Contracting Division, P O Box 8368, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547-8368

J -- INVENTORY AND PHARMACEUTICAL RETURN SERVICE SOL M6700199Q0010 DUE 041599 POC Contract Specialist, Lisa Williams (910) 451-3011, Contracting Officer, Msgt Laurie Lenser, (910) 451-3011 WEB: W-039 SN296091, www.access.gpo.gov. E-MAIL: LISA WILLIAMS, williamsl@clb.usmc.mil. 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 request for quotations (RFQ) and the solicitation number is M6700199Q0010. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10. The proposed acquisition is a small business set-aside. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code for this requirement is 7389 and the small business size standard is $5 million. This request is for a service contract to provide Inventory and Pharmaceutical Return Services for the period 01 MAY 99 through 30 APRIL 2000 with a total Estimated Calculated Return Value of $1,454,545. Estimated number of inventories: 4 each. Contractor must state their percentage fee ____%. Note: Contractor's cost for this service shall be the actual total Calculated Return Value of Expired Pharmaceutical Inventory at contract completion times percentage fee. Services to be provided at Medical Logistics, Bldg 989, Camp Lejeune, NC. This Contract requires sorting inventory by manufacturer/wholesaler into returnable and non-returnable product and package and ship, at no additional cost to the Government, returnable products to the appropriate manufacturer in order to obtain a credit or exchange merchandise from the manufacturer with credit for returnable product being the most desirable method. Also, provide the Government a list of the returnable inventory shipped to each manufacturer/wholesaler with the Calculated Return Value (CRV) prior to the Contractors departure from the inventory site. All credits shall be issued to the prime vendor: Bindley Western Drug Company/Kendall Division. Contractor is required to include necessary follow-up action to ensure that the Government receives all credits if not received by the prime vendor within six months. Allow for exchanges if the manufacturer/wholesaler will not issue credit and also provide follow-up action to ensure that the Government receives all exchanges within six months. Non-returnable items: The Contractor is required to package, ship and dispose of non-returnable products utilizing an EPA licensed waste processing facility at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor is required to provide the Government a list of the non-returnable products that are processed as waste and destroyed including the CRV prior to the departure from the inventory site. All non-returnable drugs shall be destroyed in accordance with 21 CFR 1307.21 with a Certificate of Destruction provided to the Medical Logistics Company after the product has been destroyed. Quotes other than FOB Destination will be rejected. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers -- 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 of Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. OFFERORS SHALL PROVIDE COMPLETED COPY OF FAR 52.212-3 WITH THEIR QUOTE. The Offeror is required to provide their Contractor's DUNS Number and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code with their quote. The CAGE code entered must be for that name and address provided by the Contractor. All contractors are required to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database (CCR) as a condition for award. For more information about registering, contact CCR Regional Assistance Center 888-227-2423 or visit their website (www.ccr.dlsc.dla.mil). Offerors should submit with their quote past performance reference data for at least one contract which required the same or similar type services, giving company name, point of contact, address and telephone number. Evaluation for award will be based on price and other factors. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quotations in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. The closing date for this solicitation is 15 April 99, 2:00 P.M. See Note 1. Submit offers to Contracting Division, P.O. Box 8368, Bldg 1116, MCB, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547-8368 or fax to (910) 451-2193. Posted 03/25/99 (W-SN312497). (0084)

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