USPFO-MS Attn: NGMS-PFO-PC 144 Military Drive, Jackson, MS 39208-8860

75 -- RETRACTABLE INK PENS AND LANYARDS (WITH IMPRINTED ADVERTISEMENTS) SOL DAHA22-00-T-0008 DUE 123099 POC Boncile Smith, Contract Specialist, 601/313-1504 WEB: United States Property and Fiscal Office for Mississippi, http://132.105.5.189. E-MAIL: Contracting Office, smithb2@ms-arng.ngb.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. DAHA22-00-T-????? applies and is issued as a Request for Quotation. This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. This is a 100% total small business set-aside. The Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program is not applicable. The following is a list of contract line items, quantities and units of measure: (1) Pen, ink retractable with imprint; 72,000 ea. The SIC for the pen is 3951 (500 employees). The pen must be a retractable pen measuring 5 " tip to tip. The clip is curved and measures 1 ". The barrel is a purple colored translucent material and has a rubber grip at bottom that shall measure 1 ". Imprint must read "MISSISSIPPI ARMY NATIONAL GUARD on the first line; 1-800-GO GUARD on the second line; and YOU CAN on the third line. Imprint will be in white on translucent purple pen. Pen shall write with black ink. A production proof is required for evaluation purposes; and (2) lanyard key rings with weaved wording; 20,000 ea. The SIC for the key ring is 3496 (500 employees). Lanyards shall be 35" long by " wide with a cloth weave. Weave in wording, forest green background, white wording. The attachment shall be a swivel snap and large split ring. Weaved wording shall read MISSISSIPPI ARMY NATIONAL GUARD  1-800 GO GUARD  YOU CAN. The entire phrase should be included on each lanyard twice in one continuous line with diamond icons separating the words as indicated. A production proof is required for evaluation purposes. The required delivery date is 1/26/00 and will involve shipping to multiple locations for the following zip codes: The numbers in parentheses represent Pens/ Lanyards respectively. 39760 (7200/2000), 38803 (9000/2500), 38668 (8100/2250), 39204 (9000/2500), 39345 (7200/2000), 39601 (9900/2750), 39403 (9900/2750), 39216 (9000/2500), 39202 (2700/750). Interested parties must quote a delivered price (includes shipping charges) to each zip code. FAR 11, Variation in Quantity, Subpart 11.7, 11.701(b) Variation is authorized at plus or minus 10%. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial applies. FAR 52-212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items applies. Evaluation will be based on (1) quality of material and workmanship and (2) price. The Government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards, whichever is most advantageous to the Government. Awards can only be made however to the offeror(s) that are registered through the Central Contractor Registration System. For those not registered, you may log onto the internet at http://www.ccr2000.com/ or telephone (888)227-2423. FAR 52-212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items applies. All offerors must include a completed copy of the certifications and representations with its offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Within this clause the following clauses apply: FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 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; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; and FAR 52.232-4, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration.. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. Within this clause the following DFARS clauses apply: DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. DFARS 52.225-7000, Balance of Payments Program Certificate applies; and DFARS 52.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors applies. Offers are due no later than 4:30 CST, December 28, 1999. Address offers to USPFO-MS; Attn: NGMS-PFO-PC (Mrs. Smith), 144 Military Dr, Jackson, MS 39208-8860. Contact Mrs. Smith at (601)313-1504 or email address at smithB2@ms-arng.ngb.army.mil for copies of any of the regulations sited in the synopsis or you may download these clauses using the following web site address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. Posted 12/16/99 (W-SN409093). (0350)

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