Ribbons, bracelets, pencils

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.   This is a total Small Business set-aside requirement.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has a requirement for the following:

Item 0001: 2" X 6" satin Red Ribbons with finished side edges and pinked jagged top and bottom edges, with a plain back, 288 or more threads per inch imprinted with one color (silver), qty of 500,000 - See Attachment No. 1

Item 0002: Red rubber (silicone) bracelets, size 7.5 or one size fits most, debossed and filled with white "Living Drug Free" and "www.dea.gov", qty of 113,700 - See Attachment No. 2

Item 0003: Red glitter (foil impact) pencils, with a one color (white) imprint, qty of 53,350 shall say "Living Drug Free" and "www.dea.gov" plus , qty of 53,350 shall say "Drugs are Pointless" and "www.dea.gov", for a total of 106,700 pencils - See Attachment No. 3

The items shall be shipped to various addresses. See Attachment No. 4 for the list of addresses and the quantity of items to be shipped to each location. All shipping costs if applicable shall be included in the quotation.

In order to be considered for this requirement, a sample red ribbon, bracelet, and pencil shall be submitted and received at the following location by 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 24, 2012:

Drug Enforcement Administration
Attn: Dionne Dukes/FAC
8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, VA 22152

In accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, the Government intends to issue a single firm fixed price purchase order.  This is an all or none requirement.  FAR Clause 52.225-1, Buy American Act is hereby incorporated into this requirement. Offerors shall complete 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items to indicate the country of origin for each product.  Additional FAR clauses and provisions applicable to this solicitation are attached to this requirement.  The Berry Amendment does not apply to this requirement.

All offerors shall submit a quotation which will be evaluated to include samples. Sample products are not required to be imprinted with DEA's requested phrases/images.  All respondants will be considered by this agency. Evaluation will be based on 1) Technical capability, 2) Past Performance, 3) Delivery. All evaluation factors other than price when combined are significantly more important than price.  The delivery date for receipt of all items is no later than Thursday, September 27, 2012.  No Partial shipments.  See Attachment No. 4 for shipping locations.  All questions and quotes shall be submitted electronically to dionne.a.dukes@usdoj.gov. The deadline for receipt of questions is Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. EST. Questions and Answers will be posted as an amendment to this solicitation. The closing date for receipt of quotes is Friday, August 24, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. EST.  Late submissions will not be accepted.   This requirement is subject to the availability of funds.