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

89 -- FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES SOL w56d93-9020-2000 POC Purchasing Agent Kit D. Pohl, Purchasing Agent (517) 483-5708 Email: pohlkd@mi-arng.ngb.army.mil (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 W56D93-9020-2000, and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 97-10 and Defense Acquisition Circular Number 19981109 Edition. This solicition 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 periof of 1 April 1999 through 30 September 1999. 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 IN- SEASON-do not substitute with lessor quality; 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; Oranges, navel, seedless, 88 ct case; Lemons, 165 ct case; cucumbers, 50-80 ct case; Potatoes, Baking #1, indicate case size; Green Peppers, sweet, medium, 50 ct case; and Bananas, #1, 40 lb case. Stone fruit must be made available for ordering during the period of 1 June 1999 through 30 August 1999. No late/out of season products will be accepted. 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; 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, Protest After Award; 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 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and 52.225-18, European Union Sanctions for End Products. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) provision and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.225-7000, Buy American Balance of Payments Program Certificate, 52.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program, 52.225-7036, 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. to Bldg 560 Camp Grayling, Grayling, MI, 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 payment via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). 6) Must be registered with Central Contracting Registry (CCR) http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. 7) All invoices must indicate the case weight for each item delivered. 8) Contractor must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations pertaining to procurement, storage, handling and transporting of perishable fresh fruits and vegetables. Deliveries are required Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 June 1999 through 30 August 1999. 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 and provide 3 references (customers who order quantities and produce similar to our needs) if you have not previously received an award for fresh fruits and vagetables from this agency. Completed provisions and completed price offer along with references may be faxed to (517) 483-5900 or mailed to USPFO for Michigan, Attn: Kit Pohl, 3111 W. St. Joseph Street, Lansing, MI 48913-5102 to reach destination not-later-than 12:00 P.M. local time on 1 March 1999. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Posted 02/11/99 (I-SN297626). (0042)

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