USPFO for Michigan, Contracting Office, 3111 W. Saint Joseph St., Lansing, MI 48913

99 -- PROMOTIONS1 SOL W9028G-0173-0200 DUE 090500 POC Debbie Clemence, 517-483-5708 WEB: click here to view the artwork, http://www.michguard.com/ebs/asp/advertisedsolicitations.asp. E-MAIL: click here to contact the Purchasing Agent, deborah.clemence@mi.ngb.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is W9028G-0173-0200 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 97-19 and Defense Acquisition Circular Number 91-7, 20000731 Edition. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. The standard industrial classification code is 2759 with small business standard of 500 employees or less. Description of commodity: (Artwork may be viewed at www.michguard.com/ebs/asp/advertisedsolicitations.asp ) LINE ITEM 1 55,000 each, Mini Memo Board, 5 "x8 ", write on/wipe off, magnetic, with pen, 3 color imprint, Red PMS 185/Blue PMS 286/Black. LINE ITEM 2 10,000 each, Note Cube, Non-adhesive, 3 1/8" cubed, 3 color imprint on all four sides, Red PMS 185/Blue PMS 286/Black, 1 color imprint on top, 10% Screen, Black. LINE ITEM 3 500 each, (Brand Name or Equal) Swiss Army Pocket Knife. Stainless Steel, Lifetime Warranty, Red Body, with the following features: Pen Blade, Springless scissors with serrated self-sharpening design, nail file/nail cleaner, toothpick, tweezers, & Key ring. Standard Gift Box, 3/8"x1 " imprint area on body in white lettering. LINE ITEM 4 2,500 each, Travel Mug, insulated, 16 oz, 18/8 stainless steel, non-slip base, thumb rest handle, secured recessed lid, tapered base, 1 color imprint, Black. LINE ITEM 5 2,500 each, Ceramic Mug, 15 oz, 4 " tall, cobalt blue with etched logo. LINE ITEM 6 2,000 each, Candy Jar, glass, 16 oz, double side 2 color imprint, Red PMS 185/Blue PMS 286. LINE ITEM 7 250 each, Business Card Case, 4"x2 ", Tan Leather, Pig-Skin lining, embossing. LINE ITEM 8 40,000 each, Dog Tag Key Tag, Die struck and color filled, .050 gauge aluminum, silver, 1 color imprint, Black, Imprint Size 1"x1 5/8". LINE ITEM 9 50,000 each, Lanyard, with 1" split ring on a J-hook, 1 color double side imprint step and repeat, approximately 5/16" wide, Blue PMS 286 with white imprint letters, ". Price to include all delivery and set-up charges. Pre-Production proof sample required. Funds are not currently available, if they become available awards will be made based on the responses to this solicitation. Multiple Awards Possible. Commodity delivery required not later than 30 September 2000 if delivery date cannot be met, indicate proposed delivery date. Offer is to be FOB destination, delivered to Det 7, Recruiting & Retention, 1900 S. Cedar St., Suite 121, Lansing, MI 48910. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.209-4, First Article Approval-Government Testing; 52.211-17, Delivery of Excess Quantities; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Evaluation factors being ability to meet Government requirements, price, delivery, and prior performance); 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial items; FAR 52.212-5 (dev), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation); 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222.26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-18, European Union Sanctions for End Products. 52.232-18, Availability of Funds; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; 52.233-35, Protest After Award; 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination; 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference; 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; and 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 252.204-7004, Central Contracting Registration, 252.212-7001(Dev), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Deviation), 252.225.7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate; and 252.225-7001, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments. Copy of provisions and clauses are available on the Internet at www.arnet.gov/far. Qualifying offers must meet the stated specifications and be accompanied by completed provisions 52.212-3 and 252.225-7000. Offerers must have a valid DUNS Number (1-800-333-0505); must be able to receive payments via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT/Direct Deposit); be registered with the Central Contracting Registry (CCR) (web address for registration: http://ccr.edi.disa.mil); and must provide three (3) customer references with business name, point of contact with telephone number. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offerer whose offer conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government. Required information and completed offer, to include specifications, warranty information, and descriptive literature, may be faxed to 517-483-5900 or mailed to USPFO FOR MICHIGAN, Purchasing & Contracting, Attn: Debbie Clemence, 3111 W. St. Joseph Street, Lansing, MI 48913-5102. Offer must be received not later than Noon, local time, 5 September 2000. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the agency. Questions may be addressed to Debbie Clemence at (517)483-5708 or deborah.clemence@mi.ngb.army.mil. Posted 08/22/00 (W-SN488926). (0235)

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