U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW, Room 413, Washington, DC 20436

S -- SPRING WATER COOLER SERVICES SOL ITC-RFQ-98-0005 DUE 081498 POC Deborah Kearns, Contract Specialist, (202) 205-2736. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), RFQ No. ITC-RFQ-98- 0005. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. This procurement is unrestricted and the associated standard industrial classification code (SIC) 8744. The U.S. International Trade Commission requires the products and services of a vendor capable of installing water dispenser machines, maintaining such dispensers, and servicing them with refill water bottles on a weekly or bi-weekly basis throughout the Commission building, located at 500 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20436. The Commission has a population of approximately 390 people, who will be serviced by the vendor. The vendor shall provided pricing for (ITEM #1) Monthly Bottle Replacement (approx. 220 per month throughout the agency), (ITEM #2) Provide HOT and COLD water dispensers (approx. 44) for 12 months, and (ITEM #3) Initial delivery of approximately 44 HOT and COLD water dispensers and 196/5-gallon bottles of SPRING water. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM #1: (1) The Contractor shall provide replace empty bottles on a weekly or bi-weekly basis throughout the Commission building. Water bottles shall be 5-gallon bottles of SPRING water. Bottles shall have breakable seals or other such means of opening so that, when individuals take an empty bottle out of the dispenser and insert a new bottle, spillage does not occur. The Commission shall have the option to increase or decrease the quantity of bottles depending on usage. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM #2: Water dispensers shall accommodate HOT and COLD water. The dispensers shall require standard-powered electrical circuits. There will be 44 water dispensers disbursed throughout the Commission building on 6 floors at locations selected by the Commission. The Commission shall have the option of adding more water dispensers, changing the location of water dispensers, or eliminating water dispensers as its needs change. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM #3: Initial delivery shall consist of approximately 196/5-gallon bottles of SPRING water and 44 HOT and COLD water dispensers. Prior to delivery of water bottles, the Contractor shall deliver approximately 44 HOT and COLD water dispensers and ensure that they are properly installed and operable in 44 locations, to be furnished by the COTR. DELIVERIES: Delivery of the 44 HOT and COLD dispensers with 196/5-gallon bottles of SPRING water shall be F.o.b. Destination within 30 calendar days after award of purchase order. The Contractor shall be responsible for making weekly or bi-weekly deliveries to each water dispenser or the water bottle storage area for that dispenser. Water bottles shall be delivered to 44 locations on 6 floors of the Commission building. Empty bottles shall be picked up and replaced with new bottles of SPRING water weekly or bi-weekly. A pre-proposal site visit can be scheduled prior to the quotation due date specified above. To schedule a reservation, please call the number for the Contracting Officer specified above. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with evaluation as to price, technical capability and past performance. For evaluation purposes, price is considered most important, followed by technical capability and past performance. Technical capability of the proposed offered product shall be evaluated to determine if the product offered best meets the specifications set forth in this synopsis. Past performance will be evaluated to ensure satisfactory business practices and timely performance. The Government will award an order that represents the best overall value to the Government. Vendors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items, unit and extended price for all items, and prompt payment terms with their quotations. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with no addenda. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following cited clauses are applicable to this solicitation: (1) FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, (2) FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, (3) FAR 52.222-37, Affirmative action for Handicapped Workers, and (4) FAR 52.222-41, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans. The Contracting Officer will furnish the full text for the above listed clauses upon request. Quotations must be received at the U.S. International Trade Commission, Planning and Procurement Division, 500 E Street SW, Room 413, Washington DC 20436 to the attention of Debi Kearns, no later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on August 14, 1998. All responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration. The Commission anticipates awarding the purchase order by September 14, 1998. Posted 07/23/98 (I-SN227430). (0204)

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