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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 | 47

1. REQUEST NO.

2. DATE ISSUED

3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

RATING

QSDLA-Z5-12-1707-SQ

9/27/2012

See Below

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

5A. ISSUED BY

6. DELIVER BY (Date)

GSA, FAS, Southwest Supply Operations Center Acquisition Division (QSDLA-z5) 819 Taylor Street, Room 6A00 Fort Worth, TX 76102-6114

If Orders are issued, delivery is required within DELIVERY IS 90 DAYS AFAA/ARO OR SOONER – FIRST ARTICLE SAMPLES ARE DUE 40 DAYS AFTER NOTICE OF AWARD

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

7. DELIVERY

NAME

TELEPHONE NUMBER

EMAIL: beverly.anderson@gsa.gov

FOB DESTINATION OTHER

(See Schedule)

Beverly Anderson

AREA CODE

NUMBER

850-8242

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)

October 10, 2012

4:30 PM 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) for a 5-month period from DATE OF AWARD through OCTOBER 31, 2013. 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 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. See clauses 52.225-3 and 52.225-4.

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 item total aggregate price (“Per Unit SQA Price” or “Per Unit Destination SQA Price” multiplied by the “Estimated 5 month Quantity”) will be considered for award.

D. Award will be made in Aggregate by Group.

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

H. The Item Purchase Descriptions and Schedule of Items are shown on pages 4 thru 7.

I. Clauses, applicable to any orders issued under this SQA, are shown on pages 8 thru 44.

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

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)

Block 11 continued

K. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 331522.

L. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (FEB 2012) is incorporated by reference; found on page 22. 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.

M. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (FEB 2012) Found on pages 18 thru 22. Replace the entries showing “SF 1449” references with “SF 18”.

N. FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act – Supplies – applies to this RFQ.

O. When responding to this RFQ, you may submit the entire document via mail or email; PREFERABLY by email to beverly.anderson@gsa.gov. The full document and all supporting documentation must be received by the closing date and time. The following address can be used to submit your offer by mail:

GSA, FAS, Southwest Supply Operations Center

Acquisition Division

Attn: Beverly Anderson (QSDLAC-Z5) 819 Taylor St. Room 6A00 Fort Worth, TX 76102

P. 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.

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.

2. LOWEST EVALUATED PRICE. The lowest total aggregate price (“Per Unit SQA Price” or “Per Unit Destination SQA Price” multiplied by the “Estimated 12-month Quantity”) will be considered for award. Pricing must be submitted for award.

Q. 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.

R. 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.

The Government will not make assumptions concerning the offeror’s intent. Clear identification is the sole responsibility of the offeror.

ALL COMPLETED PAGES (1 - 46) 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 # QSDLA-Z5-12-1707-SQ Dated 09/26/2012

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*: ___________________________

Supplier TIN*: _____________________________

Is your supplier large or small? _________________

(Please complete the Supplier’s name, TIN 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 DESCRIPTION

IPD dated 3/17/2011

NSN 4730-00-595-1103

NFES 0136

NOZZLE, GARDEN HOSE: Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-243C dated September 1996. The nozzle shall be brass.

First article sample(s) are required.

EXCEPTION TO FOREST SERVICE SPECIFICATION 5100-243C:

Paragraph 3.2.1 – Sequence of Operations: Replace the second sentence with the following: “The sequence of operation as viewed by the operator, rotating the barrel clockwise, from the shutoff position, the nozzle shall produce a high-velocity low-volume spray, wide-angle spray, straight stream, and low-velocity high-volume spray.”

Paragraph 4.4.2 shall read “Lot acceptance Tests. Each of the samples selected in accordance with 4.3.3, shall be tested in accordance with 4.4.1, to determine conformance with requirements of this specification.”

Once first article samples have been accepted, Certificates of Conformance to paragraphs 4.3.2, 4.3.3, and testing required by referenced documents are acceptable in lieu of lot-by-lot testing.

EXCEPTION TO FOREST SERVICE SPECIFICATION 5100-243C:

In order to provide clarification to the sampling and inspection procedures as outlined within the referenced Forest Service specification and the industry standard cited therein (ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2003), the following exceptions shall be incorporated. All references to "defect" (or "defects") shall be deleted and the term "nonconformity" (or "nonconformities") shall be substituted in its place. Similarly, all references to "percent defective" shall be changed to "percent nonconforming" and the phrase "defects per hundred units" shall be changed to "nonconformities per hundred units." The term "rejection" shall be changed to "nonacceptance" when it refers to a result of following the specified procedure.

PACKAGING: Ten (10) nozzles shall be packed in a close-fitting corrugated fiberboard box, minimum burst strength 125 psi.

PACKING: Ten (10) packages of nozzles shall be packed in a close-fitting corrugated fiberboard box, minimum burst strength 275 psi (minimum edge crush strength 44 lb per inch width), and shall be in compliance with the applicable freight regulations.

SUPPLEMENTAL PACKING AND PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS: All fiberboard boxes, cushioning, and dunnage used in packing and packaging of this item shall contain recovered materials in accordance with the EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline For Products Containing Recovered Materials (40 CFR 247) and the EPA Paper Products Recovered Materials Advisory Notice (Federal Register, Vol. 61, No. 104, May 29, 1996). The EPA's Recommended Recovered Fiber Content Levels for Paperboard and Packaging Products are available at http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/tools/cpg/products/paperbrd.htm

SPECIAL MARKING: 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".

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.

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 and Stockton Locations). 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 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.

IPD dated 3/16/2011

NSN 4730-00-595-1103F

NFES 0136

NOZZLE, GARDEN HOSE: Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-243C dated September 1996. The nozzle shall be brass.

First article sample(s) are required.

EXCEPTION TO FOREST SERVICE SPECIFICATION 5100-243C:

Once first article samples have been accepted, Certificates of Conformance to paragraphs 4.3.2, 4.3.3, and testing required by referenced documents are acceptable in lieu of lot-by-lot testing.

EXCEPTION TO FOREST SERVICE SPECIFICATION 5100-243C:

PACKAGING: Ten (10) nozzles shall be packed in a close-fitting corrugated fiberboard box, minimum burst strength 125 psi.

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.

I ______________________________ certify that the item to be furnished will be in accordance with all applicable requirements, and the item is of the quality specified and conform in all respects with the agreement, including packaging, packing, marking requirements, and physical item identification.

End of Item Purchase Description

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 D. Country of Origin (where the item is being manufactured):____________________________________ E. This is a total small business set-aside.

Item No.

NSN(s)/Description

Destination

Est’d Orders

Est’d Peak Monthly Req’t Est’d

5-MO

Qty

Unit of Issue

Unit Price

Total Price

(1-Year Qty x Unit Price)

1a 1b 1c

4730-00-595-1103 4730-00-595-1103 4730-00-595-1103F

Burlington, NJ (N3) French Camp, CA (S3) Fort Worth, TX (F3)

2,900

10,000

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.

552.211-85 CONSISTENT PACK AND PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS (JAN 2010) 511.204(b)(5) The Contractor is advised that the Government will, where possible, order in full shipping containers and/or unitized loads. If volume warrants, the Government may also order in truckload or carload quantities provided such quantities do not exceed the maximum order limitation of this contract.

When the number of items per unit container, intermediate container and/or shipping container is not specified for an item, the offeror will state, in the spaces provided in the schedule of items, the number of items to be provided in each container. The quantities which are accepted at the time of award shall remain in effect throughout the term of the contract unless the Contracting Officer approves in writing a request by the Contractor to change the package quantities. Requests for changes shall be directed to the Contracting Officer or Administrative Contracting Officer, whichever is applicable.

552.211-86 MAXIMUM WEIGHT PER SHIPPING CONTAINER (JAN 2010) 511.204(b)(6) 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

552.246-70	SOURCE INSPECTION BY QUALITY APPROVED MANUFACTURER (JUL 2009) 546.302-70
(a)	Inspection system and inspection of facilities.
	(1)	The inspection system maintained by the Contractor under the Inspection of Supplies--Fixed Price clause (FAR 52.246-2) of this contract shall be maintained throughout the contract period. Unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall comply with all requirements of editions in effect on the date of the solicitation of either Federal Standard 368 or the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Standard 9001:2000 (Quality Management Systems--Requirements). A documented description of the inspection system shall be made available to the Government before contract award. At the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer, he/she may authorize in writing exceptions to the quality assurance standards identified above. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) of any changes made in the inspection system during the contract period. As used herein, the term ‘‘inspection system’’ means the Contractor’s own facility or any other facility acceptable to the Government that will be used to perform inspections or tests of materials and components before incorporation into end articles and for inspection of such end articles before shipment. When the manufacturing plant is located outside of the United States, the Contractor shall arrange delivery of the items from a plant or warehouse located in the United States (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) equipped to perform all inspections and tests required by the contract or specifications to evidence conformance therewith, or shall arrange with a testing laboratory or other facility in the United States, acceptable to the Government, to perform the required inspections and tests.
	(2)	In addition to the requirements in Federal Standard 368, ISO 9001:2000 or as otherwise approved by the Government, records shall include the date inspection and testing were performed. These records shall be available for
		(i)	3 years after final payment; or
		(ii)	4 years from the end of the Contractor’s fiscal year in which the record was created, whichever period expires first.
	(3)	Offerors are required to specify, in the space provided elsewhere in this solicitation, the name and address of each manufacturing plant or other facility where supplies will be available for inspection, indicating the item number(s) to which each applies.
	(4)	The Contractor shall provide the Administrative Contracting Officer ACO with the name(s) of the individual and an alternate responsible for the inspection system. In the event that the designated individual(s) becomes unavailable to oversee the inspection system, the Contractor, within 10 calendar days of such event, shall provide the ACO with the names of the replacement individual(s).
(b)	Inspection by the Contractor. The Contractor is required to demonstrate that the supplies in the shipment have been subject to and have passed all inspections and tests required by the contract and meet the requirements of the contract.
(c)	Inspection by Government personnel.
	(1)	Although the Government will normally rely upon the Contractor’s representation as to the quality of supplies shipped, it reserves the right under the Inspection of Supplies--Fixed Price clause to inspect and test all supplies called for by this contract, before acceptance, at all times and places, including the point of manufacture. When the Government notifies the Contractor of its intent to inspect supplies before shipment, the Contractor shall notify or arrange for subcontractors to notify the designated GSA quality assurance office 7 workdays before the date when supplies will be ready for inspection. Shipment shall not be made until inspection by the Government is completed and shipment is authorized by the Government.
	(2)	The offeror shall indicate, in the spaces provided below, the location(s) at which the supplies will be inspected or made available for inspection.

INSPECTION POINT

ITEM NO(S).

NAME OF MANUFACTURER

NAME, ADDRESS

(Including County), and

TELEPHONE NUMBER

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

(3)

During the contract period, a Government representative may periodically select samples of supplies produced under this contract for Government verification, inspection, and testing. Samples selected for testing will be disposed of as follows: Samples from an accepted lot, not damaged in the testing process, will be returned promptly to the Contractor after completion of tests. Samples damaged in the testing process will be disposed of as requested by the Contractor. Samples from a rejected lot will be returned to the Contractor or disposed of in a time and manner agreeable to both the Contractor and the Government.

(d) Quality deficiencies.

	(1)	Notwithstanding any other clause of this contract concerning the conclusiveness of acceptance by the Government, any supplies or production lots shipped under this contract found to be defective in material or workmanship, or otherwise not in conformity with the requirements of this contract within a period of twelve (12) months after acceptance shall, at the Government’s option, be replaced, repaired, or otherwise corrected by the Contractor at no cost to the Government within 30 calendar days (or such longer period as the Contracting Officer may authorize in writing) after receipt of notice to replace or correct. The Contractor shall remove, at its own expense, supplies rejected or required to be replaced, repaired, or corrected. When the nature of the defect affects an entire batch or lot of supplies, and the Contracting Officer determines that correction can best be accomplished by retaining the nonconforming supplies, and reducing the contract price by an equitable amount under the circumstances, then the equitable price adjustment shall apply to the entire batch or lot of supplies from which the nonconforming item was taken.
	(2)	The Contractor may be issued a Quality Deficiency Notice (QDN) if:
		(i)	Supplies in process, shipped, or awaiting shipment to fill Government orders are found not to comply with contract requirements, or
		(ii)	Deficiencies in either plant quality or process controls are found. Upon receipt of a QDN, the Contractor shall take immediate corrective action and shall suspend shipment of the supplies covered by the QDN until such time as corrective action has been completed. The Contractor shall notify the Government representative, within 5 workdays, of the action plan or the corrective action taken. The Government may elect to verify the corrective action at the Contractor location(s). Shipments of nonconforming supplies will be returned at the Contractor’s expense and may constitute cause for termination of the contract. Delays due to the insurance of a QDN do not constitute excusable delay under the default clause of this contract. Failure to complete corrective action in a timely manner may result in termination of the contract.
	(3)	This contract may be terminated for default if subsequent Government inspection discloses that plant quality or process controls are not being maintained, supplies that do not meet the requirements of the contract are being shipped, or if the contractor fails to comply with any other requirement of this clause.
(e)	Additional cost for inspection and testing. The Contractor shall be charged for any additional cost of inspection/ testing or reinspecting/retesting supplies for the reasons stated in paragraph (e) of FAR 52.246-2, Inspection of Supplies--Fixed Price. When inspection or testing is performed by or under the direction of GSA, charges will be at the rate of $62.06 per man-hour or fraction thereof if the inspection is at a GSA distribution center; $62.06 per man-hour or fraction thereof, plus travel costs incurred, if the inspection is at any other location; and $62.06 per man-hour or fraction thereof for laboratory testing, except that when a testing facility other than a GSA laboratory performs all or part of the required tests, the Contractor shall be assessed the actual cost incurred by the Government as a result of testing at such facility. When inspection is performed by or under the direction of any agency other than GSA, the charges indicated above may be used, or the agency may assess the actual cost of performing the inspection and testing.
(f)	Responsibility for rejected supplies. When the Contractor fails to remove or provide instructions for the removal of rejected supplies under paragraph (d) of this clause, pursuant to the Contracting Officer’s instructions, the Contractor shall be liable for all costs incurred by the Government in taking such measures as are expedient to avoid unnecessary loss to the Contractor. In addition to the remedies provided in FAR 52.246-2, supplies may be--
	(1)	Stored and charged against the Contractor’s account;
	(2)	Reshipped to the Contractor at its expense (any additional expense incurred by the Government or the freight carrier caused by the refusal of the Contractor to accept their return shall also be charged against the Contractor’s account);
	(3)	Sold to the highest bidder on the open market and the proceeds applied against the accumulated storage and other costs, including the cost of the sale; or
	(4)	Otherwise disposed of by the Government.
(g)	Subcontracting requirements. The Contractor shall insert in any subcontracts the inspection or testing provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this clause and the Inspection of Supplies--Fixed Price clause of this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor with the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this clause and the Inspection of Supplies--Fixed Price clause.

E-FSS-500-A FIRE (4/84) (Rg 7 5/92) FIRST ARTICLE SAMPLES:

The Contractor shall have available at his expense within 40 days after receipt of notice of award three (3) first article samples of each item to be delivered under the contract for inspection and determination by the Government as to compliance with the specifications. The Contractor shall notify the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) or if delegated, the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO), and the Regional Contract Management Division set for in the notice of award, in writing, of the availability of the samples for inspection, notification to be made 10 calendar days prior to the date the Contractor proposes to have the samples available. The Contractor shall without any additional charge provide all necessary facilities for inspection of the samples.

First Article sample required by this contract must conform to all specification requirements. The acceptance of any previous first article or the granting of any deviations on previous first article or on supplies required by previous contracts for the same item(s) shall in no way be considered as justification for assuming that the first article submitted under this contract will be accepted unless they fully meet specifications or that deviations will be granted.

When the first articles are approved, the Government shall notify the Contractor of their acceptance in writing. After acceptance, one first article sample shall be retained by the Contractor and made available to the Government without additional cost to the Government, at the location where the material is offered to the Government for inspection, until completion of the contract, at which time it may be delivered in “like new” condition as part of the last scheduled delivery under the contract. The other two first article samples shall be delivered to the Government ** in accordance with instructions to be furnished by the Contracting Officer and upon acceptance shall be deemed an item delivered under the contract.

If the Contractor fails to deliver the first article or if the Government disapproves the first article, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default Clause of this contract and this contract shall be subject to termination for default, provided that failure of the Government is such an event to terminate this contract for default shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to meet the delivery schedule for production quantities.

The Government reserves the right to waive the requirements for first article as to those bidders offering a product which has been previously procured and approved by General Services Administration under the same specifications applicable to this procurement.

**The GSA Inspector will select one (1) of the first article samples and send it by Fedex Overnight or UPS Air Express to:

U.S. Forest Service

San Dimas Technology & Development Center (STDC)

444 East Bonita Ave.

San Dimas, CA 91773

Attn: Sam Wu (909) 599-1267 Ext. 292 or Email swu@fs.fed.us

U.S. Forest Service concurrence of the first article samples is required before final acceptance can be made.

WAIVER OF FIRST ARTICLE TESTING AND APPROVAL REQUIREMENT (SEP 1999)

(a)	Offerors must submit an offer including testing and approval, however, an offeror may submit an alternate offer excluding testing and approval, provided the offeror satisfies the requirements for the waiving of first article testing.
(b)	Before a waiver of the first article testing requirement of this solicitation will be considered, the offeror is requested to identify the procurement under which the product offered was previously approved and accepted:

**You must supply the following information for each NSN that a waiver is requested for:

NSN ___________________ Approval Date: ________ Contract No. and/or Order No.: _________ FS Spec. No: ___________

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. If the offeror is not the manufacturer for this item please provide the DUNS number for your supplier. DUNS #_________________________________________

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 0 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 NO VARIATION IN QUANTITY ALLOWED (Applicable when checked)

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;

(4) 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.
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-200-A	DELIVERY—F.O.B. DESTINATION (JUN 1995)

Prices offered must cover delivery f.o.b. destination (FAR 52.247-34) to the GSA distribution centers and/or military depots as specified in the item listing. The facility addresses, telephone numbers to be used for scheduling, and times between which unscheduled small loads may be received at General Services Administration Distribution centers (depots) are listed in Clause FFSS300.

552.211-94 TIME OF DELIVERY (JAN 2010)

The Contractor will ship contract item(s) to the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) stocking points identified in the delivery order at its discretion in order to maintain the required stock levels within the minimum and maximum requirements provided in the weekly status report.

Delivery is required to be made at destination within 90 calendar days after first article approval (AFAA) or receipt of order (ARO) for deliveries to a GSA facility.

Orders under this contract may require direct delivery to other agencies. Orders for direct delivery must be shipped and delivered within the time specified in blocks below.

Shipment must be made with *________* days after receipt of order.

In addition to block above the Contractor must also ensure that delivery will be made within 90 days after first article approval (AFAA) or receipt of order (ARO)

F-FSS-300 SCHEDULING OF DELIVERIES TO GSA FACILITIES (FEB 2005)

(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:

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