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89 -- DIARY PRODUCTS SOL RFQ RMAST-00-151 DUE 090400 POC F. Robert Ribail, ph. (303) 275-5223 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is RFQ RMAST-00-151 and this solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The Standard Industrial Classification is 5143, and the small business size standard is 100 employees. The USDA Forest Service intends to enter into a one year, firm-fixed-price, requirements type supply contract for the following dairy products: 1). Milk, whole, 1 gallon containers, estimated yearly quantity 1,000, 2.) milk, whole pint containers, estimated yearly quantity 120,000, 3.) milk, low fat 1% in one-half pint containers, estimated yearly quantity 20,000, 4.) flavored milk (chocolate) one-half pint, estimated yearly quantity 50,000, 5.)buttermilk, 1 quart container, estimated yearly quantity 300, 6.) cottage cheese, 5-lb containers, estimated yearly quantity 400, 7.) ice cream, assorted flavors, 5 oz cups (24 -- 5oz cups per carton), estimated yearly quantity 500 dz, 8.) ice cream, assorted flavors, 3 gallon containers, estimated yearly quantity 30, 9.) ice cream cones (size 400) 100 per box, estimated yearly quantity 20, 10.) sour cream (5 lb container), estimated yearly quantity 200, 11.) Lime sherbet (3 gallon containers), estimated yearly quantity 30, 12.) pineapple Sherbet (3 gallon container), estimated yearly quantity 30 each, 13.) whipped cream topping (15 oz container), estimated yearly quantity 24 and 14.) egg nog (quarter containers), estimated yearly quantity 64. All products must meet applicable State and Federal Standards, Dairy Products: U.S. Grade A. Funds are obligated each time an individual order is placed and not by the contract itself. Any supplies to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of orders against the established purchase order. No partial deliveries authorized without written approval of the contracting officer. The telephone contact for this acquisition is F. Robert Ribail, Contracting Officer at 303 275-5223. In accordance with FAR 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS, the minimum order limitation for each line item is $100 per order When the Government requires these items in a quantity of less than 100 per order, the Government will not be obliged to purchase, nor will the contractor be obliged to furnish these items under the contract. The maximum order limitation for each line item is no limit. The contractor will not be obliged to honor any order for these items in a quantity of more than (not applicable) for each line item. Also the contractor will not be obliged to honor a series of orders for this part from the same ordering office within 20 days that together call for quantities exceeding (not applicable) for each line item. However, the contractor shall honor orders exceeding the maximum order limitations unless the order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within seven days after issuance with a written statement expressing the contractor's intent not to ship and the reason. In accordance with FAR 52.216-18 ORDERING, orders may me issued under the resulting contract from the date of award through one year thereafter. In accordance with FAR 52.216-21 REQUIREMENTS, the contractor shall not be obligated to make deliveries under this contract after 2 days beyond the contract expiration date. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Flatwoods Civilian Conservation Center, 2803 Dungannon Road, Coeburn, Virginia. The Center is located approximately 4 miles south of Coeburn on State Route 72. Required delivery: Individual orders will be placed with the Contractor at least 24 hours in advance of the required delivery time. Orders may be placed verbally with the delivery person for the next delivery or by phone to the contractor. All deliveries will be made between the hours of 8:00 AM and5:00 PM, Monday through Saturday only to the Center Mess Hall. FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS . The following clauses also apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS and FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS. In addition, the following are applicable:, FAR 203-6, RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT, ALTERNATE I. FAR 52.204-6 CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER -- DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER FAR 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. In accordance with FAR 52.215-5 FACSIMILE PROPOSALS, facsimile proposals will be accepted and shall be addressed to F. Robert Ribail, Contracting Officer, FX 303 275-5299. Quotes should be submitted on the Standard Form 1449 or on letterhead stationary. The due date and time for receipt of quotes is 2:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on September 4, 2000. All quotes must reference the solicitation number and the due date for receipt of quotes. In addition to this, each quote must contain the name, address and telephone number of the offeror as well as any discount terms that are offered and the remit to address (if different from the mailing address). If offer is not submitted on Standard Form 1449, it must include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms and conditions of this solicitation. Any proposals that reject the terms and conditions of this solicitation or do not include the certifications and representations contained in FAR 52.212-3 may be excluded from consideration. All quoters must hold their prices firm for 60 calendar days from the due date specified for receipt of proposals. Incremental pricing will not be accepted. Any amendments hereby issued to this solicitation will be synopsized in the same manner as this solicitation and must be acknowledged by each offeror. Any quotes or modifications to quotes received after the specified due date for receipt of proposals will not be considered. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to a responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to the solicitation and is considered most advantageous to the Government. Price shall be evaluated by multiplying each offeror's proposed unit price by the estimated maximum taking into consideration any applicable Buy American differentials. Discounts for early payment, if offered, will not be considered in the evaluation for award. Contractor shall price each item separately. Award will be made on the basis of low overall price. Only one award will be made. This procurement is set aside 100% for small businesses. Offerors shall specify business size and classification as required in FAR 52.212-3. All clauses and provisions referenced in this announcement may be accessed at the following website: http://www.gsa.gov/far/current. NO CALLS PLEASE. See Note 1.***** Posted 08/18/00 (W-SN487802). (0231)

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