Supply Directorate, Contracting Department, PSC Box 8018, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC 28533-0018

95 -- METAL EMBOSSING STRIPS SOL M00146-99-R-0026 DUE 101999 POC Willie Humphrey, Contracting Specialist, 252-466-2895, or Anna O'Brien Procurement Assistant, 252-466-2845/Fax 252-466-3571 This procurement is unrestricted; This requirement will be advertised utilizing full and open competition. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. 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; proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number M00146-99-R-0026 applies and is issued as a Request for Proposal. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-9. The Standard Industrial Code is 1099 and the business size standard is 500 employees. This requirement is for a firm fixed price type contract for a quantity of 240,000 each metal embossing strips for the base period to include provisions for four (4) twelve month option periods for a quantity of 960,000 each metal embossing strips. Five line item as follows: Line Item 0001: Base Period: Quantity 240,000 Each; Item Description: Metal Embossing Strips to be utilized to identify parts and components removed from aircraft. Size: 3.313" X .625", W/ (2) .125" Holes, Matl: (.015) 304 stainless steel; Line Item 0002: First Year Option: Quantity 240,000 Each; Item Description: Metal Embossing Strips to be utilized to identify parts and components removed from aircraft; Size: 3.313" X .625"; W/ (2) .125" Holes; Matl: (.015) 304 stainless steel; Line Item 0003: Second Year Option: Quantity 240,000 Each; Metal Embossing Strips to be utilized to identify parts and components removed from aircraft; Size: 3.313" X .625"; W/ (2) .125" Holes; Matl: (.015) 304 stainless steel; Line Item 0004: Third Year Option: Quantity 240,000 Each; Metal Embossing Strips to be utilized to identify parts and components removed from aircraft. Size: 3.313" X .625"; W/ (2) .125 Holes; Matl: (.015) 304 stainless steel; Line Item 0005: Fourth Year Option: Quantity 240,000 Each; Metal Embossing Strips to be utilized to identify parts and components removed from aircraft; Size: 3.313" X .625"; W/ (2) .125" Holes; Matl: (.015) 304 stainless steel; Required Delivery of item is 20,000 per month starting 01 February 2000 to be delivered FOB Destination to: Receiving Officer, Bay Door T11/T12, Bldg. 159, MCAS, Cherry Point, North Carolina. Inspection and Acceptance shall be made at destination. The Provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items Applies. Offerors are required to complete and include a copy of the following provisions with their proposals: FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Also, DFARS 252-212 -7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items applies. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items applies. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses for paragraph (b): FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government-Alternate I; FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities and FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.225-18, European Union Sanction for End Products; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies with the following clauses applicable for paragraph (b): DFARS 252.206-7000, Domestic Source Restriction; DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; DFARS 252.225-7014, Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals; DFARS 252.225-7021, Trade Agreements; DFARS252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Add the following addendum clauses: FAR 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; FAR 52.03-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions, FAR 52.203-12, Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions; FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractor's Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarement; FAR 52.211-5, Material Requirements; NOTE: Option for Additional Quantity, The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. Preliminary notice will be 60 days prior to expiration of the contract and the Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor 30 days prior to the expirations of the contract. This is considered adequate notice to ensure sufficient lead time for the contractor. FAR 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment; NOTE: Basis for Award: The Government intends to make award to the low, technically acceptable, responsive, responsible offeror whose offer is most advantgeous to the Government considering price, and other factors. In addition, offerors must be registered in the CCR. Offers must be received no later than 3:00 PM, local time, 19 Oct 1999. Offers sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to Supply Directorate, Contracting Dept., Bldg. 159, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC 28533-5040. All RFP's not sent through the US Mail will be considered to be hand carried and direct delivered. Hand carried RFP's must be delivered directly to and placed in the depository located in Building 159, First Floor, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC, Contracting Department. Direct delivery of offers is only possible during weekdays, excluding federal holidays, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Posted 09/23/99 (W-SN383703). (0266)

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