This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (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. Solicitation number F01600-02-T-0042 is being issued as a Request for Quote. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-09.This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for small business. The North American Industry Classification System code is 314129 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. Line Item 0001: 400 each, Grand Patrician Bath Towels, standard size 30 inches x 24 inches, color Cameo; Line Item 0002: 400 each, Grand Patrician Hand Towels, standard size 20 inches x 32 inches, color Cameo; Line Item 0003: 400 each, Grand Patrician Wash Cloths, standard size 13 inches x 13 inches, color Cameo. Towels are made from 100% Egyptian cotton loops. NOTE: Brand name or equal will be considered. Samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender?s request and expense. Delivery will be required within 30 days of award to Maxwell Lodging, 40 S. Arnold Street, Building 849, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112. FOB is Destination. This request for quote will be evaluated in accordance with FAR Part13.106-2, Evaluation of Quotations or Offers. Award will be made to the offeror with the lowest price quote that conforms to the requirements of this solicitation. All quotes must be for all the items as stated, partial quotes will not be considered. Responses/Offers are due by the close of business (3:00 PM CST) on 25 September 2002. Offers may be via mail, fax or e-mail. Submit written quotes; oral offers will not be accepted. Award will be made to one vendor. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items, and DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance Payment Program Certificate, with the quotation. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors ?Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision 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 Statues Or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers FAR 52.222-27, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contract Registration FAR 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense acquisitions of commercial items DFAR 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance Payment Program DFAR 252-225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities DFAR 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR) NOTE: CCR can be obtained by accessing the internet, http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423. The CCR number must be obtained before award can be made. Clauses and provisions may be accessed via the internet, http://farsite.hill.af.mil or http:/www.arnet.far.gov. All proposals must be faxed to (334) 953-3527 or e-mailed to [email protected] or mailed to 42 CONS/LGCA, POC Carolyn Wardell, 50 LeMay Plaza South, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6334.

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