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83 -- SHOEMOBILE SERVICE SOL SSA-RFQ-99-3818 DUE 040599 POC KATHLEEN SPANGLER, 410-965-9511 WEB: Download Solicitation when/if available, http://www.ssa.gov/oag. E-MAIL: Contracting Officer, SSA/OAG, KATHLEEN.SPANGLER@ssa.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a simplified acquisition being completed under the Test Program For Certain commercial Items (FAR 13.5), issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), number SSA-RFQ-99-3818. This request for quotation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. This is a 100% small business set-aside. Quotes received from other than small businesses will be deemed unacceptable and given no further consideration. All responsible small business sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. The standard industrial classification code (SIC), for this acquisition is 5139. The small business size standard is 100 employees. REQUIREMENT: Contractor shall provide a shoemobile service to the Social Security Administration (SSA) headquarters, 6401 Security Blvd, Baltimore, Maryland, approximately four or five times per year, as scheduled by the project officer. The shoemobile must be equipped with a large supply of shoes in order to eliminate special orders. The shoemobile must be staffed by at least two (2) company employees, in order to eliminate lengthy waiting periods, and/or long lines, for SSA employees. Shoes must be available in styles such as low boot and high top boot (for ankle support, both in regular and electrical hazard protection), tennis shoes, (ladies and men), and regular shoe styles, etc. Numerous styles must be available in order to meet the needs of a large variety of employees. The shoes must meet the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) Standard number Z41 as specified in the Occupational Safety Health Act (OSHA). Shoes must be comfortable and durable. Styles offered must be available in all sizes, in widths up to and including triple E. The styles must be light weight and comfortable for employees who are required to be on their feet for long period of time. The following styles must be available: 1. MEN'S REGULAR STYLE: Two styles must be offered. Styles suitable for building managers, professional employees, etc. whose job requires them to wear safety shoes when entering into big risk areas. These shoes must be available in sizes and widths up to and including 13 triple E. One style must be a black lace up and the other a black slip on (loafer style). Sole Code Y. 2. MEN'S BOOT: Three styles must be offered. They must offer excellent protection for the warehouse worker employee. Must provide ankle support and shall be oil, chemical and abrasion/slip resistant. One style shall be 100% waterproof, which will afford necessary protection for plumbers and custodial workers who are required to work in wet conditions. The 100% waterproof boot must have a Sole Code L. The offer must offer two other styles, one with a Sole Code of M and the other with a Sole Code of F. 3. WOMEN'S STYLES: Two styles in a women's soft leather moc in black and brown (or golden bronze) and must be suitable for the female warehouse worker. One style in a black leather chukka, that provides ankle support. All styles must be lightweight and oil resistant. Sole Code II. 4. ELECTRICAL HAZARD SHOES: Three styles must be offered. Heavy duty work boots must be available in sizes up to and including 13 triple E. They shall be oil, chemical, chip, slip and abrasion resistant and meet ANSI standards for electrical hazard protection. One style shall be an eight inch leather work boot, which provides ankle support, and must meet ANSI electrical hazard standards. This eight inch electrical hazard boot is necessary because of the extra ankle protection and support it affords. The eight inch electrical hazard boot must be a Sole Code L and also one other style. The third style shall be a Sole Code G. 5. MEN'S TENNIS SHOE: One style must be offered. Black,lightweight, slip resistant and shall be a high top for added ankle protection. 6. WOMEN'S TENNIS SHOE: Four styles must be offered. Two styles shall be black leather sneakers and be available in sizes up to and including 10W. The other two styles shall be white low quarter sneakers and be available in sizes up to and including 11W. All shall be oil and chemical resistant and lightweight. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES: The estimated quantity is approximately five hundred (500) pairs of shoes per year. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance shall be for a base year plus four one year options if exercised. Far Clause 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items" is incorporated by reference on page 1 of the Solicitation/Contract Order for Commercial Items, Form SF- 1449. There are no addendum to these provisions. The provisions at FAR Part 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial items apply to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting form this request for quotation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. To be considered for award under this solicitation, offers must offer a firm, fixed unit price for the required line items for a base year and four option years. EVALUATION CRITERIA: The offers will be evaluated to assess compliance with the specification set forth in this solicitation and to determine the reasonableness of the offered pricing for both the base year and option years. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the options. AWARD IN AGGREGATE: The award of any contract as a result of this solicitation will be made in the aggregate. The total evaluated price will be based on the unit prices added together for a grand total. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR Part 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their quote. The provisions at FAR Part 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial items apply to this acquisition. There are no addendum to these provisions. The following provisions at FAR Part 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial items apply to the acquisition: (a) (1), (a) (2), and (b) (1), (3), and (7), through (10) (12) and (13). Offers in response to the RFQ shall be submitted by April 5, 1999, 3:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, addressed to the Social Security Administration, Office of Acquisition and Grants, Attention: Kathleen Spangler, 1710 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21207. Posted 03/19/99 (D-SN310432). (0078)

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