Department of the Army, Directorate of Contract, P.O. Drawer 3918, Fort Polk, Louisiana 71459-0918

89 -- SUBSISTENCE CARBONATED BEVERAGE REQUIREMENT AT FT. POLK, LOUISIANA SOL DAKF24-00-B-0001 DUE 111999 POC Alfred J. Jones, Contract specialist, (318) 531-2429 This is a combined synopsis and 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: BIDS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation number DAKF24-00-B-0001 is issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB). This solicitation document has incorporated provisions and clauses that are in effect through. Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. A fixed price requirement contract will be issued utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Standard Industrial Classification code is 2087. SUBMIT BIDS TO: Directorate of Contracting, Attn: Alfred J. Jones, P. O. Drawer 3918, Fort Polk, LA 71459-0918. FAX OR ORAL BIDS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Bids are due not later than 2:00 PM (CST) on 19 November 1999. Bid acceptance must be good for 30 days. Contract award is anticipated in December 1999. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: Acquisition is to establish a one year (with one option year) requirements type contract for the purchase of the following items: CLIN 0001 (Base Year 1 Jan 00 through 31 Dec 00); CLIN 0001A: COLA, Estimated Quantity 1000 Bag-in-box Container; CLIN 0001B: COLA LOW CALORIE, Estimated Quantity 250 Bag-in-box Containers; CLIN 0001C: ROOT BEER, Estimated Quantity 450 Bag-in-box Containers; CLIN 0001D: ORANGE, Estimated Quantity 350 Bag-in-box Containers; CLIN 0001E: LEMON-LIME, Estimated Quantity 400 Bag-in-box Containers; CLIN 0001F: LEMON-LIME LOW CALORIE, Estimated Quantity 10 Bag-in box Containers; CLIN 0001G: DR PEPPER, Estimated Quantity 130 Bag-in-box Containers; CLIN 0001H: COLA, Estimated Quantity 13,000 (twelve)12 ounce cans, Twenty-four cans per case; CLIN 0001I: CHERRY COLA, Estimated Quantity100 bag-in box Containers; CLIN 0001J: DISPENSERS, Estimated Quantity 36 each; CLIN 0001K: POWERADE LEMON-LIME, Estimated Quantity 300 bag-in-box Containers; CLIN 0001L: DR. PEPPER, Estimated Quantity 130 Bag-in-box Containers; CLIN 0001M: FANTA STRAWBERRY, Estimated Quantity 150 bag-in-box Containers; CLIN 0001N: HI-C PINK LEMONADE, Estimated Quantity 100 Bag-in-box Containers; CLIN 0001O: NESTEA SWEETENED, Estimated Quantity, 100 Bag-in-box Containers; CLIN 0001P: NESTEA UNSWEETENED, Estimated Quantity 100 Bag-in-box Containers; CLIN 0001Q: HI-C FRUIT PUNCH, Estimated Quantity 100 Bag-in-box Containers. (NOTE TO AL, IF BASE AND OPTION YEAR CONTAIN THE SAME LINE ITEMS, THEN CAN COPY ABOVE SECTION AND JUST CHANGE THE CLIN NUMBER. THIS SECTION WILL START WITH CLIN 0002 (01 Jan 01 through 31 Dec 01). 1st option period (01 Jan 2001- 31 Dec 2001); CLIN 0001A: COLA, Estimated Quantity 1000 Bag-in-box Container; CLIN 0001B: COLA LOW CALORIE, Estimated Quantity 250 Bag-in-box Containers; CLIN 0001C: ROOT BEER, Estimated Quantity 450 Bag-in-box Containers; CLIN 0001D: ORANGE, Estimated Quantity 350 Bag-in-box Containers; CLIN 0001E: LEMON-LIME, Estimated Quantity 400 Bag-in-box Containers; CLIN 0001F: LEMON-LIME LOW CALORIE, Estimated Quantity 10 Bag-in box Containers; CLIN 0001G: DR PEPPER, Estimated Quantity 130 Bag-in-box Containers; CLIN 0001H: COLA, Estimated Quantity 13,000 (twelve)12 ounce cans, Twenty-four cans per case; CLIN 0001I: CHERRY COLA, Estimated Quantity100 bag-in box Containers; CLIN 0001J: DISPENSERS, Estimated Quantity 36 each; CLIN 0001K: POWERADE LEMON-LIME, Estimated Quantity 300 bag-in-box Containers; CLIN 0001L: DR. PEPPER, Estimated Quantity 130 Bag-in-box Containers; CLIN 0001M: FANTA STRAWBERRY, Estimated Quantity 150 bag-in-box Containers; CLIN 0001N: HI-C PINK LEMONADE, Estimated Quantity 100 Bag-in-box Containers; CLIN 0001O: NESTEA SWEETENED, Estimated Quantity, 100 Bag-in-box Containers; CLIN 0001P: NESTEA UNSWEETENED, Estimated Quantity 100 Bag-in-box Containers; CLIN 0001Q: HI-C FRUIT PUNCH, Estimated Quantity 100 Bag-in-box Containers. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items; FAR 52-212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Certificate; and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-5 is completed so that the following clauses under paragraph (b) apply: 11, 12, 13, 16 and 22. The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; and DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. Offerors must include with their proposal a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. FAR 52.216-18, Ordering, FAR 52.216-19, Ordering Limitations, FAR 52.216-21, allowable Cost and Payment,. The last sentence of paragraph (a) of FAR clause 52.216-18 is amended to read: Such orders may be issued from 1 Oct 1999 through 30 Sep 2000. FAR clause 52.216-19 is amended to read: (a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $500.00, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract; (b)(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $50,000.00; (b)(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $100,000.00; or (b)(3) A series or orders from the same ordering office within 10 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in subparagraph (1) or (2) above.; and the first sentence of paragraph (d) is amended to read (d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) above, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitation in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 10 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Full text of FAR clauses can be accessed through http://www.arnet.gov/far. Offers that fail to furnish required representations and certifications, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. Central Contractor Registration (CCR) can be obtained by calling 1-888-227-2423 or by visiting their web site at www.ccr2000.com/. Confirmation of CCR registration must be obtained before award can be made. Paragraph (a) of FAR clause 52.212-2 is amended as follows: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: past performance, and price. Direct any questions to Alfred J. Jones (337) 531-2429. Posted 10/29/99 (W-SN396398). (0302)

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