This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for the purchase of commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Quotes are being requested and this solicitation W912KZ-08-T-0031 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS code is 424310. The following commercial services are being requested in this solicitation; CLIN 0001- Toyota ESP 9100, 15-Needle Commercial Embroidery Machine or equal. Main unit must contain 15 needles, with a sewing speed of 120-1,200 stitches per minute. Stitching area of 360(Y) x 500(X)mm, 14inch(Y) x 19.5inch(X). Memory Capacity of 640,000 stitches or up to 99 designs. Dimension of 850(H) x 750(W) X 740(D)mm. Weight 178.2 lbs. Stitch Length .004-.5inch. Include a 5 year warranty. Heavy duty workstation with caster wheels. Forte' PD Embroidery Suite - Professional Digitizing Software with 250 fonts. Hoop & Accessory Kit that includes: (2) 120mm 4 1/4inch rnd hoops, (1) Bobbin Case, 4inch Stainless Curved Scissors, (2) 150mm 5 1/2inch rnd hoops, (15) Primary Thread Colors 1000 yards, 6inch Bent Tweezer, (2) 18mm 6 7/8inch rnd hoops, (52) Thread Assorment 1000 yard, 4inch Econo Plastic Clippers, (100) Organ 75/11 Sharp Needles, (500) H/V 8inch x 8inch Cutaway Backing, (144) Coats White Bobbins. Include training for two individuals. Training DVDs. Jacket Back Hoop Kit - Holder and 2 Large Wooder Jacket Back Hoops. 12 x 12 Double Height Sweat Shirt / Jacket Back Hoops. 7-in-1 Fastframes - Hoopless Hoop System - bags, sleeves, pant legs, cap basks & more. 19inch Wide x 25 yard Roll Backing. 5.5inch x 50 yard roll Sticky Backing. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to review this site and the National Guard Contracting website frequently for any updates / amendments to any and all documents. No individual notification of any amendments will be provided. All questions must be addressed to the Contracting Officer in writing. All vendors must register and obtain copies of this solicitation at www.nationalguardcontracting.org. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to OfferorsCommercial Items. Quotes will be evaluated and a contract will be awarded to the offeror who offers the best value in accordance with the following evaluation factors for this requirement. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers (listed in relative order of importance): 1. Technical 2. Price. Site Visits to view shop area can be coordinated with the following individual: MSgt Alan Wade 502-413-4439. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and CertificationsCommercial Items, and the offeror must include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal. The clauses at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and ConditionsCommercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive OrdersCommercial Items. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. The Government reserves the right to award on a multiple award or an all or none basis. All firms must be registered in the Central Contract Registration database at www.ccr.gov and shall be considered for award. All responsible proposals will be considered. All proposals must be sent to Alan Wade via fax, email, or US Postal Service: Fax 502-413-4665; e-mail
[email protected]; or mail directly to KYANG 123 MSG/MSC, 1101 Grade Lane, Louisville, KY 40213. Quotes will be received no later than 09/29/2008 4:30 PM EST.