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81 -- COLLAPSIBLE POTABLE WATER CONTAINERS APPROX. 5 GALLONS OR 20 LITERS SOL M/OP-99-490 DUE 030499 POC Contract Specialist, Bruce Gelband, phone (202) 712-0461, fax (202) 216-3052, internet: bgelband@usaid.gov WEB: http://www.info.usaid.gov/, http://www.info.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/announce/cbd /. E-MAIL: http://www.info.usaid.gov/, bgelband@usaid.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations [FAR] Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. (i) This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This CBD notice can be viewed and downloaded using the Agency Web Site. The Worldwide Web address is http://www.info.usaid.gov. Select Business and Procurement Opportunities from the home page, then "USAID Procurements." On the following screen, select "Download Available USAID Solicitations." (ii) The Solicitation Number for this Request For Quotations (RFQ) is M/OP-99-490. (iii) This will be a two-year indefinite quantity contract with no options. The Government anticipates awarding a single contract as a result of this solicitation but reserves the right to award more than one. The contractor is guaranteed a minimum order of 20,000 containers. The maximum ordering limitation is 500,000 containers. This shall not be exceeded unless a higher amount is established by modification to the contract. Offerors should provide the price on a per unit/container basis only. Transportation/shipping costs may be negotiated separately via a firm fixed price contract or purchase order. CLIN 0001 -- Quantity 1-100,000 units. CLIN Item 0002 -- Quantity 100,001-200,000 units. CLIN Item 0003 -- Quantity 200,001-500,000. Quotes must be submitted for each CLIN to be considered. Price for each unit will be determined on a cumulative basis. "Cumulative basis" means adding together quantities ordered on all prior delivery orders. Each price will be fixed for the term of the contract. This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures. Please note that in the last 18 months 200,000 units have been ordered. (iv) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-08. (v) The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 3089, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This procurement is unrestricted and is being advertised as full and open competition and is not set aside for small businesses or other groups. (vi) If ordered, the contractor shall provide collapsible, potable water containers to assist U.S. Government disaster relief and response efforts around the world. The contractor shall provide collapsible, water jugs to assist U.S. Government disaster relief and response efforts around the world. The containers will be used for the transport and storage of potable water for human consumption using the following product requirements: (a) The item should be able to hold approximately 5 gallons or 20 liters of water (container material must not be of a type that would contaminate water); (b) The item shall have a sturdy handle or other carrying method capable of supporting the weight of the container filled with water; (c) Each container shall be fitted with a screw cap or spigot feature that will allow filling and emptying of the container. Whatever mechanism is utilized should be in-place on the collapsed container (no assembly required). (d) color: translucent or transparent; (e) When collapsed, fifty containers shall fit in a box approximately seven cubic feet in size; (f) Packaging -- Eight boxes shall fit on and be secured to a standard commercial pallet (42" X 48") with no overhang (and shall be wrapped in transparent plastic) and shall permit maximum utilization of overseas shipping containers including: (i) 275 pound single wall corrugated fiberboard; (ii) standard commercial shipping carton adequate to insure acceptance by common carriers and sufficient to safeguard contents for shipment to ultimate destinations overseas; (iii) sealing with 8" X 2" plastic filament tape; and (iv) Labeling: Each box shall be marked with a USAID Handclasp Logo, black in color, design to be provided by the Government, with an approximate size of 6" x 5" and permanently affixed to the box (i.e. printed/screened). Paper labelling is not acceptable. The printing ink shall be indelible or of a non-smudge nature and printed or screened onto the box itself. Logo shall appear on all four sides when the box is in the proper UP direction. In addition, each box shall be labelled "50 COLLAPSIBLE WATER CONTAINERS", the volume of water each container holds, the A.I.D. Contract Number and the date of order or manufacture. The Contractor shall be required to carry out the following tasks: (a) The containers ordered shall be packaged, labelled and otherwise prepared for shipment/pick-up no more than 30 calendar days from the date of an order. (b) Store, at no additional cost to the Government, at a storage facility provided by the Contractor, the quantity of units ordered by the Government for a period of up to 45 days beyond the order completion date as indicated on each order. The storage facility shall be capable of adequately protecting the containers. The Contractor shall retain responsibility for the containers until shipment is ordered by the Government. (c) Bring the containers to the loading dock for shipment and load the containers into Government-contracted transportation including trucks and shipping containers. The Government will provide a minimum of 72 hours notice prior to pick-up. (d) Provide timely information and copies of all documentation to the USAID Project Officer including but not limited to, name of carrier, pick-up and delivery dates, copies of all bills of lading and packing lists. "Timely Notification" shall mean that the contractor shall advise the USAID Project Officer via telephone of the details of the initiation of any shipment within one hour of placing the containers upon the transportation conveyance designated by the Government. Within 24 hours of said telephone notification, the contractor shall mail to the USAID Project Officer copies of all documentation described above. (ix) Clauses/Provisions: FAR Clause 52.212-1 "Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items," is hereby included by reference. Each offeror is required to provide past performance information for same/similar supplies, to include 2 most recent contract numbers, points of contact/current telephone numbers, type of supplies provided. (x) Evaluation of Quotations -- In accordance with FAR 13.106, the Government will award a contract to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation is the most advantageous to the Government price, technical capability of the proposed item to meet the requirement and past performance considered (xi) FAR Provision 52.212-3, "Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items" should be completed and submitted with the quotation. (xii) FAR Clause 52.212-4, "Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items," is hereby incorporated by reference. (xiii) FAR Clause 52.212-5, "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, with the following addenda: Paragraph (b) the following FAR clauses are hereby incorporated by reference: 52.203-6 Alternate I, 52.216-18, 52-216-19, 52.216-22, 52.216-27,52.222-20, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.223-2, 52.223-6, 52.225-3. AIDAR clause 752.202-1, Alternate 70 (JAN 1990) and 752.209-71 (JUNE 1993) are applicable and are incorporated by reference. (xiv) Quotes should be received not later than March 4, 1999, 2:00 p.m., local time. The mailing address for quotes and documentation related to the item sent via the U.S. Postal Service is: U.S. Agency for International Development, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Office of Procurement, M/OP/A/AOT, Rm. 7.10-010, Washington, DC 20523-7101, ATTN: Bruce Gelband (202/712-0461). All responsible offerors may submit quotes. Please provide a sample of the item proposed, if available, as well as any documentation or specifications applicable to the item to the address identified above. Quotes should be received no later than March 4, 1999, 2:00 p.m., local time. (xv) The contact person for this procurement is Mr. Bruce Gelband, Contract Specialist, telephone 202-712-0461, fax 202-216-3052. Posted 02/10/99 (W-SN297080). (0041)

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