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 and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The office of NOAA Weather Service Office located in Barrow, AK has a requirement to transport helium tanks from Seattle, WA to Barrow, AK as follows: 1. Transport ISO Helium tank 23,000 lbs weight plus 30 small tanks of helium gas via barge from Seattle to Barrow, AK and return empty tanks, required delivery date is no later than June 21, 2010 This procurement is 100% set aside for small business concerns under the NAICS 483113 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The government intends to issue a firm- fixed contract. All interested parties must respond to this announcement within fifteen (15) calendar days of its publication. Only firms that can provide the exact services described herein will be considered. All responses must be in writing and may be faxed to (206) 527-7513 attention to Maria Mendoza or email at
[email protected]. This is a simplified acquisition with estimated value of less than $100,000.00. The following provisions and clauses shall apply to this solicitation and resultant award. The provisions and clauses may be downloaded at http://www.acqnet.gov/far 1. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Aug 2009), 2. 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008) 3. 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications (Feb 2009), 4. 52.212-5Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Item (Feb 2010) ****The Western Regional Acquisition Division, requires that all contractors doing business with this Acquisition Office be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) as of October 1, 2003. After this date, NO award can be made unless the vender is registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR please access the following web site: http://www.ccr.gov. In order to register with the CCR and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at www.dnb.com/eupdate or by phone at (800) 333-0505. All contractors are also required to complete online Representations and Certifications at HTTP://ORCA.BPN.GOV.