Inmate clothing

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This annoucement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is restricted to 100% Small Business, FOB Destination. The Government reserves the right upon award to make formal single or multiple awards.

INMATE CLOTHING



General Information - The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Jesup, Georgia, intends to award a firm-fixed price, definite quantity type contract to a responsible small business entity for the provision of inmate's t-shirts, boxers, socks, & rain ponchos. It is anticipated award from this solicitation will be made by March 20, 2008.



This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-23. The following provisions and clauses will apply to this solicitation in accordance with Commercial Items: 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference(FEB 1998); 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors (SEP 2006); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items (SEP 2005); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (NOV 2006); 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003); 52.233-3, Protest after Award (AUG 1996); (iii) Alternate II to 52.219-5; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 2002); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (SEP 2006); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998); 52.222-19, Child Labor Co-Operation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2006); 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2006); 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Other than Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999). The full text provision or clause may be accessed electronically at www.arnet.gov/far.



Quoters are advised that the Contracting Officer will verify registration in the Central Contractor Registration database (www.ccr.gov) and the Online Representations and Certifications Application (orca.bpn.gov) prior to award of any contract, by entering the potential awardee DUNS number into the database. Failure to complete the registration may result in elimination from consideration for award. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to insure they have the most up-to-date information about this solicitation. Payment will be made using Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).



Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations have the right to submit quotes equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible.



The North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code is 315221 and the applicable small business size standard is 500 employees.



SUBMISSION OF QUOTES



On letterhead or business stationary, the following information is required:



(1) Contractor's DUNS Number

(2) Contractor's Federal Tax Identification Number

(3) Quoted pricing per the following Contract Line Item Numbers:



CLIN 001 - 1000 DZ Men's solid white tube socks, 80/20 cotton/poly, over the calf, size 10-13



CLIN 002 - 250 DZ Men's white boxer shorts, elastic waistband, fly in the front, poly/cotton, white in color, size MED



CLIN 003 - 300 DZ Men's white boxer shorts, elastic waistband, fly in the front, poly/cotton, white in color, size LGE



CLIN 004 - 300 DZ Men's white boxer shorts, elastic waistband, fly in the front, poly/cotton, white in color, size XL



CLIN 005 - 150 DZ Men's white boxer shorts, elastic waistband, fly in the front, poly/cotton, white in color, size 2XL



CLIN 006 - 200 DZ Men's white t-shirts, crew neck only, economy grade, 80/20 cotton poly, no pockets, size LGE



CLIN 007 - 300 DZ Men's white t-shirts, crew neck only, economy grade, 80/20 cotton/poly, no pockets, size XL



CLIN 008 - 300 DZ Men's white t-shirts, crew neck only, economy grade, 80/20 cotton/poly, no pockets, size 2XL



CLIN 009 - 200 DZ Men's white t-shirts, crew neck only, economy grade, 80/20 cotton/poly, no pockets, size 6XL



CLIN 010 - 150 DZ Men's white t-shirts, crew neck only, economy grade, 80/20 cotton/poly, no pockets, size 7XL



CLIN 011 - 1200 EA Vinyl rain poncho, 10 gauge, with hood, size 50" x 80", transparent in color, electronically welded seams and plastic snaps



Example format for each CLIN must be provided. Prices shall be FOB Destination pricing.



(4) A completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (MAR 2005) if different from entry made to the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) site located at orca.bpn.gov.



The Government will make award to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to this solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government. The proposed price must include all associated charges, fees and delivery cost (FOB Destination) to Jesup, Georgia, 2600 Highway 301 SOuth. Contractor must deliver the items within (30) days from date of award.



Quotes must be received at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, 2600 Highway 301 South, Jesup, Georgia 31599 no later than 2:00 p.m. eastern standard time on Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Quotes may also be faxed to (912)427-1126. All reasonable offers from responsible offerors will be considered.