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REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS-SMALL PURCHASE SET-ASIDE (52.219-6)

PAGE OF PAGES

1 | 43

1. REQUEST NO.
2. DATE ISSUED
3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.
4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

RATING

QSDL1-L8-13-7738-SQA
03/13/2013
See Below
AND/OR DMS REG. 1
5A. ISSUED BY
6. DELIVER BY (Date)

GSA, FAS, Southwest Supply Operations Center Acquisition Division (QSDL1-L8) 819 Taylor Street, Room 6A00 Fort Worth, TX 76102-6114

If Orders are issued, delivery is required within

30 DAYS ARO OR SOONER

5B. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (NO COLLECT CALLS)
7. DELIVERY

Lindsay Wong lindsay.wong@gsa.gov

TELEPHONE NUMBER
FOB DESTINATION OTHER

(See Schedule)

AREA CODE

NUMBER

850-8286

1. DESTINATION

To be shown on each order issued against this Standing Quote Agreement.

a. NAME

b. COMPANY

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. STREET ADDRESS

c. CITY

d. CITY

e. STATE

f. ZIP

d. STATE
e. ZIP

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5A ON OR

BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

March 18, 2013

10:00 AM CST

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 Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Standing Quote Agreement (SQA) from the DATE OF AWARD through three (3) years with annual reviews or until purchases reach $150,000.00. Federal Acquisition Service, Southwest Supply Operations Center (SSOC) may issue orders against this SQA for items listed herein. This is not a contract. A binding agreement only arises if the SSOC issues an order and the order is accepted by the SQA-holder. Estimates contained herein are provided for informational purposes only. There is no guarantee that any orders or any specific amount of orders will be issued. The total dollar value of any orders issued will not exceed $150,000.00 over the life of this agreement. This SQA may be cancelled at any time by either party. This is only a request for pricing. Any delivery orders issued will be pursuant to the evaluation of the quotations received. DO NOT SHIP.

B. This procurement is not set aside for small business.

C. The Government will award a Standing Quote Agreement to the Offeror determined as the lowest price technically acceptable offer.

Evaluation Factors:

1. TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY. Technical acceptability is defined as meeting the Government’s Item Purchase Description for each item offered in response to this RFQ and complying with the required delivery schedule.

2. LOWEST EVALUATED PRICE. The lowest total aggregate price (sum of items 1A through 4B) will be considered for award.

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS
b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS
c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS
d. CALENDAR DAYS
%
%
%
NUMBER
PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER
14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO
15. DATE OF QUOTATION
a. NAME OF QUOTER
SIGN QUOTATION
b. STREET ADDRESS
16. SIGNER
a. NAME (Type or Print)
b. TELEPHONE

c. COUNTY

AREA CODE

d. CITY
e. STATE
f. ZIP
c. TITLE (Type or Print)
NUMBER

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 18 Re. 6-95)

QSDL1-L8-13-7738-SQA

Block 11 continued.

D. Award will be made by aggregate for all items listed in the Schedule of Items on pages 17-18. Vendors must submit a quote for all items to be considered for award.

E. Delivery terms for any orders issued will be FOB Destination.

F. The Item Purchase Descriptions and Schedule of Items are shown on pages 3 through 16.

G. Clauses, applicable to any orders issued under this SQA, are shown on pages 18 thru 43.

H. When responding to this Request for Quotation, complete and return the entire package. If you “No Quote,” please indicate and return page 1 only.

I. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is *332439*.

J. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (FEB 2012) is incorporated by reference. Clause is tailored in paragraph (b), replace the entries showing “SF 1449” references with “SF 18,” and paragraph (h) “Multiple awards.” is replaced with a “Single award agreement.” to be issued as a result of this RFQ.

K. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (FEB 2012) is incorporated by reference. Replace the entries showing “SF 1449” references with “SF 18”.

L. When responding to this RFQ, you may submit the entire document via email to lindsay.wong@gsa.gov. The full document and all supporting documentation must be received by the closing date and time

M. The Government will be awarding a Standing Quotation (SQ) Agreement to the responsible Offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is the lowest price technically acceptable offer. To be technically acceptable the item must meet the Item Purchase Description and the required delivery schedule.

1. TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY. Technical acceptability is based on meeting the Government’s Item Purchase Description for each item offered in response to this RFQ and compliance with the required delivery schedule. The Government will not make assumptions concerning the offeror’s intent. Clear identification is the sole responsibility of the offeror.

In order to determine technical acceptability the following must be provided:

DESCRIPITIVE LITERATURE/DRAWINGS: The Government will use this descriptive literature as a means of verifying product compliance with the Item Purchase Descriptions (IPD). (See Clause 52.214-21 DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE (APR 2002) ALT I (APR 2002)

PRODUCT CONFORMANCE: The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this description, conform to the producer's own 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.

2. LOWEST EVALUATED PRICE. The lowest Total Aggregate Price (sum of items 1A through 4B) will be considered for award. Vendors must submit pricing for all items to be considered for award.

N. Offerors are responsible for submitting offers so as to reach the Government office designated in the RFQ by the time specified (See Block 10). It is preferred that each offer package be submitted as in attachment to the RFQ response via email. If offer is received later than the exact time specified in block 10 of the RFQ, it will be considered “late” and will not be accepted.

O. This is notice that the Government intends to evaluate offers and award will be made on initial quotes, and advises Offerors to submit their best terms and prices in their initial quotation.

ALL COMPLETED PAGES (1 - 43) MUST BE RETURNED WITH YOUR OFFER (NO EXCEPTION). FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR OFFER NO LONGER BEING EVALUATED/ CONSIDERED FOR POSSIBLE AWARD.

Request for Quotation # QSDL1-L8-13-7738-SQA Dated 03/13/2013

A. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN): _____________________ B. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS): ______________________ C. Point of Contact: ______________________

Phone Number: _______________________

Fax: __________________________

E-Mail Address: _______________________

Are you a large or small business? __________________

Are you a manufacturer or dealer? __________________

D. Supplier Name*: ___________________________

Point of Contact*: __________________________

Supplier DUNS*: ___________________________

Is your supplier large or small? _________________

(Please complete the Supplier’s name and DUNS number for each NSN if different)(Note: “Supplier” refers to the company providing you the product, if you are not the manufacturer).

ITEM PURCHASE DESCRIPTIONS

7330-00-272-2527 (DATED 10/4/2012)

JUG, VACUUM: Shall have the following characteristics:

2 gallons, For Air Force Use.

Satin or Butler Overall height - 19 inches +/- 1/4 inch Overall diameter - 8-11/16 inches +/- 1/8 inch Venting device for cover - required Faucet shall be two-position, self-closing, and continuous flow.

Unit of Issue – EA (each)

Design and Construction. The jugs shall consist of an inner and outer shell joined in such a manner as to produce a space for a vacuum or material insulated chamber in order to produce a thermal efficient jug. The jugs shall be equipped with covers, cover gaskets, faucets, faucet guards, and handles (or bails). Inner and outer shells, covers, faucet guards, and handles shall be fabricated of 300 series stainless steel. The bottom of inner shells shall allow for drainage of the contents by an attached faucet. The jugs shall have a satin or butler finish. Each jug shall be permanently and legibly marked with the following: “DO NOT USE FOR MILK OR ANY MILK PRODUCTS”.

Covers. A venting device shall be a part of the cap assembly. The cap shall be equipped with a device to prevent the loss of the cap. The covers shall be secured to the jug by means of a cam-locking device. The covers shall be sealed with a removable rubber or plastic gasket.

Faucets. Faucets may be either key or diaphragm type and shall be so constructed as to prevent accidental opening.

Handles and bails. Jugs shall be supplied with bails and bail mounts. At the manufacturer’s option, jugs may be supplied with two handles of either a drop type, or a rigid type, with mounts, located diametrically opposite each other on the upper side walls of the jugs.

Size of jug for Air Force procurements. For Air Force procurements the jugs shall have an overall height of 19 ± ¼ inches, and an overall diameter of 8-11/16 ± 1/8 inches, exclusive of faucet, faucet guards, handles, and cover.

Thermal efficiency. Jug contents shall not exceed the following temperature losses (oF) when filled to capacity with water at a temperature of 5oF to 9oF below the boiling point for six hours at an ambient temperature of 73oF ± 3oF. Maximum temperature loss is 45oF.

Codes and standards. The jugs shall comply with the requirements of NSF International No. 18.

Workmanship. The jugs shall be complete, clean, and free of fabrication marks, scratches, dents, sharp edges, sharp corners, burrs, slivers, or visible evidence of rust. Welds shall be clean, continuous, sound, and free of flux, pits, buildups, undercuts, and shall be ground so as to blend with the adjacent surfaces. Spot welds shall be free from pits, burn throughs, and flashes.

NSF International. Acceptable evidence of meeting the requirements of NSF International No. 18 shall be a listing in the current edition of the NSF International “Listing of Food Service Equipment” and display of the NSF International mark on the finished product, or a certified test report from a recognized independent laboratory acceptable to the Government indicating compliance with the applicable NSF International requirement(s).

PRODUCT CONFORMANCE. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this 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.

PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY. The item(s) shall be packaged and packed in accordance with the latest revision of ASTM D 3951, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. Copies of ASTM standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. Phone: 610-832-9585, Fax: 610-832-9555, Web site: www.astm.org, e-mail: service@astm.org.

PALLETIZATION: The shipping (transport) containers shall be palletized. The pallets shall be 48-inch length x 40-inch width, general purpose, four-way entry, flush stringer, and double-face non-reversible pallets. The palletized load shall not exceed 2500 pounds in weight for shipments to the Eastern Distribution Center (Burlington). The palletized load shall not exceed 2000 pounds in weight for shipments to the Western Distribution Center (French Camp). The palletized load shall not overhang the pallet deck board edge by more than 1 inch and shall not exceed 53 inches in overall height (including pallet). Less than half pallet loads or loads shipped by small package carrier in acceptable transport packing need not be palletized. When less than full but more than a half pallet is used, the palletized load shall utilize proper bracing and/or reinforcement to ensure that the load can withstand two additional loads placed on it.

Stacking. A load-stacking test shall be performed once, at the beginning of the contract, for each different unitized or palletized load configuration. A fully palletized load shall be tested utilizing a total stack of three palletized loads, with all the proper bracing and/or reinforcement necessary to perform the test. There shall be no evidence of damage to the pallets, shipping containers or products when stack is tested on the rigid surface for a minimum of 24 hours, in compliance with all the National and Local Safety Regulations. The pre-tested palletized load configuration shall be duplicated using the same packaging materials, pattern, number of shipping (transport) containers, and procedures consistent throughout the duration of the contract. Palletized loads shall be stable and safe when handled with mechanical equipment by qualified personnel.

Materials. All lumber used inside or outside a shipment shall be bark free. No used wood pallets with repaired components or stringers will be acceptable. All wood pallet stringers shall be manufactured from hardwoods. Pallets manufactured of materials other than wood, shall conform to all the requirements specified herein.

Unitization. For the purpose of this requirement, the assembled group of containers or items in a single load that can be handled as a unit throughout the distribution system. Unitization encompasses, but is not limited to, consolidation in a container, placement on a pallet or load base having forklift capability, or securely binding together. Shipments should be considered for unitization where appropriate or specified.

Unitization of pallet load. The palletized load shall be unitized and secured to the pallet to insure that the load arrives intact without product damage. The containers or items shall be placed in a suitable pattern to form a stable and balanced load. Vertical, horizontal or filler reinforcement shall be added as necessary to meet the stacking strength requirements. A palletized load shall be secured to the pallet by shrink or stretch wrapping, and/or, by steel or nonmetallic strapping. When steel or nonmetallic strapping is used, edge protectors shall be provided to prevent damage to the cartons when tensioning the strapping. As a minimum, two straps shall run lengthwise, two straps shall run widthwise, and two straps shall run around the girth of the palletized load. A palletized load shall be capable of protecting the products against damage in a multiple handling, transportation, and storage environment having distribution warehouses with rack systems that support the load/s overhead of warehouse personnel.

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 can be found at the USDA.gov web site. 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.

7330-00-721-8499 (DATED 10/04/2012)

JUG, VACUUM: Shall have the following characteristics:

3 gallons, Satin or Butler Venting device for cover - required Faucet shall be two-position, self-closing, and continuous flow.

Unit of Issue – EA (each)

Design and Construction. The jugs shall consist of an inner and outer shell joined in such a manner as to produce a space for a vacuum or material insulated chamber in order to produce a thermal efficient jug. The jugs shall be equipped with covers, cover gaskets, faucets, faucet guards, and handles. Inner and outer shells, covers, faucet guards, and handles shall be fabricated of 300 series stainless steel. The bottom of inner shells shall allow for drainage of the contents by an attached faucet. The jugs shall have a satin or butler finish. Each jug shall be permanently and legibly marked with the following: “DO NOT USE FOR MILK OR ANY MILK PRODUCTS”.

Covers. A venting device shall be a part of the cap assembly. The cap shall be equipped with a device to prevent the loss of the cap. The covers shall be secured to the jug by means of a cam-locking device. The covers shall be sealed with a removable rubber or plastic gasket.

Image is intended to used as a guide only Product may vary

Faucets. Faucets may be either key or diaphragm type and shall be so constructed as to prevent accidental opening.

Handles. Jugs shall be supplied with two handles of either a drop type, or a rigid type, with mounts, located diametrically opposite each other on the upper side walls of the jugs.

Thermal efficiency. Jug contents shall not exceed the following temperature losses (oF) when filled to capacity with water at a temperature of 5oF to 9oF below the boiling point for six hours at an ambient temperature of 73oF ± 3oF. Maximum temperature loss is 40oF.

Codes and standards. The jugs shall comply with the requirements of NSF International No. 18.

Workmanship. The jugs shall be complete, clean, and free of fabrication marks, scratches, dents, sharp edges, sharp corners, burrs, slivers, or visible evidence of rust. Welds shall be clean, continuous, sound, and free of flux, pits, buildups, undercuts, and shall be ground so as to blend with the adjacent surfaces. Spot welds shall be free from pits, burn throughs, and flashes.

NSF International. Acceptable evidence of meeting the requirements of NSF International No. 18 shall be a listing in the current edition of the NSF International “Listing of Food Service Equipment” and display of the NSF International mark on the finished product, or a certified test report from a recognized independent laboratory acceptable to the Government indicating compliance with the applicable NSF International requirement(s).

PRODUCT CONFORMANCE. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this 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.

PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY. The item(s) shall be packaged and packed in accordance with the latest revision of ASTM D 3951, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. Copies of ASTM standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. Phone: 610-832-9585, Fax: 610-832-9555, Web site: www.astm.org, e-mail: service@astm.org.

PALLETIZATION: The shipping (transport) containers shall be palletized. The pallets shall be 48-inch length x 40-inch width, general purpose, four-way entry, flush stringer, and double-face non-reversible pallets. The palletized load shall not exceed 2500 pounds in weight for shipments to the Eastern Distribution Center (Burlington). The palletized load shall not exceed 2000 pounds in weight for shipments to the Western Distribution Center (French Camp). The palletized load shall not overhang the pallet deck board edge by more than 1 inch and shall not exceed 53 inches in overall height (including pallet). Less than half pallet loads or loads shipped by small package carrier in acceptable transport packing need not be palletized. When less than full but more than a half pallet is used, the palletized load shall utilize proper bracing and/or reinforcement to ensure that the load can withstand two additional loads placed on it.

Stacking. A load-stacking test shall be performed once, at the beginning of the contract, for each different unitized or palletized load configuration. A fully palletized load shall be tested utilizing a total stack of three palletized loads, with all the proper bracing and/or reinforcement necessary to perform the test. There shall be no evidence of damage to the pallets, shipping containers or products when stack is tested on the rigid surface for a minimum of 24 hours, in compliance with all the National and Local Safety Regulations. The pre-tested palletized load configuration shall be duplicated using the same packaging materials, pattern, number of shipping (transport) containers, and procedures consistent throughout the duration of the contract. Palletized loads shall be stable and safe when handled with mechanical equipment by qualified personnel.

Materials. All lumber used inside or outside a shipment shall be bark free. No used wood pallets with repaired components or stringers will be acceptable. All wood pallet stringers shall be manufactured from hardwoods. Pallets manufactured of materials other than wood, shall conform to all the requirements specified herein.

Unitization. For the purpose of this requirement, the assembled group of containers or items in a single load that can be handled as a unit throughout the distribution system. Unitization encompasses, but is not limited to, consolidation in a container, placement on a pallet or load base having forklift capability, or securely binding together. Shipments should be considered for unitization where appropriate or specified.

Unitization of pallet load. The palletized load shall be unitized and secured to the pallet to insure that the load arrives intact without product damage. The containers or items shall be placed in a suitable pattern to form a stable and balanced load. Vertical, horizontal or filler reinforcement shall be added as necessary to meet the stacking strength requirements. A palletized load shall be secured to the pallet by shrink or stretch wrapping, and/or, by steel or nonmetallic strapping. When steel or nonmetallic strapping is used, edge protectors shall be provided to prevent damage to the cartons when tensioning the strapping. As a minimum, two straps shall run lengthwise, two straps shall run widthwise, and two straps shall run around the girth of the palletized load. A palletized load shall be capable of protecting the products against damage in a multiple handling, transportation, and storage environment having distribution warehouses with rack systems that support the load/s overhead of warehouse personnel.

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 can be found at the USDA.gov web site. 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.

7330-00-781-3859 (DATED 10/04/2012)

JUG, INSULATED: Shall have the following characteristics:

5 gallons, Satin or Butler Venting device for cover - required Faucet shall be two-position, self-closing, and continuous flow.

Unit of Issue – EA (each)

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Design and construction. The jugs shall consist of an inner and outer shell joined in such a manner as to produce space for a vacuum or material insulated chamber in order to produce a thermal efficient jug. The jugs shall be equipped with covers, cover gaskets, faucets, faucet guards, and handles (or bails). Inner and outer shells, covers, faucet guards, and handles shall be fabricated of 300 series stainless steel. The bottom of inner shells shall allow for drainage of the contents by an attached faucet. The jugs shall have a satin or butler finish (manufacturer’s option). Each jug shall be permanently and legibly marked with the following: “DO NOT USE FOR MILK OR ANY MILK PRODUCTS”.

Covers. The cap assembly shall have a venting device. The cap shall be equipped with a device to prevent the loss of the cap. The covers shall be secured to the jug by means of a cam-locking device. The covers shall be sealed with a removable rubber or plastic gasket.

Image is intended to be used as a guide only

Faucets. Faucets may be either key or diaphragm type and shall be protected from damage by guards. Faucets without guards shall be so constructed as to prevent accidental opening.

Handles and bails. The jugs shall be supplied with two handles of either a drop type, or a rigid type, with mounts, located diametrically opposite each other on the upper side walls of the jugs.

Thermal efficiency. Jug contents shall not exceed the following temperature losses (ºF) when filled to capacity with water at a temperature of 5ºF to 9ºF below the boiling point. Maximum temperature loss: 35ºF.

Codes and standards. The jugs shall comply with the requirements of NSF International No. 18.

Workmanship. The jugs shall be complete, clean, and free of fabrication marks, scratches, dents, sharp edges, sharp corners, burrs, slivers, or visible evidence of rust. Welds shall be clean, continuous, sound, and free of flux, pits, buildings, undercuts, and shall be ground so as to blend with the adjacent surfaces. Spot welds shall be free from pits, burn throughs, and flashes.

PRODUCT CONFORMANCE. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this 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.

PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY. The item(s) shall be packaged and packed in accordance with the latest revision of ASTM D 3951, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. Copies of ASTM standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. Phone: 610-832-9585, Fax: 610-832-9555, Web site: www.astm.org, e-mail: service@astm.org.

PALLETIZATION: The shipping (transport) containers shall be palletized. The pallets shall be 48-inch length x 40-inch width, general purpose, four-way entry, flush stringer, and double-face non-reversible pallets. The palletized load shall not exceed 2500 pounds in weight for shipments to the Eastern Distribution Center (Burlington). The palletized load shall not exceed 2000 pounds in weight for shipments to the Western Distribution Center (French Camp). The palletized load shall not overhang the pallet deck board edge by more than 1 inch and shall not exceed 53 inches in overall height (including pallet). Less than half pallet loads or loads shipped by small package carrier in acceptable transport packing need not be palletized. When less than full but more than a half pallet is used, the palletized load shall utilize proper bracing and/or reinforcement to ensure that the load can withstand two additional loads placed on it.

Stacking. A load-stacking test shall be performed once, at the beginning of the contract, for each different unitized or palletized load configuration. A fully palletized load shall be tested utilizing a total stack of three palletized loads, with all the proper bracing and/or reinforcement necessary to perform the test. There shall be no evidence of damage to the pallets, shipping containers or products when stack is tested on the rigid surface for a minimum of 24 hours, in compliance with all the National and Local Safety Regulations. The pre-tested palletized load configuration shall be duplicated using the same packaging materials, pattern, number of shipping (transport) containers, and procedures consistent throughout the duration of the contract. Palletized loads shall be stable and safe when handled with mechanical equipment by qualified personnel.

Materials. All lumber used inside or outside a shipment shall be bark free. No used wood pallets with repaired components or stringers will be acceptable. All wood pallet stringers shall be manufactured from hardwoods. Pallets manufactured of materials other than wood, shall conform to all the requirements specified herein.

Unitization. For the purpose of this requirement, the assembled group of containers or items in a single load that can be handled as a unit throughout the distribution system. Unitization encompasses, but is not limited to, consolidation in a container, placement on a pallet or load base having forklift capability, or securely binding together. Shipments should be considered for unitization where appropriate or specified.

Unitization of pallet load. The palletized load shall be unitized and secured to the pallet to insure that the load arrives intact without product damage. The containers or items shall be placed in a suitable pattern to form a stable and balanced load. Vertical, horizontal or filler reinforcement shall be added as necessary to meet the stacking strength requirements. A palletized load shall be secured to the pallet by shrink or stretch wrapping, and/or, by steel or nonmetallic strapping. When steel or nonmetallic strapping is used, edge protectors shall be provided to prevent damage to the cartons when tensioning the strapping. As a minimum, two straps shall run lengthwise, two straps shall run widthwise, and two straps shall run around the girth of the palletized load. A palletized load shall be capable of protecting the products against damage in a multiple handling, transportation, and storage environment having distribution warehouses with rack systems that support the load/s overhead of warehouse personnel.

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 can be found at the USDA.gov web site. 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.

7330-00-819-7738 (DATED 10/04/2012)

JUG, VACUUM: Shall have the following characteristics:

10 gallons, Satin or Butler Venting device for cover - required Faucet shall be two-position, self-closing, and continuous flow.

Unit of Issue – EA (each)

Design and Construction. The jugs shall consist of an inner and outer shell joined in such a manner as to produce a space for a vacuum or material insulated chamber in order to produce a thermal efficient jug. The jugs shall be equipped with covers, cover gaskets, faucets, faucet guards, and handles. Inner and outer shells, covers, faucet guards, and handles shall be fabricated of 300 series stainless steel. The bottom of inner shells shall allow for drainage of the contents by an attached faucet. The jugs shall have a satin or butler finish. Each jug shall be permanently and legibly marked with the following: “DO NOT USE FOR MILK OR ANY MILK PRODUCTS”.

Covers. A venting device shall be a part of the cap assembly. The cap shall be equipped with a device to prevent the loss of the cap. The covers shall be secured to the jug by means of a cam-locking device. The covers shall be sealed with a removable rubber or plastic gasket.

Image is intended to be used as a guide

Faucets. Faucets may be either key or diaphragm type and shall be so constructed as to prevent accidental opening.

Handles. Jugs shall be supplied with two handles of either a drop type, or a rigid type, with mounts, located diametrically opposite each other on the upper side walls of the jugs.

Thermal efficiency. Jug contents shall not exceed the following temperature losses (oF) when filled to capacity with water at a temperature of 5oF to 9oF below the boiling point for six hours at an ambient temperature of 73oF ± 3oF. Maximum temperature loss is 30oF.

Codes and standards. The jugs shall comply with the requirements of NSF International No. 18.

Workmanship. The jugs shall be complete, clean, and free of fabrication marks, scratches, dents, sharp edges, sharp corners, burrs, slivers, or visible evidence of rust. Welds shall be clean, continuous, sound, and free of flux, pits, buildups, undercuts, and shall be ground so as to blend with the adjacent surfaces. Spot welds shall be free from pits, burn throughs, and flashes.

NSF International. Acceptable evidence of meeting the requirements of NSF International No. 18 shall be a listing in the current edition of the NSF International “Listing of Food Service Equipment” and display of the NSF International mark on the finished product, or a certified test report from a recognized independent laboratory acceptable to the Government indicating compliance with the applicable NSF International requirement(s).

PRODUCT CONFORMANCE. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this 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.

PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY. The item(s) shall be packaged and packed in accordance with the latest revision of ASTM D 3951, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. Copies of ASTM standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. Phone: 610-832-9585, Fax: 610-832-9555, Web site: www.astm.org, e-mail: service@astm.org.

PALLETIZATION: The shipping (transport) containers shall be palletized. The pallets shall be 48-inch length x 40-inch width, general purpose, four-way entry, flush stringer, and double-face non-reversible pallets. The palletized load shall not exceed 2500 pounds in weight for shipments to the Eastern Distribution Center (Burlington). The palletized load shall not exceed 2000 pounds in weight for shipments to the Western Distribution Center (French Camp). The palletized load shall not overhang the pallet deck board edge by more than 1 inch and shall not exceed 53 inches in overall height (including pallet). Less than half pallet loads or loads shipped by small package carrier in acceptable transport packing need not be palletized. When less than full but more than a half pallet is used, the palletized load shall utilize proper bracing and/or reinforcement to ensure that the load can withstand two additional loads placed on it.

Stacking. A load-stacking test shall be performed once, at the beginning of the contract, for each different unitized or palletized load configuration. A fully palletized load shall be tested utilizing a total stack of three palletized loads, with all the proper bracing and/or reinforcement necessary to perform the test. There shall be no evidence of damage to the pallets, shipping containers or products when stack is tested on the rigid surface for a minimum of 24 hours, in compliance with all the National and Local Safety Regulations. The pre-tested palletized load configuration shall be duplicated using the same packaging materials, pattern, number of shipping (transport) containers, and procedures consistent throughout the duration of the contract. Palletized loads shall be stable and safe when handled with mechanical equipment by qualified personnel.

Materials. All lumber used inside or outside a shipment shall be bark free. No used wood pallets with repaired components or stringers will be acceptable. All wood pallet stringers shall be manufactured from hardwoods. Pallets manufactured of materials other than wood, shall conform to all the requirements specified herein.

Unitization. For the purpose of this requirement, the assembled group of containers or items in a single load that can be handled as a unit throughout the distribution system. Unitization encompasses, but is not limited to, consolidation in a container, placement on a pallet or load base having forklift capability, or securely binding together. Shipments should be considered for unitization where appropriate or specified.

Unitization of pallet load. The palletized load shall be unitized and secured to the pallet to insure that the load arrives intact without product damage. The containers or items shall be placed in a suitable pattern to form a stable and balanced load. Vertical, horizontal or filler reinforcement shall be added as necessary to meet the stacking strength requirements. A palletized load shall be secured to the pallet by shrink or stretch wrapping, and/or, by steel or nonmetallic strapping. When steel or nonmetallic strapping is used, edge protectors shall be provided to prevent damage to the cartons when tensioning the strapping. As a minimum, two straps shall run lengthwise, two straps shall run widthwise, and two straps shall run around the girth of the palletized load. A palletized load shall be capable of protecting the products against damage in a multiple handling, transportation, and storage environment having distribution warehouses with rack systems that support the load/s overhead of warehouse personnel.

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 can be found at the USDA.gov web site. 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.

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/. 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."

(End of IPDs)

B-FSS-90 FREQUENCY OF ORDERS (OCT 1988)

In order to give Contractors an indication as to the frequency of orders, the number of orders expected to be placed during the contract period is shown in the Schedule in parenthesis next to the estimated peak monthly requirements shown for each item. Computations as to the frequency of orders are necessarily based on past experience, and Contractors are cautioned that this ordering pattern may change. This information is provided to facilitate Contractor's production planning and has no bearing on the contractual obligations of either party.

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Use the Schedule of Items below to submit you quoted prices.

NOTE: THIS IS ONLY A REQUEST FOR PRICING. ANY ORDERS ISSUED WILL BE PURSUANT TO THE EVALUATION OF THE QUOTATIONS RECEIVED. PRICING FOR THE ITEM SHALL BE COMPLETED BELOW:

A. Provide the unit prices per the unit of issue shown.

B. Pricing FOB Destination.

C. Unit of Issue: EA(EACH) D. Country of Origin (where the item is being manufactured):____________________________________ E. This is NOT a total small business set-aside.

F. Offered ARO (the requirement is 30 days ARO or sooner) __________________ (The Government seeks vendors to provide their quickest delivery time. However, no preference will be given for quicker delivery times.)

F. Brand Name and Part Number offered: ________________________________

(ALL OFFERED PRICING SHOULD BE FOB DESTINATION)

Item No.

Description

Est’d Orders (1-Year)

Est’d Peak Monthly Req’t

Est’d 1-Year QTY

Unit Price Per RO

Total Price (Est’d 1-Year Qty x Unit Price)

1A
7330-00-819-7738

Vacuum Jug Burlington, NJ (N3)

1
8
8
1B
7330-00-819-7738

Vacuum Jug French Camp, CA (S3)

0
0
0
2A
7330-00-781-3859

Insulated Jug Burlington, NJ (N3)

1
2
2
2B
7330-00-781-3859

Insulated Jug French Camp, CA (S3)

1
1
1
3A
7330-00-272-2527

Vacuum Jug Burlington, NJ (N3)

3
38
52
3B
7330-00-272-2527

Vacuum Jug French Camp, CA (S3)

3
33
48
4A
7330-00-721-8499

Vacuum Jug Burlington, NJ (N3)

3
11
30
4B
7330-00-721-8499

Vacuum Jug French Camp, CA (S3)

1
7
7

Total Aggregate Price (Sum of Total Prices for items 1-4 A&B)

**Pricing must be submitted for all items to be considered for award. Award will be made aggregately for all items.

Enter the weight and cube for each item.

1.

7330-00-819-7738

Weight _____

Cube _____

2.

7330-00-781-3859

3.

7330-00-272-2527

4.

7330-00-721-8499

The following clauses will be applicable to any orders issued under this standing quote agreement:

Packaging and Marking

552.211-75 PRESERVATION, PACKAGING, AND PACKING (FEB 1996) 511.204(b)(2) 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, PACKING AND MARKING (JAN 2010) 511.204(b)(3) If supplies shipped to a GSA wholesale distribution center are not packaged, packed and marked in accordance with contract requirements, the Government has the right, without prior notice to the Contractor, to perform the required repackaging/repacking/ remarking, by contract or otherwise, and charge the Contractor therefore at the rate of $150 for the first hour and $70 for each subsequent hour (2 hour minimum) 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.

552.211-77 PACKING LIST (FEB 1996) 511.204(c)

(a) A packing list or other suitable shipping document shall accompany each shipment and shall indicate:

(1) Name and address of the consignor;

(2) Name and complete address of the consignee;

(3) Government order or requisition number;

(4) Government bill of lading number covering the shipment (if any); and

(5) Description of the material shipped, including item number, quantity, number of containers, and package number (if any).

(b) When payment will be made by Government commercial credit card, in addition to the information in (a) above, the packing list or shipping document shall include:

(1) Cardholder name and telephone number and

(2) The term “Credit Card.”

D-FSS-476 SPECIAL MARKING (APR 1984)

(a)Marking. Shipping containers shall be marked with the unite of purchase and the unit of issue as prescribed by Federal Standard No. 123.
(b)Invoices. The Contractor shall shown on the invoice the unit of purchase and the unti of issue, in parentheses, as indicated in the schedule of items.

552.211-86 MAXIMUM WEIGHT PER SHIPPING CONTAINER (JAN 2010)

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.

Inspection and Acceptance

E-FSS-514 PRODUCTION AND INSPECTION POINT(S) (JUN 1990)

(a)Production Point. Offeror shall insert, in the appropriate spaces provided below, the names of the manufacturers of the items offered and the address and telephone number of the facility(ies) at which the items will be manufactured or produced.
(b)Source Inspection Point. Offeror shall indicate, in the spaces provided below, the location(s) at which the supplies will be inspected or made available for inspection. If the addresses of the respective production and inspection points are identical, the Offeror should insert "same" in the inspection point column.
ITEM

NO(S).

NAME OF

MANUFACTURER

PRODUCTION POINT

NAME, ADDRESS

(Including County), and

TELEPHONE NUMBER

INSPECTION POINT

(If other than Production Point)

NOTE: If additional space is needed, the Offeror may furnish the requested information by an attachment to the offer.

Deliveries or Performance

52.211-16 VARIATION IN QUANTITY (APR 1984)

(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 resulting from this request for quote

52.215-6 –PLACE OF PERFORMANCE (OCT 1997)

(a) The offeror or respondent, in the performance of any contract resulting from this solicitation, intends, does not intend [check applicable block] to use one or more plants or facilities located at a different address from the address of the offeror or respondent as indicated in this proposal or response to request for information.

(b) If the offeror or respondent checks “intends” in paragraph (a) of this provision, it shall insert in the following spaces the required information:

Place of Performance(Street Address, City, State, County, Zip Code)
Name and Address of Owner and Operator of the Plant or Facility if Other Than Offeror or Respondent

52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991)

(a) The term "f.o.b. destination," as used in this clause, means--

(1) 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

(2) 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.

(b) The Contractor shall--

(1) (i) Pack and mark the shipment to comply with contract specifications; or

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

(2) Prepare and distribute commercial bills of lading;

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

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