Regional Contracting Department (Code 201), Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, 1942 Gaffney Street, Ste 100, Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-4549

72 -- IRONING SYSTEMS SOL N00604-00-T-A118 DUE 031000 POC Mary McFeely, Contracting Officer/Specialist, (808) 473-7538 E-MAIL: Contracting Officer/Specialist's e-mail address, Mary_K_McFeely@pearl.fisc.navy.mil. Pressto Valet Ironing Systems or equal. This solicitation is unrestricted; all responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, Streamline Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, 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 N00604-00-T-A118 applies and is issued as a Request for Quotations. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15 and Defense Change Notice 2000210. The standard industrial code is 3634 and the business size standard is 750 employees. This requirement is for a fixed priced contract for two (2) line items. Line item 0001: Quantity-650 Each; Item description:Pressto Valet Ironing System #AA or equal. Includes Sunbeam model 3938 iron or equal, Seymour Easyboard or equal with pad and cover, Pressto Valet iron connection or equal, and wall hanger. The iron shall have a non-stick ironing surface, spray mist capabilities, minimum 1200 watts, steam or dry use, 15 minute automatic shut-off when unused in upright position, centered cord, designed for tap water use. The ironing board shall have a fully perforated top with a minimum 53 inch by 13 inch ironing surface and shall be fully adjustable up to 36 inches in height. T-legs on board shall be riveted. Connection shall secure iron to ironing board to prevent theft, shall be burn resistant, and shall be used as a caddy to store the iron with the ironing board when the board is not in use. Wall hanger which allows safe, compact storage of the ironing board system in guest room closets shall be included. CLIN is to be quoted on a fixed price basis. Offerors shall address each of the above requirements. Failure to do so may result in rejection of quote. Delivery is required within 21 days after award of contract to be delivered FOB Destination to: Defense Distribution Region West, DDJC Sharpe Site, CCP Building B1, French Camp, California 95321. Shipment shall be marked for CBQ Receiving, Bldg 394 Seventh St, Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii 96860. Inspection and Acceptance shall be made at CBQ Receiving, Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. In the event the unit price and extended price are ambiguous, the Government shall use the indicated unit price for evaluation and award purposes. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1: Paragraph (b) (4), Technical Description-Substitute "Descriptive literature" for "technical description."; Paragraph (h), Multiple awards-Delete entire paragraph. Substitute "Single Award. The Government plans to award a single contract resulting from this solicitation. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered unless the offeror specified otherwise in the offer." The provision at FAR 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature applies. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items applies. The Government intends to make a single award to the responsible contractor whose proposal is technically acceptable, in full compliance to all other requirements set forth in the solicitation and the lowest cost or price. Technical acceptability is more important than price. The Government reserves the right to judge which quotes show the required capability and the right to eliminate from further consideration those quotes which are considered unacceptable and not capable of being made acceptable without major rewrite or revision. Offerors are required to complete and include a copy of the following provisions with their proposals (copies may be obtained from http://farsite.hill.af.mil): FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items; DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Also, DFARS 252-225-7000, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program Certificate; DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contract Registration. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies. Add the following provision: FAR 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals. The clause at FAR 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 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by EFT CCR. 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 to paragraph (b): DFARS 252.227-7036 Buy American North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Balance of Payment Program. Quotes must be received by the Contracting Officer no later than 1:00 p.m. HST, 10 March 2000. Quotes may be mailed, faxed or e-mailed. Quotes should be mailed to Department of Navy, Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Regional Contracting Department (Code 201A.MM), 1942 Gaffney Street, Suite 100, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii 96860-4549. Facsimile proposals will be accepted at 808/471-5750. E-mail quotes may be addressed to Mary_K_McFeely@pearl.fisc.navy.mil. Posted 02/28/00 (W-SN429211). (0059)

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