Department of the Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, 94 LG/LGC, 1538 Atlantic Ave, Dobbins ARB, GA, 30069-4824

99 -- ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES SOL F09609-99-R-0013 DUE 090999 POC Thomas Dobeck, Contract Administrator, Phone 770-919-5783, Fax 770-919-5612, Email thomas.dobeck@mge.afres.af.mil -- Charlotte Delli, Chief of Contracting, Phone 770-919-4981, Fax 770-919-5612, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F09609-99-R-0 013&LocID=486. E-MAIL: Thomas Dobeck, thomas.dobeck@mge.afres.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, attachments will be incorporated by modification to this notice; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation F09609-99-R-0013 is hereby issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. The procurement is 100% small business set-aside and will follow simplified acquisition procedures in FAR Part 13 and 13.5. The applicable standard industrial code (SIC) for business size determination is 5199 with a size standard of 100 employees. Dobbins Air Reserve Base, (Marietta) Georgia is soliciting proposals for the following commercial items: CLIN 0001: 1 Lot, consisting of 46,000 each 12 ounce Thermal Mugs, break resistant, dishwasher safe. Trim and handle color: Cobalt Blue. Wrap around imprint area color: Silver 10 3/8_ x 2 3/8_. All 46,000 mugs will have the _Air Force Reserve Logo_ (attachment 1, item 1) facing right hand persons. 42,900 of the mugs will have the _Command Patch_ (attachment 1, item 2) on the other side. 3,100 mugs will have the _Medical Logo_ (attachment 1, item 3) in place of the _Command Patch_. Artwork colors are Red-_PMS 485_ and Blue-_PMS 286_ (colors are in accordance with the PANTONE, Inc. color guide). Silver wrap around to show through white portions of artwork. Fit all artwork to maximum imprint area 3 14_ x 2 3/8_ each side. Each style of mug must be boxed separately and not mixed with other styles. Mugs are to be packaged 48 per box/carton. CLIN 0001AA: One time set-up and screening charge, if applicable. CLIN 0002: 1 Lot, consisting of 66,000 Roller Ball style ink pens. All brass construction, twist-cap action, refillable ink cartridge type with fine point black ink. _Air Force Reserve Logo_ (attachment 2, item 1) in Matte finish in Midnight Blue, with Gold imprint: area 1 5/8_ wide x 34_ high. Pen shall have a Gold clip and tip. Each pen to be individually packaged in a black velvet pouch. Pens are to be packaged 250 per box/carton. CLIN 0002AA: One time set-up and screening charge, if applicable. CLIN 0003: 1 Lot, consisting of 80,000 Security Neck Straps (Lanyard), 34_ wide x 37_ long woven polypropylene strap with plastic fastex buckle and split ring for easy removal and reattachment of keys. Strap color to be Royal Blue with Red pin stripe on outer edges. All embroidery (attachments 3 & 4) will be White and 1/2" high. Strap must lie flat against chest when worn. Neck Straps are to be packaged 100 per box/carton. CLIN 0003AA: One time set-up and screening charge, if applicable. CLIN 0004: 1 Lot, consisting of 50,000 Capsule First Aid Kits, 2_ in diameter x 5 12_ in length. Capsule colors to be Red and Blue. The _Air Force Reserve Logo_ (attachment 1, item 1) artwork shall be in white on the blue portion of the capsule and the _Recruiting Service Logo_ (attachment 2, item 2) artwork shall be in white on the red portion of the capsule. Contents of the kit shall include an assortment of bandages, antiseptic towelettes, and cream. Note: contents shall not include any item having an expiration date, such as aspirins. Capsules are to be packaged 144 per box/carton. CLIN 0004AA: One time set-up and screening charge, if applicable. All items shall be packaged in the quantities noted per carton/box and shipped in plain corrugated cardboard or solid fiberboard cartons/boxes with no company logo or printing on the carton/box (attachment 6) and palletized if 2 or more layers of cartons/boxes are shipped. All cartons/boxes require shipment to AFPDC/AFLO, 2800 Eastern Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21220-2898. The shipping label (attachment 5) on each carton/box shall be no smaller than 7 7/8_ wide x 6_ high, and contain the information for each item in each block as identified on the attachment. All prospective offerors shall be required to submit a sample of the style and quality of each item for which they are submitting a proposal. This sample shall be sent to HQ AFRC/RSS, 56 Green Street, Warner Robins AFB, GA 31093-2641 and shall be provided prior to or at the time of submission of the proposal. All prices shall be quoted _F.O.B. destination_ with all shipping charges included in the total cost of each CLIN. All offers shall state a delivery time after receipt of an awarded contract. In accordance with FAR 52.209-4, First Article Approval-Government Testing, the awarded contractor of each CLIN will be required to submit a _First Article_ for approval prior to commencing the complete production run of the item. Delivery shall be 30 days after approval of first article. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, shall apply along with Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Evaluation of proposals will be in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, based on: 1) total price per CLIN and, 2) quality and design of the item. The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards. Proposals shall include a completed copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items shall apply and is incorporated by reference. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, shall be incorporated into any contract resulting from this notice. Applicable clauses cited in 52.212-5 are 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.232-33, 52.212-34, and 52.212-36. Applicable DFARS clauses are 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications_Commercial Items, 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate, 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. The full text of clauses may be accessed electronically at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Any prospective offeror must be enrolled in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to be considered for award of any Department of Defense (DoD) contract. Enrollment may be accomplished electronically at: http://www.ccr2000.com. All qualified parties should submit a written proposal, including a Dunn & Bradstreet number, to 94 LG/LGC, 1538 Atlantic Avenue, Dobbins ARB, GA 30069-4824. Proposals must be received by 3:00 P.M. (EST), on 9 September 1999. Telefaxed proposals will not be accepted. All proposals shall reference RFP F09609-99-R-0013 and must contain all required documentation. Point of contact is Tom Dobeck, Contract Administrator, 770-919-5783.***** Posted 08/19/99 (D-SN369917). (0231)

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