55 -- 2 1/2 X 4 1/2 SW LUMBER

Notice Date

October 18, 2001

Contracting Office

Defense Logistics Agency, Logistics Operations, Defense Supply Center Philadelphia -- General & Industrial, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19111-5096

ZIP Code

19111-5096

Solicitation Number

SP0560-02-Q-AP51

Response Due

October 29, 2001

Point of Contact

Mary Ellen Dobbins, Contract Specialist, Phone 215-737-7165, Fax 215-737-8609, Email medobbins@dscp.dla.mil -- Rose Mary Adams, Contract Specialist, Phone 215-737-7699, Fax 215-737-8609, Email rmadams@dscp.dla.mil

Description

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subparts 12.6 and 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 2. Solicitation number SP0560-02-Q-AP51 is hereby issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). 3. The solicitation documents incorporate provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-26. 4. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 321212 and the size standard is 500 employees. 5. This item is a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirement for Israel. A copy of DSCP Form 700 is available from contracting officer. This requirement is for the following: NSN 5510-00-220-6226, Item Nos. 0001-0004, Item: total quantity 347,434 bf of No. 2 grade, Grading Rule: SPIB, WCLIB, WWPA; Lumber, Softwood, Dimension, in accordance with Fed Spec MM-L-751H (dtd 70 Aug 13). Species permitted: Southern Pine, Douglas Fir, Larch, Moisture Content: 19% Maximum (at time of delivery to first destination); Surfacing: S4S; Length: 8 feet and longer, permitting a maximum of 5% of the line item quantity to be 8 through 9 feet long, and requiring a minimum of 50% to be 14 feet and longer, of which at least one-half shall be 16 feet or longer; nominal size in inches: Thickness: 2-1/2, Width: 4-1/2. Packaging in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1C, dated 01 Oct 1996, Packing Level A. Packing shall be in accordance with MIL-L-14362G. Marking shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129. Special labeling requirements apply; each package shall be clearly marked with a special label. Please call the contracting officer for a copy of label. 6. Prices are to be submitted on an FOB Origin basis. 7. Delivery is required in 30 days ADO. Grilled (staggered) deliveries are acceptable. 8. Source inspection is required. Items are to be inspected prior to shipment. A Government of Israel (GOI)/Ministry of Defense (MOD) representative may accompany the U.S. Government representative in the course of his duties; however, this GOI/MOD representative will be limited to observer status. In the event of any dispute, the determination of the U.S. Government representative shall govern. 9. Selection for award will be based on past performance and price. This will be a firm fixed price contract and will be awarded utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (May 2001) and addenda, as follows, apply to this acquisition. Addenda: paragraph (b): Submission of offers: Facsimile offers will be accepted. Offers should be faxed to (215) 737-8609. 11. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 2001) with their offer. 12. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 2001) and addenda as follows apply to this acquisition. Addenda: Paragraph (a): Include the following at the end of the paragraph: Inspection and acceptance shall take place at origin; Paragraph (j): Delete (2); the following clauses and provisions, a) through ii) are incorporated by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Full text of these clauses can be accessed electronically at the following addresses: FAR and DFARS-http://www.acq.osd.mil/dp/dars; DLAD, PROCLTRs and FARS Deviations-http://www.dla.mil/j-3/j-336; G&I Master Document-http://dscp103.dscp.dla.mil/contract/pdf/dm2500d.pdf; or at the following location with links to above: http://www.dla.mil/j-3/j-336.icps.htm. Updated versions are indicated at the clause reference and are available from the Contracting Officer. Clauses: a) FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities (Apr 1984); b) FAR 52.203-8, Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (Jan 1997); c) FAR 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (Jan 1997); d) FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government?s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Jul 1995); e) FAR 52.211-17, Delivery of Excess Quantities (Sep 1989); f) FAR 52.227-2, Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (Aug 1996); g) FAR 52.232-17, Interest (Jun 1996); h) FAR 52.242-13, Bankruptcy (Jul 1995); i) FAR 52.247-50, No Evaluation of Transportation Costs (Apr 1984); j) DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992); k) DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 2000); l) DFARS 252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country (Mar 1998); m) DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Dec 2000), incorporating clauses: 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, 252.225-7027, Restriction on Contingent Fees for Foreign Military Sales, paragraph (b)(1) Israel, 252.225-7028, Exclusionary Policies and Practices of Foreign Governments, 252.225-7036, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payment Program; and 252. 243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment; n) DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (Dec 1991); o) DFARS 252.225-2035, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payment Program Certificate; p) DLAD 52.212-9000 Changes-Military Readiness (Mar 2001); q) DLAD 52.233-9000, Agency Protests (Sep 1999); r) DLAD 52.233-9001, Disputes: Agreement to Use Alternative Dispute Resolution (Jun 2001); s) DSCP 52.247-9I03, Consignment and Addressing Instructions (Jul 1998); t) DSCP Clause D001-DSCP 52.246-9I05 FMS Information Required for Material Inspection and Receiving Report (Sep 1990); u) DSCP Clause E001-DSCP 52.246-9I06, Distribution of Material Inspection and Receiving Report (May 2000) (recent version available); v) DSCP Clause E010-FAR 52.246-2, Inspection of Supplies-Fixed Price (Aug 1996); w) DSCP Clause E014-DSCP 52.246-9I14, Additional Requirements Material Inspection and Receiving Report (Feb 1996); x) DSCP Clause E015-DSCP 52.246-9I13, Inspection Standards, Wood Products (Feb 1996); y) DSCP Clause F001 FAR 52.211-16, Variation in Quantity (Apr 1984): paragraph (b) The permissible variation shall be limited to: Increase 10% Decrease 10%. This increase or decrease shall apply to the total item quantity for each destination; z) DSCP Clause F011-DSCP 52.247-9I12, FOB Origin-Transportation on Collect Commercial Bill of Lading-Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Shipments (Sep 1990); aa) DSCP Clause F012-DSCP 52.211-9I07, Accelerated Delivery (Sep 1990); bb) DSCP Clause F048-DSCP 52.247-9I22 Transportation of Wood Products (Feb 1996); cc) DSCP Clause I147-DSCP 52.232-9I10 Submission of Invoice by Electronic Methods (Sep 1998) (recent version available); dd) DSCP Clause I154-FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government?s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment (Jul 1995); ee) DSCP Clause K015-DSCP 52.215-9I03 Place of Performance-Inspection and Shipping Point (Aug 1985) (copy available); ff) DSCP Clause K067-DSCP 52.225-9I04, Foreign Military Sales Certification (May 1989); gg) DSCP Clause L059-DSCP 52.215-9I12, Notice: Automated Best Value Model (ABVM) Program (Dec 1999) (recent version available); hh) DSCP Clause M038-DSCP 52.52.215-9I15, Evaluation of Past Performance Under the Automated Best Value Model (ABVM) Program-Simplified Acquisitions (Feb 1996); ii) Treatment of Non-Manufactured Wood Pallets and Containers (Oct 2001) DSCP : All wooden pallets and wood containers (being utilized in the packaging and shipment of items being furnished to the government) produced entirely or in part of non-manufactured softwood species shall be constructed from Heat Treated (HT to 56 degrees Centigrade for 30 minutes) coniferous material and certified accordingly by an accredited agency recognized by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) in accordance with Non-manufactured Wood Packing Policy and Non-manufactured Wood Packing Enforcement Regulations both dated May 30, 2001. All wooden pallets and containers produced of non-manufactured hard-wood species shall be identified by a permanent marking of "NC," 1.25 inches or greater in height, accompanied by the CAGE code of the contracted manufacturer and the month and year of the contract. On pallets, the marking shall be applied to the stringer or block on opposite sides and ends of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. On containers, the marking shall be applied on a side other than the top or bottom, contracting and clearly visible. 13. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (May 2001) applies to this acquisition, to include the following additional clauses: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, Alt I; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (EO 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (EO 13126); 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (EO 12722, 12724, 13059, 13067, 13121 and 13129); and 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. 14. Quotations are due 29 October 2001, 1:00 PM local Philadelphia time. Quotations shall be submitted to the following address: DSCP, ATTN: DSCP-IFAD-45, Bldg 3D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5096. Faxed quotations will be accepted at (215) 737-8609. 15. To be considered complete, written quotations should be submitted on company letterhead with the unit price, extended price, FOB point, delivery days, payment terms, correct remittance address, Cage Code, DUNS number, Tax Identification Number, and name and phone number of vendor point of contact, a completed copy of clause FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 2001), a completed copy of clause K015, DSCP 52.215-9I03 Place of Performance-Inspection and Shipping Point (Aug 1985) (available), and a completed certificate at clause DFARS 252.225-2035, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payment Program Certificate (if none, please state). Quotes that do not meet these requirements may be rejected without further consideration for award. 16. For copies of special label/marking required, Form 700, updated clauses and any other requests, please contact Mary Ellen Dobbins at (215) 737-6195; email: medobbins@dscp.dla.mil. =20

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20011022/55SOL002.HTM (D-291 SN5109Q2)