USPFO for Michigan, Contracting Office, 3111 W. Saint Joseph St., Lansing, MI 48913

89 -- FROZEN MEATS SOL DAHA20-99-T-0007 DUE 040299 POC Purchasing Agent Brenda Outman, CW4, MIARNG (517)483-5926 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting Officer via, outmanbj@mi-arng.ngb.army.mil. 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 DAHA2O-99-T-0007, and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) . The RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 97-11 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. The standard industrial classification code is 5142 with small business size standard of 500 employees or less. Description of requirement: CLIN 0001, Bacon, sliced, smoked 18-23 slices per pound, layout separated by paper. CLIN 0002, Beef, ground, bulk, 80/20 shall be prepared from any portion of the carcass, shall be free from any bones, cartilage's, pre-emoral, and pre-scapula and otherlymph glands. CLIN 0003, Beef shoulder roast, boneless clod. CLIN 0004, Ham, smoked boneless fully cooked USDA schedule for smoked, shank less ham, sectioned and formed. CLIN 0005, Steak sizzler, bottom section, USDA choice, cut into 10 ounce steaks, individually frozen, paper between layers. Qualifying offers will meet the stated specifications and be accompanied by completed provisions at 52.212-3 and 252.225-7000. The following must also be included: 1) Product specifications for the commodity being offered including fat content, 2) Unit pricing, 3) List of the last 3 contracts received and delivered during JAN/FEB 1999 with the Company name, point of contact and telephone number, 4) Name and address of the manufacturer/processor of requested meat products. Failure to provide this information can render your quote non-responsive and therefore not considered for award. The Government will award a contract(s) resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offerer(s) whose offer conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government. Award evaluation factors are: price, delivery, prior performance, manufacturer/processor of meat products must be approved by and listed in the U.S. Dept of Agriculture (USDA) "Meat and Poultry Inspection Directory" and ability to meet government requirements. Multiple awards may result from this solicitation. FOB Destination pricing is required. Multiple deliveries will be required between May and July 1999. Awardee(s) must comply with all federal, state, and local laws concerning the processing, handling, and transporting of meat. 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; 52.211-16, 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, Of feror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.214-22, Evaluation of Bids for Multiple Awards; 52.216-19, Order Limitation; 52.216- 22, Indefinite Quantity; 52.216-27, Single or Multiple Awards; 52.219-6, Notice to 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: 52.222-26 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. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) provision and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; 52.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate, 52.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program, 52.225-7036, and 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., 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 payments via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). 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 meats 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. Completed provisions, required information and price offer may be faxed to 517-483-5900 or mailed to USPFO for Michigan, Attn: Brenda Outman, 3111 W. St. Joseph Street, Lansing, MI 48913-5102 to reach destination not later than 12:00 P.M. local time April 2, 1999. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Posted 03/17/99 (W-SN309716). (0076)

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