SOLICITATION NOTICE
75 -- Paper: 8 1/2 x 11, white, offset (See work requirements for full SOW)
- Notice Date
- 2/28/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- 1701 North Fort Myer Dr, Rosslyn, VA 22219
- ZIP Code
- 22219
- Solicitation Number
- 8611-506085
- Response Due
- 3/7/2005
- Archive Date
- 3/27/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 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. The solicitation number is 8611-506085 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 01-27. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 453210 with a small business size standard of $5.0M. However this requirement is unrestricted and all interested offerors may submit a quote. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on Monday, March 7, 2005 at 14:00:00 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Washington, DC 20520 The Department of State requires the following items, BRAND NAME OR EQUAL, to the following: LI 001, 1 LOT of 14,000 cartons/350 pallets @ 378,000 total, 8 1/2 x 11, white, offset paper, RECYCLED (30% post-consumer content), 20-LB white, (87BRT) wove, 87 Brightness, Unpunched 5000 Sheets per Carton. Approximate weekly delivery estimated at 15 pallets per week. Period of performance: April 1, 2005 through September 30, 2005 (See work requirements below for extended Statement of Work), 1, LOT; LI 002, Miscellaneous: redelivery, special order, emergency order, etc., 2000, CARTON; For this solicitation, Department of State intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing quotes, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. Department of State is taking this action in a an effort to improve vendor access and awareness of requests while expediting its ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time offers. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their offer using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make an offer on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith offers, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, contact Harry Lundy at lundyhe@state.gov or FedBid.com at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com. Contact ClientServices@FedBid.com or call 1-877-9FEDBID to address any questions of comments Agencies may require registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) prior to receipt of order. Information can be found at www.ccr.gov Buyers and Sellers agree to use FedBid.com as an independent Venue for buying and selling goods or services, respectively. It is understood that FedBid ranks all bids by price, regardless of the evaluation criteria used by the buyer. Buyers and Sellers understand that a Buyer always maintains all rights assigned under their contracting authority and/or applicable acquisition regulations, and may select the most advantageous bid for the governments purpose while considering offline factors such as delivery, past performance, socio-economic classifications, and source rotation. ALL BOXES AND CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE REQUISITION REFERENCE NUMBER FOUND IN BLOCK 4, OF 347 ORDER FOR SUPPLIERS AND SERVICSE. SHIPPING DOCUMENTS WILL CELARLY LIST EACH ITEM AND THE QUANTITY SHIPPED AS CONTAINED WITHIN BOXES OR CONTAINERS. IF SINGLE LINE ITEMS HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED INTO MAJOR COMPONENT, SHIPPING DOCUMENTS MUST ACCOUNT FOR THE INDIVIDUAL ITEMS SHIPPED WITHIN THE MAJOR COMPONENT. MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 15 PALLETS OF APPROVED PAPER AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES FOR SAME DAY DELIVERY IF NECESSARY MUST PROVIDE NEXT DAY DESKTOP DELIVERY IN THE MD, VA AND DC AREA. *CLARIFICATION: THERE ARE A TOTAL OF 39 LOCATIONS THAT WILL NEED DELIVERY WITHIN THE MD, VA & DC AREA. *CLARIFICATION: Some locations will get a full pallet and some will get broke down pallet orders. *CLARIFICATION: Deliveries will be Inside deliveries . *CLARIFICATION: 'DESKTOP DELIVERY means order is delivered to the office and placed where specified by escort. MUST AGREE THAT DELIVERIES MAY REQUIRE UP TO TWO (2) ADDITIONAL DELIVERY ATTEMPTS AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. *CLARIFICATION: Sometimes the contact is not avaiable to escort the delivery person, so another delivery may be needed. MAY REQUIRE SAME DAY DELIVERY AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE DRIVERS AND SALES REPRESENTATIVES MAY BE REQUIRED TO SECURE SECURITY CLEARANCES SALES REPRESENTATIVES MAY BE NEEDED FOR SAME DAY ASSISTANCE IN ANY LOCAL FACILITIES. *CLARIFICATION: If an emergency come up for a delivery we would need to contact some one that can make delivery. MUST HOLD PRICING FOR PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE(April 1, 2005 through September 30, 2005), REGARDLESS OF MARKET PRICE FLUCTUATIONS MUST PROVIDE WEEKLY SUMMARY BILLING. *CLARIFICATION: Summary of what and where the paper was delivered and the cost
- Web Link
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www.fedbid.com (a-15917, n-771)
(http://www.fedbid.com)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Washington, DC 20520
- Zip Code: 20520
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 20520
- Record
- SN00759442-W 20050302/050228211808 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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