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Solicitation Number:

FA5685-10-Q-0066

Notice Type:

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Synopsis:

(i) 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.
(ii) The solicitation number is FA5685-10-Q-0066. The solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
(iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-44, DFARS Change Notice 20100820, and Air Force Acquisition Circular 2010-0402.
(iv) There is no small business set-aside for this acquisition. However, this acquisition is set-aside for Turkish business concerns. Due to established economic agreements between the United States Government and the Government of Turkey, the U.S. Air Force intends to award this solicitation to a business concern within the country of Turkey. The NAICS code assigned to this acquisition is 423220.
Samples are required for EACH of the following items.
(v) There are SEVENTEEN contract line item number's (CLIN's). Quotations shall provide a per unit price.
(vi) CLIN 0001 is for 2,800 each, WHITE COLOR - BATH TOWEL, 27" X 54" Dozen Weight 17 LB.
The terry will be 100% ring-spun, combed, long staple cotton. All terry products are pre-washed and pre-laundered right out of the box. This will facilitate product use into the system more cost effectively than having to wash the product the first time. The product will be bleached white. The terry towels, hand towels and washcloths will have a dobby (decorative) border that is 3/4" in width. The selvage edge will be made of a fast, tucked selvage not to be greater in width than 1/8". Turned and sewn selvages are not acceptable. Terry made from open-end spun; carded cotton is also not acceptable.
CLIN 0002 is for 3,850 each, WHITE COLOR - HAND TOWEL, 16" X 30" Dozen Weigh: 4.5 LB
The terry will be 100% ring-spun, combed, long staple cotton. All terry products are pre-washed and pre-laundered right out of the box. This will facilitate product use into the system more cost effectively than having to wash the product the first time. The product will be bleached white. The terry towels, hand towels and washcloths will have a dobby (decorative) border that is 3/4" in width. The selvage edge will be made of a fast, tucked selvage not to be greater in width than 1/8". Turned and sewn selvages are not acceptable. Terry made from open-end spun; carded cotton is also not acceptable.
CLIN 0003 is for 9,250 each, WASH CLOTH, 13" x 13" Dozen Weight 1.5 LB
The white terry must be 100% ring-spun, combed, long staple cotton. All terry products must be pre-washed and pre-laundered out of the box. The product must be bleached white. The terry towels, hand towels and washcloths must have a dobby (decorative) border 3/4" in width. The selvage edge must be made of a fast, tucked selvage not to be greater in width than 1/8". Turned and sewn selvages are not acceptable. Terry made from open-end spun; carded cotton is also not acceptable.
CLIN 0004 is for 100 each, TWIN FLAT SHEETS, 66" X 115"
The white sheets flat and fitted must be T250, single pick construction, 60/40 cotton/poly blend. The sheets must have a premium crease-resistant finish. Flat sheets must have 2" x 2" hems. Hem thread color must identify sizes.
CLIN 0005 is for 100 each, TWIN FITTED SHEET, 39" X 80"
The white sheets flat and fitted must be T250, single pick construction, 60/40 cotton/poly blend. The sheets must have a premium crease-resistant finish. Fitted sheets must fit mattresses up to 14" thick.
CLIN 0006 is for 200 each, QUEEN FITTED SHEETS, 60" X 80"
The white sheets flat and fitted must be T250, single pick construction, 60/40 cotton/poly blend. The sheets must have a premium crease-resistant finish. Fitted sheets must fit mattresses up to 14" thick.
CLIN 0007 is for 25 each, KING FLAT SHEETS, 108" X 120"
The white sheets flat and fitted must be T250, single pick construction, 60/40 cotton/poly blend. The sheets must have a premium crease-resistant finish. Flat sheets must have 2" x 2" hems. Hem thread color must identify sizes.
CLIN 0008 is for 35 each, KING FITTED SHEETS, 78" X 80"
The white sheets flat and fitted must be T250, single pick construction, 60/40 cotton/poly blend. The sheets must have a premium crease-resistant finish. Fitted sheets must fit mattresses up to 14" thick.
CLIN 0009 is for 8 each, KING BLANKETS, 104" X 90"
The white blankets must be T240, 100% cotton tick with EcoPure or equal, 14 oz hypo-allergenic polyfill with a 6" sewn-through box construction to keep fill in place. Must be easy care machine wash and dry.
CLIN 0010 is for 756 each, MATTRESS PADS-TWIN, 38" X 75"
The white mattress pads must be machine thread quilted, 50/50 poly cotton top and bottom, with a 3.6 oz polyester fill. They must be hypoallergenic, tear resistant, easy to maintain, with a spandex anchor band on each corner to provide a secure guaranteed fit on mattresses up to 14" thick.
CLIN 0011 is for 358 each, MATTRESS PADS - QUEEN , 60" X 80"
The white mattress pads must be machine thread quilted, 50/50 poly cotton top and bottom, with a 3.6 oz polyester fill. They must be hypoallergenic, tear resistant, easy to maintain, with a spandex anchor band on each corner to provide a secure guaranteed fit on mattresses up to 14" thick.
CLIN 0012 is for 36 each, MATTRESS PAD KING, 78" X 80"
The white mattress pads must be machine thread quilted, 50/50 poly cotton top and bottom, with a 3.6 oz polyester fill. They must be hypoallergenic, tear resistant, easy to maintain, with a spandex anchor band on each corner to provide a secure guaranteed fit on mattresses up to 14" thick.
CLIN 0013 is for 716 each, WHITE COLOR - PILLOWS QUEEN, 21" X 37" WHITE
The pillow must be T220, hypo-allergenic, 50/50 cotton/poly blend cover with spiral conjugated and convoluted virgin polyester fiber. queen must be 21" x 31" with 27 oz fill
CLIN 0014 is for 144 each, WHITE COLOR - PILLOWS KING, "21" X 37" WHITE
The pillow must be T220, hypo-allergenic, 50/50 cotton/poly blend cover with spiral conjugated and convoluted virgin polyester fiber. King must be 21" x 37" with 33 oz fill.
CLIN 0015 is for 500 each, PILLOW CASES FULL - 42" X 36"
The white pillowcases must be T250, single pick construction, 60/40 cotton/poly blend. They must have a premium crease-resistant finish with 3" hems. Hem thread color must identify sizes. Must be easy care machine wash and dry.
CLIN 0016 is for 1,450 each, PILLOW CASES QUEEN, 42" X 40"
The white pillowcases must be T250, single pick construction, 60/40 cotton/poly blend. They must have a premium crease-resistant finish with 3" hems. Hem thread color must identify sizes. Must be easy care machine wash and dry.
CLIN 0017 is for 300 each, PILLOW CASES KING, 42" X 46"
The white pillowcases must be T250, single pick construction, 60/40 cotton/poly blend. They must have a premium crease-resistant finish with 3" hems. Hem thread color must identify sizes. Must be easy care machine wash and dry.

(vii) Propose on the delivery of all quantities in calendar days to Incirlik Air Base, Adana, Turkey on a FOB Destination basis.
(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda are made to this provision. Paragraph (b) Submission of offers is added to read: Quotations shall be in terms of U.S. Dollars. Quotations received in other than U.S. Dollars shall be rejected. Quotations shall also be n the English language. Quotations received in other than English shall be rejected. Paragraph (f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers is added at (f)(2)(i) to read: (D) or if this solicitation is a request for quotation, it is determined that acceptance of the quotation is in the best interests of the United States.
(ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. There are two specific evaluation criteria included in paragraph (a). The first one is (i) technical capability of the item quoted to meet the requirement of that provision. The second and last one is (ii) price. The Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process will be used in this acquisition.
(x) The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The quotation must include a complete copy of this provision. See http://orca.bpn.gov. The provision at 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The certification in paragraph (b) of the provision at 252.212-7000 does not apply to this solicitation.
(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda are made to this clause. Paragraph (a) Inspection/Acceptance is added to read: The contractor shall use the Wide Area Work Flow web page at https://wawf.eb.mil/index.html to submit invoices for acceptance. Paragraph (o) Warranty is added to read: The contractor shall provide all standard commercial (including manufacturer) warranties to the United States Government.
(xii) The 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 FAR clauses cited in the clause under paragraph (b) are considered checked and applicable to the acquisition: (1), (19), (33), & (38). The clause at 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The FAR clause at paragraph (a) is considered checked and applicable to the acquisition. The following additional DFARS clauses cited in the clause under paragraph (b) are considered checked and applicable to the acquisition: (1), (6), (18), (20), (21)(ii), (22)
(xiii) The provision at 52.214-22, Evaluation of Bids for Multiple Awards, applies to this acquisition.
(xiv) The following five additional contract clauses apply to this acquisition: (1) DFARS 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English. (2) DFARS 252.229-7001 Tax Relief. Paragraph (a) is filled in as follows: "Name of Tax: VAT/KDV, Rate (Percentage): 18%". (3) DFARS 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas). (4) AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman. Paragraph (c) is filled in as follows: Primary: David Jones, HQ USAFE/A7K, Unit 3050 Box 10, APO AE 09094-0110, HQ USAFE/A7K, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein Germany, E-Mail: david.jones@ramstein.af.mil, Tel: 0049-637-147-2209, Fax: (49)-6731-47-2025. Alternate: Heidi Hoehn, HQ USAFE/A7K, UNIT 3050, Box 10, APO AE 09094-0110, HQ USAFE/A7K, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein Germany, E-mail: heidi.hoehn@ramstein.af.mil, Tel: 0049-637-147-9330, Fax: (49)-6731-47-2025. (5) AFFARS 5352.242-9000 Contractor access to Air Force installations. Paragraph (b) is filled in as follows: The Turkish Air Force will coordinate with contractors to attain necessary documents and information to grant access to the installation. The United States Government will not be held liable for any delays or breach of contract caused by refusal of the Turkish Air Force to grant a gate pass. The contractor shall notify the contracting officer immediately if access is denied.
(xv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition.
(xvi) Samples AND Quotations are due by 3:00 PM Local Time on September 10, 2010. In addition to providing the information required above, Turkish Vendors shall provide the following documents, translated and certified in English: (1) Tax Payer License, (2) Trade Chamber Registration, (3) Signature Circular, (4) Company Registration (if applicable), (5) Certified/Authorized Retail/Reseller documentation from manufacturer and or importer of requested supply(s), and (6) Photocopies of written warranty documents (if applicable).
(xvii) Contact TSgt Lucas Skillman at e-mail: lucas.skillman@incirlik.af.mil or 39CONS.LGCB@incirlik.af.mil or Telephone: 0322-316-8075 or Fax: 0-322-316-1090 for any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation.

Contracting Office Address:

Incirlik AB
Unit 7090 Box 127
Incirlik AB, Turkey, 09824-0280

Place of Performance:

Incirlik AB, Adana, Turkey
Incirlik AB, Adana, Non-U.S. 09824
Turkey

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