Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chief, Acquisition and Materiel Management (90C), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

81 -- TRASH CAN LINERS SOL RFQ 618-39-01 DUE 090800 POC Carol A. Murphy 612-725-2190 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Simplified acquisition procedures apply and the VA will conduct the procurement according to a combination of Parts 12 and 13. This CBD announcement constitutes the only solicitation issued. A separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation RFQ 618-32-99 is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-19 and VAAR 97-8. This solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. NAICS Code 422610 applies and the small business size is 500 employees. Offeror's proposals are hereby being requested in response to requirements under a firm fixed price contract and shall be submitted on offeror's letterhead or bid form and shall contain the name, title, and signature of person authorized to submit proposals onbehalf of the contractor. Contractor shall provide two line items. Item 1 -- Plastic Bag, Waste Receptacle, high density, polyethylene, flat type, clear, 48" long x 40" wide, 16 micron, star seal bottom, without side seams, on rolls, 25/roll, 10 rolls/case (250 bags/case)(high molecular, high density polyethylene can liner), to fit existing Government owned circular container (measuring 12" high by 4 1/4" diameter with slot from which to dispense) or vendor can provide containers at no additional cost to the Government. Item 1 estimated quantity is 2500 cases. Item 2 -- Plastic Bag, Waste Receptacle, polyethylene, square type, 22 inches long, 12 inches wide, with 8 inch gusset, 1.5mil thick, clear, individual, untreated, (low density polyethylene can liner), 500 per case. Item 2 estimated quantity is 375 cases. All items are to be manufactured from 10 to 100 percent postconsumer plastic. Descriptive Literature is required to reflect density, weight, plastic recycled content, etc. Bid samples are required and must be received prior to date of opening. Provide a minimum of five (5) bid samples for each line item. Contract period will be from October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001. Vendor will ship on an on-demand, as-needed basis. Delivery orders are anticipated to be placed approximately once per month. Deliver FOB Destination. Payment will be made by purchase order or Government Purchase Card (VISA). Deliver to the VA Medical Center, Warehouse (90D), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. The following provisions and clauses shall apply to this solicitation: 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and http://www.va.govoa&mm/vaar/ (VAAR); FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to OffersCommercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders Commercial Items; FAR 52.216-18 Ordering; FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations; FAR 52.216-21 Requirements; FAR 52.-217-6 -- Option for Increased Quantity; FAR 52.219-6 -- Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.232-18 -- Availability of Funds; FAR 52.237-3 -- Continuity of Services; VAAR 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising; VAAR 852.219-70 Veteran-owned business; 852.219-70 Protest Content; and 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure. The Department of Veterans Affairs is currently implementing a Department-wide standardization program. As a result, VA is issuing National Consolidated Contract(s)/BPAs for standardized items. In the future, when any item in this contract is standardized under any National Consolidated Contract or BPA, the item will be deleted from this contract 30 days after written notice from the Contracting Officer. Include a completed copy of 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications Commercial Items with offer. Proposals should address number of days for delivery after receipt of order; all evaluation factors; names and telephone numbers of contractor personnel for ordering and problems; pricing; and a statement addressing VISA payment acceptance. The Government intends to make award to the offeror that is most advantageous to the Government's criteria. Evaluation factors will include, but not be limited to: evaluation of bid samples provided, descriptive literature, delivery time frame, past performance history, and price. Evaluation of bid samples may include non-scientific test that simulates how housekeeping staff utilizes bags and may be subjective in nature. The acceptability of each item offered for evaluation will be determined solely by medical center staff. Award will be made to the offeror determined to be the "best value" and may be made with or without discussions. Offers and bid samples are due September 8, 2000, at 2:30 pm. Submit offers to Carol Murphy (90C), Contracting Officer, VA Medical Center, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. Faxed offers will not be accepted. For information, contact Carol Murphy at (612) 725-2190. Posted 08/18/00 (W-SN487643). (0231)

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