AMENDMENT TWO (2) ADDS THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES -52.211-6 -- BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (Aug 1999) and 52.214-21 - DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE (Apr 2002). Please note that the quantity has been reduced from 10,000 to 5,900. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The AMC Specialized Contracting Branch intends to solicit and award a firm-fixed price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and 13. This is a 100% small business set aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this acquisition is 423940 with a Small Business Size Standard of 500 employees. The solicitation number for this announcement is Request for Proposal (RFQ) FA4452-06-Q-A158 to provide 10,000 Three Part Air Force Lapel Pins Brand Name or Equal with the following salient characterisitcs - The lapel pin has an antique silver finish with a high-profile polished outer ring. The pin has three layered rings, the inside edge of the high-profile polished outer ring is navy blue. The middle ring has the antique silver finish with the words United States engraved in navy blue on top and the words Air Force engraved in navy blue on the bottom. The top ring has a navy blue background with an antique silver raised Air Force symbol engraved on top. The size is approximately 7/8" round with a military clutch back spur. The box that houses the pin is a clear plastic-hinged box with foam. For a picture of the AF Pin, please e-mail,
[email protected]. Delivery is to be made 30 days after award. Total cost shall include all shipping and handling. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, with no obligation to the offeror by the Government. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-12. The provision at FAR 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Only one award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror who meets the requirement. Offerors are required to submit with their offer a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items, or provide notification that their Representations and Certifications are available on the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov/. The clause at FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, with the following clauses: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate I; 52.219-6; Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration. The clause at DFARS 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 with the following clauses: FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities; DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Program; 252.225-7036, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment; and 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea. The clause at AFFARS 5352.201-9101--Ombudsman applies to this acquisition. This is a DO rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Wide Area Workflow procedures shall be used for invoicing and acceptance on this requirement. All offers are due to this agency no later than 3:00 p.m., Central Daylight Time (CDT), 15 September 2006. Send all offers to Treniece Stith, 507 Symington Dr. Rm W202, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022, or by facsimile to 618-256-3091, or e-mail to
[email protected]. To view the clauses in full text, visit www.acqnet.gov/far.