Instructions_to_offerors.docx

1. Agreement Type

The U.S. Government intends to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the supply of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (FF&V) to U.S. Military Forces located in Niamey, Niger.

2. Period of Performance

The performance period shall be indicated at the award of the BPA.

3. Submission of Proposals

Quotes shall be submitted prior to the closing time and date indicated in block 8 of the SF1449.

4. Instructions to Offerors

1) Prices shall be submitted on Attachment 2. Total unit price for each item shall include all fees, such as and not limited to transportation, labor, customs and handling, packaging etc. to delivery locations. All prices shall be F.O.B. destination, no separate fee.

2) Attachment 2 – Additional information indicate:

a. minimum ordering days from order to delivery

b. minimum delivery requirements, expressed in volume (pounds) or USD amount, if any

c. mode of transport example air, sea, land transport or combination of

d. transit time/days to final destination

e. source of supply - example: European import, if local state name of market and/or city, etc.

3) Offers will be evaluated in accordance with provision on page 22, Evaluation – Commercial Items

5. Sign and date blocks 30a, b, and c of SF1449. Please submit one (1) copy of your quote signed by the individual authorized to bind the contractor prior to closing date and time.

6. Attachment entitled “Ordering History Data” is included for informational purpose only. Items and volumes are subject to change based on military missions.