M00263-17-Q-1001-0001_PROMOTIONAL_ITEMS.docx

M0026317Q1001

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 10-Mar-2017 12:00 PM to 13-Mar-2017 01:00 PM.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

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DESCRITION/SPECIFICATIONS /STA

Offerors shall provide samples with their quote package

Product Description

Advertising Promotional and Incentive Bags and Padfolios

I. Description of Requirement:

The United States Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) has a requirement for 2,500 each Promotional and Incentive Items: bags and padfolios. These Promotional and Incentive items are in support of the MCRC Advertising Program. The MCRC Advertising Program is directed toward the recruitment of approximately 40,000 personnel to fill vacancies in both Enlisted and Officer Programs. The mission of the Program is to use all the tools of marketing and communications, drive qualified prospects through the decision-making process to becoming a Marine and put the prospect in front of a Marine recruiter. This program includes the Recruiter/Sales support materials, also known as Promotional and Incentive items. Promotional items are issued for Advertising purposes whereas Incentive items are issued to encourage or reward actions that assist Marine Corps recruiting.

a. Scope The scope of this requirement is to provide branded Promotional and Incentive items for United States Marine Corps (USMC) events. The vendor shall provide all materials, equipment, personnel, and facilities necessary to manufacture, produce and deliver the promotional and incentive items. All Promotional and Incentive items furnished under this contract shall be delivered to one location.

b. Vendor Point of Contact: The vendor shall establish a single management point of contact to accomplish the administrative, managerial and financial aspects of this requirements contract and to serve as the primary interface with the Government POC and the Regional Contracting Office.

c. Place of Performance The place of performance will be at the Vendor’s facility.

d. Requirement The vendor shall furnish all the labor, equipment, facilities and materials and supplies to manufacture and supply the required items in a timely manner. The vendor shall also provide the style, dimensions, description and quantity of Promotional and Incentive items listed under each CLIN in each box/package that is delivered.

II. Salient Characteristics:

a. Padfolio (Quantity: 2,500)

c. Place of Performance The place of performance will be at the Vendor’s facility.

d. Requirement The vendor shall furnish all the labor, equipment, facilities and materials and supplies to manufacture and supply the required items in a timely manner. The vendor shall also provide the style, dimensions, description and quantity of Promotional and Incentive items listed under each CLIN in each box/package that is delivered.

II. Salient Characteristics:

CLIN 0001 Promotional Briefcase Bag (Quantity: 2,500)

Dimensions: 12 H x 4 W x 15L Color: Black

Material: Durahide, synthetic leather material

USA-made Zip down front organizer for phone and business accessories. Interior pockets for files and business essentials. Open back pocket and multi-functional side pocket. Detachable, adjustable shoulder strap. Handles so that the bag can be hand-carried.

Embroider image:

EGA Position: Centered on front.

Embroidered text (all Capital letters: MARINES THE FEW. THE PROUD. Color: GoldPosition: Centered on front below EGA

CLIN 0002 Promotional Padfolio (Quantity: 2,500)

Dimensions: 8.5” H x 0.6” W x 6.75” L Color: Black Material: Durahide, synthetic leather material

USA-made Full zipper closure Sewn edges Foam padded covers Ruled pad of paper in 5” x 8” spiral bound journal (which can be refilled) Pen loop (internal) Interior with two-tiered business card holder with clear ID windows on top. Additional pockets for cards.

Round brass or nickel corners Moire vinyl lining

Debossed imprint image: EGA centered on front

III. Other Mandatory Requirements:

All materials and supplies used in the making of these items shall be of the same or similar kind required in the product details listed under each CLIN. For all text that is not a part of the Marines, the font will be in caps using Interstate Bold. Company names may not be screen printed on the items, or compete in any way with the Marines logo.

The restrictions of the Berry Amendment apply to this requirement. The Berry Amendment not applicable to both items required under this award, in accordance with 10 USC § 2533a, DFARS

225.7002, PGI 225-70.

a. Delivery Delivery Schedule Distribution: Contract deliverables shall be the Promotional and Incentive items as described in this Product Description. Partial deliveries are authorized. The vendor shall provide the Final delivery no later than 30 days from the date of Contract award.

Receiving hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday (excluding Federal holidays).

The Vendor must deliver the goods on its conveyance to the destination specified by the Government. The vendor shall ensure Delivery companies provide lifting capabilities to offload shipments. This is a Fixed Price requirement; all offers shall include F.O.B. destination delivery.

Delivery Address:

Angela Smith

IRON MOUNTAIN FULFILLMENT SERVICES, INC.

8125B Troon Circle Austell, GA 30168

Upon shipping, the vendor is required to provide a shipping tracking number and link to Government POC, Vincent Bradley, listed under section IV.

b. Government Furnished Property (GFP) The Government will provide any artwork required to be displayed on products after Contract award.

c. Packaging Included in every box should be separate Packing lists and other documentation, which must reflect the description and the quantity of the product(s) included.

d. Buy American Act The Buy American Act places restrictions on the purchase of supplies that are not domestic end products. See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.225-1 Buy American Act – Supplies, and FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Act Certificate.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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252.247-7023

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

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CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFER

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with the format at FAR Part 12 and Subpart 13 procedures, as supplemented in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Solicitation number M00263-17-Q-1001 issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-91 and DFARS Publication 20161104. This solicitation is issued as a 100% set-aside for Small Businesses. The NAICS code for this requirement is 541890 and the size standard is 15,000 employees. Offerors shall be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) with this NAICS code. Offerors shall ensure their representations and certifications are certified and up to date in SAM or comlete the representations and Certifications at FAR 52.212-3 of this soliciation and submit with their quote.

This requirement will be fulfilled using FAR Part 12 and Subpart 13 procedures. The basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The Government will award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract to the offeror whose quote represents the LPTA. The apparent successful offeror shall have acceptable past performance.

The Government intends to issue one award .

Submission Requirements 1.

Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quotes in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quotes shall include the following:

0. Acknowledgement of delivery dates and contractor’s proposed delivery schedule.

0. Complete pricing information annotated in the RFQ to include FOB Destination.

0. Provide sample of each product

2. Sent to the following address:

Marine Corps Recruiting Command Attn: Ms. Lauren Page 3280 Russell Road, 2nd Floor Quantico, VA 22134 Note: The Government will proivde any artwork required to be displayed on products after Contract award.

0. Provide documentation that you are an authorized distributor.

0. RFQ (DD 1449) completed in its entirety and signed (Blocks #30a, 30b, and 30c); with company’s information annotated on page one (1) (Block 17a) of this RFQ.

0. Written acknowledgement of all amendments to the RFQ and their terms.

1. The closing date and time for this solicitation is March 13, 2017 at 1:00pm (EST).

1. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that their submitted quote has been received and are legible.

1. Electronic submission of the written quote is authorized. Email or fax quotes to the points of contact below. If faxed, contact the Government POC to ensure the quote was received and legible. The written submission must arrive by the closing date and time in order for a quote to be considered complete and acceptable to be evaluated. Failure of any portion of the quote to arrive by the stated deadline will result in rejection of the entire quotation.

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

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52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

The basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). This procurement is being conducted under FAR 12 and 13 procedures. The apparent successful offeror shall have satisfactory past performance.Quoters shall be ranked in order of lowest price to highest price. The lowest-priced quotation shall be evaluated first. Technical Acceptability is defined as meeting all specifications in the Statement of Work solicitation. If the lowest-priced quotation is technically acceptable, no other quotations will be evaluated.

Past Performance The apparent successful, prospective contractor shall have satisfactory past performance. Past Performance shall be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Government wide Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) at www.ppirs.gov will be considered as part of the past performance evaluation process.

(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

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