U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration & Naturalization Service, 7701 N. Stemmons Freeway (ACDCAP), Dallas, Texas 75247

25 -- STEERING WHEEL LOCKING DEVICES SOL ACD-9-Q-0022 DUE 092199 POC Sally Arnold, Contracting Officer, (214) 905-5392. No collect calls accepted. 17. The Immigration and Naturalization Service, Dallas, Texas is issuing 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. Solicitation #ACD-9-Q-0022 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Acquisition Circular 97-12. This is a 100% SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS with a standard industrial classification code of 5531, for the purchase of automobile accessories, and a small business size standard of $5.0. A single award will be made. Term of the contract is for a one-year period starting from date of award for the Base period with a one one-year option period. Quantities are estimates only. The following are the contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN's): Base Year: 0001, steering wheel locking device for cars: EST 200 ea, Guaranteed minimum: 200 ea $_______EA; 0002, steering wheel locking device for trucks: EST 225 ea, Guaranteed minimum: 225 EA $________ EA; First Option Period: 1001 steering wheel locking device for cars: EST 50 ea $_______EA; 1002 steering wheel locking device for trucks: EST 25 ea, $________ EA; Specifications of the steering wheel locking device for cars, CLIN 0001 and 1001: The Club LX Anti-Theft Device is used as an example of the type and quality of locking device we wish to purchase Specifications of the steering wheel locking device for trucks, CLIN 0002 and 1002: The Truck Club LX Anti-Theft Device is used as an example of the type and quality of locking device we wish to purchase. Warranty shall meet the standard commercial requirement. Please provide model/part number, and product literature if offering other than specified model/manufacturer. Delivery of the guaranteed minimum shall be FOB Destination and shall be divided among the following cities (exact quantities and delivery addresses to be provided in the award): Dallas, TX; Harlingen, TX; Boise, ID; Kansas City, MO; Omaha, NE; Oklahoma City, OK; Del Rio, TX; Eagle Pass, TX. Delivery shall be within 30 days after award of contract/delivery order. Others may be directly ordered by and shipped to Border Patrol and INS District Offices throughout the Central Region of the United States. The guaranteed minimum will be funded and ordered on the awarded contract. THE OFFEROR SHALL INCLUDE A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISIONS AT FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items, along with the firm's DUNS number. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, and clauses at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applicable. Paragraph (a), evaluation criteria are as follows: Award will be made to the lowest, technically acceptable offer. Offerors shall submit a technical description, including pictures of the product offered in the quotation and any other information to verify conformance to specifications. Also include a narrative explaining the capabilities of your firm to meet the requirements of this solicitation such as financial resources, past experience in similar work, and integrity. Government past performance: Include a list of prior government contracts of at least similar size and complexity including the name and phone number of the contracting officer. Also include your financial responsibility information (bank name, phone number, business account number, and point of contact) as well as information on a minimum of three other references (company name, phone number, point of contact, and brief description of work you performed). FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, and the following additional clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of SmallBusiness Concerns, FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam; FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies; FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, "Also, the full text of a solicitation clause or provision may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov./far, FAR 52.216-18, Ordering (paragraph (a), so much that "Such orders may be issued from date of award"); FAR 52.216-19, Order Limitations (paragraph (a), so much that reads, "When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less then one-(1)" the government is not obligated to purchase; (b) (1) "Any order for a single item in excess of two hundred and fifty (250); (b)(3) "A series of orders from the same ordering office within thirty (30) days"; (d) unlessthat order is returned to the ordering office within five (5) days after issuance'; FAR 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity, paragraph (d), "Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after the receipt of shipment of the last delivery order." FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of options; FAR 52.217-9, Options to Extend the term of the Contract insert "24 months"; and FAR 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the next Fiscal Year insert September 30, 1999. Delivery orders may be issued via facsimile. See Note #1. Quotes are due September 21, 1999, 2:00pm, at the Immigration and Naturalization Service, ATTN: Mrs. Sally Arnold, ACDCAP, 7701 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75247. Facsimile offers will be accepted, but facsimile offers are subject to the same rules as those submitted through the mail. The fax number is (214) 767-7458. Inquiries should be in written form and faxed to the same number. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered. Posted 09/10/99 (W-SN378939). (0253)

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