Roller Stamps and date sets (First Article Test Product Sample Required)

Added: Oct 13, 2010 3:23 pm FEDBIZOPS AMMENDMENT 002 10/13/2010

Slot for the date?

Top slot, the bigger of the two. The other one should say FV and then an office number goes in there. Both slots take # 11 inserts.

Added: Oct 13, 2010 12:25 pm FEDBIZOPS AMMENDMENT 001 10/13/2010

Regarding the size characters of the date sets and in which 1 of 2 open slots within the rib-type logo If you need to know if the dates going to be used, top slot or bottom slot.

The dates are # 11.

Change to attachment 1 52.209-4 First Article Approval-Government Testing.

(a) The Contractor shall deliver 1 unit(s) of Lot/Item COLLEGE PARK # CP-10 within 30 calendar days from the date of this Purchase Order to the Government at USDA/AMS/FV/PPE-5100 /800 Roosevelt Road /Building A, Suite 380/Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
ATTN: Sharon Hart-Braun/PH: 630-790-6939

Added: Oct 07, 2010 8:05 pm (I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
(II) THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION. BIDS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND NO OTHER WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED.
(III) This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference and may be viewed on the website www.arnet.gov/far and http://www.da.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar_x/agar02/subchaph.html
(IV) *Notice of total Small Business Set Aside In accordance with FAR 52.219-6
Under NAICS Code - 339943 - MARKING DEVICE Manufacturing
(V)
452.219-70 Size Standard and SIC Code Information.
SIZE STANDARD AND SIC CODE INFORMATION (NOV 1996)
The Standard Industrial Classi-fication Code(s) and business size standard(s) describing the products and/or services to be acquired under this solicitation are listed below:
NAICS CODE - 339943 - MARKING DEVICE Manufacturing

Size Standard 500 Employees

All Responsible Small business sources May Submit a Quotation For Consideration.

NOTICE TO LARGE BUSINESS: The USDA buying activity in Minneapolis, MN is committed to participation of Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business and Women-Owned Small Business in the performance of work under this solicitation and resultant contract.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS) Branch IN Glen Ellyn, IL , needs to procure 56 Roller stamps and date sets per the following specifications. Please see attachments for complete details

(VI) DESCRIPTION Roller Stamps and date sets (First Article Test Product Sample Required). This requirement may be waived when supplies identical or similar to those called for have previously been delivered by the offeror and accepted by the Government
Desired Quantity 56 Stamps

Maximum weight for the stamps should be 14 ounces.
The handle length is 4.5 to 5.5 inches long with soft foam.
The diameter is 4.5 to 5 inches.

The dimensions of the die and shields
Each RIBtype mat will be 2.30~ (17 ribs) x 6-3/4~ rubber size.
The lasered ID location is in the lower left corner of the rubber when looking at the face of the mat with the image right-side-up.
The height of the cutouts are approximately .28~ (2 ribs).
The length of the upper cutouts are approximately 1.4~.
The length of the lower cutouts are approximately .70~.

The dimensions for the foam handles
See attached picture. Inside diameter is .625", Length is 4.5", wall faom thickness is .375.
Photo of the art work - see attached
Info regarding 3 rib exposure openings for the insertable dates
The height of the cutouts are approximately .28~ (2 ribs).
The length of the upper cutouts are approximately 1.4~.
The length of the lower cutouts are approximately .70~.

refillable foam ink roller - see pictures of roller stamp. Foam roller included
Size = 1.5" diameter, and 2" length. Foam roller is uninked.

Roller Stamps and date sets Shoult be numbered as follows:

Name Qty Description/directions

COLLEGE PARK 5 Start with CP-10, end with CP-14
HUNT VALLEY 2 Start with HV-27, end with HV-28
NORTH BRUNSWICK 20 Start with NB-66, end with NB-85

PUERTO RICO 3 Start with PR-19, end with PR-21
RICHMOND 5 Start with V-610, end with V-614
RIPON 5 Start with RP10-001, end with RP-10-005
SOUTH BEND 5 Start with SB068, end with SB072
WESLACO 5 Start with WT70, end with WT74
WINTER HAVEN 4 Start with WH-113, end with WH-116
EAST REG 2 ER100, ER101

TOTAL QTY - 56 STAMPS

(VII) FOB DESTINATION DELIVERY ADDRESS:
USDA/AMS/FV/PPE-5100
800 Roosevelt Road
Building A, Suite 380
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

FOB DESTINATION - All pricing to include any and all costs but not limited to: overhead, general and administrative costs, profit, and transportation

(VIII) 52.212-1 Instructions to offers Commercial items applies to this acquisition.
(see attachment 1) Also, the
full text of a clause may be accessed electronically
at this address(es):
http://www.acqnet.gov/far/ or http://www.da.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar_x/agar02/subchaph.html

IX. This is a low priced technically accepted solicitation. The Government will award to the lowest priced offer that meets the specifications and standards outlined in the specifications for Roller Stamps and date sets

The Government will award from this solicitation to the most technically acceptable , responsible offeror whose offer best conforms to the solicitation specifications, and is most advantageous to the government. Price, Technical, Delivery and other factors considered.

Each proposal shall respond to each of the evaluation factors identified below., technical evaluation will be performed on each proposal based solely on the information furnished and not on previous knowledge and associations. The evaluation factors are as follows:

Technical Evaluation Factors:
1.) All proposals will be rated by comparing descriptive literature against the salient characteristics.
2.) First Article Test Required In Accordance with 52.209-4 This requirement may be waived when supplies identical or similar to those called for have previously been delivered by the offeror and accepted by the Government

3.) Price

4.) Delivery

(X) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items
Offeror to complete and return the applicable paragraphs at (b) through (k) in clause provisions (Attachment 1 ) 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items of this solicitation only, if necessary.
Offers shall include 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications, Which may be submitted from the website: http://orca.bpn.gov All offers must be signed. . Offeror is responsible for correct input and acceptance of info for on-line registration at time of bid submission.

Anyone placing a bid with the USDA must be listed in the government's Central Contractor Registrar. You may register on line with www.ccr.gov. or by calling Central Contractors Registration @ 1-888-227-2423
or consult online hand book at http://www.ccr.gov/handbook.aspx CCR HELP DESK - https://www.fsd.gov/app/answers/list

Anyone placing a bid with the USDA must also obtain a Dunn and Bradstreet number. If your company does not have a DUNS number, you may contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one by calling 1- 866-705-5711or via the following website:http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform
or at ccr.dnb.com/ccr/pages/CCRSearch.jsp.
Offers submitted without completion of this provision will be considered nonresponsive. Offeror is responsible for correct input and acceptance of info for on-line registration at time of bid submission. Info must be up-to-date-not expired

The following Federal Acquisition Provisions apply to this acquisition:

(XI) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items applies to this acquisition
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders for commercial items applies to this acquisition
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items.
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.
52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items
52.216-1 Type of Contract.
452.219-70 Size Standard and SIC Code Information
52.209-4 First Article Approval-Government Testing.

(XII) Submit emailed quotations to Purchasing Section Carol.Dingess@aphis.usda.gov or fax to (612) 336-3550, Attention Carol Dingess. Quotations are due by October 29, 2010 by 4:00pm Central Time. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be used per FAR 12. And 14. A firm Fixed Price Purchase order will be awarded. All pricing to include any and all costs but not limited to: overhead, general and administrative costs, profit, and transportation.