One (1) up label, 8 1/2" X 11", white

Added: Dec 06, 2008 4:42 pm The Bureau of the Census is issuing this notice as a combined synopsis / solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. Solicitation 51-SO-BC-9-00025 is issued as a Request For Quote. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2005-29 dated 14-NOV-2008. CLIN001 One (1) UP Label - quantity 5000 boxes of 1000 labels specifications as follows:



8 1/2" X 11"



Face



24# white xerographic with excellent toner and ink receptivity

Caliper 0.0046-0.0047

Moisture Content 4-5%

Brightness 85.5

opacity 92

Sheffield 145-150



Liner



High performance lay flat liner specifically engineered for xerographic

processing

basis weight 37#

Caliper 0.0024 - 0.0032

2 Liner Slits



Printing: Front - no printing required



Back - Reflex blue 1/16" wide horizontal rule

across entire 11" dimension, 3/4" from top





Adhesive:



Coated with premium general purpose, permanent pressure sensitive adhesive

Thickness - 0.0007 - 0.0010

Must keep 1/16" on the outer 11" x 8 1/2" dimension adhesive free - no

exceptions

Adhesive must allow for "contamination free" processing in high speed

laser imaging



Packaging Specification 1000 labels per carton. Four poly-bags with 250

sheets per corrugated carton. Cartons stretch or shrink wrapped to pallets, pallet construction allowing for 4-way powered entry of handling equipment. Labels must be compatible with high speed laser printing equipment. Delivery is FOB destination to the Bureau of the Census, 1201 East 10th Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47132, Attn: Receiving Section Bldg. 60 F. Acceptance at same location. Deliveries schedule:

Date Quantity

01/05/09 01/09/09 1000 cartons of 1000 labels

01/12/09 01/16/09 1000 cartons of 1000 labels

01/19/09 01/23/09 1000 cartons of 1000 labels

01/26/09 01/30/09 1000 cartons of 1000 labels

02/02/09 02/06/09 1000 cartons of 1000 labels





The apparent low bidder may be required to deliver to the delivery location 2 (two) cartons with 1000 sheets per carton and a copy of the specifications for the samples being submitted, samples must match all specifications including packaging for the bid sample requested by the government. The samples must be delivered within 2 days after notice from the Government, at no cost to the Government. The following provisions and clauses apply to this RFQ. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (June 2008), 52.212-2, Evaluations-Commerical Items (Jan 1999), 52-212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commerical Items (Oct 2008), 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commerical Items, 52-214-20, Bid Samples (Apr. 2002), and 52-225-1, Buy American Act Supplies (June 2003). Be sure to include all shipping and handling charges to the delivery location. Bids are due by 2:00PM Eastern on 12-DEC-2008. Prior to award, the apparent low bidder must be actively registered at CCR.gov and have on file or submit a Census vender registration form. Submit bids - via mail, email, fax, or delivery to Bureau of the Census, 1201 East 10th Street, Jeffersonville, In 47132, Attn: Tom Sherman Bldg. 66, Rm. 149, Fax 812-218-3937 or email thomas.m.sherman@census.gov.