FISC Norfolk Acq Group, Hampton Roads Detachment, 1968 Gilbert St., Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23511-3392

81 -- CONTAINERS, 20', ISO & CSC SOL N00189-98-Q-3755 DUE 092898 POC David C. Zareczny, Contracting Officer, Code 02H5BG, (757) 443-1431, (FAX 1389) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6 of the FAR, 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. Quotations are hereby requested under RFQ N00189-98-Q-3755. FISC Acquisition Group Norfolk intends to purchase on a full and open competitive basis the following item: (1) 64 Each, Container, 20 Foot, ISO (International Standard Organization). Containers certified in accordance with the international convention for safe containers (CSC Certified), Painted: Olive Drab Green, with non-carcinogenic paint. FOB Point: Destination to Norfolk, VA 23521. Delivery should be 45 Days after receipt of order. Offers other than FOB Destination shall be ineligible for the award. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2 Eval-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders: The following numbered subparagraphs under paragraph (b) of this apply: (6), (7), (8), (9), The RFQ document, provisions and clauses which have been incorporated are those in effect through FAC 97-04.The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFAR) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference, with the exception of DFAR 252.204-7004, which will be in full text. DFAR 252.225-7000 Buy American Act -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate (DEC 1991), DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (FEB 1997): The following clause under paragraph (b) of this clause apply: 252.225-7001. Award will be made to the eligible, responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation, and is the most advantageous in price to the Government. DFAR 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (MAR 1998), (a) Definitions. As used in this clause -- (1) "Central Contractor Registration (CRR) database" means the primary DOD repository for contractor information required for the conduct of business with DOD. (2) "Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number" means the 9-digit number assigned by Duns and Bradstreet Information Services to identify unique business entities. (3) " Data Universal Numbering System +4 (DUNS+4) means the DUNS number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet plus a 4-digit suffix that may be assigned by a parent (controlling) business concern. This 4- digit suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the parent business concern for such purposes as identifying subunits or affiliates of the parent business concern. (4) "Registered in the CCR database" means that all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS +4 number, if applicable, and the corresponding Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, is in the CCR database; the DUNS number and the CAGE code have been validated; and all edits have been successfully completed. (b) (1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in the CCR database prior to the award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation, except for awards to a foreign vendors for work to be performed outside the United States. (5) The offeror shall provide its DUNS or, if applicable, its DUNS +4 number with its offer, which will used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the CCR database. (6) Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for award. (7) DOD has established a goal of registering an applicant in the CCR database within 48hours after receipt of a complete and accurate application via Internet. However, registration of an applicant submitting an application a method other than the Internet may take up to 30 days. Therefore, offerors that are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation. (c) The contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the CCR, and for any liability resulting from the Government's reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the CCR database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to confirm on a annual basis that its information in the CCR database is accurate and complete. (d) Offerors and contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. As a minimum, responsible sources should provide this office: a price proposal on letterhead, or a SF 1449 for the requested items w/unit price, extended price, prompt payment terms, remittance address, and a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3. Responses to this solicitation are due by COB September 28, 1998. All offers shall be sent to: Norfolk Acquisition Group, Hampton Roads Detachment, Fleet & Industrial Supply Center, 1968 Gilbert St., Suite 600, Attn: David C.Zareczny, Code 02H5BG, Norfolk, VA.23511-3392. Please reference RFQ N00189-98-Q-3755. Posted 09/10/98 (W-SN248279). (0253)

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