Contracting Officer (Code 520), Naval Construction Battalion Center, 5200 CBC 2nd Street, Gulfport, MS 39501-5001

72 -- LINENS SOL N62604-00-Q-2035 DUE 042000 POC Point of Contact -Cynthia Caruso, Phone 228-871-3278, FAX 228-871-3212/2691 E-MAIL: Naval Construction Battalion Center, cjcaruso@cbcgulf.navfac.navy.mil. This is a brand name or equal 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation # N62604-00-Q-2035 is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. This acquisition is unrestricted. The standard classification code is 2392, small business size standard is 500 employees. There are ten (09) contract line items consisting of linens for the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, Naval Construction Battalion Center,Gulfport, MS. CLIN 0001 -- Thirty Eight (38) dozen Sheet, Flat, Queen size, 90 x 110, 25lbs/dz, Color English Rose; CLIN 0002 -- Thirty Eight (38) dozen Sheet, Fitted, Queen size, 60" x 80" x 6", 95 lbs/dz, 50% Cotton/Polyester, Color English Rose, Harbor-Diplomat 20030001; CLIN 0003 -- Thirty Eight (38) dozen Pillowcase, Standard, 42 x 36, Color English Rose, Harbor-Linen 20050000; CLIN 0004 -- Eighty Six (86) dozen Case, pillow, Standard, 42" x 36", 3.5 lbs/dz, Color Porcelain Blue, Harbor-Linen 20050000; CLIN 0005 -- Forty Three (43) dozen Sheet, Flat, Queen Size, 90" x 110, 25lbs/dz, Color Porcelain Blue; CLIN 0006 -- Forty Three (43) dozen Sheet, Fitted, Queen Size, 60" x 80" x 6", 95 lbs/dz, 50% cotton/polyester, Color: Porcelain Blue, Harbor-Diplomat 20030001; CLIN 0007- Seventy Two (72) dozen Sheet, fitted, Queen Size, 60" x 80" x 6", 95 lbs/dz, 50% cotton/polyester, Color Seafoam Green, Harbor-Diplomat 20030001; CLIN 0008 -- Seventy Two (72) dozen Sheet, Flat, Queen Size, 90 x 110, 25lbs/dz, Color Seafoam Green; CLIN 0009 -- One Hundred Forty Four (144) dozen Pillowcase, Standard, 42 x 36, Color Seafoam Linen, Harbor Linen 20050000. Delivery ofCLINS 0001-0009 will be required within 30 days after award of contract. The shipping terms will be F.O.B. Destination, Receiving Officer, Warehouse #320, Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, MS 39501-5001 with inspection and acceptance at destination. An offeror must quote on all items in this solicitation to be eligible for award. Solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 1997) is hereby incorporated by reference. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 1997) is hereby incorporated by reference. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, is hereby incorporated by reference. The following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract (b)(6) 52.222-26, (b)(7) 52.222-35, (b)(8) 52.222-36, (b)(9) 52.222-37, (b)(17) 52.247-64. DFARS Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, is hereby incorporated by reference, with additional DFAR clauses included in this solicitation and any resultant contract, as follows: (b)(7) 252.219-7006, (b)(8) 252.225-7001, (b)(17) 252.225-7036. Additional Contract Terms and Conditions applicable to this procurement are: Type of contract: A firm fixed-price contract will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Warranty: The contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale. Acceptance of the warranty does not waive the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of the contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the warranty. The warranty period shall begin upon completion of installation for the items listed in the schedule. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award will be made to the offeror that meets the solicitations criteria, delivery, and lowest price. The Government reserves the right to make award on the initial offer received without discussions. The Government reserves the right to eliminate from further consideration those proposals which are considered non-responsive. Companies wishing to respond to this solicitation should provide this office with the following: A price quote, submitted on your company letterhead or your standard company quotation forms, for the requested items showing solicitation number, unit price, extended price, FOB, prompt payment terms, delivery time, and correct address. OFFERS MUST BE SIGNED. Offerors are reminded to include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items, as well as DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items, and DFARS 252.225-7035, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate with their offers. Those companies not in possession of the provisions in full text may contact this office and a copy will be faxed to you. Each offer shall include their Dun & Bradstreet Code and their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. NOTICE TO ALL CONTRACTORS: All contractors who provide goods/services to the Department of Defense (DOD) must be registered in the Central Contractor Register (CCR). Further information may be obtained through the Internet at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/ec/faqs. You cannot be awarded a DOD contract if you are not registered in the CCR. The Internet site for registering in the CCR is http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. If you do not have Internet access and want to register with a paper form, you should contact CCR Registration Assistance Center at 1-888-227-2423, Customer Service, and request the registration form and assistance packet for your completion. All questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing, no telephonic responses will be processed. Questions should be faxed to CYNTHIA CARUSO, FAX 228-871-3212/2691 by 29 MAR 00. Quotations are due on 10 APR 2000 2:00 p.m. to Contracting Officer (Code 522), 5200 CBC 2nd Street, Gulfport, MS 39501-5001. Facsimile quotations acceptable, FAX 228-871-3212/2691. No oral quotations will be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered. Posted 03/30/00 (D-SN439524). (0090)

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