synopsis_solicitation SP7000-24-Q-0002 .pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 – Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR Part 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) number SP7000-24-Q-0002.

This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-05 effective 15 AUG 2023, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20230929 edition, and Defense Logistics Acquisition Directive (DLAD) Current to Revision 5, and PROCLTR 2023-09.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 322230 and is a total small business set-aside. NAICS 322230 has a SBA Non-Manufacturer Class Waiver.

DLA Data Production Operations has a requirement to purchase 3,000 boxes of 1,000 PSEMPC- POP-BLANK-Paper- 28#, White Laser, 8.5” x 11” (letter) pressure seal C fold finger-pop construction cut sheets with perforations. (total of 3,000,000 sheets) Attachment 1- Specifications.

Additional Specifications:

• Vertical Perforation: 2 - 12 tpi at 7/16" from each side of sheet

• Horizontal Perforartion: 3 - 17 tpi at 3 11/16"; 7 3/8" and 7 3/4"

• Paper must be high quality level so paper does not shed excessively (Dust free /

Vacuumed) in the printers resulting in dust covering printer sensors leading to printer malfunction.

• Sheets must be consistently cut straight/square to 8.5" x 11"

• Paper must be of sufficient opacity to prevent “Read Through”

Delivery Date: 1,500 of the requirement delivered between 12/01/2023 – 12/15/2022 and the other 1,500 between 05/1/2024 – 05/15/2024

Delivery Address:

DLA Data Production Operations, 8899 E 56th St, Room 138H, Indianapolis, IN 46249.

Shipping Directions:

• Reams must be wrapped in moisture resistant packaging and neatly packaged in cartons.

• Each carton must be banded.

• If shipment contains 5 or more cartons, cartons must be palletized and securely fastened on the pallet by shrink wrapping and/or banding.

• Make deliveries to SE Dock, located just south of 56th Street on Post Road. Truck needs to be level with a 50" high loading dock.

• Facility is located in a federal building protected by Homeland Security and delivery protocol will be enforced. Carriers not following this protocol may be turned away at their expense.

• Deliveries must be scheduled AT LEAST 3 WORKING DAYS IN ADVANCE by providing Delivery Date/Time and Carrier Name to DLA

• Deliveries are accepted Monday thru Friday 0700 to 1300 (CLOSED on federal holidays)

• Truck Drivers must present a valid driver's license and weapons or illegal drugs in the vehicle or in the driver’s possession are not permitted.

Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on a Standard Form (SF) 1449.

All invoicing under this contract will be accomplished via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

OFFER SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS – Quotes must include the following items.

Submission of a quote that does not contain all items requested below may result in elimination from consideration for award.

1. Quotations may be submitted in contractor format and shall include:

(1) Company name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.

(2) Solicitation number

(3) Contractor Unique Entity ID and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code

(4) Unit Price and extended price for CLIN

(5) Technical information (as stated below under FAR 13.106-2)

(6) Signed acknowledgements of amendments (applicable only if any amendments are issued against this solicitation)

2. Contractors are required to include a copy of the FAR provision 52.212-3-Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and DFAR 252.212-7000-Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Items with its proposal or may indicate completion of the representations and certifications on the internet at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ . Failure to include the certifications along with the price proposal or to complete the certifications on the internet may result in elimination from consideration for award.

FAR 13.106-2 Evaluation of Quotations or Offers – The Government intends to evaluate quotes in response to this quotation and will award one firm-fixed priced contract to the lowest price, technically acceptable contractor whose quote represents the lowest price. Therefore, to be considered for award, contractors are required to submit descriptive literature/technical information, which clearly indicates the product offered meets the Government minimum requirements as outlined in the performance work statement. This information will be used to determine technical acceptability. Technical information will be evaluated for acceptability (only) on a pass/fail basis and will not be rated. Any contractor who has submitted technically acceptable product information will then have its quote evaluated for price.

All questions and inquiries should be addressed via email to the Contracting POCs, Adrienne.Hawkins@dla.mil and John.lingrel@dla.mil – Request for Quotation Number SP7000- 24-Q-0002.

Offerors responding to this announcement must submit their quotation via email to Adrienne.Hawkins@dla.mil. All quotes must be received by 30 October by 15:00 PM Eastern to be considered for award.

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