Contracting and Purchasing Division, P.O. Box 5069, Marine Corps Recruit Depot/ERR, Parris Island, S.C. 29905-5000

84-JERSEY TYPE T-SHIRTS PRINTED WITH LOGO SOL M00263-97-Q-0004 DUE 010397 POC Contact Barbara Coppinger, Contract Specialist, (803) 525-2190, Linda Stroh, Contracting Officer, (803) 525-2151 (i) 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; quotes are being requested and written requests for quotation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation M00263-97-Q-0004 is being issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. (iv) This acquisition is a 100% small business set aside. The associated standard industrial classification code is 2321. The small business size standard is 500 employees. (v) The solicitation contract line item number, quantity, unit, and item description follows: Line item 0001. Quantity-11,000. Unit-each. Description-Adult T-shirt, jersey type, set-in short sleeves, stretch crew neck, taped back neck and shoulders for shape retention, and double needle sleeve and hem. Color is forest green. Size extra-large. Body width is 24 inches flat and body length is 31 1/2 inches in length with a 1 inch tolerance for both body width and length. Sleeve length is 9 1/2 inches with a 1/2 inch tolerance. (vi) Fabric shall be manufactured with 20 singles size yarn or better, and consist of 50% polyester, and 50% cotton, heavy weight material that weighs no less than 5.4 ounces per square yard. Fabric color shall show good fastness to perspiration and laundering. All seams and hems shall be finished smooth and flat without twists, puckers, pleats, or other distortions. A one color, golden yellow, 110 mesh count screen printed logo shall be centered in italics on the front of each shirt. The ink utilized shall meet or exceed the quality results of a plastisol, heat cured, non-solvent based opaque ink. The logo shall consist of the Marine Corps globe, eagle, and anchor followed by "Marines" on one line. The globe, eagle, and anchor shall measure 3 inches square. The word "Marines"shall measure 1 1/2 i nches in height and 9 inches in length. The logo shall be centered on the front of the shirt 5 inches from the base of the crew neck. The size of the logo may vary up or down 1/4" from the actual sample size of the logo provided. Submit quotations with a garment sample and manufacturer's finished garment specification sheet to the address shown in paragraph (xvi) on or before January 3, 1997. Upon notification by the Contracting Officer, the successful quoter shall then provide one finished garment with the required logo to the address shown in paragraph (xvi) to ensure that the logo is in compliance with the specification contained herein. The Contracting Officer will forward a copy of the logo artwork to the successful quoter. The finished garment shall reach the Contracting Office on or before January 10, 1997. (vii) Prices quoted shall be FOB destination. The printed T-shirts shall be shipped complete in one delivery to Commanding Officer, 1st Marine Corps District, M80001, 605 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530, Mon-Fri, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., on or before January 27, 1997, as follows: 76 boxes, 144 T-shirts per box totaling 10,944, and one box of 56 T-shirts, for a total of 11,000 T-shirts. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) provision and clauses apply to this acquisition: (viii) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, to include the specific evaluation criteria in paragraph (a): 1) Quality of the T-shirts without logo: meets or exceeds minimum specifications pertaining to quality applications; adheres to specifications pertaining to t-shirt dimensions and fabric content; weight of fabric per square yard; depth and clarity of t-shirt color; overall construction of garment. 2) Quality of the screen printing on T-shirts: Precision, definition, and clarity of artwork transfer onto t-shirt; quality of ink and screen printing process; quality of color based on the requirement. 3) Value based on price. 4) Ability to meet required delivery date. 5) Past performance. (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with a copy of its quotation. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The FAR clause at 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: 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) clauses and provisions apply to this contract: The clause at 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, and 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program apply to this acquisition. Offerors shall include a completed copy of provision 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate, with a copy of its quotation. Each Offeror shall review the preceding clauses and provisions incorporated by reference in paragraphs (viii through xii) above, and return a completed copy of the two required provisions with its quotation. Copies of clauses and provisions may be provided upon request. (xiii) This acquisition will be paid by Government (Visa) credit card upon delivery and acceptance of the printed T-shirts. Mail invoice to Contract and Purchasing Division. P. O. Box 5069, MCRD, Parris Island, SC 29905. Invoice must be issued in accordance with Far 52.212-4(g). (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) assigned rating is DO C9E. (xv) Commerce Business Daily numbered note 1 signifies that this acquisition is a 100% set-aside for small business organizations. (xvi) Submit quotes, to include completed provisions, T-shirt samples, and manufacturer's finished garment sheets, to Contract and Purchasing Division, Attn Formal Contracts Branch, Bldg 159, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC 29902. Offerors must submit their quotation packages to reach destination by 5:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time, January 3, 1997. (xvii) Contact Barbara Coppinger, Contract Specialist, (803) 525-2190, Linda Stroh, Contracting Officer, (803) 525-2151. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. See Numbered Note 1 (0347)

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