SQ 9905-1068.doc

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

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UNDER BDSA REG. 2

RATING

GSA, FSS, Fire and Industrial Acquisition Division (QSDACCA-G6)

819 Taylor Street, Room 6A00 Fort Worth, TX 76102 Delivery – 30 DAYS ARO OR SOONER or insert best terms ___________ ARO

Gay.Ray@gsa.gov

( FOB DESTINATION ( OTHER

(See Schedule)

NUMBER

574-2684 574-2694 fax #

9. DESTINATION

SEE BELOW

SEE BLOCK 11

(See Schedule)

SEE BLOCK 11

c. STREET ADDRESS

c. CITY

SEE BLOCK 11

SEE BLOCK 11

e. ZIP

SEE BLOCK 11

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5A ON OR

BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date) 3/24/09 or sooner

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5A. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

A. This is a Standing Quote for purchase for a six month period from Date of Award through March 31, 2010.

B. The requirements listed are estimates only and no guarantee is given as to the dollar amount to be purchased.

C. Award will be made in the aggregate based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer.

D. Inspection will be Destination Inspection.

E. The Item Purchase Descriptions and Schedule of Items are shown on page 2 thru 5. Required clauses, applicable to all items in the Request for Quotation, are shown on pages 6 thru 21.

F. This is only a request for pricing. Delivery orders will be issued pursuant to the evaluation of the quotations received. DO NOT SHIP G. If responding to this RFQ, complete and return the ENTIRE pkg. If “No Bid”, please indicate and return page 1 only.

H. If unable to meet the delivery requirements above, please insert your best delivery terms ________________ARO.

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations ( are ( are not attached.

c. COUNTY

AREA CODE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

STANDARD FORM 18 (Re. 6-95)

Previous edition not usable

Prescribed by GSA- FAR (48CFR) 53.215-1(a)

Schedule of Items

Use the Schedule of item located on page 5 to submit your quoted price.

Provide the unit price per the unit of issue shown.

A. FAR 52.212-1 is incorporated by reference.

B. FOB is Destination.

C. The Item Purchase Description (IPD) for NSN 9905-00-196-1068 can be found on pages 3 – 5.

D. When responding to this RFQ, you may submit the entire document via fax or mail. The full document must be received by the close date and time. The following address can be used to submit your offer:

GSA, FAS, Southwest Supply Center

Fire and Industrial Acquisition Division

819 Taylor Street, Room 6AOO

Attn: Gay Ray (QSDACCA-G6)

Fort Worth, TX 76102

E. Evaluation Factors – Award will be made aggregately based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer.

(1) Lowest Evaluated Price: Pricing will be based on the aggregate total price submitted in the block titled “Total Standing Quote Price” in the schedule items on page 5.

(2) Technical Acceptability: Technical acceptability is defined by the offer item meeting or exceeding the Government’s requirements listed in the IPD located on pages 3 – 5.

NSN: 9905-00-196-1068

NFES 2396

RIBBON, FLAGGING, SURVEYOR’S: Shall be in accordance with the following characteristics:

Color – Fluorescent chartreuse.

Length per roll – 50 yards.

Unit of issue – BX (twelve (12) rolls per box).

Maximum age on delivery – Two (2) months from date of manufacture.

Scope – This description covers fluorescent colored “glow color”, plastic ribbon designed for use as a flagging marker in field survey work and for otherwise designating or identifying specific outdoor objects and locations.

Description - The plastic flagging ribbon shall be fabricated from flexible vinyl plastic film. Plasticizers used shall be appropriate for the ribbons to remain supple at minus 20 degrees F, when tested in as specified below.

Dimensions – The plastic film shall have a measured thickness of 0.00280 inch minimum and a width of 1-3/16 inches + 1/32 inch. Each roll shall contain a minimum of 50 yards of plastic ribbon.

Weight – The 50 yard roll, less core, shall weigh a minimum of 4.5 ounces. Weight per roll shall be determined by using specific gravity as determined in accordance with ASTM D 792 and the following formula:

Yards/lb. = .77 (SG x width x thickness).

Colorfastness – The color of the flagging ribbon shall show no change in basic color, when examined visually, after 192 hours in a xenon arc fade-o-meter/weather-o-meter, when tested as specified below (the basic color may be faded or a lighter shade, but the original color is still identifiable and recognizable).

Tensile Strength – 7.0 lb, minimum.

Elongation – 200 percent minimum.

Specific gravity – 1.34 to 1.44 gr/cc.

100% modulus – 1,600 psi minimum.

Workmanship – The ribbon shall be free of holes, dirt, ragged edges, discoloration, and be suitable for the purpose intended. No defects that affect appearance or serviceability shall be permitted.

Testing.

Weight – The weight per roll without core shall be determined by using a balance readable to 0.1 gram or less.

Thickness – The gage used for the measurement of thickness shall be a dead weight type equipped with a dial graduated to read directly to 0.0001 inch. The presser foot shall be circular with a diameter of 0.25 inch + 0.01 inch. The presser foot and moving parts connected therewith shall be weighted so as to apply a total load of 3 ounces + 0.1 ounce to the specimen. The presser foot and anvil surface shall be plane to within 0.0001 inch and parallel to each other within 0.0001 inch.

Low temperature resistance – Three eight-inch lengths of the finished ribbon from each sample unit shall be exposed in cold chamber to a temperature of minus 20 degrees F + 4 degrees F for a period of 1 one hour. Without being removed from the cold chamber, the specimen shall be creased 180 degrees in the center by folding slightly while lying on a flat smooth surface running the center of a steel roller over the fold a single time. The steel roller shall be approximately 5.5 inches in diameter, approximately 2 inches wide, with a suitable handle guide and shall weigh 10 pounds + 0.5 pounds. The temperature of the roller shall be the same as that of the specimen. The specimen shall be handled with gloves and care taken that it’s temperature remains uniform trough the test. After folding, the specimen shall be visually examined. Any indication of cracking or flaking of any specimen shall be cause for rejection.

Colorfastness – The finished ribbon shall be exposed for the specified number of hours in accordance with ASTM G 155-00ae1 (use corresponding cycles equivalent to ASTM G 26, Methods A or C) and examine for compliance with colorfastness requirements above.

Tensile strength and elongation shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D638.

100% modulus shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D882.

Specific gravity shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D792.

PRODUCT CONFORMANCE: The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this Item Purchase Description, conform to the producer's own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.

MARKING: Shipments to GSA and other civilian agencies shall be marked in accordance with FED-STD-123. Shipments to the Department of Defense (DOD) shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129.

SPECIAL MARKING shall include:

1) Lot Batch number.

2) Dates of manufacture and reinspection twelve (12) months after date of manufacture.

3) Instructions for use.

SPECIAL MARKING (NFES): The National Fire Equipment System (NFES) number appearing below the National Stock Number (NSN) of this Item Purchase Description shall be marked on the shipping container below the NSN. The NFES number shall be preceded by "NFES".

PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY: The item(s) shall be packaged and packed to afford adequate protection against physical damage during shipment from the supplier to the first receiving activity. The pack shall comply with the rules and regulations applicable to the mode of transportation. The package shall be the same as that normally provided by the supplier. In the event a pallet or skid is used for shipping, the following notice shall apply:

Notice of special requirements for shipment to all countries that have endorsed the IPPC Guidelines for treatment of non-manufactured wood packaging: The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) has approved and published on March 15, 2002, “Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade”. Countries endorsing the IPPC Guidelines are found at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/swp/. Clause D-FSS-468 requires non-manufactured wood pallets and other non-manufactured wood packaging material used in shipments destined to IPPC compliant countries require the appropriate wood treatment. Additionally, shipments delivered to DOD distribution facilities or freight consolidation points for eventual delivery to or through EU/IPPC countries shall comply with applicable DLA Regulations and Procurement Letter PROCLTR 02-17.

(10/10/08) Item No.

FOB Destination Est.

Orders Est. Peak

Monthly

Rqmts

Issue

A. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN): ______________________________________________

B. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS): __________________________________________

C. Point of Contact: ____________________________________________

Phone Number: ____________________________________________

Fax Number: ____________________________________________

Email Address: ____________________________________________

D. Supplier Name: ____________________________________________

Phone Number: ____________________________________________

Fax Number: ____________________________________________

Email Address: ____________________________________________

Supplier DUNS: _______________________________________

Supplier TIN: _________________________________________

9/28/99 Standing Quote (Revised 2/23/09)

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION # QSDACCA-G6-09-1068-SQ DATED 3/9/09

****COMPLETED PAGES 1-21 MUST BE RETURNED WITH YOUR OFFER (SF18)****

EMAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________

TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(TIN): _____________________________________

DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM(DUNS): __________________________________

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2007) 12.301(b)(3) (a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or re-performance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or re-performance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights (1) within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and (2) before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Government-wide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to the Contract Disputes Act of 1978, as amended (41 U.S.C. 601-613). Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233‑1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, contract line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(3) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than Central Contractor Registration), or applicable agency procedures.

EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.

Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and request instructions for disposition of the overpayment.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. 3701, et seq., Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act; 41 U.S.C. 51-58, Anti-Kickback Act of 1986; 41 U.S.C. 265 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. 423 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: (1) the schedule of supplies/services; (2) the Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, and Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts paragraphs of this clause; (3) the clause at 52.212-5; (4) addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software; (5) solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation; (6) other paragraphs of this clause; (7) the Standard Form 1449; (8) other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and (9) the specification.

(t) Central Contractor Registration (CCR).

Unless exempted by an addendum to this contract, the Contractor is responsible during performance and through final payment of any contract for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the CCR database, and for any liability resulting from the Government’s reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the CCR database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates its information in the CCR database to ensure it is current, accurate and complete. Updating information in the CCR does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.

If a Contractor has legally changed its business name, “doing business as” name, or division name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of-name agreements in FAR subpart 42.12, the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day’s written notification of its intention to (A) change the name in the CCR database; (B) comply with the requirements of subpart 42.12; and (C) agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor must provide with the notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name.

If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (t)(2)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (t)(2)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the CCR information that shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the contract will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of Payment” paragraph of the electronic funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.

(3) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the CCR record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see Subpart 32.8, Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately registered in the CCR database. Information provided to the Contractor’s CCR record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of payment” paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.

(4) Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757.

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text may be accessed electronically at this Internet address: http://www.arnet.gov for both FAR and GSAM clauses below.

PLEASE NOTE: IBR clauses are now accessible on-line. The address for the FAR is http://www.arnet.gov.far and the address for GSAM is http://www.arnet.gov/GSAM/gsam.html 552.211-73

MARKING (FEB 1996)

(a) General requirements. Interior packages, if any, and exterior shipping containers shall be marked as specified elsewhere in the contract. Additional marking requirements may be specified on delivery orders issued under the contract. If not otherwise specified, interior packages and exterior shipping containers shall be marked in accordance with the following standards.

Deliveries to civilian activities. Supplies shall be marked in accordance with Federal Standard 123, edition in effect on the date of issuance of the solicitation.

Deliveries to military activities. Supplies shall be marked in accordance with Military Standard 129, edition in effect on the date of issuance of the solicitation.

(b) Improperly marked material. When Government inspection and acceptance are at destination, and delivered supplies are not marked in accordance with contract requirements, the Government has the right, without prior notice to the Contractor to perform the required marking, by contract or otherwise, and charge the Contractor, therefor at the rate specified elsewhere in this contract. This right is not exclusive, and is in addition to other rights or remedies provided for in this contract.

552.211-74 CHARGES FOR MARKING (FEB 1996) (rate change Dec. 2007) The rate provided for in paragraph (b) of 48 CFR 552.211-73, Marking, is $150.00 per man-hour or fraction thereof.

552.211-75

PRESERVATION, PACKAGING, AND PACKING (FEB 1996)

Unless otherwise specified, all items shall be preserved, packaged, and packed in accordance with normal commercial practices, as defined in the applicable commodity specification. Packaging and packing shall comply with the requirements of the Uniform Freight Classification and the National Motor Freight Classification (issue in effect at time of shipment) and each shipping container of each item in a shipment shall be of uniform size and content, except for residual quantities. Where special or unusual packing is specified in an order, but not specifically provided for by the contract, such packing details must be the subject of an agreement independently arrived at between the ordering agency and the Contractor.

552.211-76 CHARGES FOR PACKAGING AND PACKING (FEB 1996) (rate change Dec. 2007) If supplies shipped to a GSA distribution center are not packaged and packed in accordance with contract requirements, the Government has the right, without prior notice to the Contractor, to perform the required repackaging/repacking, by contract or otherwise, and charge the Contractor therefore at the rate of $150.00 per man-hour or fraction thereof. The Contractor will also be charged for material costs, if incurred. This right is not exclusive, and is in addition to other rights or remedies provided for in this contract.

D-FSS-462

MAXIMUM WEIGHT PER SHIPPING CONTAINER (MAY 1995)

In no instance shall the weight of a shipping container and its contents exceed 23 kilograms (51 pounds), except when caused by (1) the weight of a single item within the shipping container, (2) a prescribed quantity per pack for an item per shipping container, or (3) a definite weight limitation set forth in the purchase description.

52.211-16 VARIATION IN QUANTITY (APR 1984) 11.703(a) (a) A variation in the quantity of any item called for by this contract will not be accepted unless the variation has been caused by conditions of loading, shipping, or packing, or allowances in manufacturing processes, and then only to the extent, if any, specified in paragraph (b) below.

(b) The permissible variation shall be limited to:

0 percent increase on Direct Delivery Orders and 3 percent increase on deliveries to GSA depots.

0 percent decrease on Direct Delivery Orders and 3 percent decrease on deliveries to GSA depots.

This increase or decrease shall apply to the quantities specified in each order issued under any contract resulting from this solicitation.

52.247-34

F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991) 47.303-6

The term "f.o.b. destination," as used in this clause, means—

Free of expense to the Government, on board the carrier's conveyance, at a specified delivery point where the consignee's facility (plant, warehouse, store, lot, or other location to which shipment can be made) is located; and

Supplies shall be delivered to the destination consignee's wharf (if destination is a port city and supplies are for export), warehouse unloading platform, or receiving dock, at the expense of the Contractor. The Government shall not be liable for any delivery, storage, demurrage, accessorial, or other charges involved before the actual delivery (or "constructive placement" as defined in carrier tariffs) of the supplies to the destination, unless such charges are caused by an act or order of the Government acting in its contractual capacity. If rail carrier is used, supplies shall be delivered to the specified unloading platform of the consignee. If motor carrier (including "piggyback") is used, supplies shall be delivered to truck tailgate at the unloading platform of the consignee, except when the supplies delivered meet the requirements of Item 568 of the National Motor Freight Classification for "heavy or bulky freight." When supplies meeting the requirements of the referenced Item 568 are delivered, unloading (including movement to the tailgate) shall be performed by the consignee, with assistance from the truck driver, if requested. If the Contractor uses rail carrier or freight forwarder for less than carload shipments, the Contractor shall ensure that the carrier will furnish tailgate delivery, when required, if transfer to truck is required to complete delivery to consignee.

The Contractor shall—

Pack and mark the shipment to comply with contract specifications; or

In the absence of specifications, prepare the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements;

Prepare and distribute commercial bills of lading;

Deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the contract;

Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the contract;

(5) Furnish a delivery schedule and designate the mode of delivering carrier; and

(6) Pay and bear all charges to the specified point of delivery.

I-7FX-97-1

DIVERSION OF SHIPMENT UNDER F. O. B. DESTINATION CONTRACTS (APR 97)

(a) In addition to the locations named in this contract, there may be occasions when it is deemed advantageous to the Government to ship directly from the Contractor to the customer, or to a designated delivery point. For these direct deliveries, the contract price will be adjusted to accommodate differences in the transportation costs. No adjustment shall be made for changes in transportation costs when supplies are identically priced for delivery regionally or nationally and the place of delivery is changed within the area to which the identical price applies. In all other cases, price adjustments due to changes in transportation costs shall be determined by comparing the costs of --

(1) Shipments to the new destinations as evidenced by copy of paid freight bills to be supplied by the Contractor with the invoice; and

(2) Shipments to the original or old destination as evidenced by copy of the appropriate paid freight bills to be supplied by the “Contractor, or, in the event no shipments were made, as evidenced by the applicable rates of a common or contract carrier. If carrier rates are not publicly filed with any regulatory body, (e.g., interstate shipments moving by rail piggyback service) the Contractor shall provide a copy of the contract, letter agreement, or other written communication from carriers quoting the rates / charges that would have been applied for shipments to the original or old destination.

(b) If (1) shipments to the new destination are made by the Contractor’s owned or leased trucks and / or (2) shipments to the original destination were made or would have been made by the Contractor’s owned or leased trucks, the Contractor shall so certify. The Government shall make an appropriate adjustment in contract prices for payment purposes by substituting a rate equal to 70 percent of the lowest applicable rate published in the common carrier tariffs as of the date of shipment for the Contractor’s actual rate or contemplated transportation costs.

(c) If any or all of the following data are not clearly shown on, or available from, copies of paid freight bills for each diverted shipment, the contractor shall supply a statement showing the --

(1) Full name of the carrier or carriers in the routing;

(2) Number of containers;

(3) Gross shipping weight;

(4) Actual date of shipment; and

(5) Freight description for the supplies as indicated in the “National Motor Freight Classification” or the “Uniform Freight Classification” (Rail)

F-FSS-230

DELIVERIES TO THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE (JAN 1994)

(a) Applicability. This clause applies to orders placed for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and accepted by the Contractor for the delivery of supplies to a USPS facility (consignee).

(b) Mode/Method of Transportation. Unless the Contracting Officer grants a waiver of this requirement, any shipment that meets the USPS requirements for mailability (i.e., 70 pounds or less, combined length and girth not more than 108 inches, etc.) delivery shall be accomplished via the use of the USPS. Other commercial services shall not be used, but this does not preclude the Contractor from making delivery by the use of the Contractor's own vehicles.

(c) Time of Delivery. Notwithstanding the required time for delivery to destination as may be specified elsewhere in this contract, if shipments under this clause are mailed not later than five (5) calendar days before the required delivery date, delivery shall be deemed to have been made timely.

F-FSS-300

SCHEDULING OF DELIVERIES TO GSA FACILITIES (DEC 2003)

(a) General: This clause sets forth the scheduling requirements regarding deliveries to the General Services Administration (GSA) facilities listed below. When the advance scheduling of delivery time is required or desired, the Contractor is advised that there may be an interval of up to 5 workdays between the time the consignee is contacted for a delivery date and the date the consignee is able to receive the shipment. Consequently, to allow for the establishment of a delivery date and the time that is agreeable to both the consignee and the carrier, the carrier should be urged to communicate with the consignee as soon as practicable after it is known when the shipment will be available for pickup. For all Distribution Center shipments and in the interest of effective and efficient deliveries, information such as National Stock Numbers (NSN), Delivery/Purchase Order numbers, quantity of cartons/pallets, and Uniform Product Codes are required when pre-scheduling deliveries. Deliveries are not accepted on weekends or Federal holidays (except when scheduled in advance during national emergencies). All times specified in this clause are local times.

(b) Eastern Distribution Center:

(1) Large-Load Shipments: For the purpose of this clause, a shipment consisting of ten or more palletized unit loads, or, if the supplies are not palletized, a shipment weighing 10,000 pounds or more, or measuring 1,000 cubic feet or more, when transported by a single conveyance, is regarded as a “large-load” shipment. The Contractor is required to notify the carrier on the bill of lading that a scheduled unloading date and time must be obtained by the consignee prior to the delivery of a “large-load” shipment.

(4) Small-Load Shipments: For the purpose of this clause, a shipment consisting of less than ten palletized unit loads, or if the supplies are not palletized, a shipment weighing less than 10,000 pounds and measuring less than 1,000 cubic feet, when transported by a single conveyance, is regarded as a “small-load” shipment. The delivery of a “small-load” shipment need not be scheduled in advance of arrival at the facility. However, the consignee may refuse to accept delivery if the truck arrives later in the afternoon than the time specified below for the receipt of unscheduled small loads. The carrier should and is encouraged to communicate with the GSA facility (consignee) regarding all impending deliveries.

(c) Western Distribution Center: Carrier appointments are required to facilitate GSA clearance of the arriving carriers through site Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) security. The Contractor is required to notify the carrier on the bill of lading that a scheduled unloading date and time must be obtained from the consignee prior to delivery.

(d) Facility Addresses:

Scheduling

Facility Address

Telephone No.

Normal Business Hours

N3/N4

GSA Eastern Distribution Center

(609) 499-7025

7:30 AM- 3:00 PM EST

1900 River Road

BURLINGTON, NJ 08016

S3

GSA, FSS, Western Distribution Center (9FL)

(209) 547-8699

7:00 AM- 3:00 PM PST

Sharpe Army Depot, Bldg 330 700 E. Roth Road

FRENCH CAMP, CA 95231

S4

GSA, FSS, Western Distribution Center (9FL)

(209) 547-8699

7:00 AM- 3:00 PM PST

Sharpe Army Depot, Bldg 330, Door 186

(HAZMAT)

700 E. Roth Road

FRENCH CAMP, CA 95231

S1

GSA, FSS, Western Distribution Center (9FL)

(209) 547-8699

7:00 AM- 3:00 PM PST

Bldg. 386 (Fire Items) 700 E. Roth Road French Camp, CA 95231

RELOCATION UPDATE: The Western Distribution Center relocation transition will continue during the first part of FY 2004. Virtually all purchase orders for S3 are consigned to and accepted at the French Camp site. During early Fiscal-Year 2004, purchase orders may vary as to which delivery locations are specified, particularly for S4 hazardous product shipments. This information may be further updated when delivery appointments are requested.

52.204-6 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER (OCT 2003) 4.603(a) (a) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS+4” followed by the DUNS number or “DUNS+4” that identifies the offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number is a nine-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. The DUNS+4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the offeror to establish additional CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see Subpart 32.11) for the same parent concern.

If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one.

An offeror may obtain a DUNS number—

If located within the United States, by calling Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 or via the Internet at http://www.dnb.com; or

If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

The offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

Company legal business name.

Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

Company physical street address, city, state and Zip Code.

(iv) Company mailing address, city, state and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(v) Company telephone number.

(vi) Date the company was started.

(vii) Number of employees at your location.

(viii) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(ix) Line of business (industry).

(x) Company Headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

552.216-73 ORDERING INFORMATION (SEP 1999) (ALTERNATE I—SEP 1999) 516.506(c) (a) In accordance with the Placement of Orders clause of this solicitation, the offeror elects to receive orders placed by GSA's Federal Supply Service (FSS) by either FORMCHECKBOX facsimile transmission or FORMCHECKBOX computer-to-computer Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).

An offeror electing to receive computer-to-computer EDI is requested to indicate below the name, address, and telephone number of the representative to be contacted regarding establishment of an EDI interface.

(c) An offeror electing to receive orders by facsimile transmission is requested to indicate below the telephone number(s) for facsimile transmission equipment where orders should be forwarded.

G-FSS-900-A

CONTACT FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (JAN 1994)

Offerors are required to designate a person to be contacted for prompt contract administration.

NAME

TITLE

ADDRESS

ZIP CODE

TELEPHONE NO. (_______)

FAX NO.

G-FSS-914-B

CONTRACTOR'S REMITTANCE (PAYMENT) ADDRESS (SEP 1996)

Payment by electronic funds transfer (EFT) is the Government’s preferred method of payment. However, under certain conditions, the Government may elect to make payment by check. The offeror shall indicate below the payment (remittance) address to which Government checks should be mailed for payment of proper invoices submitted under a resultant contract.

PAYMENT ADDRESS:

(a) All offerors are cautioned that if the payment address shown on an invoice differs from that shown above, the address above will govern. Payment to any other address, except as provided for through EFT payment methods, will require an administrative change to the contract.

52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (MAY 2004) 19.307(a)(2) (a) (1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 322221

The small business size standard is 500.

The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

Representations.

The offeror represents as part of its offer that it FORMCHECKBOX is, FORMCHECKBOX is not a small business concern.

[Complete only if offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, for general statistical purposes, that it FORMCHECKBOX is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

[Complete only if offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it FORMCHECKBOX is not a women-owned small business concern.

[Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it FORMCHECKBOX is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(5) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (b)(4) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it FORMCHECKBOX is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(6) [Complete only if offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that—

It FORMCHECKBOX is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material change in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage has occurred since it was certified by the Small Business Administration in accordance with 13 CFR Part 126; and

It FORMCHECKBOX is, FORMCHECKBOX is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 126, and the representation in paragraph (b)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for the HUBZone small business concern or concerns that are participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the HUBZone small business concern or concerns that are participating in the joint venture: ____________.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

Definitions. As used in this provision—

“Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern”—

Means a small business concern—

Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

“Small business concern” means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (a) of this provision.

“Veteran-owned small business concern” means a small business concern—

Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

“Women-owned small business concern” means a small business concern—

That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

(d) Notice.

If this solicitation is for supplies and has been set aside, in whole or in part, for small business concerns, then the clause in this solicitation providing notice of the set-aside contains restrictions on the source of the end items to be furnished.

Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm's status as a small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, or women-owned small business concern in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8(a), 8(d), 9, or 15 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, shall—

Be punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;

Be subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and

Be ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.

M-7FXP-99-003

COMPLIANCE WITH VETERANS EMPLOYMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (FEB 1999) (LOCAL CLAUSE FEB 99)

(a) The Offeror represents that, if it is subject to the reporting requirements of 38 U.S.C. 4212 (d) (i.e. the VETS-100 report required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era), it has FORMCHECKBOX , has not FORMCHECKBOX submitted the most recent report required by 38 U.S.C. 4212 (d).

(b) An Offeror who checks “has not” may not be awarded a contract until the required reports are filed (31 U.S.C. 1354).

NOTE: Contractors with questions regarding the Veterans Report Requirements program should contact the Department of Labor at 703-461-2460. Two web sites which contractors can access for information on the program are:

http://www.dol.gov/dol/vets/public/programs/fact/vet97-5.htm http://vets100.cudenver.edu/vets100.asp

D-FSS-468

NON-MANUFACTURED WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR EXPORT (MAY 2004)

Definitions:

“Packaged material, and Solid Wood Packing Material (SWPM),” for purposes of this clause, is defined as each separate…