U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration & Naturalization Service, 7701 N. Stemmons Freeway (ACDCAP), Dallas, Texas 75247

75 -- KRAFT FILE FOLDERS SOL ACD-98-Q-0003 DUE 121197 POC Cheryl A. Aldridge 214 905-5392 Kraft file folders. 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. Solicitation ACD-98-Q-0003 is issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-02. The standard industrial classification code is 2675 with a size standard of 500. The resulting contract will be a fixed-price, requirements type contract for 18 PT kraft file folders, letter size, 1/3 cut, 1st and 3rd positions only, reinforced top tab, guide height 11 3/4" X 10" with creased expansion with at least 10% post- consumer recycled materials. No printing, to be boxed by position (do not mix). The period of performance will be for one year with two one-year options which may or may not be exercised by the Government. Delivery orders may be placed on a monthly basis to replenish stock as needed. The following estimated quantities: Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 1. Base year 3,900,000 (approx. 50% of each cut) with an estimated 328,000 folder per month; CLIN 2. First Option Period: 1,000,000; CLIN 3. 1,000,000. The estimated use for the two option periods is 88,000 per month. An example of the type of folder required is GQ2751B manufactured by S&W Manufacturing, Inc. Your quotation must include a smaple of the folder being offered. All shipments are to be FOB Destination to the location cited on the delivery order (which may be placed orally or in writing) which will be either a facility located in Grand Prairie, TX 75050 or Dallas, TX 75227. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial applies to this acquisition. Each quotation is to include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition as follows: (b)(6), (7), (8), (9), and (10). The following additional clauses are applicacble: 52.216-18, Ordering [paragraph (a) insert "the expiration of each performance period."; 52.216-19, Order Limitation: (a)"... less than Base year: 100,000/mo, Options: 50,000/mo, (b)(1) Base year: 350,000/mo, Options:100,000/mo, (2) Base year 500,000/mo, Options 100,000/mo, (3)30; 52.216-21, Requirements; 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options; 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (c) 36 months. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote. Quotes are due no later than 2:00pm, December 11, 1997, at Immigration and Naturalization Service, ATTN: ACDCAP/Aldridge, 7701 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75247. All responsiblesources may submit a quotation which will be considered. Note 11. (0336)

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