Fleet & Industrial Supply Center, Regional Contracts Dept, Attn: Bid Officer/Code 210A94, 937 N. Harbor Drive, Suite 212, San Diego, CA 92132-0212

68 -- SOFNOLIME SOL N00244-98-Q-0220 DUE 043098 POC Contracting Officer; Jessica Dunker @619-532-2588; FAX 619-532-2347 WEB: Click here to obtain more information regarding FISC San Diego, http://www.sd.fisc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via e-mail., jessica_e._dunker@fmso.navy.mil. FISC San Diego is announcing its intent to issue a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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; A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Quotes are being requested with this announcement. The solicitation number is N00244-98-Q-0220. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-47 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. The standard industrial code is 2819 and the business size standard is 100 employees. The agency need is for one hundred ninety-two (192) kegs of 8 -- 12 grade D sofnolime. This product is used in closed circuit / mixed gas diving systems and it absorbs carbon dioxide from the divers exhaled air. Each keg is 37 lbs. This item shall be delivered FOB Dest to San Diego, CA. Acceptance shall be made at destination. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, paragraph (b)(5): Offers shall provide an express warranty which at a minimum shall be the same warranty terms, including offers of extended warranties, offered to the general public. Express warranties shall be included in the contract. Offeror are required to complete and include a copy of the following provisions with their proposals: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies as well as the following addendum clause: FAR 52.211-5, New Material. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses for paragraph (b): FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam era. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies with the following clauses applicable for paragraph (b): DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; and DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. The government intends to make a single award to the responsible offeror whose offer is the most advantageous to the government considering price and price related factors. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies with paragraph (a) completed as follows: Award will be made to the offeror that meets the solicitations minimum criteria for technical acceptability at the lowest price. To be determined technically acceptable, the offeror must furnish product literature that demonstrates the products offered meet all requirements stated in the above purchase descriptions. Please ensure that your company's cage code, mailing and remittance addresses are reflected on your quote. Quotes must be received no later than 04-30-98, and will be accepted via fax (619-532-2347), e-mail (jesica_e._dunker@fmso.navy.mil) or via the post office at the above address and code. (0104)

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