Award notice

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Added: Sep 20, 2011 6:07 pm Modified: Sep 22, 2011 1:43 pmTrack Changes Amendment:This is a combined synopsis for the procurement of a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quote are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The USPFO, Louisiana National Guard is issuing this combined synopsis number W012NR-11-Q-0025 as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using FAR Part 12 Acquisition of a Commercial Item and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.. This requirement is a 100% set aside for small businesses. The NAICS code for this procurement is 54180 with a small business standard of 500 employees. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-53.

CLIN 1:
ACU duffle bag with embroidered Red Logo; 2000 each; Bag Size: 31"x15" 15" ; the embroidery should be 3.5 in (H) x 4 in (W) on both sides. Velcro for name tape; 600 denier polyester; double coated vinyl backing, hideaway backpack straps; converts into a backpack; main compartment has "U" shaped zipper. Side pockets with water bottle holder, cell phone pocket on side. Embroidery is "Louisiana National Guard" in Red. Blue accent. See attached picture. Delivery is required not later than 90 calendar days ARO to RRC, LA National Guard, 1302 15th Street, Camp Beauregard, Pineville, LA 71360.
Interested vendors must submit their quote to the Contracting Officer not later than September 27, 2011, 10:00AM CST. Quotes are to be submitted via email to patti.woods@us.army.mil. Along with their quote for CLIN 1 is delivery time and business DUNS number. Offerors must ensure their company is registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). For Free registration, refer to http://www.bpn.gov.

Applicable Clauses
The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far.

The following DFARS clauses shall apply: 252.204-7004 Alternate A Central Contractor Registration, 252.211-7003 ALT I (Item Identification and Valuation) (Aug 2008), 252.212-7001 (Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement statues or executive orders) (Sep 2008), 252.225-7001 (Buy American Act and Balance of Payments) (Jun 2005), 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors, 252.232-7003 (Electronic Submission of Payment Requests) (Mar 2008), 252.243-7001 (Pricing of Contract Modifications), 252.247-7023 ALT III (Transportation of Supplies by Sea), 252.232-7010 (Levies on Contract Payments)

The Contractor will provide a signed copy of the Buy American Act certificate with their quotes. A copy of the clause 252.225-7001 can be viewed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARA.HTM.

Added: Sep 20, 2011 6:07 pm This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the procurement of a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, 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.
The USPFO, Louisiana National Guard is issuing this combined synopsis/solicitation, reference number W912NR-11-Q-0025 , as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Item, & FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This solicitation is a 100% set aside Small Business.The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 54180, with a small business standard of 500 employees. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-53

DESCRIPTION:
CLIN 0001 ACU Giant Duffle bag 2000 each; with Red & Blue Logo; Size 31"X 15" X 15". 2 end handles. Embroider on both sides. Velcro for name tape; 600 denier polyester; double coated vinyl backing, hideaway backpack straps, converts into a backpack; main compartment has "U" shaped zipper. Embroidery is Louisiana National Guard in Red. Blue accents. Picture attached. Delivery to RRC, 1302 15th Street, Camp Beauregard, Pineville, LA 71360.

Responses must be received no later than September 26, 2011; 2:00 PM (CST). Forward responses by e-mail to patti.woods@us.army.mil. Offerors must ensure that their company is registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). For information refer to http://www.bpn.gov/.

APPLICABLE FAR CLAUSES:
(1) FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items) (JUN 2008):
(a) Re para (a): NAICS 334220 "Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing"; size standard is 750 employees.
(b) Note that para (k) requires quoter to be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at time order is issued and throughout performance.Note that para (k) requires quoter to be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at time order is issued and throughout performance.(2) FAR 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items (JAN 1999): The Government will award firm fixed priced purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror, with acceptable past performance, to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer.(3) Offers/Quotes must include completed copy of provision at FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items) (OCT 2010) or indication that reps and certs are in ORCA.(4) FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items) (JUN 2010)(5) Other Clauses, Terms & Conditions:
52.212-5: CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUL 2010) (DEVIATION)
52.252-2: CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
52.252-6: AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)
252.212-7001: CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2010) (DEVIATION)