to a clip and metal key-ring. Item 0003, Rose Pin QTY 500, (0X03 option) Description: (D.S.L. Inc. Item #MCRPCC or equal), Gold color rose with Eagle, Globe, and Anchor on leaf. (Poly bagged) Item 0004, Lapel Pin QTY 1000, (0X04 option) Description: (D.S.L. Inc. Item #MCLPBLCC or equal), Bi-level metal cloisonn pin that provides at a minimum the following features; "UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS" encircling outer edge. 3/4" oval with raised red center (Eagle globe and anchor sits atop raised red center.) Item 0005, Pencils QTY 10,000, (0X05 option) Description: (D.S.L. Inc. Item #MCRPD or equal), pencils with 1-color "yellow" imprint. Imprint: "1-800-MARINES" and an Eagle, Globe and Anchor. The pencil should be red and have #2 lead, a gold band and a red eraser. Note: Pricing (Quotes), Terms and Conditions for acquisition of identical Option items (0X01 through 0X05) is requested from offerors but not required for varying additional Lots/Qty's Not-to-Exceed (2-times) the above firm quantity. The option exercise rights desired by the Government are from contract award through 30 September 2000 (FY-99 and FY-00). Delivery for the firm requirement and option items (if and to the extent exercised) will be NLT 60-days from order date F.O.B. Destination (Nov 91) (FAR 52.247-34) PACKING/MARKING/SHIPPING consistent with standard commercial practice to: ATLANTA MAILING AND FULFILLMENT, Powder Springs, GA 30073. Offerors should with their quotes submit product sample(s) which will not be returned (exact logos, imprints, embroidery etc. are not required nor are they required to be attached to the respective items if provided), however, samples should adequately support the vendors capability to provide all required features for the respective item(s). Prospective offerors will be afforded a one time opportunity to view exact product samples if available or drawings, logos and associated "pictorial-cosmetic" displays of the desired features of the items at HQMC. Written responses should be forwarded to the above address and it should include if desired a specific request to view the referenced product samples or drawings and displays. Contractors may submit quotes on any or all of the (firm) items (0001 -- 0005) but the Government reserves the right to make a single award or multiple award(s) if that is determined to be most advantageous. The provisions of FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies to this advertisement (addenda N/A ). In addition, 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is found to be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Specific evaluation criteria to be included in Paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items is as follows: The following factors in descending order of importance will be used to evaluate offers: (1) Quality of product, i.e. construction, fabric, embroidery, detail and workmanship, which will be a Government subjective determination of technical capability and adherence to specifications by offerors. (2) Price (Inclusive of option items)(3) Past Performance. Offerors should include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions,-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition (addenda N/A ). The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; additionally under paragraph (b) thereof the following sub-paragraphs are hereby checked, (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), and (11), regarding which, if any, additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. Warranties provided shall at a minimum be consistent with standard commercial practices. See numbered Note 1. *****(100%Set-aside for Small Business) SIC Code 5199 Employees 100. No telephonic requests accepted ***** Posted 08/26/98 (W-SN242045). (0238)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0397 19980828\99-0001.SOL)