USPFO FOR MICHIGAN, CONTRACTING OFFICE, 3111 W. ST. JOSEPH ST., LANSING MI 48913

20 -- INDIVIDUAL FROZEN BAGGED MEAL KITS SOL DAHA20-97-Q-0019 DUE 051597 POC Purchasing Agent Kit D. Pohl, Purchasing Agent (517) 483-5708 (Site Code W56LS9) This is 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. This solicitation number is DAHA20-97-Q-0019, and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. The standard industrial classification code is 2099 with small business size standard of 500 employees or less. Description of requirement: 1.) 8,000 each individual frozen bagged meal kits to include: assortment of one (1) 6 oz. meat and cheese sandwich with separate condiments, bag of chips and cookies; 2.) 12,000 each individual frozen bagged meal kits to include: assortment of two (2) 6 oz. meat and cheese sandwiches with separate condiments, bag of chips and cookies; 3.) delivery is FOB destination; 4.) delivery required not later than 5-30-97. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this RFQ: 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; Far 52.212-2, Evaluation -- -Commercial Items to include all above referenced requirements, price including FOB destination charges, past performance (provide 3 references with requirements similar to ours with point of contact and telephone number) & ability to meet delivery requirement; the offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. FAR 52.212-5, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition-the following additional clauses cited in the clause by reference apply: 52.222-2, Convict Labor, 52.233-3, Protest After Award, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Beterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-18, European Sanction for End Products. 52.211-16, Variation in Quantities (zero percent plus/minus allowed). The following Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations Supplement (DFARS) provision 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Dec 91); DFARS clause 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program apply to this acquisition. Each Offeror shall review the preceding clauses and provisions incorporated by reference and return a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 and DFAR 252.225-7000 with quotation. Copies of clauses and provisions will be provided upon request. Submit quotes, completed provisions and references to USPFO For Michigan, Purchasing & Contracting, 3111 W. St. Joseph Street, Lansing, MI 48913-5102 or FAX to purchasing & Contracting at 517-483-5900. Failure to submit all required information will result in subpar scoring in the applicable area of evaluation. Offerors must submit their quotation packages to reach destination by 12:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, May 15, 1997. Contact Kit Pohl 517-483-5708, Purchasing Agent. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. (0128)

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