68 -- MICROCYRSTALLINE WAX

Notice Date

November 1, 2001

Contracting Office

US Army Robert Morris Acquisition Center, Yuma Contracting Division, ATTN: AMSSB-ACY, Building 2100, Ocotillo Street, Yuma, AZ 85365-9106

ZIP Code

85365-9106

Solicitation Number

W81R8T12890600

Response Due

November 7, 2001

Point of Contact

Pamela E. Nevels, 928-328-6154, FAX 928-328-6849

E-Mail Address

US Army Robert Morris Acquisition Center, Yuma Contracting (pamela.nevels@yuma.army.mil)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are bei ng requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is being issued under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The United States Army Yuma Proving Ground (USAYPG) has a requirement for 80,000 pounds of bulk Microcrystallin e wax with a melting point ranging from 192 to 195 degrees. Microcrystalline PH-100 Paraflint C80 provided by National Wax 6308 Trinidad Avenue, Bakersfield CA 90313 and JBV International sales corporation 17642 SW 19th Street, Miramar, FL Microcrystallin e Wax Ref. AW9508W have been tested and meet the above requirement. Each offeror shall provide a technical data sheet and a price list for microcrystalline wax that meets or exceeds the above brand names. You must also provide past performance informatio n with the name, address, and point of contact of at least two (contracts, customers etc) that you have provided the same or similar products. Partial deliveries will be required within 10-15 days after contract award to meet our immediate needs with the balance being delivered within 45 days after receipt of order. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-27(25Jun 01) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supp lement (DFARs) 1998 edition, and current to DCN20001213. Government Visa Credit Card is the preferred method of payment. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 32552with a size standard of 500 employees. Quotes shall be clearly mark ed W81R8T1289-0600 Wax and emailed to pamela.nevels@yuma.army.mil or via facsimile (928) or (520)-328-6849 no later than 3:00 P.M Mountain Standard Time (MST) 08 November 2001. Offerors who fail to furnish the required representations or information as re quired by 52. 212-1, cited below, or rejects terms and conditions of this solicitation may be excluded from consideration. The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible bidder whose bid conforming to the solicitation will be the most advan tageous to the Government based on acceptability and price. The following FAR Clauses and Provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Oct 2000), FAR 52. 212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order Commercial Items (AUG 2000), FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2001), 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.22 2-26 Equal Opportunity (Feb 1999), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Apr 1998), 52. 222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Jan 1999), 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (May 1999), 52-232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999), 52.232-36,Payment by Third Party (May 1999). DFARS 252.212-7001,Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Mar 2000), 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Progr am (Mar 1998), 252.225-7036, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payments (Mar 1998), 252.243-7001, Price of Contract Modifications(Dec 1991) and 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustments (Mar 1998) al so apply to this solicitation. The Representations and Certifications required for this solicitation must be completed and submitted with your solicitation b id. Note: In order to complete the Representation and Certifications 52.212-3 (May 2001) Alternate III (Oct 2000), Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items and DFARs 252.212-7000,Offerors Representation and Certifications Commercial Ite ms(Nov 1995) you must go the Air Force Web Site at http://farsite.mhill.af.mil/VFFAR1.HTM, an alternate web site is www.arnet.gov/far/ use Current FAR in HTML or PDF format. Locate the referenced clauses, copy and paste it to a Word document and complete. After reviewing the solicitation if you plan on participating in this acquisition you are required to provide your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address via e-mail or facsimile to the address provided herein for notification of amendments. Th is announcement will also be posted on the Robert Morris Acquisition Center, Yuma Contracting Division web page on or before 05 November 2001.

Web Link

Army Single Face to Industry (http://acquisition.army.mil)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20011105/68SOL002.HTM (D-305 SN512124)